Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing 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.
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. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. 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.
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.
• 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.
CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................2 CONTENTS ......................................................................................4 Contents of the Operating Manual....................................................7 Checking Package Contents ............................................................8 Names of Parts.........................................................
Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................41 Selecting the Quality Levels ...........................................................42 Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ..............................................................................44 Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ......................................... 45 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ...............................
Printing All Images..........................................................................86 Printing Using the Printing Service Settings (DPOF)......................86 Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ...................................87 Editing / Settings 88 Editing Images ....................................................................................88 Changing the Image Size ...............................................................88 Trimming Images............................
Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway.
Checking Package Contents Camera Optio 30 Strap O-ST18 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW18 USB cable I-USB6 (*) AA Alkaline batteries (2) Operating Manual (this manual) 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.
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 9
Names of Operating Parts )/i button Zoom/f/y button b/Z button OK button Four-way controller (2345) Q 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.
Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Getting Started Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.
Powering the Camera 1 1 Getting Started 2 2 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. 1 2 3 Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open. Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in the battery chamber. Close the battery / card cover and push horizontally to lock.
Number of Captures and Playback Time (At 25°C, with new batteries) Playback Playback time CR-V3 Approx. 520 min. Ni-MH batteries Approx. 340 min. AA alkaline batteries Approx. 240 min. • These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Results may vary depending on the capture mode and shooting conditions. • Generally, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases.
To power outlet 1 Getting Started 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 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card 3 1 2 1 Getting Started 2 SD Memory Card 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 (@ 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.
Data Backup 1 Getting Started 16 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 • Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the battery Write-protect / card cover. switch • The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch.
Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Power switch Getting Started Q 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.
Initial Settings 1 Power switch Getting Started Four-way controller OK button 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.
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time, and the display style. 1 1 Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 / 2004 00 : 00 MENU 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Exit OK OK Date Adjust 2 and 3 will be displayed above and below “24h”. Date Style mm/dd/yy Getting Started Use the four-way controller (23) to select the date and time display style.
7 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the day and press the four-way controller (5) again. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 03 / 01 / 2004 2 and 3 will be displayed above and below the year. 1 12h 12 : 00 AM Getting Started MENU Exit 8 Repeat step 7 to change the [year], [hour], and [minutes]. 9 Press the OK button. OK OK 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.
Selecting Recorded Pixels and Suitable Applications 2048×1536 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 Suitable for printing on A4 paper Suitable for printing on A5 paper Suitable for printing on postcards Suitable for attaching to e-mails or for creating websites Selecting Quality Levels and Suitable Applications C Best D Better E Good Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Highest compression ratio.
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Viewfinder lamp (red) Power switch Shutter release button 2 Zoom/f/y button Quick Start LCD monitor For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. 2 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor. 100 The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. 2 Quick Start • 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.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures i button 2 Quick Start Four-way controller OK button Q Playback button Playing Back Images You can display the still picture. 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. 100-0001 The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 10/10/2004 11:20 Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture.
Deleting a Displayed Image During this time you can delete the image by pressing the i button (the Delete screen will be displayed), press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete], and then pressing the OK button. Press the shutter release button halfway or fully to return to capture mode. File No. 100-020 Delete Cancel Exit All images OK O K • When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the image with the largest file number will be displayed first.
Common Operations Using the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 3 , 5 , 6 Common Operations The buttons on your camera will function differently in different camera modes. Capture Mode 1 ) button Changes the capture mode as follows. Macro mode (1p.38), Infinity-landscape mode (1p.38), Manual focus mode (1p.38) 2 Zoom button Changes the size of the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. (1p.59) 3 b button Changes the flash mode. (1p.40) 4 Four-way controller (45) Changes the EV compensation.
1 2 3 4 6 7 8 , 5 1 i button Deletes the image. (1p.78) 2 Zoom/f/y button Press y during normal playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.72) Press f during normal playback to display nine images at once. (1p.74) 3 Common Operations Playback Mode 3 Z button Protects the image from deletion. (1p.80) 4 Four-way controller (45) Plays back previous or next image. (1p.24) 5 Four-way controller (2) Sets the DPOF settings. (1p.
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. 3 How to Display the Menus Common Operations 1 Press the MENU button in Capture or Playback mode. The SIMPLE menu screen is displayed by default.
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 (23) to select an item. Use the four-way controller (23) to move the frame up or down. A description of the item in the frame is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting. When you have finished making the settings, press the OK button to return to the menu.
Example of SIMPLE Menu Operation Image Quality Movie Digital Zoom Superior On Ta k e u s i n g s e t t i n g s b e l o w.
Basic Operation of the FULL Menu The FULL menu screen displays all of the menus. The FULL menu screen displays the [A Rec.Mode], [Q Playback] and [B Set-up] menus. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a menu. When the frame is at the menu tab, use the four-way controller (45) to change the menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item. Use the four-way controller (23) to move the frame up or down. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.
Example of FULL Menu Operation (When the MENU Button is Pressed in Capture Mode) [A Rec.Mode] Menu 1 [Q Playback] Menu Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 1 [B Set-up] Menu Playback Rec. Mode 2048x1536 Set-up Format Date Adjust Resize Tr i m m i n g Copy Image Digital Filter AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K MENU Exit Screen Setting USB Connection KK S I M P L E OKO O MENU Exit 05/03/2004 English PC S I M P L E OK O K 2 3 Common Operations Rec.
FULL Menu List [A Rec.Mode] Menu Item Description Default Setting eH ABJ LIC KE F C Reference Recorded Pixels For selecting the size of recorded pixels 2048×1536 Yes Quality Level For selecting the image compression ratio C Yes No p.42 White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to lighting AWB (Auto) Yes Yes p.44 Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus Multiple Yes No p.45 [ (Multisegment) Yes Yes p.46 Auto Yes No p.47 – No Yes p.
[B Set-up] Menu Item Description 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/ For changing the language in which menus and messages are displayed p.95 Screen Setting For setting the start-up screen and background screen USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode 3 Common Operations 34 Reference Format p.96 p.99 Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function p.
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 Q Playback button. • To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway or fully.
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. 2 OK OK OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select a mode. The icon will be surrounded by a square frame. 4 Taking Pictures 36 3 Press the OK button. The icon of the selected Capture mode is displayed and the camera is ready to take pictures.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 100 10/10/2004 11:20 8 9 Histogram Display 1/100 F3.
1 Selecting the Focus Mode 4 Focus Mode Taking Pictures (No icon) Autofocus mode 1 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. 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.
Manual Focus In z mode, press the four-way controller (23) 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 on the left of the LCD monitor. For distant focus For closer focus When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly. Saving the Focus Mode 1p.
1 Selecting the Flash Mode 4 The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. (No icon) Auto flash Taking Pictures a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto flash + Red-eye reduction d Flash On + Red-eye reduction The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
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Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 2048x1536 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 eHABJLICKEF Selecting the Quality Levels 4 Taking Pictures 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. C 1 Best D Better E Good Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression ratio.
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.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 2048x1536 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 eHABJLICKEF 4 Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) Taking Pictures You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. F 1 2 3 4 5 Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 2048x1536 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 eHABJLICKEF Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the autofocus area. 1 4 Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28) 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 2048x1536 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 eHABJLICKEF 4 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) Taking Pictures You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. 1 L Multi-segment M Center-weighted N Spot The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 eHABJLICKEF Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. 400 1 The camera sets the sensitivity automatically. • The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 eHABJLICKEF Setting the Image Sharpness 4 Taking Pictures You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28) 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness].
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 eHABJLICKEF Setting the Color Saturation You can set the color saturation. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28) 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation].
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 eHABJLICKEF Setting the Image Contrast 4 You can set the image contrast. Taking Pictures 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28) 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast].
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. 5, 6 1, 2 3 4 Setting the Functions (Program Mode) In Program mode (e), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can change the function settings if necessary. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. Taking Pictures 4 The virtual mode dial appears.
4, 5 1, 2 3 4 Selecting the Picture Mode according to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. Taking Pictures Picture Mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode. H A B J L I C K E 52 Landscape mode Lets you take landscape photos with bright colors. Night-Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views. Night-Scene Lets you take portraits in dark conditions.
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Picture mode. 3 Press the OK button. OK OK OK OK 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. 100 4 Taking Pictures The Picture mode is selected. The example shows the images when the H (Landscape mode) is selected.
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 lightcolored coat or a dark-colored coat. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. 4 Taking Pictures 2 3 OK OK OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Pet mode. Use the four-way controller (23) to select E or F. There are two icons for the Pet mode, a dog and a cat.
5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. 2 3 4 OK OK OK OK 4 Taking Pictures Using the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX), you can join multiple images and easily create panoramic photos. Use Panorama Assist mode to combine images taken so that edges overlap to create a single panoramic photo. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [ F Panorama Assist]. Press the OK button.
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 4 Taking Pictures 56 Move the camera to the right and take the second picture. 100 10/10/2004 11:20 99 Position the camera so that the fixed image display overlaps the left edge of the halftransparent display and then release the 10/10/2004 11:20 shutter. Repeat step 5 and 6 for taking the third and following pictures.
2, 3 1 eHABJLICKECF Using the Self-Timer 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. 100 10/10/2004 11:20 4 Taking Pictures The picture will be taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 3 Press the shutter release button.
2, 3 1 eHJLICKEK 4 Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting / Multi Continuous Shooting) Taking Pictures Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. There are two available modes: Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting. j 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.
1 eHABJLICKEF Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. 100 x : Makes the subject bigger w : Makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to three times Zoom bar 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.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 eHABJLICKECF Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. Taking Pictures The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5) to select [On]. 4 Press the OK button.
1 eHABJLICKECF EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. Press the four-way controller (45) in Capture Mode. To brighten, set positive +. To darken, set negative –. EV Compensation values can be selected in 1/3 EV steps in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. The EV Compensation setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. 100 +2.
4, 5 1, 2 3 Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) 4 Taking Pictures This mode enables you to take moving images. The recording time for a single movie is displayed at the top right of the LCD monitor. Sound cannot be recorded. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. 2 3 OK OK OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Movie Picture mode (C). Press the OK button.
4 Press the shutter release button. Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button. x : Makes the subject bigger w : 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.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 C 4 Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Movie Pictures Taking Pictures In Movie Picture mode, you can choose the number of recorded pixels from [320×240] and [160×120]. The more pixels there are, the larger the image size but the shorter the recording time. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec.
4 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the recorded pixels. Press the OK button twice. Movie Recorded Pixels Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie MENU Exit 320x240 Full Color Off OK OK The camera is ready to take the movie picture. Taking Movie Pictures 1p.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 6 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 C 4 Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Movie Pictures Taking Pictures You can take a movie picture in one of three color mode settings: Full Color, B&W or Sepia. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].
4 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Color Mode]. Movie Recorded Pixels Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie MENU 5 6 Exit 320x240 Full Color Off OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to change the [Color Mode]. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the movie picture. Taking Movie Pictures 1p.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 6 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K 1 C Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) 4 Taking Pictures 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. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.
5 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Off (×1)], [×2], [×5], [×10], [×20], [×50] or [×100]. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the movie picture. Movie Recorded Pixels Color Mode Fast Fwd Movie MENU Exit 320x240 Full Color Off OK OK • Off (×1) is the normal setting for movie pictures (15 frames per second). Each time ×2 or ×5 is selected, the number of frames taken per second is reduced to 1/2 or 1/5.
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 O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28) Full menu is displayed. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Memory menu will be displayed. Rec. Mode Sensitivity Movie Digital Zoom Memory Sharpness MENU 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Playback / Deleting Playing Back Images When an SD Memory 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. 2 1 3 5 Playing Back Still Pictures Playback / Deleting 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.
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 1 Shooting information is displayed.
2 1 3 Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. 1 5 2 Playback / Deleting 3 Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-way controller (45). Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y button. Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller (2345).
1, 2, 3 4 Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback. 1 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback will start. The remaining playback seconds will be displayed. • The following operations can be performed during playback.
Copying Files Playback MENU 2, 3, 4 5 Resize Tr i m m i n g Copy Image Digital Filter MENU Exit KK S I M P L E OKO O 1 5 Playback / Deleting 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.
To copy from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in memory 4 Select [ button. ] and press the OK 100-0020 Copy This Image The image selection screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to copy. 6 Press the OK button. MENU Exit OK OK The selected image will be copied to the Built-in memory. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy more images. 7 Press the MENU button three times. The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Deleting Images 2 1, 3 4 Deleting a Single Image 5 You can delete the images one at a time. Playback / Deleting • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. (1p.80) 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image to delete with the four-way controller (45). 2 Press the i button. 100-020 The Delete screen will be displayed. 3 4 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. Press the OK button.
1 2 3 Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. (1p.80) 5 Enter the Playback mode and press the i button twice. Delete all images on memory card? The Delete All Images screen will be displayed. 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All]. 3 Press the OK button. All images will be deleted.
2 1, 3 4 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally deleted. 1 5 2 Playback / Deleting 3 4 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image to protect with the four-way controller (45). Press the Z button. 100-0001 The Protect screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. Press the OK button. The image will be protected.
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. 1, 2, 3, 4 5 Printing Single Image 5 1 Enter the Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image for DPOF settings. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 100-0001 The DPOF screen will be displayed.
4 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O[On] or P [Off]. O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (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. 5 Playback / Deleting 82 • DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6 Printing All Images 1 2 4 5 6 The DPOF screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (2). 5 The DPOF (All Images) screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the number of prints. You can print up to 99 copies. Press the four-way controller (3). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O[On] or P [Off]. DPOF setting for all images Copies Date MENU Exit 00 OK OK O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
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.
Printing Single Image 1 Select [Print One] by pressing the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the OK button. Select printing mode Print All Print One DPOF AUTOPRINT The Print screen appears. OK OK 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of prints. 100-0001 Print this image You can set up to 10 prints. Copies MENU Date Date OK Print Use the Q Playback button to select O[On] or P [Off].
Printing All Images 1 2 Select [Print All] by pressing the four-way controller (23). Press the OK button. The Print All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of prints. 100-0001 Print all images Copies Total MENU 01 20 Date Date Exit OK Print You can select the number of prints. 4 Press the Q Playback button to select O (On) or P (Off). O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer After you have finished printing images, disconnect the camera from the printer. 1 2 3 Turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 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.
Editing / Settings Editing Images Playback MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11 6, 10, 12 1 Resize Tr i m m i n g Copy Image Digital Filter MENU Exit KK S I M P L E OKO O 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. 6 Editing / Settings 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller (5).
6 Press the OK button. 100-0001 Select resolution and quality R e c o r d e d P i x e l s 1600x1200 Quality Level MENU Exit 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Recorded Pixels]. 8 Press the four-way controller (3). OK OK The select frame moves to [Quality Level]. 9 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Quality Level]. 10 11 Press the OK button. 12 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The resized image will be saved.
Playback 7 7 MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 6, 8, 10 Resize Tr i m m i n g Copy Image Digital Filter MENU Exit KK S I M P L E OKO O 1 Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. 1 2 6 Editing / Settings 3 4 Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. If the SIMPLE menu is displayed, press the Zoom/f/y button and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming].
8 9 Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the quality level after trimming. 100-0001 Select image quality Quality Level MENU 10 Exit OK OK Press the OK button. The trimmed image will be saved as a separate image. • Movie pictures cannot be trimmed. • You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image.
Playback MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 7, 9 Resize Tr i m m i n g Copy Image Digital Filter MENU Exit KK S I M P L E OKO O 1 Editing Images with Digital Filters The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue, and green, and a brightness filter that adjusts the brightness of the image. In Digital Filter mode, these filters can be used to edit an image. 6 Editing / Settings 92 Color Filters Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and yellow.
1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. If the SIMPLE menu is displayed, press the Zoom/f/y button and press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Filter]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). 100-0001 The Digital Filter setup screen will be displayed. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to edit. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the desired digital filter.
Camera Settings How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Rec. Mode MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory 6 Formatting will 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.
Set-up Format Date Adjust Screen Setting USB Connection MENU Exit 05/03/2004 English PC S I M P L E OK O K 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 The Date Adjust screen will be displayed. See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.19) for the setting procedure.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Rec. Mode MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button 2048x1536 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K Changing the Start-up Screen / Background Color 1 2 6 Select [Screen Setting] on the SIMPLE Menu or the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Display Setting screen will be displayed.
Set-up Format Date Adjust Screen Setting USB Connection MENU Exit 05/03/2004 English PC S I M P L E OK O K 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 (3) to select [Background color]. Screen Setting Change Start-up Screen Background color MENU Use the four-way controller (45) to select the background color. The background design and color of the menus will change.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Rec. Mode MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Exit 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 2 6 3 Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [30sec], [1min], [2min] or [Off]. Press the OK button.
Set-up Format Date Adjust Screen Setting USB Connection MENU Exit 05/03/2004 English PC S I M P L E OK O K 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 2 3 Select [USB Connection] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [PC] or [PictBridge]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to be connected to a computer or printer.
Appendix Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error 7 Appendix 100 Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change the recorded pixels or quality levels, and take the picture again. Memory card full The SD Memory Card or the Built-in memory is full Built-in Memory 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.
Card not formatted Formatting Card locked 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) The SD Memory Card or Built-in memory is being formatted. (p.94) 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Power will Battery is not not come installed on Battery / card cover is open Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low 7 Appendix 102 No image on the LCD monitor Camera is connected to PC with USB cable Image is displayed but is hard to see Shutter will not release Flash is charging No available space on SD Memory Card or in Built-in memory Recording Remedy Check battery is installed. If not, install battery. Close the battery / card cover.
Problem Cause Subject is Subject difficult to not in focus on focus 7 Appendix Remedy Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus: objects with little contrast (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.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens 3.2 megapixels Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels 3.34 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.7 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Still 2048×1536 pixels, 1600×1200 pixels, 1024×768 pixels, 640×480 pixels Movie 320×240 pixels, 160×240 pixels, without sound Sensitivity File Format Auto, Manual (Equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400) Still JPEG (Exif2.
Focusing System Type Focusing Range (From lens front) Manual Focus TTL contrast detection system by sensor Normal: 0.5m - ∞ (full zoom range) Macro: 0.02m - 0.6m (Wide only) Infinity-landscape: ∞ (full zoom range) Focus Lock By half-pressing shutter release button 0.02m - ∞ (Wide only), 0.
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 with the camera.
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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.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • 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. 7 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
7 Appendix 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.
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 12 th 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 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
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