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    T o ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual befor e using the camera. Operating Manual Digital Camera ...

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    ii 1 ii 1 Thank you for purchasing PENT AX XG-1. 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 PENT AX XG-1 that are for anyth ...

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    2 3 • This product is licensed under the A VC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the A VC standard (“A VC video”) and/or (ii) decode A VC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtaine ...

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    2 3 T o users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic elds. Strong static charges or the magnetic elds produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor , damage the stored data, or affect the product’s interna ...

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    4 5 4 5 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. W arning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or m ...

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    4 5 4 5 • 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, in your eyes, or in your mouth. • Depen ...

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    6 7 Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the USB cable, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow it to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the USB cable becomes damaged, consult your nearest service center . • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in. • Do not plug in the power adap ...

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    6 7 Caution • Only use the specied battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or re. • Do not disassemble the battery . Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during re ...

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    8 9 8 9 Before Starting Use • When the camera has not been used for a long time, conrm that it is still working properly , particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer , etc. is not possible ...

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    8 9 8 9 Cautions when Carrying and Using the Camera • Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or under direct sunlight. • Hot and humid places should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 1 ...

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    10 11 About Repairs • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner , alcohol or benzine. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. About Storage • A void storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled. Remove the camera from its ...

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    10 11 • 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 lost in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liabili ...

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    12 13 12 13 CONTENTS ........................... 12 GETTING READY ................. 16 Accessories Included ..........................16 Install lens cap and neck strap ............17 Part Names ......................................... 18 Installing Battery and Memory Card ....20 Charging Battery .................................22 T urning Camera ...

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    12 13 12 13 BASIC OPERA TION .............. 40 Using EVF (Electronic View Finder) ....40 Using the Zoom Function ....................40 Focus Setting ......................................41 Macro Mode ........................................42 Self-T imer Setting ............................... 43 Flash Mode ....................................... ...

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    14 15 Cont. AF ........................................61 HDR ..............................................62 Beauty ...........................................62 Scene ............................................ 63 Photo Shooting Setting Menu .............64 Quality ...........................................64 AF-Assist Beam ................... ...

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    14 15 LCD Brightness ............................. 83 File / Software ..................................... 84 Format Memory ............................ 84 Copy to Card ................................. 85 File Numbering ............................. 85 Reset ............................................ 86 FW V ersion ............................. ...

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    16 17 16 17 GETTING READY Accessories Included USB cable I-USB152 Strap O-ST152 Power adapter GAC-03 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery LB-060 Lens cap O-LC152 Quick Start Guide Quick start guide The plug shape of the power adapter may vary depending on the country or region. The actual item may vary from the drawing. Operating Manual CD-ROM ...

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    16 17 16 17 Install lens cap and neck strap     ...

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    18 19 18 19 Part Names 56 79 8 10 4 3 2 1 11 1 HDMI Port 2 USB/A V Port 3 Zoom Lever 4 Shutter Button 5 Strap Eyelet 6 Exposure Compensation Button 7 Continuous Capture Button 8 Power Button 9 AF Assist Beam/Self-timer Lamp 10 Flash Lamp 1 1 Lens ...

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    18 19 18 19 13 14 17 16 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 15 12 12 Microphone 13 Electronic View Finder (EVF) 14 EVF Button 15 Status Indicator 16 Mode Dial 17 Fast Video Recording Button 18 Menu Button 19 AF Button/Arrow Button (Up) 20 Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right) 21 Delete Button/Self-timer Button/Arrow Button (Down) 22 Display Button 23 Play ...

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    20 21 20 21 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram. Installing Battery and Memory Card Battery lock knob 1 2 ...

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    20 21 20 21 3. Insert the SD memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram below . 4. Close the battery cover. The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. Purchase a commercially available one. T o remove your SD memory card, open the battery cover , gently press the memory card to eject it and re ...

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    22 23 22 23 Before charging the battery , ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off. 1. Connect the camera and the power adapter using the supplied USB cable. 2. Insert the plug of the power adapter into the wall outlet to charge the battery . After the battery is stored for a long period of time, use the supplied power ada ...

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    22 23 22 23 Status Indicator Charging indicator: Flashing red: Charging The indicator will go out once charging is finished, and the camera will be powered off automatically . T o have maximum battery life, charge the battery for at least 4 hours at the first time. The time required to fully charge the battery is about 360 minutes (max.). (The char ...

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    24 25 24 25 T urning Camera On and Off Press the power button to turn the camera on. T o turn the camera off, press the power button again. Power Button Press and hold the playback button to power on and enter playback mode. How to take pictures 1. Hold the camera firmly . 2. Make the lens focus on the object and then frame with the LCD screen. (Us ...

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    24 25 24 25 1. Press the power button to turn the camera on. 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 Language 」 and press the bu ...

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    26 27 26 27 Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/T ime for the rst time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. 1. Press the power button to turn the camera on. 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the ...

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    26 27 26 27 MODE OVER VIEW LCD Screen Display Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode -0.3 EV 400 ISO 00:56:44 00:56:44 1234 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 18 20 19 x3.6 x3.6 F3.2 F3.2 1/50 -0.3 EV 400 ISO 00:56:44 00:56:44 1234 x3.6 x3.6 F3.2 F3.2 1/50 22 21 24 23 25 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto Mode Face Beautifier Program AE ...

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    28 29 10 Video Quality 1 1 ISO V alue (Adjustable in Mode) 12 Remaining Recording time 13 Exposure Compensation (EV value) (Adjustable in Mode) 14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable in Mode) 15 Histogram 16 Aperture V alue (Adjustable in Mode) 17 Image stabilization 18 Focus Frame 19 Expo Metering AiAE Spot Center 20 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF Object Tracki ...

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    28 29 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode -0.3 EV 00:56:00 x3.6 x3.6 2 1 3 4 7 8 10 14 15 13 6 5 9 11 12 1 Movie Mode 2 Macro Mode 3 Self-T imer Self-timer Off Self-timer 10sec 4 Zoom Display (by turning the Zoom Lever) 5 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6 Battery Status 7 Color Effect 8 Video Quality 9 Remaining Recording time 10 Exposure Com ...

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    30 31 Using the Mode Dial This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description Auto Mode In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and environment. It is the most commonly used ...

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    30 31 Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your photos for the best possible results. Follow these steps: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to . 2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The optimum scene mode will be selected automatically . ...

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    32 33 32 33 Mode Name Description Landscape Mode For landscapes, will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and blue colors. Portrait Mode Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces. Night Portrait When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, will automatically adjust the exposure for people ...

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    32 33 32 33 Shutter Priority When (Shutter Priority) is selected, you can adjust the shutter speed / EV value and ISO value. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed and ISO value to get the most appropriate exposure value. 1. Turn the mode dial to and press the button to congure settings. -1.0 EV 100 ISO 100 I ...

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    34 35 34 35 Manual Mode When selecting (manual) mode, you can set the aperture / shutter speed manually and ISO value. 1. Turn the mode dial to and press the button to congure settings. 100 ISO -1.0 EV -1.0 EV 100 ISO 1/50 1/50 F3.2 F3.2 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment setting. 3. Press the up/down button to adjust t ...

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    34 35 34 35 In face beautier mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones. 1. Turn the mode dial to select face beautier mode ( ). 2. Press the button and press the up/ down button to select . 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select Face Beautier and press the button to con ...

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    36 37 36 37 Handheld Night Reduces blur when shooting low light/ illuminated scenes. Quickly takes 4 photos below 8M (including 8M) and then overlaps as a clear night image. Smile shutter cannot be used under this mode. Scene Mode Y ou can select an appropriate mode from the 1 1 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting. The ...

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    36 37 36 37 Scene Description Pet Mode Rapidly identifies pet (dog/cat) to capture the dynamic moment of pet. Sunset For sunsets. Captures subjects in strong sunlight. Fireworks For fireworks at night. The use of a tripod is recommended. Multi Exposure Suitable for shooting moving objects (as many as 6) in the same background. Sport For fast-moving ...

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    38 39 38 39 Custom Settings The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment. Settings under mode (unset state or state after reset): 1. Turn the mode dial to select mode, and enter the setup screen. Select one capture mode to define CS . Landscape Save Exit RN 2. As shown in the abov ...

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    38 39 38 39 5. Press the down arrow button to select 「 Custom Settings 」 and press the button or the right arrow button to enter the menu. 6. Select 「 Ye s 」 to save or 「 No 」 to cancel. 7. Turn the mode dial to switch to the custom settings ( ). 8. The photo settings you stored the last time are invoked. When the mode is used for the f ...

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    40 41 40 41 Y our camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical zoom and digital zoom. T oggle the zoom lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures. Zoom Indicator When the optical zoom reaches the threshold as digital zoom, release and turn the zoom lever to to switch to the digital zoom. Using the Zoo ...

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    40 41 40 41 Focus Setting In different photo shooting modes, you can select different focus methods. 1. Press the up arrow button ( ) to display the settings screen. Single-AF 2. Press left/right to select any one of the following 3 modes: • Single-AF The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject. • Multi-AF Th ...

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    42 43 Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press the left arrow button ( ) to enter the Marco Menu. Macro Off 2. Press left/right to select any one of the following 2 modes: • Macro Off Select this option to disable Macro. • Ma ...

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    42 43 Self-T imer Setting Using this function can take photos at regular time. The camera can be set to shoot after 2 seconds, 10 seconds since pressing the shutter or shoot after smile. 1. Press the down arrow button ( ) to enter the self-timer menu. Self-timer Off 2. Press left/right to select any one of the following 4 modes: • Self-T imer - O ...

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    44 45 Flash Mode The ash is mainly for supplementing light for the scene. The ash is usually used in shooting against the light to highlight the object shot through lightening the object while darkening the background; it is also suitable for metering and shooting in darker scenes through exposure. 1. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter ...

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    44 45 The white balance function allows adjustment of the color temperature for different light sources. (Adjustable in Mode) Follow the steps below to set white balance of the camera: 1. Press the button to enter White Balance Menu. AWB AW B 2. Press left/right to select any one of the following 8 modes: • AW B • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluore ...

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    46 47 Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen. -0.3 EV 400 ISO 00:56:44 00:56:44 1234 x3.6 x3.6 F3.2 F3.2 1/50 Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram. -0.3 EV 400 ISO 00:56:44 00:56:44 1234 x3.6 x3.6 F3.2 F3.2 1/50 Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen. Display Setting Press the button to display the settings: Clas ...

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    46 47 Follow the steps below to congure the Continuous Shot Settings. (Adjustable in Mode) 1. Press the button to enter the Continuous Shot Menu. Single 2. Press left/right to select any one of the following 5 modes: • Single Captures a single shot only . • Continuous Shot Continuously shoots up to 9 pictures per second. • Cont. Shot-High ...

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    48 49 48 49 EV Setting The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as exposure value, ISO, shutter adjustment and aperture adjustment. T o select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these steps: 1. Press the button to display the settings screen. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the setting option. 1/50 100 ISO ...

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    48 49 48 49 ISO The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the scene. T o improve the camera's sensor performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in brighter conditions. Pictures taken at higher ISO settings wi ...

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    50 51 50 51 Aperture Adjustment Y ou can adjust the aperture value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of focus and show a blurry background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus. (Adjustable in Mode) 100 ISO -1.0 EV -1.0 EV 100 ISO 1/50 1/50 F3.2 F3.2 Using Qu ...

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    50 51 50 51 i Button Function Menu Mode: The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects. 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting option. ( ) represents optional in the recording mode. There are 20 Image Color options in photo shooting mo ...

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    52 53 52 53 Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode PLA YBACK 5 11 12 13 14 15 0000 00-00 00:00 0000 00-00 00:00 00:01:00 00:01:00 9 10 x2 x2 1/45 1 7 8 2 3 6 4 1 Playback mode icon 9 Shooting Date 2 File Protection 10 Film length 3 Memory Space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos) 11 Continuous Capture Group P ...

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    52 53 52 53 Viewing Photos and V ideos T o view photos and videos on LCD screen: 1. After press the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Use the left/right arrow button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. 3. T o play a selected video, press th ...

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    54 55 Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever counterclockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. (The picture is displayed in horizontal position) W Zoom Out T Zoom In 1. Slide the Zoom Lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select a picture ...

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    54 55 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing back photos, you can also use the Zoom Lever to zoom in on the photos 2 to 8 times. 1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode. 2. Press the left/right Button to select a picture to be zoomed in. 3. Rotate the Zoom Lever clockwise to to zoom in. 4. The screen will display the numb ...

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    56 57 Photos and Video Deletion In playback mode, press the down arrow button to delete your photos and videos. T o delete photos or videos: 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the photos and videos to be deleted. 3. Press the down arrow button and the deletion screen is displayed. 4. Press ...

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    56 57 This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow . 1. Press the button to enter the playback screen. 2. Press the button to enter slide option. 3. Press the left/right Button to select slideshow playing or 「 Cancel 」 to return to the playback screen. : interval 1sec, slowly fade out : interval 1sec, disappear from the ...

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    58 59 58 59 Cont. Shot-High Speed (VGA) and Cont. Shot-Fast (4M) images can be played back. 1. Press the button to enter the playback screen. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select Cont. Group. 3. Press the to start playback. 25 1/45 25 25 0000 00-00 00:00 Continuous Capture Group Playback ...

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    58 59 58 59 Photo Shooting Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Photo Shooting Menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm. Refer to the following pages for more details ab ...

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    60 61 Image Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image quality . (16M) : High quality printing (14M): Full size printing (12M): 16:9 display (10M): Poster printing (5M) : A3 printing (3M) : A4 printing (2M) : 4"x 6" pr ...

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    60 61 OIS This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake, or low light. Use this image stabilization mode in dark environments. Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images. Cont. AF Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking picture ...

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    62 63 Beauty Set the effect of the beauty mode. Beautier Mode has 3 effects: • Effect 1: Skin Soften • Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening • Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening + Eye Enlargement HDR Photos with extreme contrast of bright and dark areas will still maintain distinguishable detail and depth. (Use of tripod is recommen ...

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    62 63 Scene Select the scene mode under the SCN mode. Night Portrait Press OK To Select Scene • Shooting menu in the shooting mode ( ○ : Optional × : Not optional) Options Shooting Modes ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○ ○ ○ × × × × × × × ○ × ...

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    64 65 64 65 Mode: 1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the up/down button to select . 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select an item to be set and press the button or right arrow button ...

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    64 65 64 65 AF-Assist Beam In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus. Digital Zoom T urn on or off the digital zoom. Date Imprint Include a Date/T ime stamp on the photo image. • Off • Date • Date/T ime ...

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    66 67 66 67 Quick Review This option allows quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected time. There are 4 options: • Off • 1 sec • 2 sec • 3 sec Custom Settings Custom Settings stores the current mode and its parameters. The stored mode and parameters are direc ...

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    66 67 66 67 Movie Menu Mode: 1. Turn the mode dial, select the mode and press the button to enter the Movie Menu. Expo Metering: AiAE 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to s ...

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    68 69 68 69 Video Quality Set the image resolution used during video recording. Size: 1080p 30fps Settings Image Pixel Frame Rate Recording time (2GB) About 1920x1080 30 fps 1 1min. 46sec. 1280x720 60fps 12min. 39sec. 1280x720 30 fps 23min. 39sec. 640x480 30 fps 53min. 51sec. 640x480 120fps 20min. 40sec. When recording in higher pixel resolutions f ...

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    68 69 68 69 OIS This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake, or low light. A OIS: Off Use this image stabilization mode in dark environments. Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images. Movie Setting Menu Mode: 1. Turn the Mode Dial and select to enter the video record ...

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    70 71 70 71 Digital Zoom T urn on or off the digital zoom. There are 2 options: • O ff • On Custom Settings Custom Settings stores the current mode and its parameters. The stored mode and parameters are directly invoked in Custom Settings mode. There are 2 options: • No • Y es ...

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    70 71 70 71 Playback Menu Mode: 1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the menu to be set and press the button to enter . 3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm. Normal Mode Press OK To Confirm Refer to ...

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    72 73 3. Press the button to conrm the setting. The Date Folder is displayed in date order based on photo shooting date/ time. If there is no any continuous capture image file in the memory , continuous capture playback mode cannot be enabled. HDR With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be corrected to optimize the highlights an ...

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    72 73 T ouch-up 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited. 2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen. 3. Press the left/right button to select T ouch- up options or 「 Cancel 」 to return to the playback screen. : Red-Eye Reduction : Skin Soften : E ...

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    74 75 Rotate Y ou can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited. 2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen. 3. Press the left/right button to select the rotation direction or 「 Cancel 」 to ...

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    74 75 : Resize to 1024x768 : Resize to 640x480 : Cancel 4. Press the button to conrm the setting. Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited. 2. Press the button, select the settings and press ...

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    76 77 This setting allows you to change the picture color effect. The le is saved as a new photo and stored in the memory together with the original photo. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited. 2. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. 3. Press the left/right button to select ...

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    76 77 Playback Setting Menu 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select an item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm. Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting. Mode: 1. Press the button to show the playb ...

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    78 79 Protect T o prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the les. T o lock or unlock the photo and video les: 1. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 Protect 」 and press the button or right arrow button to enter the submenu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select th ...

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    78 79 Delete Y ou can delete one or all photo/video les. T o delete photo or video les: 1. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 Delete 」 and press the button or right arrow button to enter the submenu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the submenu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen. Ther ...

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    80 81 80 81 3. Press the button and the 「 Save Change? 」 prompt appears. Select 「 」 to change and save the picture. Select 「 」 to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen. The image cannot be clipped/trimmed again once it has been clipped to 640X480. T rim The T rim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictu ...

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    80 81 80 81 Mode: 1. Press the button in any mode and press the up/down button to select . 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select an item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter th ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 83

    82 83 Sound Settings The Keypress tone and the shutter sound has been set. T o change this setting: 1. Select 「 Sound Settings 」 in the basic settings menu. Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option. 3. Press the button to conrm. Power Saver This setting allows you to s ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 84

    82 83 Language Refer to the “Resetting your language” section on page 25. World T ime The World Time setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are abroad. 1. Select 「 World Time 」 in the basic settings menu. The World Time screen appears. 2. Press the ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 85

    84 85 84 85 File / Software 5. If you select 「 Ye s 」 the camera formats its memory . If there is no memory card in the camera, the built-in memory will be formatted; if there is a memory card, it will be formatted only . Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory , including ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 86

    84 85 84 85 Copy to Card Use this setting to copy the les stored in the internal memory to a memory card. 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 87

    86 87 86 87 FW V ersion Use this setting to display the current camera rmware version. 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 FW V ers ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 88

    86 87 86 87 Connecting to a Computer Y ou can use the USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) images to a computer . T ransferring images to your computer Viewing Images on Computer Display transferred images on a standard image viewer etc. that an OS has. For details about viewing images, see the help menu on the viewer . Support OS==& ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 89

    88 89 Video System Y ou can use an A V cable (which should be purchased separately) to connect the camera and the television for realizing the video output. T urn the camera and television off, and then connect one end of the A V cable to A V port of the camera; connect the other end to A V -OUT port of the television, and turn the camera and telev ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 90

    88 89 If the Eye-Fi card is not inserted in the camera, this feature is not displayed. This camera supports the wireless connection for Eye-Fi memory card. Enable Eye-Fi connection by following below steps . 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 91

    90 91 90 91 Supported HDMI Connections HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital audio/video transmission interface, through which uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted. Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV reduces conversion loss and improves image quality . Connecting to an HDMI-Ready TV 1. ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 92

    90 91 90 91 Main Specifications APPENDICES Ty p e Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Num ber o f ef fe ct ive pi xels A pp rox. 16 me gap ixel s Image sensor 1/2.3 i nc h CM OS Number of recorded pixels Sti ll 16M(4608x3456), 14M(3:2)(4608x3072), 12M(16:9)(4608x2592), 10M(3648x2736), 5M(2592x1944), 3M(2048x1536), 2 ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 93

    92 93 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording T ime Still Built-in Memory 2 GB SD Memory Card Best Fine Normal Best Fine Normal 16M(4608x3456) 2 pictures 4 pictures 5 pictures 410 pictures 623 pictures 754 pictures 14M(4608x3072) 3 pictures 4 pictures 6 pictures 458 pictures 694 pictures 838 pictures 12M(4608x2592) 3 pictures 5 pictures 7 ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 94

    92 93 • The above figures are based on our standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of the SD Memory Card used. • Y ou can continue recording until the recorded time reaches 25 minutes (only 640x480.120fps is 30 seconds) per a recording. White balance AWB, Daylight, Cloudy , Fluorescent, F ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 95

    94 95 Focu s mo de Single-AF , Multi-AF (24 points), Object T racking, Continous AF , Macro Foc u s Ty p e T T L c ont ras t detec t io n system by s ens or Focu s ran ge (From le ns fac e) Standard: 0.6m - ∞ (Wide-angle) 3.0m - ∞ (T elephoto) Mac ro : 0.01m - ∞ (W ide -a ngl e on ly) 0.3m - ∞(At the intermediate position of the zoom range) ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 96

    94 95 Digital lter Can ce l, V ivi d, Ja pan S t yl e (8M), It ali an S t yle (8 M), Frenc h St y le (8M), Pun k (4M), Blac k and W hit e, Sep ia, Pa r t ial C ol or- Red, Pa r t ial Co lo r-B lue, Pa r t ial C ol or- Y el low, Par t ial C ol or- G ree n, N ega tive (8 M), Dre amy , V ign et ti ng, S alo n, Fis h Eye, Ree ct io n, 4 Gr i ds - ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 97

    96 97 96 97 Power source Rechargeable lithium-ion battery LB-060 Battery life Image Storage Capacity Approx. 240 pictures * According to the results of in-house testing. Playback T ime Approx. 200 min. * According to the results of in-house testing. Movie Recording T ime Approx. 95 min. * According to the results of in-house testing. Interfaces USB ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 98

    96 97 96 97 Prompts and W arning Messages Message Description Action W arning! Battery exhausted. The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut down. Charge the battery . Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera. The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing the lens from functioning properly . T urn ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 99

    98 99 Message Description Action Card Full ! Indicates that the SD memory card is full. Insert a new SD memory card or delete unwanted images. Memory Full ! Indicates that the internal memory is full. Insert a new SD memory card or delete unwanted images. Card Error ! The SD memory card can’t be identied after being formatted. Insert a new SD ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 100

    98 99 Message Description Action No Red-Eye Detected! Red eyes have not been detected in the image. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. This image cannot be edited. The le cannot be edited or the edited le cannot be edited again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Exceeded maximum folder number . Prompt message when the archi ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 101

    100 101 100 101 Message Description Action No Picture! When you press the play button, no image files exist in the camera or memory card. The message disappears 2 seconds later to return to the photo shooting screen. No continuous group file. When you play back the images in continuous photo mode, there is no continuous group file. The message disa ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 102

    100 101 100 101 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Camera does not turn on The battery has been depleted. The battery is not inserted correctly. Recharge the battery . Correctly reinstall the battery . Camera turns off suddenly during operation The battery has been depleted. Recharge the battery . The picture is blurred Camera shakes ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 103

    102 103 102 103 Problem Possible Causes Solution Cannot write to the memory card The SD memory card has been locked. Release the write lock of the SD memory card or replace with another card. T oo many images to process The number of pictures or folders in the memory card exceeds the specications, so the playback of data folder can not be displa ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 104

    102 103 102 103 W arranty Policy All our cameras purchased through authorized bona de photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, pro ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 105

    104 105 Procedure During 12-month W arranty Period Any camera which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the camera or to the manufacturer . If there are no representatives of the manufacturer in your country , send the camera to the manufacturer , with postage prepaid. In thi ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 106

    104 105 For customers in USA ST A TEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modi ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 107

    106 107 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORA TION Located at: 633 17 Street, Suite 2600, Denver , Colorado 80202, U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 Fax: 303-790-1 131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identied herein complies with ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 108

    106 107 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batte ...

  • Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - page 109

    RICOH IMAGING COMP ANY , L TD. RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH RICOH IMAGING UK L TD. RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORA TION RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC. RICOH IMAGING CHINA CO., L TD. Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY (http://www .ricoh-imaging.de) 1 12 Quai de Bezons, B.P . 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www ...

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