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Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please

read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

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

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 PENTAX Corporation.

SDHC Logo is trademark.

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.

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 their respective

companies.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function

correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong

electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high

precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you

should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate

when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

Regarding PictBridge

PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified

standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera

through a few simple operations.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this

manual are different form the actual product.

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 the PENTAX website. Thank you

for your cooperation.

Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of the front side) for more information.

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using

this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked

with the following symbols.

Warning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High

voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of

electric shocks if the camera is taken apart.

• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for

example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any

circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of

receiving an electric shock.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory

Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately

if a card is accidentally swallowed.

• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.

Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their

necks.

• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive

use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified

exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.

• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other

irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or

unplug the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.

Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

Using Your Camera Safely

Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could

cause serious personal injuries.

Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could

cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material

losses.

About the Camera

Caution

• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the

battery in a fire, as it may explode.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a

risk of burns.

• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a

risk of discoloring the clothing.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as

there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long

periods of time.

• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be

careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or

in your mouth.

• Only use specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries can

cause a fire or explosion.

• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and –

contacts of the battery.

• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery can cause

explosion or leakage.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not

rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention

immediately.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes,

wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or

begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Only use the battery charger D-BC63 supplied with the camera. Do not use

the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power

source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical

shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable

lithium-ion battery D-LI63. This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdown

of the battery charger.

Precautions for Battery Usage

Precautions for Battery Charger Usage

• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or

electrical shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other

abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX

Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution

• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to

drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to

excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a

PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still

plugged in.

• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an

electrical shock.

• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard

surface. This can cause a malfunction.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply

cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper,

one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified

NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female

connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or

the equivalent.

• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package

with you when traveling. This will be useful if you experience problems

abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still

working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at

a wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be

guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer,

etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media

(SD Memory Card), etc.

• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or

benzene.

About the AC Adapter

Care to be Taken During Handling

•

Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care

should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.

• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be

avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent

the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come

in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shock, or

pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the

vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C

(32°F to 104°F).

• The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature but will

return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low

temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a

fault.

• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain

high performance.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation

may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the

camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the

difference in temperature has subsided.

• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to

enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any

raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.28) regarding

the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or built-in memory will

delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using

off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera’s

memory at your own risk.

• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause

breakage or malfunction.

• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may

damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.

• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the

screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the

battery charger D-BC63. Do not use it with any other equipment.

Using Your Camera Safely...............................................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3

Contents ...........................................................................................5

Composition of the Operating Manual............................................ 11

Camera Features................................................................................. 12

Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................14

Names of Parts...............................................................................15

Names of Operating Parts..............................................................16

Monitor Indications .........................................................................16

Getting Started 19

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................19

Powering the Camera .........................................................................20

Charging the Battery.......................................................................20

Installing the Battery.......................................................................21

Charging the Battery Abroad ..........................................................23

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply.................25

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................26

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures ........................29

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........30

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................32

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ....................................33

Initial Settings .....................................................................................34

Setting the Display Language.........................................................34

Setting the Date and Time..............................................................37

Quick Start 39

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................39

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................41

Playing Back Images ......................................................................41

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................41

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................42

Common Operations 43

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................43

A Mode .........................................................................................43

Q Mode ........................................................................................45

Contents

Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................47

Setting with the Menus ...................................................................47

Menu List ........................................................................................ 50

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................52

Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................55

Setting the Playback Mode.............................................................57

Taking Pictures 60

Taking Pictures ...................................................................................60

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode

(Auto Picture Mode)........................................................................60

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

(Program Mode) .............................................................................62

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures

(Digital SR Mode) ........................................................................... 63

Taking Pictures of People

(Natural Skin Tone Mode/Portrait Mode)........................................ 64

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................66

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes

(Night Scene Mode)........................................................................68

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)..........................69

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................71

Using the Self-timer ........................................................................72

Taking a Series of Pictures.............................................................73

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................74

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......................................76

Displaying Shooting Information ......................................................77

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................79

Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................79

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................81

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................83

Selecting the Quality Level.............................................................85

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................87

Changing the Focusing Area..........................................................89

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................90

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)..........................92

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness).....................................93

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)........................................94

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)............................................95

Setting the Date Imprint..................................................................96

Saving the Settings (Memory) ...........................................................97

Recording Movies ............................................................................... 99

Recording a Movie..........................................................................99

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ....................................101

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........................................103

Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................104

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones

(Color Mode).................................................................................105

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function .....................106

Playing Back and Deleting Images 107

Playing Back Images ........................................................................107

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode.................................107

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................108

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display..........109

Zoom Playback.............................................................................111

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................113

Slideshow .....................................................................................114

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................116

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................116

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 117

Deleting Images ................................................................................118

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .............................................118

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display)............................................................120

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................122

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........123

Editing and Printing Images 125

Editing Images ..................................................................................125

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................125

Cropping Images ..........................................................................127

Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................128

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................130

Using the Brightness Filter ...........................................................131

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................132

Red-eye Compensation................................................................134

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................135

Printing Single Images..................................................................135

Printing All Images........................................................................137

Memo

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio M40 has a variety of shooting

modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the

most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations

of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

The Optio M40 features an easy-to-see 2.5-inch LCD monitor. In

addition, settings for capture, playback and editing functions are easy to

navigate. Simply select icons that appear on the LCD monitor.

If you are unsure of which shooting mode to use, first select b (Auto

Picture) (p.60). The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode*

depending on the scene.

A guide appears when you select an icon, allowing you to check the

functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.59)

* When you select b (Auto Picture mode), the shooting mode is selected from

- (Standard mode), A q (Night Scene mode), (Landscape mode), and e

(Portrait mode).

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

Let the camera choose the optimal settings.

Use the s (Green mode) to take pictures easily using

standard settings. (p.66)

With the Optio M40, you can add a fun

frame when taking a picture of a child

or your pet, for example. (p.69) You

can also add frames to pictures you

have taken. Adjust the position of the

subject in the picture or reduce or

enlarge the picture size to match the

frame shape and size. Now you no

longer have to worry about the subject

not being aligned in the frame.

By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the

USB cable, you can print images directly from the camera.

Gone are the days of not being able to print out pictures at home

because operating the computer was too difficult!

With the Optio M40, you can display recorded images and sound files by

date in calendar format. (p.110) This lets you quickly find the image or

sound file you want to play back.

Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture!

Easy Printing without Using a Computer!

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar

Format!

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

Easily print out images without using a computer.

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

(The battery charger is not sold separately and is only available together with the

AC plug cord in the battery charger kit K-BC63.)

For details on other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.171).

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio M40

Strap

O-ST51 (*)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW70

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI63 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC63 (*)

AC plug cord PC Connection Manual

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Quick Guide

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.

Names of Operating Parts

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.43 - p.46) for an

explanation of the function of each button.

Monitor Indications

Shutter release button

Power switch

4/W button

Four-way controller

Q button

Zoom/w x y/ / /f button

Green/i button

3 button

1 4 : 2 5

0 8 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

3 8

+ 1 . 0

1314

Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode

(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to

A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1

to B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.113)

In Normal Display, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed in

two seconds.

Guide Indications

A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor

during operation.

The buttons are indicated as shown below.

A1 Playback mode (p.57) A10 Four-way controller guide

A2 Folder number (p.156) A11 Key lock icon (p.67)

A3 File number B1 Bright portion (blinks red)

(p.17)

A4 Protect icon (p.123)

A5 Voice memo icon (p.147) B2 Recorded pixels (p.83)

A6 Battery indicator (p.23) B3 Quality (p.85)

Volume icon (p.116, p.145, p.147)

B4 White balance (p.87)

A8 Memory status (p.32) B5 Sensitivity (p.90)

Built-in memory

(without card)

B6 Dark portion (blinks yellow)

(p.17)

a: SD Memory Card B7 Shutter speed

r: Card is write-protected B8 Aperture

A9 Captured date and time (p.37) B9 Histogram (p.78)

Four-way controller (2 2) Zoom button

Four-way controller (3 3)4/W button

Four-way controller (4 4) Shutter release button

Four-way controller (5 5)Green/i button |, i

3 button

F 3 . 3

1 / 2 5 0

F 3 . 3

1 / 2 5 0

100

--0 0 3 8

100-0 0 3 8

1 4 : 2 5

200

ISO

200

ISO

0 8 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

B1 A4

A10

A11

O K

SHUTTER

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera.

1Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug.

2Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and

pull tight.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the

camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the

[Battery depleted] message appears.

Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord,

rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC63.

2Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

3Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX

logo is facing up.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and turns

off when charging is finished.

4Remove the battery from the battery charger when

charging is finished.

Charging the Battery

•

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes

(max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery

is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary

depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)

• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to

run down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.

•

Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable

lithium-ion battery D-LI63, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to

light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

Getting Started

Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery

before using it in the camera for the first time.

1Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 1. When let go, the

cover opens automatically in the direction of 2.

2Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock

lever in the direction of 3, insert the battery with the

PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens.

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

3Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into

place.

1Open the battery/card cover.

2Release the battery by using your finger to press the

battery lock lever in the direction of 3.

The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.

Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

Getting Started

• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound

Recording Time, and Playback Time

(at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and exclusive battery fully charged)

*1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on, flash used for 50% of the shots,

and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to

operating conditions.

*2: According to the result of in-house testing.

Use the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) if you intend to use the

camera for a long time. (p.25)

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. Use

of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause

malfunction.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented,

malfunction may result.

• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the

battery.

• If the battery has been removed from the camera for a long time,

when it is reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message

[Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using

the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction.

Wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to reset the

camera. The date and time may also be reset.

Image

Storage Capacity*1Movie Recording

Time*2Sound Recording

Time*2Playback Time*2

220 pictures 80 min. 320 min. 300 min.

•

In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the

temperature decreases. Be sure to take spare batteries when using

the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing

them in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that

has deteriorated due to cold temperature will return to normal

performance when the batteries reach room temperature.

• Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or

to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

Getting Started

• Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the w indicator on the LCD monitor.

The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch

automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of

the electricity supply in the country or region where used.

However, electrical socket shapes differ from country to country. Before

traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket shape in the

country of your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major

Countries and Regions of the World” (p.24)) and take an appropriately

shaped adapter plug with you.

The socket shape does not affect the charging method.

Screen Display Battery Status

w(green) Adequate power remains.

x(green) Battery is running low.

y(yellow) Battery is running very low.

z(red) Battery is exhausted.

[Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.

Charging the Battery Abroad

• Use of an off-the-shelf transformer may lead to defective

operation.

• Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery

charger is not in use.

Type A B C SBF

Shape

Adapter

plug

—

Getting Started

Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the

World

A B C SBF

North America U.S.A., Canada 9

Europe,

Former Soviet

Union

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria,

Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden,

Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland,

France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia

U.K. 9 9

Spain 9 9

Switzerland, Poland, Portugal 9 9

Asia Taiwan, Japan 9

Sri Lanka, Maldives 9

Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia 9

Vietnam 9 9

India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Macau 9 9

Thailand 9 9 9

Korea 9 9 9

Philippines 9 9 9

Singapore, Hong Kong 9 9

China 9 9 9 9 9

Malaysia 999

Oceania Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji 9

Guam 9

Tahiti 9

Central and

South

America

Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, Bahamas,

Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico 9

Brazil, Peru 9 9

Chile 9 9

Argentina 999

Middle East Israel, Iran 9

Kuwait 9 9

Jordan 9 9

Africa Canary Islands, Guinea, Mozambique, Morocco 9

Kenya, South Africa 9 9

Algeria 999

Egypt 999

Zambia, Tanzania 9 9

Getting Started

Installing the SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound

files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the

camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted.

(p.32)

• Be sure to use this camera to format an SD Memory Card that

is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to

“Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory”

(p.148) for instructions on formatting.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or

removing the SD Memory Card.

The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity

of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels

and quality level. (p.29)

Backing Up Data

The camera may not be able to access data in the built-in memory in the case

of a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data in

another location.

SD Memory

Card

SD Memory

Card socket

Getting Started

1Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 1. When let go, the

cover opens automatically in the direction of 2.

2Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

socket so that the label is facing toward the lens.

Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound may not be recorded

correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.

3Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into

place.

1Open the battery/card cover.

2Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject

it.

Pull the card out.

Removing the SD Memory Card

Getting Started

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

•

The SD Memory Card is equipped with a

write-protect switch. Setting the switch to

LOCK protects the existing data by

prohibiting recording of new data, deletion

of existing data or formatting of the card.

appears on the LCD monitor when the

card is write-protected.

• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after

using the camera, as the card may be hot.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being

saved to the card, images or sound files are being played back, or the camera

is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to

be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away

from water and store away from high temperature.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage

the card and render it unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following

circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted

(1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

(2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical

interference.

(3) when the card has not been used for a long time.

(4) when the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the

card is being recorded or accessed.

• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may

become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on

a computer.

• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or

electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed

to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

• When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may

stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the

memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.

• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website

or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.

Write-protect switch

Getting Started

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression

rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you

have taken.

Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but

the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of

pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera's built-in memory or on

the SD Memory Card).

The quality of the captured photo or printed picture also depends on the

quality level, exposure compensation, resolution of the printer and a

variety of other factors, so you do not need to select more than the

required number of pixels. As a rough guide, i (1600×1200) is

adequate for making postcard-size prints. Refer to the table below for the

appropriate settings according to use.

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

The default setting is a (3264×2448).

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

The default setting is D (Better).

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for

still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Recorded Pixels Use

a3264×2448 For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or

editing images on a PC.

For making postcard-size prints.

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

f2592×1944

g2304×1728

h2048×1536

i1600×1200

l1024× 768

m640× 480

CBest Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

DBetter Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image

on a computer screen.

EGood Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website

or attaching to e-mail.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.83

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.85

Clearer

Getting Started

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity

(Approximate numbers of pictures)

• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions,

shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

Choose the recorded pixels, quality level and frame rate (number of

frames per second) according to how you intend to use the movies you

have taken.

The higher the number of recorded pixels and the quality level, the

clearer the details, but the bigger the file size.

The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the

bigger the file size.

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels, quality level and

frame rate in [Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

C D E (Best) (Better) (Good)

Built-in

Memory 256 MB Built-in

Memory 256 MB

a3264×2448

5 pictures 62 pictures 11 pictures 121 pictures 17 pictures 186 pictures

f2592×1944

8 pictures 97 pictures 17 pictures 186 pictures 24 pictures 267 pictures

g2304×1728

11 pictures 121 pictures 22 pictures 242 pictures 31 pictures 346 pictures

h2048×1536

13 pictures 151 pictures 27 pictures 299 pictures 40 pictures 435 pictures

i1600×1200

22 pictures 242 pictures 36 pictures 401 pictures 54 pictures 586 pictures

l1024× 768

43 pictures 476 pictures 73 pictures 802 pictures 93 pictures

1016 pictures

m640× 480

87 pictures 953 pictures 127 pictures

1366 pictures

175 pictures

1906 pictures

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of

Movies

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.101

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.103

Selecting the Frame Rate 1p.104

Getting Started

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

The default setting is m (640×480).

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

The default setting is C (Best).

Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use

The default setting is 30fps (frames per second).

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Recording Time

(Approximate recording time)

• The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and

may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD

Memory Card used.

(640×480) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.

(320×240) Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

CBest Images will be clearer but file size will be larger.

DBetter

EGood Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.

30fps Produces high quality movies, but reduces the total recording time.

15fps Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller.

30fps 15fps Sound

Built-in

Memory 256 MB Built-in

Memory 256 MB

(640×480)

C20 sec. 3 min.

47 sec. 41 sec. 7 min.

28 sec.

17 min.

32 sec.

3 hr.

8 min.

53 sec.

D28 sec. 5 min.

5 sec. 56 sec. 10 min.

10 sec.

E42 sec. 7 min.

42 sec.

1 min.

22 sec.

14 min.

57 sec.

(320×240)

C33 sec. 6 min.

3 sec.

1 min.

3 sec.

11 min.

33 sec.

D45 sec. 8 min.

12 sec.

1 min.

27 sec.

15 min.

53 sec.

E1 min.

3 sec.

11 min.

33 sec.

2 min.

7 sec.

23 min.

6 sec.

Getting Started

Turning the Camera On and Off

1Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the LCD monitor turns on.

When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends.

If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when

you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.34 to set the display

language and/or current date and time.

2Press the power switch again.

The LCD monitor turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

The Memory Card is checked automatically

when the camera turns on.

appears on the

LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card

inserted in the camera. In this case, images and

sound files will be saved in the built-in memory.

appears instead of

when the write-protect

switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked

position. Images and sound cannot be recorded

when the write-protect switch is locked.

Taking Pictures 1p.60

Checking the Memory Card

If the battery has been removed from the camera for a long time, when it is

reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may

appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however

this is not a malfunction. Wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to

reset the camera. The date and time and other settings may also be reset.

Follow the procedure on p.37 to set these settings again.

Power switch

0 8 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

1 4 : 2 5

3 8

Memory status

Getting Started

You can start Optio M40 in playback mode with the lens closed.

Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file

straightaway without taking any more pictures.

Press the power switch while holding down the

button.

The LCD monitor turns on while the lens is closed and the camera

turns on in Playback Mode.

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode

To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, press the Q button or

press the shutter release button halfway.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.41

Q button

Power switch

Getting Started

2Press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears in the

selected language. If the desired settings

for [Hometown] and daylight saving time

appear, press the 4 button again to

display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to

“Setting the Date and Time” (p.37, p.38).

Go to Step 3 in "Setting Hometown and

DST" if the desired settings do not appear.

If you accidentally select another language and go to the next

procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back.

When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

1Press the four-way controller (5).

2Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the

language and press the 4 button.

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

1Press the 4 button.

2Press the 3 button.

3Press the four-way controller (5).

4Use the four-way controller (32) to select

[Language/ ].

5Press the four-way controller (5).

The Language/ screen appears.

6Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the

language.

7Press the 4 button.

The [uSetting] menu appears in the selected language.

The language is now switched to your desired language. To reset Hometown

and the Date and Time, refer to the pages below for instructions.

• To change Hometown, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.153).

• To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and

Time” (p.151).

I n i ti a l S et t ing

C a n c e l

E n g l i s h

DST

OFF

H o m e t o w n

Ne w Yo r k

DST

Getting Started

3Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Hometown].

4Press the four-way controller (5).

The Hometown screen appears.

5Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the city.

6Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

7Use the four-way controller (45) to select P (Off).

8Press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears.

9Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjust] screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

Setting Hometown and DST

I n i ti a l S et t ing

C a n c e l

E n g l i s h

DST

OFF

H o m e t o w n

Ne w Yo r k

DST

Getting Started

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

2Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the date and time

display style.

3Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

4Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [24h] (24-hour display) or

[12h] (12-hour display).

5Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

6Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

7Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

8Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same manner.

Next, change the time.

If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting

switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

Setting the Date and Time

Da t e A d jus t

C a n c e l

Da t e S t y l e mm dd y y

D a t e 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

T im e 0 : 0 0

/ / 24 h

Da t e A d jus t

C a n c e l

Da t e S t y l e mm dd y y

D a t e 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

T im e 0 : 0 0

/ / 24 h

Da t e A d jus t

C a n c e l

Da t e S t y l e mm dd y y

D a t e 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

T im e 0 : 0 0

/ / 24 h

Da t e A d jus t

C a n c e l

Da t e S t y l e mm dd y y

D a t e 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 07

T im e 0 : 0 0

/ / 24 h

Getting Started

9Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Language, Date, Time, Hometown, and DST can be changed. Refer to

the pages below for instructions.

• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display

Language” (p.155).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date

and Time” (p.151).

• To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in “Setting

the World Time” (p.153).

• When the 3 button is pressed in the Language/ screen,

the selected language is canceled and the Date Adjustment

screen is displayed in the default language (English). To set to

another language, follow the steps on p.35.

• When the 3 button is pressed in the Date Adjustment

screen, the camera enters Shooting mode without setting the

date. Restart the camera to set the date. The Date Adjust screen

reappears. Alternatively, you can display the Date Adjustment

screen from the [uSetting] menu. (p.151)

If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to 00

seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time

signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is automatically set according to the City

set for [Hometown] in initial settings. Refer to the pages below for the video

output settings and instructions on how to change the video output setting after

initial settings.

• To see the video output format set in initial settings, refer to “List of World

Time Cities” (p.165).

• To change the video output format after initial settings, refer to “Changing the

Video Output Format” (p.158).

Quick Start

The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.

Press halfway

The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is

pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when

the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.

If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red.

Press fully

Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review)

immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time.

(p.92)

You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the

i button.

• The shooting mode is set to b (Auto Picture mode) in the default

settings. (p.60) Turn the power on to enable taking still pictures in

b mode.

• Press the Green button to switch to s (Green mode) and let the

camera set all the shooting functions automatically. (p.66)

Using the Shutter Release Button

Instant Review

[Poor focusing conditions]

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In

these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as

the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim

the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall

•

Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background

in the same picture

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Quick Start

1Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2Press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller

(

2345

) to select

(Image

Rotation) and press the

button.

The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°,

Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

4Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the

rotation direction and press the 4 button.

The rotated image appears.

Press the i button while the image is

displayed to display the Delete screen. Use the

four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and

press the 4 button. (p.118)

Rotating the Displayed Image

• Movies cannot be rotated.

• Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a

rotated state.

Deleting the Displayed Image

i button

Four-way controller

Q button

4 button

3 button

C a n c e l

C a n c e l O K

D e l e t e

C a n c e l

100

--0 0 1 7

100-0 0 1 7

All Images/Sounds

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

1Power switch

Turns the camera off. (p.32)

2Shutter release button

Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still

Picture Capture Mode. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.40)

Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.39)

Starts and stops movie recording in d mode. (p.99)

Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.143)

3Zoom/w x y/ / /f button

Changes the captured area. (p.74)

4Q button

Switches to the Q mode. (p.107)

A Mode

Common Operations

5Four-way controller

(2) : Changes the drive mode. (p.72, p.73)

(3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.52)

(4) : Changes the flash mode. (p.81)

(5) : Changes the focus mode. (p.79)

(23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.80)

64/W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.77)

7Green button

Switches to s (Green mode). (p.66)

Calls up the assigned menu. (p.55)

83 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.47)

In this manual, the

arrow keys to be

pressed are

expressed as

indicated on the right.

Common Operations

1Power switch

Turns the camera off. (p.32)

2Shutter release button

Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.107)

3Zoom/f/y button

Press f during single-image display to change to nine-image display.

Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.109)

Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display.

Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (p.111)

Press f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar

display. (p.110)

Press y during folder display to change to nine-image display of the

selected folder. (p.110)

Press y during calendar display to change to nine-image display for

the selected date. (p.110)

Can be used to adjust the volume during playback of movies or sound

files. (p.116, p.145, p.147)

4Q button

Switches to A mode. (p.107)

Q Mode

Common Operations

Setting the Camera Functions

To change the camera settings, press the

button to display the

[

Rec. Mode] menu or [

Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and

editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.

Pressing the

button in

mode displays the [

Rec. Mode] menu.

Pressing the 3 button in Q mode displays the [uSetting] menu.

Setting with the Menus

SHUTTER

Ex i t

3 8

08/01/2007

14:25

08/01/2007

14:25

100

--0 0 3 8

100-0 0 3 8

3 8

08/01/2007

14:25

08/01/2007

14:25

100

--0 0 3 8

100-0 0 3 8

R e c . M o d e

Ex i t

1/ 3

AWB

ISO

AUTO

R e c . M o d e

Qu a li t y L e v e l

Wh i t e B a l a n c e

Focusing Area

S e n s i t i v i t y

1/ 3

Re corded Pixels

Qu a li t y L e v e l

Wh i t e B a l a n c e

Focusing Area

Ex i t

S e n s i t i v i t y

AWB

ISO

AUTO

S e t t in g

Sound

1/ 3

F o rm a tRe corded Pixels8

S e t t in g

F o r m a t

Sound

E n g l i sh

Wor l d T i m e

D a t e A d j us t

Ex i t

1/ 3

E n g l i sh

D a t e A d j us t

Wor l d T i m e

or,

08 / 0 1/ 2 0 07

The setting is

complete and

the camera

returns to

A mode

Press halfway

During recording During playback

The setting is

complete and

the camera

returns to

Q mode

Common Operations

Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu

1Press the 3 button in A

mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

3Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

4Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears with the items

that can be selected.

The pull-down menu displays only those

items that can be selected with the current

camera settings.

5Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

The quality level changes each time the four-way controller (23) is

pressed.

A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor

during menu operation.

Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and

canceling changes.

R e c . M o d e

E x i t

1 / 3

Recorded Pixels

Qu a li t y L e ve l

Wh i t e B a la nc e

F o cus i n g A r e a

S e n s i t i v i t y

AWB

ISO

AUTO

Recorded Pixels

Qu a li t y L e ve l

Wh i t e B a la nc e

S e n s i t i v i t y

1 / 3

AWB

ISO

AUTO

R e c . M o d e

E x i t

F o cus i n g A r e a

AWB

ISO

AUTO

S t o r a g e Ca p a c it y 1 2

Recorded Pixels

Qu a li t y L e ve l

Wh i t e B a la nc e

S e n s i t i v i t y

C a n c e l

F o cus i n g A r e a

Common Operations

6Press the shutter release button halfway.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

6Press the Q button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.

6Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4).

The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.

6Press the 3 button.

The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.

The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to

the guide indications.

Exit : Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

: Returns to Step 3 with the current setting.

Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

returns to Step 3.

Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

Canceling the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

Common Operations

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides

descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix

“Default Settings” (p.167) to decide whether you want the settings saved

when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings

returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and

recording movies.

Menu List

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still

pictures p.83

Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p.85

White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to the light

conditions p.87

Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p.89

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.90

EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.76

Movie

Recorded Pixels

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.101

Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies p.103

Frame Rate

For setting the frame rate (number of frames per second)

p.104

Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p.105

Movie SR

For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function

p.106

Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.75

Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.92

Memory

For choosing whether to save the set values of the

shooting function or return to the defaults when the

camera is turned off

p.97

Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.93

Saturation For setting the color saturation p.94

Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.95

Date Imprint For choosing whether to imprint the shooting date on

the picture when shooting p.96

•

Use the

(Green mode) to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard

settings, regardless of the settings in the [

Rec. Mode] menu. (p.66)

• You can save time by assigning frequently used menus to the

Green button. (p.55)

Common Operations

[uSetting] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.148

Sound

For adjusting the playback volume and setting the

start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound

and self-timer sound

p.149

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles p.151

World Time For setting the world time p.153

Language/ For setting the language in which menus and

messages appear p.155

Folder Name For choosing how names are assigned to folders for

storing images and sound files p.156

USB Connection For setting the USB cable connection (to PC or printer) p.157

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.158

Brightness Level For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor p.159

Power Saving For setting the time until power saving mode is

activated p.160

Auto Power Off For setting the time until the camera turns off

automatically p.161

Quick Zoom

For displaying an image at maximum magnification by

pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button during still

picture playback

p.112

Green Button For assigning a function to the Green button in

Capture mode p.55

Guide Display For setting to display guides when an icon is selected

in Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette p.162

Reset For returning settings other than the date and time,

language, and video out to their defaults p.163

Common Operations

The Optio M40 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures

or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the

right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

1Press the four-way controller (3 A) in mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose a shooting

mode.

A guide of the selected shooting mode

appears after approximately two seconds

when a shooting mode is selected. (p.59)

You can also set to hide the guides. Refer to

“Setting the Guide Display” (p.162) for instructions.

3Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the

camera returns to capture status.

Setting the Shooting Mode

1, 2

O K

L a n d s c a p e

OKMENU

C a n c e l

0 8 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 7

3 8

1 4 : 2 5

Common Operations

There are 15 available shooting modes.

Capture Mode Palette

• In shooting modes other than R A, , O, c and Y, the flash,

focus mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc.

are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode.

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully

depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions

Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.170).

• The Capture Mode Palette does not appear even if you press the

four-way controller (3) when Focus Mode is set to \ and focus

position is being adjusted (p.80).

Item Description Page

bAuto Picture Selects the best capture mode. p.60

RProgram

The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the

camera set the functions or choose various

functions yourself.

p.62

ANight Scene

Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a

tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including

people in your picture.

p.68

dMovie Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is

recorded at the same time. p.99

OVoice Recording Use this mode to record sound files. Be careful

not to cover the microphone with your hand. p.143

qLandscape Use this mode for taking landscape views. The

depth of field encompasses a wide area.

<Flower Use this mode for taking bright, colorful pictures

of flowers with soft outlines.

zNatural Skin Tone Sets color and brightness so that skin tone

appears more natural than in Portrait mode. p.64

ePortrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people.

Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. p.64

iSurf & Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds,

such as beaches or snowy mountains.

\Sport

Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The

camera keeps the moving subject in focus until

the shutter release button is pressed.

cDigital SR

(Blur reduction)

Uses higher sensitivity to reduce blur when

taking pictures. p.63

Common Operations

QKids

Ideal for taking pictures of children who are

moving around. Gives your subject a bright,

healthy look.

EPet

Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera

keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter

release button is pressed. You can select

settings according to the color of your pet’s coat.

p.71

DFood

Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The

increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid

finish.

YFrame Composite

Use this mode to take pictures with a frame.

Recorded pixels is fixed at h and quality level

is fixed at D.

p.69

Face Recognition

Face Recognition can be activated in b (Auto Picture mode), z

(Natural Skin Tone mode) and e (Portrait mode).

This function recognizes faces, focuses, and performs exposure

compensation when capturing images.

• In b mode, the Face Recognition can be activated when

the shutter release button is pressed halfway and Portrait is

selected.

• If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject's

face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area

(Multiple).

• The Face Recognition function may not work if the subject is

wearing sunglasses, has part of the face covered, or is not

looking toward the camera.

Common Operations

Assign menu items to the Green Button and recall these quickly by

simply pressing the Green Button. This is useful for going straight to the

setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation,

Sensitivity and White Balance.

1Select [Green Button] on the [uSetting] menu.

2Press the four-way controller (5).

The Green Button screen appears (the

default setting is Green Mode).

3Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the function you want to

set and press the 4 button.

4Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Calling Up a Specific Menu

• The following functions can be assigned to the Green button:

Green Mode, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance,

Focusing Area, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Sharpness,

Saturation and Contrast.

• The default setting is Green Mode.

• The Green Button setting can be returned to the default setting by

selecting [Reset] on the [uSetting] menu.

• The functions assigned to the Green button can also be used in

the usual manner on the original menus ([A Rec. Mode] and

[uSetting]).

• You cannot save different settings for the same function on the

Green button and on the original menu.

Assigning a Function to the Green Button

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1Press the Green button in A

mode.

The function assigned to [Green Button] on

the [u Setting] menu is called up.

2Use the four-way controller (45) to change the

settings and press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Using the Green Button

• If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button, the

camera enters the Green Mode (p.66) 1.5 seconds after the Green

button is pressed.

• If a function other than the Green Mode has been assigned to the

Green button, the camera returns to the original screen if no

operation is performed for five seconds after the Green button is

pressed.

The function assigned

to Green button

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Common Operations

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode to display the

Playback Mode Palette.

You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using

the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the

4 button.

Setting the Playback Mode

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Common Operations

When Guide Display (p.162) is set to O (On), a guide of the mode

selected in the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette

appears.

1Press the four-way controller (3 A) in mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback

Mode Palette.

2Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose a shooting

mode.

Choose a Playback Mode if the camera is in

Q mode.

A guide of the selected mode appears after

approximately two seconds when a mode is

selected.

3Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status with

the selected shooting mode.

The setting screen for the selected

Playback Mode is displayed if the camera is

in Q mode.

Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes

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Taking Pictures

• In b mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (p.76)

• In b mode, [Focusing Area] is set to Multiple. (p.89)

• The continuous shooting function is not available in b mode.

• Face Recognition can be activated when e mode is selected in

b mode. (p.54)

• The shooting mode is set to b mode in the default settings.

Taking Still Pictures 1p.39

Taking Pictures

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

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

functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.

1Press the four-way controller (3 A) in mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R

(Program).

3Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture

status.

4Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”

(p.79 - p.95) for details of how to set the

functions.

5Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns

green if the subject is in focus.

6Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

(Program Mode)

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Taking Pictures

(Digital SR mode), the camera automatically raises the sensitivity to reduce

camera shake and blurring when taking pictures. The camera also sets the shutter

speed (set to remain faster than 1/15 sec.) and aperture automatically. However,

you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.

1Press the four-way controller (3 A) in mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2Use the four-way controller (2345) to select c

(Digital SR).

3Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

4Set the functions you want to use.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”

(p.79 - p.95) for details of how to set the

functions.

5Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns

green if the subject is in focus.

6Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when

Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode)

When shooting mode is set to c, the sensitivity is automatically

adjusted to between ISO 50 and 3200. (p.91)

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Taking Pictures

4Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the

camera returns to capture status.

When the location of the subject’s face is

recognized, a yellow focus frame appears

on the LCD monitor at the location of the

face. As the subject moves, the size and

location of the focus frame changes to match the location of the

subject’s face.

5Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in

focus.

6Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• In z and e modes, Face Recognition can be activated. (p.54)

• The digital zoom function cannot be used in z and e modes.

• Continuous shooting cannot be used in z and e modes.

• Only z or e and focus frame are displayed on the LCD monitor

in z and e modes. No other shooting information is displayed. In

addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD

monitor by pressing the 4/W button.

Taking Pictures

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

settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

1Press the Green button in A

mode.

The camera switches to the s mode.

Press the Green button again to return to

the status before the s mode was

selected.

2Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in

focus.

3Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

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Taking Pictures

(Frame Composite mode), you can take pictures using the frames

stored in the camera.

1Press the four-way controller (3 A) in mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select Y (Frame

Composite).

3Press the 4 button.

A 9-frame display of the frame selection

screen appears.

4Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the

frame you want to use.

5Press the 4 button.

The selected frame appears in single-image

display. You can choose another frame

using either of the following operations.

• Use the four-way controller (45) to

choose a different frame.

• Press the 3 button or on the f

Zoom/f/y button to return to the 9-frame display of the frame

selection screen, and then perform Step 4 to choose a different

frame.

6Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the screen.

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

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Taking Pictures

7Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in

focus.

8Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and the quality level

at D.

• The continuous shooting function is not available in Y mode.

Taking Pictures

E F H G F ( G )

(Pet mode), your moving pet is kept in focus while you take the picture,

allowing you to capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon

depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

1Press the four-way controller (3 A) in mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet).

3Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode selection screen appears.

4Use the four-way controller (23)

to select E F H, F, , , G or G.

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog

icon. (Choosing either the cat or dog icon

does not affect the resulting picture. Choose

whichever you prefer.) Choose an icon (white, gray or black) whose

tone best matches your pet's coat or fur.

5Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode is selected and the camera

returns to capture status.

6Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns

green if the subject is in focus.

The focus frame follows the pet while the shutter release button is

pressed halfway.

7Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

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Taking Pictures

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In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after

the shutter release button is pressed.

Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.

1Press the four-way controller (2 A) in mode.

2Use the four-way controller

(453) to select g or Z and press

the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take the picture

using the self-timer.

3Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

4Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

Using the Self-timer

gUse this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.

The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release

button is pressed.

ZUse this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the

self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.

•

mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).

•

Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged

to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

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cannot be selected while

mode is in default setting. Select

another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to

mode.

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In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter

release button is pressed.

1Press the four-way controller (2 A) in mode.

Use the four-way controller (

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to select

(Continuous Shooting)

and press the

button.

The camera is ready to take a series of

pictures.

3Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in

focus.

4Press the shutter release button fully.

Pictures are taken continuously for as long as you keep the shutter

release button pressed.

Taking a Series of Pictures

1Continuous

Shooting

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory

before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the

longer the interval between shots.

• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.

• The continuous shooting function is not available in s b d, , A, ,

O, z Y, e or mode.

• You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD

Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

• The interval of continuous shooting will vary according to the

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.

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Taking Pictures

The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures

using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off).

1Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital

Zoom].

3Use the four-way controller (45)

to select O (On) or P (Off).

The selected setting is saved.

4Press the 3 button.

The setting is complete and the camera

returns to capture status.

Setting the Digital Zoom

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.97

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Taking Pictures

A histogram shows the

brightness distribution of an

image. The horizontal axis

represents brightness (dark at

the left and bright at the right)

and the vertical axis represents

the number of pixels.

The shape of the histogram before

and after shooting tells you

whether the brightness and

contrast are correct or not, and lets

you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.

Understanding Brightness

If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is

too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on

the right side.

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions)

and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright

portions).

Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow.

Understanding Contrast

The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The

graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large

difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

Using the Histogram

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.76

Displaying Shooting Information 1p.77

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 1p.113

Number of pixels→

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

Dark portions Bright portions

Dark image Correct image Bright image

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

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Focus Mode

1Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

The focus mode changes each time the

button is pressed. You can also change the

setting using the four-way controller (23).

2Press the 4 button.

The Focus Mode setting is saved and the

camera returns to capture status.

Selecting the Focus Mode

=Standard

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm

(15.7 in.) or more (60 cm or 23.6 in. for Tele). The camera is

focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the

shutter release button is pressed halfway.

qMacro

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is

approx. 10 cm to 1 m (3.9 in. to 39.4 in.). The camera is

focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the

shutter release button is pressed halfway.

rSuper Macro

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 5

cm to 40 cm (1.9 in. to 15.7 in.). The camera is focused on the

subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is

pressed halfway. Only digital zoom is available for zoom.

sInfinity This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set

to a (Flash Off).

3Pan Focus

This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures

for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the

window of a car or train. The entire picture, from the front to

the back, is focused sharply.

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Taking Pictures

The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below.

1Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

Use the four-way controller (

) to

select

and press the

button.

The central portion of the image is

magnified to fill the screen of the LCD

monitor when focusing.

Press the four-way controller (

The \ indicator appears on the LCD

monitor to indicate the approximate

distance to the subject. Use the four-way

controller (23) to adjust the focus using

the indicator as a guide.

2 : for distant focus

3 : for closer focus

4Press the 4 button.

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.

The focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger

from the four-way controller.

After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again

to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus using the four-way

controller (23).

• In s mode, you can only select =, q r, and 3.

• r cannot be selected in z and e modes.

• If you select =/ / /q r \ in d mode, you can only focus before

shooting.

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Manual Focus

Shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while adjusting

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way

controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed.

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Taking Pictures

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Flash Modes

Selecting the Flash Mode

,Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the

light conditions.

aFlash Off

The flash will not discharge, regardless of the

brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash

photography is prohibited.

bFlash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

cAuto + Red-eye

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes

caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the

subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.

dFlash On + Red-eye

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes

caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the

subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of

the light conditions.

bSoft Flash

This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the

flash is not too bright even when discharged at close

range. The flash will discharge regardless of the light

conditions.

• The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) in a d mode or when the

drive mode is set to 1, or the focus mode is set to s.

• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.

• In s mode, you can only select , or a.

Taking Pictures

Flash Mode

[About the red-eye phenomenon]

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to

appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when

the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be

reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer

to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash

mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an

effective way of reducing red eyes.

Taking Pictures

6Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Refer to “Manual Setting” (p.88) for instructions on adjusting the white

balance manually.

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance

adjustment ready beforehand.

1In the White balance screen, use the four-way controller

(23) to select K (Manual).

2Point the camera at the blank

sheet of white paper or similar

material for White balance

adjustment so that it fits the frame

at the center of the LCD monitor.

3Press the shutter release button

fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

4Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [A Rec. Mode]

menu.

5Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time

by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

Saving the White Balance 1p.97

Manual Setting

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Produktspecifikationer

Varumärke:	Pentax
Kategori:	Kamera
Modell:	Optio M40
Enhetsplacering:	Ingebouwd
Typ av operation:	Rotary, Touch
Färg på produkten:	Roestvrijstaal
Dörrgångjärn:	Neer
Inbyggd display:	Ja
Bredd:	595 mm
Djup:	550 mm
Höjd:	597 mm
Nettoskatt:	2700 W
Grill:	Ja
Wi-Fi-kontroll:	Nee
Energie-efficiëntieklasse:	A
Belysning inuti:	Ja
Konvektionsmatlagning:	Ja
Ångkokning:	Nee
Rotisserie:	Nee
Antal lampor:	1 lampen
Total inomhuskapacitet (ugnar):	76 l
Antal ugnar:	1
Lätt att städa:	Ja
Kontrollposition:	Voorkant
Installationsfackets bredd:	570 mm
Installationsfack djup:	580 mm
Installationsfack höjd:	585 mm
Material genom:	Glas
Antal glasdörrpaneler:	2
Installationsfack höjd (min):	580 mm
Energiförbrukning (konventionell):	0.82 kWu
Energiförbrukning (tvungen konvektion):	0.75 kWu
Att laga:	Ja
Ugnsstorlek:	Groot
Typ av ugn:	Elektrische oven
Total ugnseffekt:	- W
Ugn med nettokapacitet:	76 l
Magnetronbereiding:	Nee
Över- och undervärme:	Ja
Bakplåtsmått:	Ja
Självrengörande:	Nee
Undervärmning:	Ja
Övervärme:	Ja
Mjukstängande dörr:	Ja
Skriv timer:	Digitaal
Djup när dörren är öppen:	1034 mm
Fingeravtrycksresistent:	Ja
Installationsfackets bredd (min):	560 mm
Antal bakplåtar:	1
Inre material:	Geëmailleerd staal
Antal matlagningsprogram:	9
Bottenvärme + konvektion (single mode):	Ja
Uppvärmning av hela grillytan + konvektion (single mode):	Ja
Snabb värme:	Ja
Antal rutnät:	1
Antal hyllplatser:	5
Inklusive grillställ:	Ja
Uppvärmning av hela grillytan:	Ja
Genomgående öppningsvinkel:	86 °
Tapblad:	Ja
AC-ingångsspänning:	220 - 240 V
AC-ingångsfrekvens:	50 - 60 Hz
Type beeldscherm:	LED
Ugnsavfrostningsfunktion:	Nee