Pentax s40 Have lost manual and need to take photographs of 18" x 18" wood flooring samples for web site. What would be the best automatic settings?Tks, ML

if it does not lay flat after 48 hours of acclimatization, return the material to the seller. Must be a bad batch.

Absolutely, using photographs, laminates lock in the realism of hardwood strip. Nowadays, laminate floors offer an unparalleled level of realism making the floor look like real wood.

You can download the manual from the manufacturer's web site at
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/manual/Optio%20550_IB.pdf

The "Using the Self-Timer" section is on page 77.

Since you declined to give us the model number of your Pentax Optio camera, the best I can do is to direct you to the manufacturer's web site at
http://www.pentaximaging.com/support/manuals-and-literature

Under "Type of Product" select "Cameras". Under "Type of Camera" select "Compact". Then under "Model Name" select the appropriate one.

You can download the manual from the manufacturer's web site at http://www.pentaximaging.com/support/manuals-and-literature
You can also order a printed copy from the same site.

You can't.

In Auto Pict mode the camera selects the best of the pre-set Scene modes for the photograph which you're about to take. It's basically a variation of fully automatic mode, so the camera selects everything for you.

Auto Pict and Auto are designed to let anyone pick up your camera and take a fully automated snapshot without needing to worry about what settings to use.

To alter the shutter speeds you need to select an appropriate mode such as shutter priority or manual.

you can try contact pentax customer service at that link
http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/repair_entry-america.html

Had the same problem!! used www.nikonusa.com as web site and under product support there was a tab for registering the product

I think the first couple of pics gets a blurry corner, and it is quite noticeable.. I hear that it was a problem with some Optio cam but not all. Maybe you could check with Pentax for a replace ? I know it quite anoying but it deserves a serious investigation. And btw, thank you for the samples, great pics. I would be really interested in seeing full size (origianl) images and some portraits. Can you post some on pbase.com ? They have 10 MEGS accounts for free.

Yes, you may use any SD card up to 2GB in size.