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Mazda 8Q50-EA-01G GPS Receiver User Manual

1. Lens Focal Length 5 8mm 17 4mm Equivalent to 38 114mm in 35mm format Maximum Aperture f 2 9 f 5 Lens Composition 7 elements in 6 groups 3 aspherical elements Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range Approx 28 6mm x 21 2mm full screen Using macro mode or manual focus at a distance of 2cm to subject WIDE position Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 4x Combines with 3x optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12x Viewfinder Type Real optical zoom viewfinder Magnification Wide 0 39x Tele 1 01x LCD Monitor 1 6 inch TFT color LCD with backlight 85 kilo pixels Playback Functions Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 8x scroll movie playback histogram display trimming resizing digital filters Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor Focusing Range Normal 0 5m full zoom range From lens front Macro 0 02m 0 6m Wide only Infinity landscape full zoom range Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Manual Focus 0 02m 90 Wide only 0 5m full zoom range w o Wide Exposure Mechanism AE Metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center weighted spot Exposure Modes Program Picture mode Movie Panorama Assist EV Compensation 2EV Can be set in 1 3EV steps Movie Recording time by vacant memory Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec
2. to change the recorded pixels Focusing Area Multiple 4 AE Metering Press the OK button WD Exit OK The camera is ready to take the picture i In the Movie Picture mode you can choose 320x240 pixels or 160x120 pixels p 64 e If you select a large size the picture may appear distinct when it is printed out Inthe SIMPLE menu the recorded pixels and quality level are set by the Image Quality 1 p 43 Rec Mode Eh 7 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 MENU Quality Level tok p White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering MENU Exit Q SIMPLEQKHOK PMP O28 6 YC one Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression ratio The more stars the clearer the quality and the larger the volume The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume kx Best Lowest compression ratio Suitable for photo prints Standard compression ratio Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression ratio Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y Rec Mode to select Quality Level os Pixels 2048x1536 3 Use the four way controller lt gt oette tet Better Good
3. 4 Om button OK button Four way controller A V lt 4 gt D Playback button MENU button Guide indications A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller 4 A Zoom Q button Four way controller Y v for digital zoom Qa Four way controller lt 4 lt for trimming Four way controller gt gt f button MENU button EN Omn button LB Playback button BI OK button Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop peyeys Buije5 Q peyle s Buy o Powering the Camera Battery Card cover Using AA batteries Using CR V3 Installing the Batteries Install batteries in the camera Use one CR V3 or use two AA lithium batteries AA Ni MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries Slide the battery card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open Insert the batteries according to the O indicator in the battery chamber Close the battery card cover and push horizontally to lock When using for a prolonged period please use the AC adapter D AC5 optional p 14 e CR V3 battery AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery
4. Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting Following display modes can be changed by pressing the OK button each time Normal Display 123 4 567 Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on 1 Flash mode 2 Shooting mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 AF frame 6 Card Built in memory 7 Number of recordable images 8 Battery indicator 9 Date and time Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed The horizontal axis shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels 1 Shutterspeed 2 F number 3 Histogram No 1 and 2 appear when shutter release button is pressed halfway No Information Display No shooting information is displayed e The AF frame is displayed in Autofocus mode e Settings are displayed for a few seconds when changed LCD Monitor Off The LCD monitor is turned off sainyoig Buryey m The display cannot be turned off in 8 and Bul mode Saving the Display Mode p 70 Normal Display Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 50 cm 20 inches This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx
5. OK button MENU button Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 Select Sleep Timeout on the i Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 30sec 1min 2min or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images oN i This function will not work when the USB cable is connected Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 Select Auto Power Off on the ti Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select 3 min 5min or Off 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images ra The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected ale Xp Set up v Date Adjust 05 03 2004 Language amp 3 English Screen Setting USB Connection PC MENY Exit SIMPLEQOOK A 4 b Format zZ gt Changing the USB Connection Mode The USB Connection mode is changed depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer PictBridge or a computer 1 Select USB Connection on the 1i Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select PC or PictBridge 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to be connected to a computer or printer auton Do not connect the camera to your
6. Deleting a Displayed Image During this time you can delete the image File No by pressing the button the Delete screen will be displayed press the four way controller 4 to select Delete and then pressing the OK button Press the shutter release button halfway or fully to return to capture mode MENEXit AII image SCIO w k When the screen is changed to the playback screen the image with the largest file number will be displayed first e You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing Q on the Zoom amp Q button e In the case of movie pictures the first frame will be displayed e If there are no images stored the No image message will be displayed Hes YIN Zoom Display p 72 Q 3 3 5 e 5 2 a Common Operations Using the Button Functions N K The buttons on your camera will function differently in different camera modes Capture Mode AMF button Changes the capture mode as follows Macro mode p 38 Infinity landscape mode p 38 Manual focus mode p 38 Zoom button Changes the size of the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder p 59 button Changes the flash mode p 40 Four way controller lt gt Changes the EV compensation p 61 Four way controller 4 Selects Self timer mode or Continuous Shooting mode p 57 58 Four way controller Vv
7. MEND Exit OK 6 Rec Mode Menu Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 70 A O 8 6 YT Shae EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or under exposed D 1 Press the four way controller p Cts a lt gt in Capture Mode z alll To brighten set positive Say i a To darken set negative EE S EV Compensation values can be selected in AMA S 1 3 EV steps in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 o ett EZO EV The EV Compensation setting is displayed EV compensation value on the LCD monitor When you press the four way controller lt 4 gt once or when you set the setting to 0 the display will disappear in two seconds Saving the EV Compensation Setting p 70 Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode This mode enables you to take moving images The recording time for a Ko single movie is displayed at the top right of the LCD monitor Sound cannot be recorded 1 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears soinj oldg UILL 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the Movie Picture mode a aa pP 02 3 Press the OK button 1 Flash off mark 2 Movie picture mode icon 3 Card Built in memory 4 Recordable time 4 Press the shutter release button Shooting will start You can change the size of the image using the Zoom
8. card cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries Otherwise the batteries may leak If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long time follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time p 19 Insert batteries correctly Batteries inserted backwards may cause malfunction Zor Number of Captures and Playback Time At 25 C with new batteries Captures Using flash 50 of the time Playback These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions Results may vary depending on the capture mode and shooting conditions Image storage Playback time capacity o CR V3 Approx 600 CR V3 Approx 520 min p Ni MH batteries Approx 420 Ni MH batteries Approx 340 min 5 AA alkaline batteries Approx 140 AA alkaline batteries Approx 240 min E gD D a auton e Generally battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases When the camera is used in a cold environment keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room temperature Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures Use of other batteries
9. 2 cm 60 cm 0 8 inch 24 inches When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera is focused on the object in the autofocus area No icon Autofocus mode w Macro mode soinjold Buje A Infinity landscape This mode is used for taking distant objects mode Adjust focus manually with the four way controller MF Manual focus mode 4 Y 1 Press the AMF button in Capture mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take a picture in the set focus mode ta The default setting of the focus mode is Autofocus mode e When the Movie Picture mode p 62 is selected only Autofocus mode is available e If you use the flash in Macro mode the image may be overexposed or vignetting may occur at the bottom right of the picture e The lens is fixed at the Wide position in Macro mode auton If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro mode the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor Manual Focus In MF mode press the four way controller A Y to enlarge the central portion of the screen to full screen on the LCD monitor Use the four way controller to adjust the focus while watching the image on the monitor The current focus position is displayed
10. 2 sec Flash Type Automatic flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On AutotRed eye reduction Flash On Red eye reduction Working Range Wide Approx 0 2m 2 9m w sensitivity AUTO Tele Approx 0 5m 1 7m w sensitivity AUTO Drive Modes Single frame Shooting Self timer Shooting Continuous Shooting Multi Continuous Shooting Self timer Electronic control type delay time approx 2 sec 10 sec Time function Time setting Power Supply One Lithium battery CR V3 two AA batteries Alkaline Ni MH Lithium AC Adapter optional Battery Life Approx 600 with LCD monitor on flash fired for 50 of shots images and using a lithium battery CR V3 in accordance with PENTAX measuring conditions In Out Ports USB terminal PC communication type USB1 1 external power supply terminal Direct Printing PictBridge supported Size 93 5 W x 61 5 H x 36 D mm excluding projections Weight gt 3 3 5 x 130 g excluding batteries and SD Memory Card Weight when shooting 180 g including batteries and SD Memory Card Accessories AA batteries 2 USB cable software CD ROM strap operating manual Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for this camera AC Adapter D AC5 Camera Case O CC2 Strap O ST18 USB Cable I USB6 Items marked with are the same products provided
11. P hb O28 3 YTA Sal Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Multi Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed There are two available modes Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Images are captured processed and saved one by one Multi Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken four frames at a time and saved as a single image Press the four way controller 4 to display amp or amp on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed Shooting stops when you remove your finger from the shutter release button Pictures are taken four frames at a time and saved as a single image soinjzoldg UILL ee N Playing Back Still Pictures p 24 e You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card is full vem e The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level setting e The recorded pixels are fixed at 1280 x 960 in Multi Continuous Shooting mode auton The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting or Multi Continuous Shooting mode e Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting are not available for Movie Picture Panorama Assist Night Scene or N
12. Set Recorded pixels The Movie Setup screen will be displayed A alone END Exit FULL OK SIMPLE Menu MaRec Mode fen Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness MENU Exit 6 Rec Mode Menu Use the four way controller lt gt to change the recorded pixels Recorded Pixels 4320x240 Color Mode Full Color Fast Fwd Movie Off MENY Exit OOK Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the movie picture Taking Movie Pictures p 62 soinjoig Buryey Movie Pictures 9 A 53 amp D fa a 0 YE 2 3 4 5 6 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kkk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering KOH MENY Exit SIMPLEQHOK 2 Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking You can take a movie picture in one of three color mode settings Full Color B amp W or Sepia Press the MENU button in Capture mode The SIMPLE menu or the 48 Rec Mode menu will be displayed 1 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Movie Press the four way controller gt The Movie Setup screen will be displayed Image Quality Superior Movie gt Digital Zoom On Set Recorded pixels color setting and fps for fast forward movie MENY Exit FULL OK SIMPLE Menu Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness MENY Exit es Mode 6
13. not heeded AN Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded A 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 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 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 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 accidentally swallowed Use an AC adapter 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 disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thu
14. such as CR V3 is recommended when using the camera at low temperatures Be sure to take a spare battery with you when travelling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures You can maximize battery life by turning off the LCD monitor and using the viewfinder to take pictures Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the amp symbol displayed on the LCD monitor fm lit green Adequate power remains Gy litgreen Battery is running low qi lityellow Battery is running very low litred Battery is exhausted v Battery Depleted After the message is displayed the camera will turn off payieys Buriya o To power outlet Using the AC Adapter optional If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC use of the AC adapter D AC5 optional is recommended 1 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera 2 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter 3 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet auton e Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Make sure connections are secure between the camera AC adapter AC plug cord terminal and power outlet If the cord becomes disconnected while the data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card the data may be lost e When using the AC adapter be sure to read the
15. 01 01 2004 00 00 MENY Exit DOK Press the four way controller gt A and Y will be displayed above and below 24h Date Adjust A Date Style mm dd yy 24h 01 01 2004 00 00 MENY Exit OK Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Press the four way controller pani A and Y will be displayed above and below Date Style mm dd yy 12h the month 4 04 014 2004 12 00 AM MENY Exit Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the month Press the four way controller gt Date Adjust A and Y will be displayed above and below Date Style mm dd yy 12h the day A 01 01 2004 12 00 AM MENY Exit QHOK Q oO gt Q o 5S Al 2 7 Use the four way controller A Y rT to change the day and press the Date Style mmiddiyy 12h four way controller gt again A and Y will be displayed above and below the year 12 00 AM END Exit OK n 03 01 2004 T fo Repeat step 7 to change the year hour and minutes Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture When you set the date and time using the MENU button you will return to the Menu screen Press the OK button again payieys Buriya o To auton e When you finish the settings and press the OK button to set the date and time the camera clock is reset to 00
16. 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 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 The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Product Name PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number Optio 30 Contact person Customer Service Manager Issued Date and Place February 2004 Colorado Revised Date and Place April 2004 Colorado Revised for Company Name change Memo Memo PENTAX Corporation 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http Awww pentax co uk PENTAX France S A S 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE PENTAX Be
17. Card or in the Built in memory Camera cannot display this image You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera You may be able to display it on another brand of camera or PC Image protected The image you are trying to delete is a protected image Setting being recorded The image protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed Settings not stored The SD Memory Card is full and no more DPOF settings can be made Delete any unwanted images and try to make the settings again Deleting The image is being deleted Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Replace the battery p 12 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card Try displaying ona PC Built in memory error Format the Built in memory This is displayed when images cannot be recorded or played back due to a malfunction in the Built in memory Try displaying on a PC Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not compatible with the camera p 94 Formatting The SD Memory Card or Built in memory is being formatted p 94 Card locked The SD Memory Card write protect switch is in the LOCK position p 16 Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function No
18. PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB connection mode Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset all the settings other than the date time and language si Select Reset on the i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen will be displayed Use the four way controller 4 to select Reset Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images AO Na _ The SIMPLE menu is displayed by pressing the MENU button after b performing the above resetting sbum s Bun pa 0 gt 3 3 5 x 100 Appendix Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed Change the recorded pixels or quality levels and take the picture again Memory card full Built in Memory full The SD Memory Card or the Built in memory is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete p 15 78 Change the quality size and try again p 41 42 Data being recorded The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the Built in memory Image folder could not be created The largest file number has been assigned to an image and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the SD Memory Card or Built in memory p 94 No image There are no images on the SD Memory
19. on the left of the LCD monitor For distant focus Z For closer focus After the focus is set press any buttons except the four way controller 4 Y or remove your finger from the four way controller The screen returns to the normal display about five seconds later i When focusing hold down the four way controller A V to focus quickly o A 5 a ay 3 a z 0 Saving the Focus Mode s p 70 Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions The flash will not discharge regardless of the No icon Auto flash Flash Off brightness 4 Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness Auto flash This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes S caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the Redeye Toque subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes Flash On caused by the light from the flash being reflected in Red eye reduction the subject s eyes The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions s IN ld BueL i The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to Movie Picture mode Continuous Shooting or Multi Continuous Shooting or when the focus mode is set to Infinity Landscape e In Auto flash Red eye reduction or Flash On Red eye reduction the flash discharges once before taking th
20. paper There is no paper in the connected printer No ink There is no ink in the connected printer Printer error The connected printer sent an error message to the camera Data error The connected printer sent a data error message to the camera Paper stuck The paper in the connected printer has jammed gt 3 3 5 x gt 3 3 5 x 102 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Powerwill Battery is not Check battery is installed not come installed If not install battery on Battery card cover is open Close the battery card cover Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of battery Reinsert battery according to the symbols in the battery compartment p 12 Battery power is low Insert a charged battery or use the AC adapter No image Camera is connected The LCD monitor is always off when the on the to PC with USB cable camera is connected to a PC LCD Image is displayed _ Images on the LCD monitor may be hard monitor but is hard to see to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Shutter Flash is charging When viewfinder lamp blinks red flash is will not charging and no pictures can be taken release The lamp turns off when charging is completed No available space on SD Memory Card or in Built in memory Insert an SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted
21. power switch twice to turn the camera off and then on again Playing Back Still Pictures p 72 payers Buije5 Q Initial Settings Power switch Four way controller OK button peyle s Buryje5 o If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure below to set the display language and current date and time If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor are not the current date and time follow the instructions for Changing the Date Style and Date Time p 95 to set the correct date and time The Initial Settings are not needed if the above screens do not appear Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Russian Chinese and Japanese 1 Turn the camera on MAT 2 Use the four way controller lt gt _ Languaseaie is e Isp ay tanguage Fran ais h id T he de ault setting IS Englis Espa ol AA Italiano 3 Press the OK button END Exit OK You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Changing the Display Language p 95 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the date and time display style Date Adjust A Date Style mm dd yy 24h 7
22. 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 temperatures of approximately 60 C 140 F 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 Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc as this may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Refer to Precautions when using an SD Memory Card p 16 regarding the SD Memory Card 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 CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA eeen 1 Care to be Taken During Handling cccceeseeeeee
23. seconds e When the initial settings screen is displayed you can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button If this is done the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on e You can change the settings after they have been made Refer to Changing the Date Style and Date Time p 95 Setting the Recorded Pixels and the Quality Levels You can set the size and quality of the recorded pixels to correspond with the application of the image A much clearer image can be obtained and printed when both the recorded sizes and the pixel quality star levels are greater Use the 48 Rec Mode menu for setting See Basic Operation of the FULL Menu p 31 Selecting the Recorded Pixels p 41 and Selecting the Quality Levels p 42 for the setting procedure Selecting Recorded Pixels and Suitable Applications 2048x1536 Suitable for printing on A4 paper 1600x1200 Suitable for printing on A5 paper 1024x768 Suitable for printing on postcards 640x480 Suitable for attaching to e mails or for creating websites The default setting is 2048x1536 Selecting Quality Levels and Suitable Applications k k Best Lowest compression ratio Suitable for photo prints Standard compression ratio Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression ratio Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites The default se
24. seinjolg Buje to change the quality level Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering O 4 Press the OK button GENO Exit WOK The camera is ready to take the picture Settings in the SIMPLE Menu In the SIMPLE menu the recorded pixels and quality level are set by the Image Quality You can choose from the following four qualities Image Quality Recorded Pixels Quality Level Superior 2048x1536 kkk Super 1600x1200 kk Normal 1024x768 kk Economy 640x480 kk v a 5 Q ay fal S o Rec Mode Leth Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering MENU Exit Q SIMPLEQKHOK PMP O28 Y1 Couee Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance amp according to the light conditions at the time of shooting Z AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically U y Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight Q g aN Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade 7 P r B Ds Tungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light 4 fails Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 6 Rec Mo
25. shown below Lock the focus on something that is the same distance away as the subject press the shutter release button halfway and press the shutter release button fully when you have composed your picture Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white walls Dark places or objects and conditions that prevent light being reflected back Finely patterned objects Fast moving objects When an object in the foreground and one in the background are in the same picture Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is 1 5 seconds During this time you can delete the image by pressing the t button the Delete menu will be displayed and selecting Delete and then pressing the OK button HEIS YIIND Hes JINO o Playing Back Still Pictures T button Four way controller OK button D Playback button Playing Back Images You can display the still picture 1 Press the F Playback button after taking a picture The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still pictures can be played back one at a time proceeding either forward or backward 1 Press the FI Playback button after taking a picture An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller lt gt a displays the previous image Z a displays the next image Z
26. start up screen Press the Om button Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to display as the start up screen Press the OK button four times The camera is ready to take or play back images IA Once the start up screen has been set it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or Built in memory is formatted To cancel the setting reset it p 99 Change Start up Screen mr s6u s Bupa N Oo ale Xp Set up v Format Date Adjust 05 03 2004 Language amp aa English Screen Setting USB Connection PC MENY Exit SIMPLEQOOK Setting the Background Color You can set the background design and color displayed on the LCD monitor There are six colors to choose from 3 Press the four way controller Vv Screen Selling to select Background color Change Start up Screen Background color4 MENY Exit 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the background color The background design and color of the menus will change 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images sbum s Bun pa s6u s Bupa o How to recall the ti Set up menu Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kkk MENU White Balance AWB gt Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering KOH Four way controller 8 Exit SIMPLE ok
27. the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing e This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights e The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy xipueddy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community gt 3 3 5 z x For customers in USA STATEMENT 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 modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment ge
28. with the camera gt 3 3 5 x 106 Memo o Appendix 107 gt 3 3 5 x 108 WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from wh
29. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button The picture is taken soainyolg Buiyey ra In Picture mode the EV compensation saturation contrast sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimum values for each mode You can change the settings To avoid camera movement in Night Scene or Night Scene Portrait mode you are recommended to fix the camera on a tripod o A 5 ay 3 a 0 Taking Pictures in the Pet Mode In the Pet mode you can take pictures that enhance the color of your pet s coat Select the appropriate icon depending on whether your pet has a light colored coat or a dark colored coat 1 N Press the four way controller V in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the Pet mode Use the four way controller 4 Y to select amp or There are two icons for the Pet mode a dog and a cat Press the Q button when the Pet mode is selected to switch between A and and and It does not matter whether you choose the dog or the cat icon The resulting picture is only affected by the choice of coat color Press the OK button The Pet mode is selected Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the came
30. Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the capture mode p 35 OK button Determines the menu item Playback button Switches to Playback mode p 35 MENU button Displays SIMPLE menu or O Rec Mode menu p 33 0000000 86 0O Playback Mode button Deletes the image p 78 Zoom Q button Press Q during normal playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor p 72 Press amp 3 during normal playback to display nine images at once p 74 O n button Protects the image from deletion p 80 Four way controller lt gt Plays back previous or next image p 24 Four way controller 4 Sets the DPOF settings p 81 OK button Saves the function selected by the menu item p 29 31 When pressed in Zoom Display or Nine Image Display mode changes to normal playback mode p 72 74 Playback button Switches to Capture mode MENU button Displays SIMPLE menu or B Playback menu p 29 33 O 3 3 e 5 e 5 2 Z 5 a e Setting the Menus When you press the MENU button the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor You can set functions save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus This camera has two types of menus SIMPLE menu which can set commonly used functions and FULL menu which can set all functions How to Display the Menus 1 Press the ME
31. NU button in Capture l mage Quality Superior or Playback mode Movie A Digital Zoom On The SIMPLE menu screen is displayed by Take using settings below default Recorded pixels 2048x1536 Quality level zz z MENY Exit FULL OK SIMPLE Menu N Press the Zoom E3 Q button The FULL menu screen is displayed Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Press Zoom Ei Q again to display the Quality Level kee SIMPLE menu screen suoljeiadQ uowwog o White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering EH MENY Exit SIMPLEQHOK FULL Menu The menu setting is saved even when the camera is turned off If the camera is turned off with the FULL menu displayed the FULL menu will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on G auton When switching from the FULL menu to the SIMPLE menu the settings not available in the SIMPLE menu will be reset to the initial settings Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu The SIMPLE menu screen displays only commonly used menus The same menu will be displayed in both Capture mode and Playback mode 1 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select an item Use the four way controller A Y to move the frame up or down A description of the item in the frame is displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt to change the setting If there is a Select screen use the four way controller gt to move to the Select screen When you have
32. PENTAX Digital Camera Optio 30 Operating Manual ae To ensure the best performance from d your camera please read the Operating PictBridge Manual before using the camera Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio 30 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 Optio 30 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations industrial enterprise or as items for 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 The SD logo P is a trademark PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies e This product supports PRINT Image Matching II When used in combination PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras printers and software help p
33. Press the shutter release button The picture is taken Taking Still Pictures p 22 YY Selecting the Picture Mode according to the Shooting Scene Picture Mode You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene Picture Mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode soinjolg Bue A Landscape mode Lets you take landscape photos with bright colors A Night Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views ory Night Scene er is Portrait mode Lets you take portraits in dark conditions a Portrait mode Lets you take portraits with spatial effect by emphasizing the person Lets you take clear photos at dazzling places like Surf amp Snow mode beaches and snow covered mountains x Flower mode Lets you take flower photos bright in color Lets you take pictures of a party while capturing the Partymode background Food mode Lets you take vivid pictures of prepared food that will whet your appetite Pet mode Lets you take pictures of your pet that beautifully capture the color of your pet s coat 1 Press the four way controller Vv in Capture mode poe P 7A The virtual mode dial appears 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the Picture mode 3 Press the OK button The Picture mode is selected The example shows the images when the A Landscape mode is selected
34. Rec Mode Menu Use the four way controller Y to select Color Mode Recorded Pixels 320x240 Color Mode 4Full Color Fast Fwd Movie Off MENY Exit OOK Use the four way controller lt gt to change the Color Mode Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the movie picture Taking Movie Pictures p 62 D Esk 5 a D fa z 0 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kkk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple YE AE Metering tO a 3 4 5 END Exit SIMPLE OK 1 2 Taking Time lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie K gt This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back the action appears speeded up g 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The SIMPLE menu or the 43 Rec Mode menu will be displayed amp 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y c i mage Quality Superior a to select Movie Movie a Digital Zoom On 3 Press the four way controller gt Set Recorded pixels z r color setting and fps The movie setup screen will be displayed ton fastforward movie 4 Press the four way controller Y wexit FULL OK to select Fast Fwd Movie SIMPLE Menu Rec Mode BY th etn Auto Movie Digital Zoom On Memory Sharpness E ENY Exit OK 6 Rec Mode Menu om Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to
35. Reference Resize Changes the size of images p 88 Trimming For trimming images p 90 For copying files between the Built in memory and the SD Copy Image Memory Card p 76 Digital Filter For filtering the captured image p 92 Q 3 3 5 O 5 2 a 34 ti Set up Menu Item Description Reference Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or the Built in memory p 94 Date Adjust For changing the initial date and time settings p 95 Language Teb the language in which menus and messages are p 95 Screen Setting For setting the start up screen and background screen p 96 USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p 99 Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function p 98 Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically p 98 Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p 99 Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode To change from Capture mode to Playback mode press the Playback button To change from Playback mode to Capture mode press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway or fully Selecting the Capture Mode Display the virtual mode dial to select Capture mode There are 12 modes to choose from The camera automatically
36. SB cable during data transfer _ Depending on the type of printer camera settings such as image quality and DPOF settings may not be applied Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select PictBridge in USB Connection on the ti Set up menu t Changing the USB Connection Mode p 99 Connect the camera and printer with the USB cable provided F4 PictBridge The print mode selection screen appears Selecyenneinalmode Print All Print One DPOF AUTOPRINT Buyjajeq yoeqAe q o N OROK auton Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB connection mode Printing Single Image 1 Select Print One by pressing the four way controller A Y P4 PictBridge Select printing mode 2 Press the OK button Eee The Print screen appears __Print One DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 3 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the image to print 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the number of prints You can set up to 10 prints 5 Use the O Playback button to select w On or o Off w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted 6 Press the OK button The image is printed using the selected settings The message Continue printing is displayed after the image has been printed Press the OK button to return to step 3 and continue printing Press the MENU button to end printing Press the MEN
37. Te aaa daaa Ea 100 Troubleshooting 102 Main Specifications 104 Optional Accessories 106 WARRANTY POLICY ecsssssssssssssssccesseeessessssssesscssssvsvesesesvesececeevsensens 408 Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions 2 Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway 3 Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the respective Taking Pictures Playback Deleting and Editing Settings chapters 4 Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions including how to use the virtual mode dial to change the capture mode and how to select the Picture mode best suited to the shooting scene 5 Playback Deleting This chapter explains how to play back images and how to delete images on the camera 6 Editing Settings This chapter explains how to edit images and how to set the camera related functions 7 Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble The
38. U button to stop printing halfway Bunjajeq yoeqheld I D lt oy D Q x iw 5 Printing All Images 1 2 Select Print All by pressing the four way controller A Y Press the OK button TET The Print All screen appears as Ce Use the four way controller gt to check Print all images the images Fen Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the number of prints You can select the number of prints Press the gt Playback button to select w On or o Off w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings The message Continue printing is displayed after the image has been printed Press the OK button to return to step 3 and continue printing Press the MENU button to stop printing halfway Printing Using the Printing Service Settings DPOF Select DPOF AUTOPRINT by pressing the four way controller AY Press the OK button The DPOF Printing screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to check the images and printing service settings Press the OK button The selected image is printed using the printing service settings set for the image The message Continue printing is displayed after the image has been printed Press the OK button to return to step 3 and continue printin
39. age for DPOF settings 2 Press the four way controller 4 The DPOF screen will be displayed Buyjajeq yoeqAe q 3 Use the four way controller lt gt T 100 0001 to select the number of prints ha R then press the four way controller ecco i 7 Co jes 01 Date MENU Exit DPOF A IIlimagesOKOkt The frame will move to Date 5 lt D Q x s o 5 a memo Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button Prints can be set according to the settings If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previously set number of prints and On Off date setting will be displayed To cancel DPOF settings set the number of prints to 00 and press the OK button DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made Printing All Images 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four way controller 4 The DPOF screen will be displayed Press the four way controller 4 The DPOF All Images screen will be displayed Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the number of prints m You can print up to 99 copies pror m 4 Press the four way con
40. al screen to ensure both person and background are clear p 52 Flash Flash mode is set to Set to Auto or 4 p 40 does not Off discharge The Capture mode is Flash will not discharge in these modes set to f Continuous Shooting or aA mode gt 3 3 5 x 103 gt 3 3 5 x 104 Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact type digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 3 2 megapixels Sensor 3 34 megapixels total pixels 1 2 7 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still 2048x1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 1024x768 pixels 640x480 pixels Movie 320x240 pixels 160x240 pixels without sound Sensitivity Auto Manual Equivalent to ISO50 IS0100 ISO200 and IS0400 File Format Still JPEG Exif2 2 DCF DPOF Movie MOV QuickTime Motion JPEG approx 15 fps No sound Full Color Sepia B amp W switchable Quality Level Best Better Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 16 MB SD Memory Card Image Storage Capacity Quality Level Movie Movie Best Better Good Pictures Pictures Recorded Pixels 320x240 160x120 2048x1536 7 13 19 1600x1200 12 20 28 42 sec 155 sec 1024x768 25 46 58 640x480 54 84 103 When using the Built in memory 16MB White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten light Fluorescent light
41. and time Battery indicator NOoh WD Histogram Display O The brightness distribution of the image is 7 displayed The horizontal axis shows the brightness darkest at the left end and D brightest at the right end and the vertical x axis shows the number of pixels 5 1 Histogram 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality 4 White balance Co 5 AE metering 6 Sensitivity 7 F number 8 Shutter speed No Information Display No shooting information is displayed Normal Display Buyjajeq yoeqAe q o Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time 1 N nemo Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four way controller lt 4 gt Press 44 amp 3 on the Zoom Ea Q button Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center Choose an image with the four way controller A Y lt gt When ten or more images have been recorded if you press the four way controller gt while the bottom Selected image right image is selected the next nine images will be displayed and if you press the four way controller 4 while the top left image is selected the previous nine images will be displayed Similarly if you press the four way controller 4 while an image on the top row is selected the previous nine images will be displayed and if you press the four way controller Y while an image on the bottom row is selected the next nine images will be displa
42. ates the zone of automatic focusing You can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button Makes the subject bigger Focus frame 444 Makes the subject smaller You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus Press the shutter release button The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1 5 seconds Instant Review and recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the Built in memory The viewfinder lamp blinks slowly while the image is being recorded Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action as follows e Press halfway When the shutter release button is pressed lightly halfway the focus exposure and white balance are locked You can find the following information on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder lamp 1 Autofocus frame If the subject is in focus the frame will light green If the subject is out of focus the frame will light red 2 Viewfinder lamp The viewfinder lamp red lights when the flash charge is completed The viewfinder lamp blinks when the flash is charging You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging or the camera is recording an image e Press down fully The picture is taken Poor focusing conditions The camera may not focus if the subject is in a condition
43. button 4 Makes the subject bigger 444 Makes the subject smaller 5 Press the shutter release button Shooting will end The remaining available recording time is displayed Keeping the shutter release button pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when you remove your finger from the shutter release button Playing Back Movie Pictures s p 75 iS e The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode e Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting are not possible in Movie Picture mode e Only Autofocus mode can be set in Movie Picture mode D A 53 a ay 3 a 0 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kkk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering KOH MENU Exit SIMPLEQOOK 2 Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Movie Pictures In Movie Picture mode you can choose the number of recorded pixels from 320x240 and 160x120 The more pixels there are the larger the image size but the shorter the v recording time O 2 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode H The SIMPLE menu or the B Rec Mode menu will be displayed 2 Use the four way controller A Vv ge Quality Superior to select Movie Movie Digital Zoom On 3 Press the four way controller gt
44. ch Moving the switch to the Lock position prevents the recording and Z deleting of data and the formatting of the card and protects all q 4 saved data SD When you purchase the SD Memory Cards access the PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they have compatibilty with your camera Inquiries on the card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used Be sure to format the card with the camera The SD Memory Card may be hot when removed immediately after camera use Be careful Do not remove the card or turn off the camera when recording data or playing back images from the SD Memory Card or when connected to a PC with the USB cable This could cause data loss or card damage Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Do not get it wet or leave it in a high temperature location New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use For more information about formatting the card see Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 94 Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted The card may be damaged and become unusable Data stored on an SD Memory Card may be deleted under the following conditions PENTAX does not accept any liability regarding deleted data 1 When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card 2 When the SD Memory Card is
45. cluded in the package 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 travelling PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages costs incurred as a result of taking pictures loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures arising from failure of this product The lens on this camera is not exchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene 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 Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or ship etc The temperature
46. creen will be displayed MENU KOC 0H Exita Size Rotate OKs Trim the image Operations available on the Trimming screen Zoom 3 Q button Changes the size of the image Om button Toggles between horizontal and vertical of the image Four way controller A Y lt gt Moves the trimming position up down right and left MENU button Returns to the screen for selecting an image to trim 8 Press the OK button 9 Use the four way controller 4 gt 109 0001 to select the quality level after a trimming Select image quality 10 Press the OK button The trimmed image will be saved as a separate image gt Movie pictures cannot be trimmed You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image sBues buy ipa O H Playback b Yh v Resize Trimming Copy Image Digital Filter MENY Exit SIMPLEQOOK Editing Images with Digital Filters The filters consist of color filters such as red blue and green anda brightness filter that adjusts the brightness of the image In Digital Filter mode these filters can be used to edit an image Color Filters Eight color filters are provided black and white sepia red pink violet blue green and yellow When you select a color filter in the Digital Filter mode the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selected color and the images are saved in that color O Brightness Filter I
47. d AE Metering The AE Metering setting on the I Rec Mode menu is saved PERA The Sensitivity setting on the E Rec Mode menu Sensitivity ig saved Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting on the 43 Rec Mode wy menu is saved Focus Mode The focus mode setting is saved Zoom Position The zoom position setting is saved Display The LCD monitor display mode is saved File The file number is saved If a new SD Memory Card w is inserted the sequential file number is assigned t Menu items not included in Memory will also be saved in the ww is turned off settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 6 Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 Full menu is displayed Use the four way controller 4 Y eafec Node Sian to select Memory Sensitivity Auto Movie Press the four way controller pigita zoom on Memory The Memory menu will be displayed ITET MENY Exit OK Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the item Flash ed i White Bal Use the four way controller 4 gt Ev compensation D to select w On or o Off ee Press the OK button twice TD Exit DOK The camera is ready to take the picture sainyolg uUe L Playback Deleting Playing Back Images When an SD Memo
48. d Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 seinjolg BueL 2 Usethe four way controller A Y gt So ETEN to select Sharpness Sensitivity Auto 3 Use the four way controller lt 4 Diizoom on to change the setting from m a E Normal to lt Hard or m TT WOK Soft 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Rec Mode Eh 7 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 MENU Quality Level took White Balance AWB _ gt Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering MENY Exit Q SIMPLEQHOK PW O28 YTA Setting the Color Saturation You can set the color saturation 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The m3 Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 2 Use the four way controller A Y pasma to select Saturation k 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting from m Normal to lt High or ER ExT SK Low 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture aturation Contrast soainjoig Buyey Rec Mode Eh 7 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 MENU Quality Level took White Balance AWB p Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering MENU Exit Q SIMPLEQKHOK PW O28 YT Setting the Imag
49. de menu will be displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select White Balance Press the four way controller gt The White Balance screen will be displayed Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the picture White Balance MENY Exit OK Saving the White Balance p 70 Rec Mode Eh 7 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 MENU Quality Level tok White Balance AWB p Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering MENU Exit G SIMPLEQHOK PM O28 Y1 Couee Changing the AF Area Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area Multiple Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 2 Use the four way controller A Y pasma to select Focusing Area Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt lini sccce Ax o A 53 amp D 3 a z 0 to change the setting Focus ng Aree mT 4 Press the OK button GERD Exit WOK The camera is ready to take the picture Rec Mode eh Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 MENU Quality Level tok W
50. delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card and all the data in the Built in memory if there is no card inserted auton e Do not open the card cover while the SD Memory Card is being 2 formatted The card may be damaged and become unusable SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the a camera cannot be used Be sure to format the card with the no camera 2 Formatting will delete protected data too 5 Q 1 Select Format on the SIMPLE menu or the Yi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Format screen will be displayed All data deleted 3 Press the four way controller Format v ance 4 Y to select Format E a 4 Press the OK button Formatting will start When formatting is completed the camera is ready to take pictures Screen Setting USB Connection PC A a 1 Set up l v 4 b Format Date Adjust 05 03 2004 Language 38 English MEN Exit SIMPLEQQOK Changing the Date Style and Date Time You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd 1 Select Date Adjust on the SIMPLE menu or the Yi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen will be displayed See Setting the Date and Time p 19 for the setting procedure Changing th
51. e Contrast You can set the image contrast 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The m3 Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Contrast Use the four way controller lt gt WN soinjolg Buje Rec Mode to change the setting from 4 Normal to lt High or Low 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Saturation Contrast MENY Exit Taking Pictures When an SD Memory Card has been inserted all images are saved to the card Images are saved to the Built in memory when no card has been inserted N 1 3 4 Setting the Functions Program Mode In Program mode P the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures However you can change the function settings if necessary 1 Press the four way controller V in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select P 3 Press the OK button 4 sainjolg Buiye The camera is ready to take the picture Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 35 to p 50 for details of how to set the functions Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus
52. e Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed sbum s Bun pa 1 Select Language on the SIMPLE menu or the Ji Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt mganga 3 Use the four way controller English ect 4 Y lt gt to select the language bench AAMA Espa ol F 4 Press the OK button twice italiano The camera is ready to take or play back images MENY Exit OOK How to recall the i Set up menu Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kook MENU White Balance AWB gt Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering KOH Four way controller 4 Exit QSIMPLEQSOK OK button MENU button Changing the Start up Screen Background Color 1 Select Screen Setting on the SIMPLE Menu or the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Display Setting screen will be displayed END Exit 0K Screen Setting Change Start up Screen On Y Background color 1 Fo Changing the Start up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start up screen when the camera is turned on Select Change Start up Screen and press the four way controller gt The changing start up screen will be displayed 4 Use the four way controller lt gt iy ee to select On or o Off Eit Glimage WOK w On Displays the start up screen Off Hides the
53. e image to resize 6 Press the OK button 100 0001 Ely Select resolution B ang CEAO 7 Usethe four way controller lt gt to select Recorded Pixels 8 Press the four way controller Y The select frame moves to Quality Level 9 Use the four way controller lt gt to select Quality Level 10 Press the OK button 11 Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as 12 Press the OK button The resized image will be saved te Movie pictures cannot be resized e You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image e You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image m 2 E 5 a o 2 5 a O s6u s Bupa o Playback gt Yh v Resize Trimmi 7 MENU Sey incss Digital Filter Fi 3 ri 7 9 MENY Exit SIMPLEQOOK 1 Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image 1 2 on Ro Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The P Playback menu will be displayed If the SIMPLE menu is displayed press the Zoom amp 3 Q button and press the four way controller P Use the four way controller A Y to select Trimming Press the four way controller gt The images that can be trimmed will be displayed Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to trim Press the OK button The Trimming s
54. e picture to make the iris of the subject s eyes contract shortly before firing again to take the picture 1 Press the button in Capture mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode Saving the Flash Mode p 70 Rec Mode Eh 7 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 MENU Quality Level tok White Balance AWB p Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering MENU Exit G SIMPLEQHOK P A FAO 8 Yua Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from 2048x1536 1600x1200 1024x768 and 640x480 The more pixels there are the larger the image size and file size The image file size will also differ according to the quality level settings 2048x1536 Suitable for printing on A4 paper 1600x1200 Suitable for printing on A5 paper 1024x768 Suitable for printing on postcards 640x480 Suitable for attaching to e mails or for creating websites 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Recorded Pixels ecorded Pixels 42048x1536 Quality Level tok 3 Use the four way controller lt gt Ate Balances dee soinjoig uUeL Rec Mode R
55. eeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeseneeeeeeaeeeseaeeeseeeeseneeees 27 Setting the Menus cccccecccesseeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseaeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeneeees 28 How to Display the Menus 28 Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu 29 SIMPLE Menu List 129 Basic Operation of the FULL Menu cccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 31 RULE Menu list sce sess deectia vais Seman oka Gad 33 Taking Pictures 35 Setting the Shooting Functions 35 Changing the Mode cccceeeseeeeeseeeeeteeeeeeeee 35 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 37 Selecting the Focus Mode cccceeereeseeeees 38 Selecting the Flash Mode cssssssssssssssssessseesesssssssssssesseeeesssssseees 40 Selecting the Recorded Pixels cccceceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeae 41 Selecting the Quality Levels oo cee cee eeeeeeeeteneeeneenaees 42 Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White Balance 4 ansc5c5 Gln eNG eel hla Changing the AF Area Focusing Area Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering ss sek arevaeranaanienesne agai ee aged 46 Setting the Sensitivity Setting the Image Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Setting the Image Contrast 50 Taking Pictures ccccsscceesseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeee 51 Setting the Functions Program Mode c cccecceeeeteeeeetteeeeeee 51 Selecting the Picture Mode acco
56. eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 2 CONTENT Sesion de cut ets a aa etaa a Earr EAA No 4 Contents of the Operating Manual cccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeaees 7 Checking Package Contents c ccccecceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeteneeees 8 Names Of Parts A couse casvegcoseenvenarhs T T N 9 Names of Operating Parts cccccceceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeees 10 Getting Started 11 Attaching the Strap cccccccssceeceseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeas 11 Powering the Camera 12 Installing the Batteries 12 Using the AC Adapter optional 14 Installing Removing the SD Memory Card 15 Turning the Camera On and Off ccccceseseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeees Playback Only MOd cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseceeeeseneeeeseneeeesaees Initial Settings cssceseeeeeeee re Setting the Display Language Setting the Date and Time cccceeeeeseeeeteeeeeee Ms Setting the Recorded Pixels and the Quality Levels 0 20 Quick Start 22 Taking Still Pictures iini eeann iiad aereis 22 Playing Back Still Pictures 24 Playing Back Images cseceeeeeees 24 Playing Back Previous or Next Images cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 24 Common Operations 26 Using the Button FUNCtiOnS cccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 26 Capture Mode He Playback Mode ccceeeceece
57. era is ready to take or play back images When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the Built in memory it is assigned a new file name Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card a D lt F D Q x 5 o 5 amp Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image You can delete the images one at a time auton Once deleted images cannot be restored e Protected images cannot be deleted p 80 Buyjajeq yoeqAe q o 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image to delete with the four way controller lt gt 2 Press the fi button iG The Delete screen will be displayed had 3 Press the four way controller A oo oe to select Delete 4 Press the OK button uENJEXit aAlilimagesOOKi The selected image will be deleted You can also delete images from Instant Review 1 p 23 a G 2 Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once cautior Once deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted p 80 1 Enter the Playback mode and 7 v press the T button twice ee TRG z The Delete All Images screen will be on memory card displayed Delete All O A 2 Press the four way controller 4 ea non o to select Delete All 2 3 Press the OK button a All images will be deleted Protecting Images from Deletion Protect You can protect i
58. finished making the settings press the OK button to return to the menu 3 Press the OK button The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or playback status O 3 3 e 5 e 5 2 Z 5 a auton e If you press any buttons except the OK button before pressing the OK button to leave the menu screen any changes to the settings will not be saved e Even after you press the OK button and leave the menu screen if you turn the camera off incorrectly such as removing the battery when the camera is on any changes to the settings will not be saved SIMPLE Menu List Item Description Reference Image Quality For setting the recorded pixels and quality level of still pictures p 43 For setting the recorded pixels of the movie picture color mode Movie and fps for Fast Fwd Movie p 64 69 Digital Zoom For setting the digital zoom p 60 Digital Filter For filtering the captured image p 92 Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or Built in memory p 94 Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time p 95 For changing the language in which menus and messages are Language z displayed p 95 Screen Setting For setting the start up screen and background screen p 96 USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p 99 suoijeiadQ uowwog o Image Quality Superior Wf Movie Digital Zoom On Example of SIMPLE Menu Operation Take using settings belo
59. g Press the MENU button to stop printing halfway Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer After you have finished printing images disconnect the camera from the printer 1 Turn the camera off 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer ra If you press the MENU button while the Continue printing message is displayed the message Safely remove USB cable is displayed When you disconnect the USB cable from the camera the camera automatically switches to Capture mode aw D lt D Q x g 5 amp s6u s Bupa o Editing Settings Editing Images i Playback pA W Resize Trimming Copy Image Digital Filter MENY Exit SIMPLEQOOK Changing the Image Size By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file smaller than the original After changing the size the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image Na A O Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The P Playback menu will be displayed If the SIMPLE menu is displayed press the Zoom Ei Q button and press the four way controller P Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Resize Press the four way controller gt The Resize screen will be displayed 5 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose th
60. hite Balance AWB p Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering MENU Exit G SIMPLEQHOK PMN O28 6 Y1 Conee Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure o Esk 5 a ay 3 a z 0 O Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen Center weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 6 Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 Use the four way controller 4 V to select AE Metering Use the four way controller lt 4 White Balance AWB to change the metering mode Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering KECH Press the OK button GEN Exit WOK Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kkk The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the AE Metering p 70 Rec Mode eh 7 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 MENU Quality Level took p White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering LO MENU Exit G SIMPLEQHOK PMP O28 6 Y 1 couee Setting the Sensitivity Yo
61. hotographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation 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 To users of this camera There is a possibility that recorded data may be deleted 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 e There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use AN Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are
62. ight Scene Portrait mode Using the Zoom AB O 8 YTD You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode 1 Press the Zoom button in Capture mode 4 Makes the subject bigger 444 Makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom When the digital zoom is enabled you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to four times Zoom bar Digital zoom range Saving the Zoom Position p 70 sainjolg Burye L Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level koto White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering KOH MENU Exit SIMPLEQOOK Enabling the Digital Zoom Function x 1 D A 5 ay 3 a 0 A WwW N A O 8 FY 1 co Spee Press the MENU button in Capture mode The SIMPLE menu or the 48 Rec Mode menu will be displayed Use the four way controller A V to select Digital Zoom Press the four way controller gt to select On Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Image Quality Superior Movie Digital Zoom lt Off Turn ON for digital 12x zoom and OFF for optical only 3x zoom MENY Exit FULL OK SIMPLE Menu Rec Mode Blyth Sensitivity Auto Movie Digital Zoom 40n L Memory Sharpness E
63. images p 15 78 Recording Wait until recording is finished Problem Cause Remedy Subject is Subject difficult to Subjects difficult to focus on using not in focus on autofocus objects with little contrast focus blue sky white walls etc dark objects finely patterned objects fast moving objects scenery through window or net etc Lock focus on another object located at same distance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully Subject is not in focusing area Position subject in AF frame focusing area in middle of LCD monitor If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set the focus mode on amp p 38 Focus mode is set on amp Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on amp Picture is Subject is too far Picture becomes dark if subject is too far dark away in a dark away Take picture within range of flash environment such as a night scene Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against dark background such as night scene the person may appear clearly while the background appears dark because the flash does not reach the background Set to or amp mode on the virtual di
64. mages edited with the brightness filter can be brightened or darkened and saved m 2 z 5 amp o 2 5 co D Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The P Playback menu will be displayed If the SIMPLE menu is displayed press the Zoom amp 3 Q button and press the four way controller P Use the four way controller A V to select Digital Filter Press the four way controller gt The Digital Filter setup screen will be displayed Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the image to edit Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the desired digital filter The filtered image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Q 4100 0001 HE e Operations available with the brightness filter 6d Zoom 3 Q button 4 Makes the image brighter Zoom 3 Q button 444 Makes the image darker Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The image edited with the digital filters will be saved m 2 5 a o 3 5 a O Camera Settings How to recall the i Set up menu Rec Mode Le yi 7 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kkk MENU White Balance AWB p gt Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering O WENY Exit SIMPLEQHOK Four way controller OK button MENU button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Formatting will
65. mages from being accidentally deleted 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image to protect with the four way controller lt gt Press the O n button The Protect screen will be displayed Press the four way controller 4 to select Protect t Press the OK button The image will be protected ENED it JAllllimagesogoK IA e Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the protect setting Te Ifthe image is protected the O n icon is displayed when the image is played back A W N Buyjajeq yoeqhe q o Protect All Images You can protect all the images 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the O n button twice The Protect All screen will be displayed 2 Press the four way controller 4 to select Protect All 3 Press the OK button All the images will be protected rA Select Unprotect in step 2 to cancel the protect setting on all the images But Even protected images will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or Built in memory Setting the Printing Service DPOF You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF Digital Print Order Format compatible printer or at a printing service Printing Single Image cE Set the following items for each image Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99 Date Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not o 1 Enter the Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to choose the im
66. meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below Shows reference page number explaining a related operation Shows information useful to know atin Shows precautions to take when operating the camera i A R Icons displayed above titles represent the capture modes that can Pi 0 5 0 be used with that function 28 TITLA Jey PU O 5 YAm alia Setting the Image Sharpness 09 ooog Checking Package Contents Camera Strap Software Optio 30 O ST18 CD ROM S SW18 PENTAX Opti 30 p USB cable AA Alkaline batteries 2 Operating Manual l USB6 this manual PENTAX Optio30 Vamy Ya Dit ia aa Operating Manual PC Connection Manual About items marked with Items marked with are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories refer to the list on page 106 Type of AC plug cord D CO2A Australia D CO2B United Kingdom D CO2E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong D CO2J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO2U North America Canada Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch Self timer lamp Flash DC input terminal USB output terminal Lens Back Viewfinder lamp red Viewfinder Strap lug LCD monitor Battery Card cover Tripod socket Names of Operating Parts uAMF T button Zoom f Q button
67. nderstorms This can cause a fire or electrical shock A Caution Never try to disassemble or short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni MH batteries The battery could explode or catch fire Of the batteries that can be used in this camera only the Ni MH battery can be recharged 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 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 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 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 eyes or in your mouth Care to be Taken During Handling e Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is in
68. nelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS http www pentax nl for Belgium amp Luxembourg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM http www pentax be PENTAX Schweiz AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND http Awww pentax ch PENTAX Scandinavia AB P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN http Awww pentax se PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc 600 12 Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A http www pentax com PENTAX Canada Inc 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 3S7 CANADA http www pentaxcanada ca http www digital pentax co jp for your precious moments e Printed on recycled paper Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice 57309 Copyright PENTAX Corporation 2004 02 200404 Printed in Japan
69. nerates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Located at 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with
70. oined return to step 1 and choose again ra To cancel Panorama mode change to another mode D A 5 ay 3 a 0 e You cannot use the camera itself to create panoramic images Use the provided software ACDSee for PENTAX to join the pictures For details on creating panorama images see the separate booklet PC Connection Manual e Continuous shooting and multi continuous shooting are not possible in Panorama Assist mode if Using the Self Timer AM O 8 Yt co Aa The picture will be taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 1 Press the four way controller A in Capture mode to display or amp on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus Press the shutter release button The self timer is engaged and the self timer lamp lights for about seven seconds The picture is taken about three seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink The self timer is engaged and the picture is taken about two seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink soinj olg UILL The number of seconds until the picture is taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor e To cancel the self timer press the four way controller or the MENU button while the second count is displayed Playing Back Still Pictures p 24
71. om you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to
72. operating manual accompanying the AC adapter D AC5 e You cannot charge Ni MH batteries in the camera by connecting the AC adapter To charge Ni MH batteries use an Ni MH battery charger Installing Removing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card 1 This camera uses an SD Memory Card Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted icon on the LCD monitor or in the Built in memory if no card is inserted a icon on the LCD monitor Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card 1 Slide the battery card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open 2 Insert the SD Memory Card so the label the side with the A symbol is facing toward the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks 3 Close the battery card cover and push horizontally to lock To remove the card eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out papes Buiye9 Q payieys Buriya o Data Backup Very occasionally data stored in the Built in memory becomes unreadable As a backup measure we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the Built in memory Precautions when using an SD Memory Card e Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the battery Write protect card cover switch The SD Memory Card has a write protect swit
73. opy Image Digital Filter JE 2 3 4 END Exit SIMPLE OK 1 You can copy files from the Built in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa You cannot select this function if no card has been inserted in the camera When files are copied from the Built in memory to the SD Memory Card all the files are copied at once When files are copied from the SD Memory Card to the Built in memory the files are checked one at a time before being copied 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the MENU button The P Playback menu is displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 2 Press the four way controller V to select Copy Image 3 Press the four way controller gt The Copy Image screen is displayed Bujajeq yoeqAe q To copy from the Built in memory to the SD Memory Card 4 Select D gt amp by pressing the Copy Image four way controller 4 D 5 5 Press the OK button u n All the files will be copied to the SD Memory Card _ Cancel _ MENY Exit DOK To copy from the SD Memory Card to the Built in memory 4 Laan Select Ea gt and press the OK button The image selection screen appears Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the image to copy Press the OK button The selected image will be copied to the Built in memory Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy more images Press the MENU button three times The cam
74. placed in a location with static electricity or electrical interference 3 When the card is not used for a long time 4 When the card the AC adapter or battery is removed while recording or reading data on the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card has a finite operating life The stored data may become unreadable after long periods of disuse Please periodically backup important data onto your PC Avoid using or storing your card where static electricity or electrical interference can occur Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperature changes condensation or direct sunlight Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Playback button 1 Press the power switch The camera will turn on The lens cover opens and the lens extends Press the power switch again to turn the camera off Card check feature When the camera is turned on and the Built in memory is being used appears on the LCD monitor When the SD Memory Card is being used appears on the LCD monitor When the SD Memory Card write protect switch is set to LOCK amp appears and images cannot be recorded Playback Only Mode Press the power switch while pressing the gt Playback button to activate the Playback Only mode TOTO ZOA AAE 20 e When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode the lens does not extend To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode press the
75. ra is in focus Press the shutter release button The picture is taken in the selected Pet mode Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode Using the provided software ACDSee for PENTAX you can join multiple images and easily create panoramic photos Use Panora ma Assist mode to combine images taken so that edges overlap to create a single panoramic photo 1 Press the four way controller Vv in Capture mode ot The virtual mode dial appears ca Noy 0 OK 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt to select BEA Panorama Assist qu P 3 Press the OK button w 10 gt A 4 Use the four way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined lt Joins the images at the left gt Joins the images at the right 4 Joins the images at the top v Joins the images at the bottom The example shows the images when P is selected soainjoig Buryey 5 Take the first picture Press the shutter release button to take the first image The right edge of the image is displayed in half transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor 6 Move the camera to the right and take the second picture Position the camera so that the fixed image display overlaps the left edge of the half transparent display and then release the shutter Repeat step 5 and 6 for taking the third and following pictures To change the direction in which the images will be j
76. rding to the Shooting Scene Picture M de Joieus rnia Laas Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode Using the Self Timer Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Multi Continuous Shooting 0 58 WSING ANE Zoomi axe eee a en e EEEa 59 EV Compensation E AAE a E EE E E iaevanereeeiiann 61 Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode scceseeeeee 62 Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Movie Pictures ccccceeeseeeeeceteeeeseneeeeeeeeeeeaee 64 Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Movie Pictures 66 Taking Time lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie 68 Saving the Settings Memory ccesccceeseeeeeeeeees 70 Saving the Menu Items Memory ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeee 70 Playback Deleting 72 Playing Back Images c cccescceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseaeeeaseneeenseeeeeeeeeeeneeeee 72 Playing Back Still Pictures 12 Zoom Display ai erata RE Ae HA2 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 73 Nine Image Display cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 2 T4 Playing Back Movie Pictures ew As Copying Files assesses 76 Deleting Maje S iviscice ccscceicsceceetceiessicefepteti edteceneisesen daune ganap anaana 78 Deleting a Single Image ccceeccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaees 78 Deleting All Images cccceeeeeeeeeeee TY Protecting Images from Deletion Protect 80 Set
77. ry Card has been inserted images saved on the card are played back Images are played back from the Built in memory when no card has been inserted JT K5 Playing Back Still Pictures See Playing Back Images p 24 or Playing Back Previous or Next Images p 24 Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to eight times A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four way controller lt gt Press Q on the Zoom E Q button The image will be magnified 1x to 8x If you keep pressing the magnification of the image will be changed continuously The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is Bunjajag yoeqhejg o N displayed Four way controller A lt gt moves the position to be magnified Zoom EQ button 4 makes the subject bigger Zoom 3 Q button 444 makes the subject smaller 3 Press the OK button Zoom playback will end auton Movie pictures cannot be magnified Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode You can display information on the LCD monitor when playing back The display mode can be changed by pressing the OK button Normal Display Shooting information is displayed Playback mode Folder name File name Protect icon Card Built in memory icon Four way controller operation guide Shooting date
78. select Off x1 NF x2 x5 x1 0 Recorded Pixels 320x240 x20 x50 or x100 Color Mode Full Color Fast Fwd Movie Off H Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the movie picture MENY Exit OOK Off x1 is the normal setting for movie pictures 15 frames per second Each time x2 or x5 is selected the number of frames taken per second is reduced to 1 2 or 1 5 e As movie pictures are normally played back at the rate of 15 frames per second movies taken at x2 appear to be played back twice as fast and movies taken at x5 appear to be played back five times as fast Taking Movie Pictures p 62 o Est 5 D fa O o a Q a oo 7 70 Saving the Settings Memory Saving the Menu Items Memory You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off If you select amp On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select O Off the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off ae Default Item Description Setting Flash The flash mode setting on the button is saved wy White Balance The White Balance setting on the I Rec Mode menu is saved EV Compensation The set EV compensation value is save
79. sets the shutter i o a Q ay Q oO a 35 p Program mode speed and aperture for taking still pictures p 51 a Landscape mode Lets you take landscape photos with bright colors a Night Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views 5 Night Scene Portrait Lets you take portraits in dark conditions Portrait mode Lets you take portraits with spatial effect by emphasizing the person Surf amp Snow mode Lets you take clear photos at dazzling places p 52 like beaches and snow covered mountains Flower mode Lets you take flower photos bright in color Lets you take pictures of a party while w e b a Picture mode Rally mode capturing the background Lets you take vivid pictures of prepared food Food mode that will whet your appetite Pet mode Lets you take pictures of your pet that beautifully capture the color of your pet s coat yf Movie Picture mode Lets you take movie pictures p 62 Lets you take pictures to create panoramic images using the povided software Bug Panorama Assist mode p 55 soainjoig Buiyey o ow Press the four way controller V in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to select a mode The icon will be surrounded by a square frame Press the OK button The icon of the selected Capture mode is displayed and the camera is ready to take pictures
80. ting the Printing Service DPOF 81 Printing Single Image 000 81 Printing All Images veers cxcnsesgectee ac dea dies acacia 83 Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer PictBridQe cviciscccieccccencsicecceantecieccewscnscnvanesteectenteatecetenterecrenepeencersect Connecting the Camera to the Printer ue Printing Single Image ac cecdecegecasyess ect ekdeceseckseissaccecegesee chasyeesetdtens Printirig All IMa JES iian aa aa ive aad aa Printing Using the Printing Service Settings DPOF Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer s Editing Settings Editing Images A arrea ar ar aaraa aee neama rouhea ae tA aeea aHan AEEA nA aE 88 Changing the Image Size 88 Trimming Image S 0seee 90 Editing Images with Digital Filters 92 Camera SettingS ccccscccesseecesseeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeee 94 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory 94 Changing the Date Style and Date Time 4 95 Changing the Display Language cceeee 95 Changing the Start up Screen Background Color 96 Sleep Timeout vs c6hch eke acne ute 98 Setting Auto Power Off eeee 98 Changing the USB Connection Mode ccccececceeeeeteeeeeteeeeeeee 99 Resetting to Default Settings Reset cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 99 Appendix 100 Messages aingie a a a dies e a
81. ton e If you press any buttons except the OK button before pressing the OK button to leave the menu screen any changes to the settings will not be saved e Even after you press the OK button and leave the menu screen if you turn the camera off incorrectly such as removing the battery when the camera is on any changes to the settings will not be saved suoijeiadQ uowwog o Example of FULL Menu Operation When the MENU Button is Pressed in Capture Mode 6 Rec Mode Menu v Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kkk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple Quality Level White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple QEN Exit OK Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 kkk AWB Multiple Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kak White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering 1 To the next screen 4 P Playback Menu 4 ti Set up Menu Date Adjust 05 03 2004 Copy Image Language 38 English Digital Filter Screen Setting USB Connection PC SIMPLEQOOK SIMPLE HOK Select Screen White Balance Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kkk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple re If you press the shutter release button halfway the camera switches ey to Capture mode and any changes to the settings will not be saved When you display the menu from Capture mode the Rec Mode men
82. troller Y oe 5 Use the four way controller lt gt Date to select x On or o Off Ext TOK w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted 6 Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings Bunjajeg yoeqheld The settings for single images will be cancelled e When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF settings the number applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct DPOF settings are not possible for movie pictures To cancel DPOF settings with All Images selected set the number of prints to 00 baa Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer PictBridge When you use the USB cable provided with the camera I USB6 to connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC The selection of the images to print and the number of prints are set using the controls on the camera after the camera has been connected to the printer auton e We recommend that you use the AC adapter D AC5 optional while the camera is connected to a printer The printer may not operate correctly or image data may be damaged if the power for the battery runs low while the camera is connected to the printer e The viewfinder lamp blinks slowly while data is being transferred from the camera to the printer Do not disconnect the U
83. tting is Xxx Approximate Number of Recordable Images Recorded Pixels and Quality Levels Better paes Buap Q Good Quality Level Best Better Good Movie pictures Movie pictures Recorded Pixels kkk kx 320x240 160x120 2048x1536 7 13 79 1600x1200 12 20 28 42 sec 155 sec 1024x768 25 46 58 640x480 54 34 103 The above table indicates the number of images when using the Built in memory 16MB The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions capture mode SD Memory Card etc Settings in the SIMPLE Menu This camera has two types of menus SIMPLE menu which can set commonly used functions and FULL menu which can set all functions In the SIMPLE menu the recorded pixels and quality level are set together with Image Quality Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu p 29 Hes YIN o Taking Still Pictures Viewfinder lamp red Power switch Shutter release button Zoom amp Q button LCD monitor For the simplest procedure to take still pictures The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions 1 2 Press the power switch The camera will turn on Confirm the subject and shooting 7 information on the LCD monitor The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indic
84. u can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically 50 The lower the sensitivity the sharper the image and the less noise The 100 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions 200 The higher the sensitivity the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by 400 noise 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the Zoom 3 Q button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed p 28 2 Use the four way controller 4 VY to select Sensitivity 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the sensitivity aie M a 4 Press the OK button END Exit OK The camera is ready to take the picture D A 3 amp ay 3 a 0 4Auto Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom On t The only available AUTO settings are from 50 to 200 Saving the Sensitivity p 70 Rec Mode Eh 7 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 MENU Quality Level tok White Balance AWB _ gt Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering LO MENY Exit Q SIMPLEQHOK PF O28 YT Cone Setting the Image Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The m3 Rec Mode menu will be displaye
85. u will be displayed and when you display the menu from Playback mode the gt Playback menu will be displayed FULL Menu List O Rec Mode Menu Ps Default Cabas Item Description Setti S Y Reference etting Ha bag Recorded For selecting the size of recorded Pixels pixels 2048x1536 Yes 320x240 p 41 64 For setting the recorded pixels of the Movie movie picture color mode and fps No Yes p 64 69 for Fast Fwd Movie Quality For selecting the image Level compression ratio kkk Yes No p 42 White For adjusting the color balance AWB Balance according to lighting Auto Yes Yes p 44 a Focusing For changing the area of the 3 Area autofocus Multiple Yes No p 45 ro e A O n For setting the metering method to Arti s AE Metering determine the exposure eer Yes Yes p 46 e mo Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity Auto Yes No p 47 2 e gt 7 Digital Zoom For setting the digital zoom On Yes Yes p 60 For saving the shooting function Memory settings when the camera is turned off Yes Yes p 70 Sharpness For setting the sharpness Normal Yes No p 48 Saturation For setting the saturation Normal Yes No p 49 Contrast For setting the contrast Normal Yes No p 50 For No items you can change the setting on the menu screen however any changes are invalid in actual operation P Playback Menu Item Description
86. w Recorded pixels 2048x1536 Quality level kek MEND Exit FULL OK Select Screen Image Quality Superior ovie rer Recorded Pixels 4320x240 Digital Zoom On Color Mode Full Color Fast Fwd Movie Off Set Recorded pixels color setting and fps for fast forward movie FULL OK WENY Exit OK Image Quality Superior Image Quality Superior Movie Movie Digital Zoom On Digital Zoom Off Turn ON for digital 12x zoom Turn ON for digital 12x zoom and OFF for optical only and OFF for optical only 3x zoom 3x zoom FULL WOK FULL OK To the next screen Basic Operation of the FULL Menu The FULL menu screen displays all of the menus The FULL menu screen displays the Rec Mode P Playback and i Set up menus 1 Use the four way controller lt gt to select a menu When the frame is at the menu tab use the four way controller lt gt to change the menu 2 Use the four way controller 4 V to select an item Use the four way controller A V to move the frame up or down 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting If there is a Select screen use the four way controller gt to move to the Select screen When you have finished making the settings press the OK button to return to the menu 4 Press the OK button The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or playback status suoijeiadQ uowwog au
87. yed Press the OK button The screen will return to single image display of the selected image In case of movies a single frame image will be displayed e Movie picture files are displayed with 89 e The screen will return to the full screen display of the selected image even if the MENU button button or Zoom E3 Q button is pressed Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back movie pictures A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four way controller lt gt 2 Press the four way controller 4 Playback will start The remaining playback seconds will be displayed The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller lt 4 Reverse playback Four way controller gt Forward playback Four way controller 4 Pause az D lt oy D Q x aioe is 2 5 The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged Four way controller lt 4 Frame reverse Four way controller Frame forward Four way controller 4 Releases the Pause function 3 Press the four way controller Y Movie playback will end and the screen will return to the first frame 4 Press the D Playback button The camera will return to Capture mode Copying Files Playback gt th v Resize Trimming C

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