Pentax PENTAX Q-S1 Camcorder User Manual


 
Contents
4
How to Use This Manual .........................2
Introducing the PENTAX Q-S1 ................7
Names and Functions of the Working Parts ......7
Operating Controls ......................................................... 8
Monitor Display .............................................................. 9
How to Change Function Settings ....................13
Using the Direct Keys .................................................. 13
Using the Control Panel ............................................... 13
Using the Menus .......................................................... 14
Menu List .............................................................15
Rec. Mode Menus ........................................................ 15
Movie Menu ................................................................. 17
Playback Menu ............................................................ 17
Set-up Menus .............................................................. 18
Custom Setting Menus ................................................ 19
Getting Started .......................................21
Attaching the Strap ............................................21
Attaching a Lens .................................................21
Using the Battery and Charger ..........................22
Charging the Battery .................................................... 22
Inserting/Removing the Battery ................................... 23
Using the AC Adapter .................................................. 24
Inserting a Memory Card ...................................25
Initial Settings .....................................................26
Turning the Camera On ............................................... 26
Setting the Display Language ......................................26
Setting the Date and Time ...........................................27
Formatting a Memory Card .......................................... 27
Basic Shooting Operation .................................28
Reviewing Images ..............................................29
Taking Pictures ......................................30
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode .........30
Scene Modes ...............................................................30
Blur Control Mode ........................................................31
Exposure Modes ..........................................................32
Movie Mode .................................................................34
Setting the Exposure ..........................................35
Sensitivity ..................................................................... 35
AE Metering .................................................................35
Using the Built-in Flash .....................................36
Focusing ..............................................................37
Focus Method ..............................................................37
Setting the Autofocus Method ......................................38
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) ............39
Setting the Drive Mode .......................................40
Continuous Shooting ....................................................41
Self-timer Shooting ......................................................41
Remote Control Shooting .............................................42
Exposure Bracketing ....................................................42
Multi-exposure .............................................................43
Interval Shooting ..........................................................43
Interval Movie Record ..................................................44
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