Digital Camera

Operating ManualTo ensure the best performance fromyour camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 230 Digital Camera. Please readthis manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all thefeatures and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable toolin helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 230 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment
cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the CopyrightAct. 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, andcare should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.
• PENTAX is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd.
• Optio is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective companies.
• The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased 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.
• 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.

Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that theuser may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

Caution

These symbols indicate that it is possible that theuser may experience minor or middling difficulties orphysical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

Warning:• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages arepresent 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, thecamera 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, and pleasetake care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use withthis 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 thunderstorms. This can cause a fire orelectrical shock.

Caution:• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of thebattery in fire, as it may explode.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin tosmoke.
Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is arisk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

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Care to be Taken During Handling• 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 frombecoming 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 adry 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 thevibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C
but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.
• The display response speed of the liquid crystal becomes slow at low temperatures
but this is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using alens brush.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, please, without fail, try out thecamera to confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important
pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). No guarantee can be given withregards to collateral damage (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss ofbenefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) that may cause this productto fail.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, drops of water appear 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.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C.
• Take care to ensure that garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. do notenter within the camera, as this may cause the camera to become damaged. If rain
or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.
• Please refer to “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.14) regarding theCompactFlash CF card.

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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA······························································1
Care to be Taken During Handling ···································································2Contents ···········································································································3Contents of the Operating Manual ···································································5Checking the Contents of the Package ····························································6Names of Parts·································································································7Names of Operating Parts ················································································8

Getting Started··············································································9Attaching the Strap ···························································································9Powering the Camera ·····················································································10Installing the Battery··············································································10Using the AC Adapter (optional) ···························································12Installing or removing the CF Card·································································13
Initial Settings ·································································································15
Setting the Display Language ·······························································15
Setting the Home Town ·········································································16
Setting the D.S.T Mode ·········································································16
Setting the Video Output Format···························································17
Setting the Date and Time ····································································17

Quick Start···················································································20
Taking Still Pictures ························································································20
Playing Back Still Pictures ··············································································22
Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View) ··································22
Playing Back a Single Image ································································23
How to use the CF Card·················································································24

Common Operations ··································································26
Turning the Camera On and Off ·····································································26
Changing the Mode ························································································27
Using the Button Functions ············································································28
Capture Mode························································································28
Playback Mode ······················································································29
Using the Menus·····························································································30
How to Use the Menus··········································································30
Menu List·······························································································32

Taking Pictures ···········································································34
Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)············································34
Taking Pictures ·······························································································35
Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode) ····································35
Taking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Full Selectable Mode) ·······36
Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ·············································37
Continuous Shooting ·············································································38
Using the Self-Timer··············································································39
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ········································40
Using the Zoom ·····················································································42
Taking a Picture of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)···································44
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D image mode) ·············································45
Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)··········50
Setting the Shooting Functions ······································································52
Selecting a Focus Mode········································································52
EV Compensation ·················································································54
Selecting the Flash Mode······································································55
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ······························································56
Selecting the Quality Levels ··································································57
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)·····583Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ················································60
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)··61
Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ·····················································62
Selecting the Color Mode (Color)··························································63
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)·································64
Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) ······················································65
Setting the Saturation (Saturation) ························································66
Setting the Contrast (Contrast) ·····························································67
Saving the Settings (Memory) ········································································68
Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory)···············································68
Saving the Exposure Compensation Setting·········································69

Playback/Erasing ········································································70
Playing Back Images on the Camera ·····························································70
Playing Back Still Pictures·····································································70
Zoom Display·························································································70
Playing Back Movie Pictures ·································································71
Displaying Shooting Information (Display mode) ··································72
Nine-image Display ···············································································73
Slideshow ······························································································74
Erasing Images·······························································································75
Erasing a Single Image ·········································································75
Erasing All Images ················································································76
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ············································77
Viewing Images on a TV·················································································78
Setting the Printing Service ············································································79
Printing Single Image ············································································79
Printing All Images ················································································81
Viewing images with Windows PC ·································································82
About the included software··································································82
System environment··············································································82
Installing the software············································································83
Connecting the camera and PC ····························································93
Viewing images on your PC ··································································94
Disconnecting the camera from your PC ··············································95
Viewing Images with Macintosh ·····································································98
About the included software··································································98
System environment··············································································98
Installing the software············································································99
Connecting the camera and your Macintosh·······································100
Viewing images on your Macintosh·····················································101
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh ·································101

Settings······················································································102
Camera Settings ···························································································102
Formatting a CF Card ·········································································102
Setting the Date Style ·········································································103
Changing the Date/Time ·····································································104
Changing the Display Language ·························································104
Changing the Video Output Format·····················································105
Setting the Beep··················································································105
Setting the World Time ········································································106
Powersaving Function (Sleep Timeout)···············································108
Auto Power Off Function ·····································································108
Setting the Brightness Level································································109
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)··················································109

Appendix····················································································110

4List of City Names ························································································110
Messages ·····································································································111
Troubleshooting ····························································································113
Main Specifications·······················································································116
WARRANTY POLICY ···················································································118

Contents of the Operating ManualThis Operating manual contains the following chapters.
● 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.

● 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. It also tells you how to
use the CF card.

● Common Operations
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode
dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to therespective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Settings] chapters.

● Taking Pictures
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images andhow to set the relevant functions.
● Playback/ErasingThis chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or
on a TV and how to delete images.
● Settings
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

● Appendix
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor
and what to do in the event of trouble.
The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are
explained below.
indicates the reference page number for an explanation of therelated operation.
memo

indicates information that is useful to know.

Cautionindicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

CameraOptio 230

Strap
O-ST5

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW5

Video cable I-VC2

USB cable I-USB2

3D Image Viewer
O-3DV1

Digital Camera

Operating ManualTo ensure the best performance fromyour camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.

Lithium battery
CR-V3

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Operating Manual
this manualNames of Parts
Front
Shutter release button
Power switch
Viewfinder
Self-timer lamp/AF spotbeam
Built-in flash

USB/Video output terminal
DC input terminal
Terminal cover
Lens

Back
Viewfinder
LCD monitor

Strap lug

CF card coverBattery chamber cover

Tripod socket

7Names of Operating Parts//

button///buttonPower switch
Shutter release button

Mode dial
Zoom button

Menu button
OK button
Four-way controller()
Display button
Status lamp
Flash lamp
Reverse 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 ()

Zoom button(Only for digital zoom
and magnified playback)Four-way controller ()

Display button

Four-way controller ()

buttonFour-way controller ()

Menu button
OK button

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buttonMENU
OK

Shutter release button
Reverse button

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Getting Started

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass
the other end through the loop.

9Powering the Camera

Getting Started

Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery into the camera. When using the camera for the
first time, insert a new battery.

z Slide the battery chamber cover sideways and lift it up.
x Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the (+) (–)
marks inside the battery chamber.

c Close the battery chamber cover and slide it back into
place.

memo

Caution10• If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC
adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. (p.12)• Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time,
remove the battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, thedate setting will be reset.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause a malfunction.

● Approximate Operating Time (when new batteries areloaded)Number of recordable images
LCD monitor LCD monitor Playback timeON
OFF
CR-V3 lithium
AA lithium
AA NiMHAA alkaline
CR-V3 lithium
AA lithium
AA NiMHAA alkaline

500
400
200
100
600
450
250
150

650
450
250
200
850
650
300
300

—
—
—
—
240
180
100
30

Getting Started

With theflash fired
for 50% of
the shotsWithout
the flash* The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may varydepending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

Caution

Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low temperatures.

● Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by thethe LCD monitor.

symbol displayed on(lit green): Adequate power remains.

(lit yellow): Battery remains half.

↓↓(lit red): Battery is exhausted.
↓[Battery depleted] : After the message is displayed, the camera
will turn off.

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AC outlet

Getting Started

Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect thecamera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended.

z Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening
the terminal cover.

x Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera.

c Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
v Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
memo

Caution

12

When using the AC adapter, the battery level indicator is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting
or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord areinserted securely. If the cord becomes disconnected while
you are taking pictures, the data may be lost.
• When using the AC adapter D-AC5, be sure to read theoperation manual accompanying the AC adapter.

Installing or removing the CF Card

Getting Started
Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF card (optional).

Installing the Cardz Open the CF card cover.
x Orient the card with the surface of the card having thesymbol facing towards the lens and with the
pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot andinsert fully.

c Close the CF card cover.
Removing the Cardz Open the CF card cover.
x Press the CF card eject button and remove the card.
c Close the CF card cover.
Caution• If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned
on, a warning beep will sound and the camera will be
forcibly turned off.
• If you open the CF card cover while recording an image on
the CF card, the recording operation will be terminated (theimage will not be saved).

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● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded
pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
Recorded pixels

TIFF

Best
(

Better
)

(

)

Good
(
)

Movie images——

Getting Started

1600 × 1210

21600 × 1200—

Approx. 14 Approx. 29 Approx. 64—1024 × 768—

Approx. 26 Approx. 53 Approx. 94—

640 × 480—

Approx. 53 Approx. 94 Approx. 133—

320 × 240

—

—

—

—

—

—

2

• The above table indicates is the number of images when using a 16MB CF
card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, CF card, etc.

Precautions When Using a CF Card
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.
• Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using thecamera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not open the CF card cover or turn the camera off while data is being
recorded on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause thedata to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from waterand store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on anothercamera. Refer to “Formatting a CF Card” (p.102) for instructions on formatting.
• Never open the CF card cover during formatting as this may cause the card to
be damaged and become unusable.
• Data recorded on a CF card with the Optio 230 cannot be played back accurately on the Optio 330 or Optio 430. Similarly, data recorded with the Optio 330
or Optio 430 cannot be played back accurately on the Optio 230.
• The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax
does not accept any liability for data that is erased• when the CF card is mishandled by the user.
• when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
• when the card has not been used for a long time.
• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery isremoved while the data on the card is being accessed (when the status lamp
and flash lamp are blinking green and red).
• The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the dataon the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of importantdata on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity orelectrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to
rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

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Initial Settings
Power switch

Getting Started

Menu button
Four-way controller
OK button
Display button

If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on,
follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home
Town, DST, video output format and current date and time. If thedate and time appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when
you turn the camera on for the first time, follow the instructions for“Changing the Date/Time” (p.104) to set the correct date and time.

Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

z Turn the camera on.
x Use the four-way controller (Initial setting

Language/

English) to select the display language.
The default setting is English.

c Press the four-way controller

NYC
NTSC
MENU

OK

( ).
The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.
memo

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Changing the Display Language” (p.104).

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Setting the Home Town
You can choose the city (Home Town) in
which you will use the camera.

Initial setting

Language/

EnglishNYC

Getting Started

z Press the four-way controller (NTSC) to select the desired city
(Home Town).

MENU

OK

x Press the four-way controller ().
The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

memo• See p.110 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Setting the World Time” (p.106).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode
You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T mode.

z Use the four-way controller (to select(On) orThe default setting is

x Press the four-way controller (The screen for setting the next item
will be displayed.
memo

16

)

(Off).
(Off).

Initial setting

Language/

English
NYC

).

NTSC
MENU

OK

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Setting the World Time” (p.106).

Setting the Video Output Format
You can choose the output format (NTSCor PAL) for taking or playing back picturesusing a TV monitor.

Language/

English
NYC
NTSC

)
MENU

to select the video output format.
The default setting is NTSC.

OK

x Press the OK button.
The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
memo

Getting Started

z Use the four-way controller (Initial setting• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Changing the Video Output Format” (p.105).

Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time.

z Use the four-way controller ()

to change the month.

Date Adjust

01 / 01 / 2002
00 : 00
DISP

12H/24H

MENU

x Press the four-way controller (andwill be displayed
above and below the day.

).

OK

Date Adjust

04 / 01 / 2002
00 : 00
DISP

12H/24H

MENU

OK

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c Use the four-way controller ()

to change the day and press thefour-way controller ( ).
andwill bedisplayed above and below the year.

Date Adjust

04 / 23 / 2002
00 : 00
DISP

12H/24H

MENU

Getting Started

v Repeat Step c to change the[year] [hour] and [minutes].

Date Adjust

04 / 23 / 2002
00 : 00
DISP

12H/24HMENU

b Use the Display button to select the
12-hour or 24-hour display format.

n When you have finished the settings, press the OK button when
the clock reaches 00 seconds.
The screen confirming the settings
will be displayed and the camera is
ready to take a picture.
memo

18

OK

OK

Date Adjust

04 / 23 / 2002
11 : 00
DISP

PM
12H/24H

MENU

OK• You can cancel setting operation and switch to Capture modeby pressing the MENU button. In this case, the initial settings
screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer
to “Changing the Date/Time” (p.104).

Getting Started

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures
Zoom button
Power switch
Viewfinder
LCD monitor

Quick Start

Shutter
release button
Mode dial

Display button

Power switch

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:
The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

z Press the power switch.

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The camera will turn on.

x Set the mode dial to.
c Turn the LCD monitor on.
Press the Display button to display the shooting screen on the
LCD monitor.
The focus frame in the middle of
the LCD monitor indicates thezone of automatic focusing. You
can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button.

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Focus frame

makes the subject bigger.
Viewfinder

makes the subject smaller.
You can check the size of the subject by looking throughthe viewfinder.
memo

20

As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to checkthe focusing area on the LCD monitor.

v Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5
seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card.
(The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder
blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the
CF card.)Using the Shutter Release Button
Quick Start

The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
● Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway),
the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. You canfind the following information on the LCD monitor, the statuslamp and the flash lamp.
The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayedwhen the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway).
q Focusing area
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If thesubject is not in focus, the frame will not appear.
w Flash symbol
The flash symbol indicates the status of the flash when the
shutter release button is pressed.
Status lamp & Flash lamp (on the right of the viewfinder)
status Status lamp (green)Flash lamp (red)litSubject is in focus
Flash is charged
blink
Subject is not in focus
Flash is charging● Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.

Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During thistime you can delete the image by pressing the
button (The[Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete].
Setting the Instant Review Time

p.64

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Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures

Quick Start

LCD monitor

OK button

Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View)
You can display the last still picture taken.

z Press the OK button after taking a picture.
The last image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
During this time you can erase
the image by pressing the
button (The [Delete] menu will
be displayed.), and selecting[Delete].
Press the OK button again to
return to shooting status.
memo• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor bypressing the zoom lever.
Playing Back Still Pictures

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Deletep.70

Four-way controller
Mode dial

Quick Start

LCD monitor

Playing Back a Single Image
You can play back still pictures one at a time.

z Set the mode dial to.
An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

x Press the four-way controller ().

displays the previous image.
displays the next image.

memo• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.
• If there are no image stored on the CF card, the [No images
in camera] message will be displayed, and if there is no CF
card in the camera, the [No card in camera] message will
be displayed.

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Quick Start

How to Use the CF Card
Images taken with the Optio 230
camera are recorded on the CF card.
You can view the images recordedon the card on the camera itself,
transfer them to your PC and print
them out.
Quick Start

Viewing images on the camera
One of the advantages of a digital
camera is that it enables you to view
your pictures immediately after you
have taken them. You can check thecomposition and brightness and takethe picture again if you are not satisfied.

Playing Back Still Pictures

p.22

Viewing images on a TV
If you want to show your pictures to friends, you can display
them on your TV monitor. To view images on your TV, connect
the camera to the TV with the video cable.
Viewing Images on a TV

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p.78

Viewing images on a PC

Viewing Images with Windows PC
Viewing Images with Macintosh

p.82

Quick Start

You only need to install the USB driver the first time. After that,you can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just byconnecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable anddownloading the images. Or you can remove the CF card fromthe camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card
reader. If you use a laptop computer, you can transfer theimage data by fitting the CF card into the card adapter andinserting the card adapter into the card slot.

p.98

Printing images by a printing service
By selecting the pictures you want to have printed and specifying the number of prints in advance on the CF card, you cantake the card to a DPOF-compatible (Digital Print Order
Format) printing service and have prints made.
Setting the Printing Service

p.79

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Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Offz

Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off.
Common Operationsz Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
When the camera is turned on, the lens cover opens and thelens extends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.
memo

26

If you turn the camera on in Playback mode, the lens coverremains closed and the lens does not extend.

Changing the Mode
Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images. The mode is set by the mode dial.

Capture Mode
Most of the settings are madep.35
automatically by the camera whena picture is taken.

Full selectablemode

You can set all the functions as
you like when a picture is taken.

p.37

Night-scene modeThis mode is for taking darkscenes such as night views.

p.36

Movie picture modeThis mode is for taking moving
images.

p.40

This mode is for playing backrecorded images.

p.70

Common Operations

Auto mode

Playback Mode
Playback modez Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on

or

.

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Using the Button Functions
q
w

e
r
t y
i
u

Capture Mode
Common OperationsqbuttonChanges the flash mode. (p.55)
w
buttonChanges the shooting mode as follows.
Using the Self-timer (p.39)
Using macro mode (p.52)
Infinity landscape mode (p.52)
Manual focus (p.53)
e Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (p.42)
r Menu button
Displays the active menus in Capture mode. (p.32)
t Four-way controller ()
Changes the EV compensation inmode. (
p.54)
y Four-way controller ()
Adjusts the focus inmode. (
p.52)
u Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.34)
i Reverse button
Reverse the image from right to left. (The image is not recorded
in reverse.
p.44)
memo

28

MF (manual focus) and EV compensation are disabled in Auto
mode
.(
p.35)

q
w

e
r
t
y
u

Playback ModebuttonErases the image. (p.75)
w
buttonProtects the image from erasure. (p.77)
e Zoom button
Changes the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor.
(
p.70)
r Menu button
Displays the active menus in Play mode. (p.33)
t Four-way controller ()
Displays images one by one. (p.23)
y OK button
Displays nine images at once. (p.73)
u Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.72)

Common Operationsq29

Using the Menus
When you press the Menu button, the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set the shooting functions in Capture mode () orthe playback functions in Playback mode ().
You can set the camera functions in both Capture mode and Playbackmode.

How to Use the Menus
When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation
is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Common Operationsz Press the Menu button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be
displayed in a green frame.

x Press the four-way controller (Use the four-way controller (screen.

c Use the four-way controller (Use the four-way controller (
down.

).
) to select the menu
) to select an item.
) to move the frame up orv Use the four-way controller () to change the setting.
v’ If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller( ) to move to the Select screen.
When you have finished making the settings, press the OK
button to return to the menu.

b Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to shooting or playback status.
Caution30• If you press the Menu button and leave the menu screen,
any changes to setting will not be saved.
• Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu
screen, if you remove the battery before turning off thecamera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly,
any changes to setting will not be saved.

Example of shooting (in Capture mode)z Menu button[Rec.Mode] menu
Rec.Mode

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

[Applied Function] menu

Set-upRec.Mode

Applied Function[Set-up] menu

Set-up

AWB

MENU

OK

Rec.Mode

Applied Function

FormatDate Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

3D image mode
Auto bracket

1600×1200

MENU

OK

MENU

Set-upmm/dd/yyOK

x
Rec.Mode

Applied Function

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

MENU

OK

c
Rec.Modev
Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-upRec.Mode

AWB

MENU

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1600×1200

OK

MENU

Set-up1600×1200

Common Operations

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

AWB

OK

(Ex.) Turning the digital zoom offcRec.Modev’
Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
MENU

Set-upWhite Balance
AWB

1600×1200
AWB

OK

MENU

OK

(Ex.) Adjusting the white balancecTo the next screen

memoWhen you press the Menu button in Playback mode, the Playback
mode menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to switch to the [Playback] or[Set-up] menu.

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Menu List
Active Menus in Capture Mode
● [Rec.Mode] Menu
Item

Description

Resolution

For selecting the size ofrecorded pixels.

Common Operations

Default Setting Reference

Auto mode

1600 × 1200

p.56

Adjustable

Quality Level

For selecting the image
compression rate.

p.57

Adjustable

White Balance For adjusting the color bal- AWD (Auto)ance according to lighting.

p.58

Fixed at default setting

Focusing Area For changing the Area of
the autofocus.

p.60

Fixed at default setting[](Wide)Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures.

(On)

AE Metering For setting the metering method
to determine the exposure.

p.43

Fixed at default setting

p.61

Fixed at default setting

ISO Speed

For setting the ISO speed.

Auto

p.62

Fixed at default setting

Color

For selecting the color mode.

Full

p.63

Fixed at default setting

0.5secp.64

Fixed at default setting

p.68

Fixed at default setting

Instant Review For setting the instant review time.
MemoryFor saving the shooting function settings when the camera is turned off.

Exp.
comp.
memoryFor saving the exposurecompensation setting when
the camera is turned on.

(Off)

p.69

Fixed at default setting

Continuous
Shooting

For taking pictures continuously while
the shutter release button is pressed.

(Off)

p.38

Fixed at default setting

Sharpness

For setting the sharpness.

Normalp.65

Fixed at default setting

Saturation

For setting the saturation.

Normalp.66

Fixed at default setting

Contrast

For setting the contrast.

Normalp.67

Fixed at default setting● [Applied Function] Menu
Item

Description

Default Setting Reference

3D image mode For taking 3-D pictures.
Parallel method p.45
Auto bracket For setting the shooting con- Exposure
p.50
ditions such as exposure, saturation and sharpness.

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Auto mode––

Active Menus in Playback Mode
● [Playback] Menu
Item

Description

Default setting Reference

Slideshow

Recorded images are played
successively.

3s (3 sec.
intervals)

p.74

DPOF

For setting the printing service.

–

p.79

Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode
● [Set-up] Menu
Item

Description

Default Setting Reference

Format Card For formatting the CF card Cancel

Auto mode
Adjustable

Set according p.103
to theLanguagedefault
default setting

Adjustable

Date Style

For setting the date style

Date Adjust

For adjusting the date and time 01/01/2002

World TimeFor setting the world time

Beep

For adjusting the beep soundwhen a button is pressed

Language

For changing the language English
in which menus and messages are displayed

(Off)
On

p.104

Adjustable

p.106

Adjustable

p.105

Adjustable

p.104

Adjustable

Video OutFor setting the video out- Set according to p.105
the Language
put format
default setting

Adjustable

Sleep
Timeout

For setting the powersaving function

Brightness
Level
Reset

1min.

p.108

Adjustable

For setting the brightness Normalof the LCD monitor

p.109

Adjustable

For returning the camera
settings to defaults

p.109

Adjustable

CancelCommon Operations

p.102

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Taking Pictures

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)
Display On
Shooting information is displayed.
q Flash mode w Focus mode/
Self-timer e Continuous Shooting
mode On r Applications
t AF frame y Remaining images
u Shutter speed & aperture
i Battery symbol o Date & time

123 45

6
198

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➞

7 8

9

Display Off
No shooting information is displayed.

Saving the Display Modememo

Caution

34

p.68

➞

LCD Monitor Off
The LCD monitor is turned off.

➞

Taking Pictures• Only the AF frame is displayed in auto
focus mode.
• If there is any change in the battery
level, the battery symbol is displayed.
• If there is any change in such as Flashmode, the mode you have changed isdisplayed for a few seconds.

Display On

When using the AC adapter, the battery level indicator is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
LCD Monitor Off cannot be set in Movie Picture mode.

Taking Pictureszx

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)
By setting the mode dial to, most of the settings will be madeautomatically by the camera when a picture is taken.

The picture will be taken.
memo

In Auto mode, with the exception of certain functions, the menu
settings are fixed at the default settings. See “Menu List” (p.32) forthe menus where the settings can be changed.
Using the Shutter Release Button

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to .
x Press the shutter release button.

p.21

35

x

z
c

Taking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Full Selectable Mode)
By setting the mode dial to, you can set all of the functions.

z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the Menu button.
Taking Pictures
36

The Menu screen will be displayed. For details of how tomake the settings, see “How to Use the Menus” (p.30).

c Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Using the Shutter Release Button
Playing Back Images
p.22

p.21

z
x

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)
The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking darkscenes such as night views.

The picture will be taken.
Using the Shutter Release Button
Playing Back Images
p.22

Cautionp.21

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to .
x Press the shutter release button.

As the shutter speed becomes slow in night-scene mode,
camera shake should be avoided.

37

z(

)

n
x Menu button

Rec.Modec v Four-way controller
MENU

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

b OK button

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

MENU

OK

Continuous Shooting
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to .
x Press the Menu button.

Rec.Mode

The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

c Press the four-way controller (Applied Function

Set-upExp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast

)

MENU

OK

to select [Continuous Shooting].

v Press the four-way controller (b Press the OK button.

) to select

(On).

The
(Continuous Shooting) icon will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.

n Press the shutter release button.
Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter releasebutton is pressed, and stop when the button is released.
Playing Back Images
memoCaution38

p.22• You can continue shooting until the CF card is full.
• The interval will vary according to the [Resolution] and [Quality
Level] setting.
• The flash will not fire in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Auto and Movie picture mode.

x
c
z(

)

Using the Self-Timer
The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button ispressed.
or.

button to display

on the LCD

monitor.

c Press the shutter release button.
The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The
picture is taken approximately three seconds after the selftimer lamp starts to blink.
memo

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial tox Press the / / /If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be displayed.
Playing Back Images
p.22
Taking picture with self-portrait Mode

p.44

39

z
xc

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum
length of one motion picture is 30 seconds.
Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to.
The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1

23
5•12SECq Flash Off
w Remaining shooting timee Remaining number of sets

x Press the shutter release button.

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Shooting will start.
You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.
makes the image bigger
makes the image smallerc Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will end.
The remaining shooting time will be displayed.

40

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 buttonpressed. Shooting stops when the button is released.
Playing Back Movie Pictures
Cautionp.71• The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picturemode.
• Sound cannot be recorded in Movie Picture mode.

Taking Pictures41zUsing the Zoom
You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.

z Press the Zoom button in Capture

198

mode.
makes the subject larger

Taking Pictures

Zoom bar Digitalzoom range➞

42

makes the subject smaller

When the digital zoom function isdisabled, you can take pictures at
up to 3x magnification using theoptical zoom.
When the digital zoom is enabled,
you can further enlarge the subject
to a maximum magnification equivalent to 7.5x.

198

Enabling the Digital Zoom Functionz Press the Menu button in Capturemode.
The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

x Press the four-way controller ()

Rec.Mode

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

MENU

to select [Digital Zoom].

c Use the four-way controller (v Press the OK button.

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

) to select

OK

(On).

The camera is ready to take a picture.
Caution• When you turn the LCD monitor off, the digital zoom is disabled even if the digital zoom function is set to On.
• The digital zoom function is disabled when the Record
mode is set to TIFF.

p.68

Taking Pictures

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting

43

c

x

z

Taking a Picture of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)
You can turn the LCD monitor over, enabling you to see yourself inthe monitor when you want to take a picture of yourself or include
yourself in the picture.

Taking Picturesz Turn the LCD monitor over.
x Reverse the image on the LCD monitor.
When you press the Reverse button,
appears on the LCD
monitor and the image is displayed in reverse from right toleft.

c Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
memo• The image is not recorded in reverse.
• The menu screen is not reversed.
• If you press the Reverse button without opening the LCD monitor outwards, the image will be reversed on the LCD monitor.
• If you are taking pictures in low light conditions, use the selftimer to avoid camera shake when pressing the shutter releasebutton.
Using the Self-Timer

44

p.39

v,
Rec.Modez

MENU

Applied Function

Set-up3D image mode
Auto bracket

x.
cb

MENU

OK

Taking Stereo Pictures (3D image mode)
You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by
the parallel method or cross method. If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, theimage will appear in three dimensions.

and press the four-way controller (x Use the four-way controller () to select [Parallel] or[Cross].
To view the picture with the 3D
image viewer, select [Parallel].
You can also view it without theimage viewer.

).
3D image mode
Applied Photo Mode Parallel mode

MENU

OK

c Press the OK button.
v Press the shutter release button
while watching the capture guide.
Take the picture so that the subject
is in the shooting zone in the middle. The first image is taken and[Move camera to right] appears on
the LCD monitor.

Taking Picturesz Select [3D Image mode] on the [Applied Function] menu

3

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Shooting zoneb Press the OK button.
Even if you press the shutter release button halfway, you canproceed to take the second image.

45

n Move the camera to the right3

without changing your stance.

m Overlap the images.
The first image will appear in a
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second image. Compose the pictureso that the first semi-transparent
image is superimposed on the outlines of the second real image.
If the overlapping images are hard to see, use the four-way
controller to move the semi-transparent image and superimpose it on the real image.
The semi-transparent section is lengthened sideways
and moves up and down when the four-way controller ispressed.
The semi-transparent section is lengthened longways
and moves right and left when the four-way controller ispressed.

, Press the shutter release button.
Taking Pictures

The second image will be taken.

. Use the four-way controller () to choose whether tocontinue shooting.
Choose whether to continue or end
3D shooting and press the OK button.
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Continue
Continue
CancelOK• 3D image picture cannot be taken when the Quality level is set
to TIFF.
• Press the Menu button to end 3D shooting.
• A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two
images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are
not straight. When taking a person, you are recommended to
ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base.
• As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if thesubject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved
will be 3m × 40=7.5cm.

However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differs from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far tomove the camera.
Distance to subject

0.1 m

0.3 m

0.5 m

1m

3m

5m

Camera movement 0.5 cm

1 cm

1.5 cm

2.5 cm

7.5 cm13 cm● How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer
Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as
shown below.

Taking Pictures● Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and crossmethodAs our eyes are positioned about 6~7cm apart, there is a veryslight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what
we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain
to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied totaking and viewing 3D pictures.
3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left
and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at a
distant scene, or the cross method where the left and right lines ofvision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain
amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without
using the viewer.

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● How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer
Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wideand place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of thetwo.

Taking Pictures

Viewing the images with a PC or MacintoshmemoCaution48

p.82 or p.101• As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining athree-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are
the same size. It may be especially difficult if the pictures arevery large or very small. Try different sizes until the right effectis achieved.
• Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.
• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed todirect sunlight as this may lead to fire.

● Example of a 3D picture

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n
z

Rec.Mode

MENU

xcv

Applied Function

MENU

b

Set-up3D image mode
Auto bracket

OK

Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)
You can take pictures in succession while automatically changing
the exposure, white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast
settings. Three pictures are taken in succession with different
exposure settings. The other settings are automatically set foreach picture.
Taking Picturesz Select [Auto bracket] on the [Applied Function] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (Auto bracket) to select the conditions forbracket shooting.

Applied Photo Mode Ex.Bracketing
Step±0.3EVMENU

c Press the four-way controller ()

to select [Ex. Bracketing] or[white balance].
The [Step] setting screen appears.

OK

Auto bracket
Applied Photo Mode Ex.Bracketing
Step±0.3EVv Use the four-way controller () to set the steps.
In addition to the NORMAL setting,you can take the 3 pictures in steps
using a plus or minus setting.

b Press the OK button.
The Bracket mode is set.

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MENU

OK

n Press the shutter release button.
m Use the four-way controller (memoContinue) to choose whether or
not you wish to continue bracket
Continueshooting.
CancelChoose whether you wish to continOK
ue bracketing under the same conditions or end bracketing and press
the OK button.
• Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode.
• If you set auto bracket when you set the Continuous Shooting
mode, continuous shooting will be canceled.

Playing Back Images

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Setting the Shooting Functionsz

Selecting a Focus Mode
● Focus Mode
None

Auto

Taking Pictures

Macro Mode

The camera is focused on the subject in the focusingarea when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
This mode is used when the distance to the subject isapprox. 10cm-50cm (0.33ft-1.64ft). The camera isfocused on the subject in the focusing area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Infinity-landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects.
Manual Focus Mode The subject is brought into focus manually.

z Press the

button in Capture mode.
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed andthe setting is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.

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• The focus mode returns to [Auto] when the camera is turned off.
• The default setting of the focus mode is [Auto]. When the focus
mode is [Auto], no icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Caution

If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when
the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture may differ from what was seen in the viewfinder.

Manual Focus
When the mode is set on, focus the camera on the subject
manually while observing the enlarged display in the middle.
increases the distance to the focusing position
decreases the distance to the focusing position

memo

Taking Pictures• The Manual Focus mode is canceled when you exit the Capturemode.
• It is difficult to obtain the correct focus in Auto mode when taking pictures in a dark place. In this case, if you press the shutter
release button halfway, AF spotbeam will be emitted, enabling
the camera to focus more easily on the subject.

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EV Compensation
You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

z Press the four-way controller (198) in Capture mode.
Taking Pictures

Four-way controller ()
increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level
Four-way controller ()
decreases the EV compensation to a negative (–) level–1.0

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EV compensation level

The set level is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
memo• The EV Compensation is disabled in the Auto mode.
• If you pressor
one time, or set to ± 0, the set level
displayed on the LCD monitor will go off after three seconds.
• EV compensation is reset when power is off.
• You can save the Exposure Compensation setting by the Exp.
comp. memory mode when the camera is being turned on.

Saving the EV Compensation

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z

Selecting the Flash Mode
None

Auto

The flash discharges automatically depending on thelight conditions.

Flash OffThe flash will not discharge.

Flash On

The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto +
Red-eye
Reduction

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyescaused by the light from the flash being reflected in
the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.

memo• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to, continuous
shooting, or infinity-landscape mode.
• The flash discharges once as the auxiliary light for the photometry when taking a picture in the flash mode.
• In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye
Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make subject’s
pupil smaller. And then, take a picture in the flash mode after abrief interval.

Taking Pictures

Flash On + This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyescaused by the light from the flash being reflected in
Red-eye
Reduction the subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardlessof lighting conditions.

z Press the

button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed andthe set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. If the
flash lamp lights red when you press the shutter release button halfway after charging is completed, the camera is readyto take the picture in the set flash mode.

Saving the Flash Mode

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Rec.Mode

MENU

z
x
c

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

MENU

OK

Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [1600 ×1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].

z Select [Resolution] from the[Rec.Mode] menu.
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x Use the four-way controller() to change the size.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec.Mode

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
MENU

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

OK

Rec.Mode

MENU

z
x
c

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

MENU

OK

Selecting the Quality Levels
You can choose the image compression rate.
TIFF

The quality is the best and there is a high volume ofimage data.

BEST

The quality is better and there is a high volume ofimage data.

BETTER

Standard level

GOOD

The quality is good and there is a low volumeof image data.

z Select [Quality Level] from the[Rec.Mode] menu.

x Use the four-way controller () to change the image quality.

c Press the OK button.

Rec.Mode

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Taking Pictures

TIFF

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

MENU

OK

The camera is ready to take the picture.
memo• If you select TIFF, the resolution is fixed at 1600 × 1210.
• If you select TIFF, the digital zoom is disabled.
• If you select TIFF, the 3D image picture cannot be taken.

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Rec.Mode

MENU

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoomzxc

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

MENU

v

OK

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)
You can take pictures in the actual colors that you see by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions.
AWB

Taking Pictures

Auto

The camera adjusts the white balance
automatically.

Daylight

Use this mode when taking pictures outside insunlight.

Shade

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in
the shade.

TungstenLight

Use this mode when taking subjects underelectric or other tungsten light.

FluorescentLight

Use this mode when taking subjects underfluorescent light.

ManualUse this mode when taking pictures by adjusting
the white balance manually.

z Select [White Balance] from theWhite Balance[Rec.Mode] menu.

AWB

x Press the four-way controller ().

The white balance screen will be
displayed.

c Use the four-way controller ()

to change the setting.

v Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Saving the Color Balance

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MENU

OK

Manual Settingz Select [ ] on the white balance screen.
x Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills
the screen.

c Press the shutter release button.
The white balance is automaticallyadjusted, [Complete] is displayed on
the LCD monitor and the display
returns to the menu screen.

v Press the OK button.

White Balance

AWB

SHUTTER

AdjustMENU

OK

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Taking Pictures
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MENU

z
x

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

MENU

c

OK

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the range and position of the autofocus area.
[

]
[ ]

Normal range (Wide)
The autofocus range becomes smaller. (Spot)

Taking Picturesz Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (Rec.Mode
Applied Functionc) to change the setting.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

MENU

memo

Set-up1600×1200AWBOKThe AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the
focusing area on the LCD monitor.

Save the AF Area

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Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

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Rec.Mode

MENU

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

z
x

MENU

c

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

OK

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure thebrightness and determine the exposure.
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 middle of the screen only.

) to change the meteringmode.

c Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the AE Metering Method

AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
MemoryMENU

Set-up

Auto
Full
0.5s

Taking Picturesz Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
x Use the four-way controller (

OK

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Rec.Mode

MENU

z
x

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
MENUc

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

OK

Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)
You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
● ISO Speed

Taking Pictures

Auto

The camera sets the speed automatically.

100

Produces sharp images with little or no noise. Reduces the
shutter speed in low light conditions.

200

Increases the shutter speed in low light conditions but there ismore risk of noise.

z Select [ISO Speed] on the[Rec.Mode] menu.

x Use the four-way controller () to change the ISO
speed.

c Press the OK button.

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Applied Function

MENU

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the ISO Speed

Rec.Mode

AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
Memoryp.68

Set-up

Auto
Full
0.5s

OK

Rec.Mode

MENU

z
x

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
MENUc

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

OK

Selecting the Color Mode (Color)
You can give atmosphere to your pictures by changing the colors
to black and white or sepia.
● Color Mode
The picture is taken in color
The picture is taken in black and white.

Sepia

The picture is taken in sepia.

z Select [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (Rec.Mode
Applied Function) to change the Color modesetting.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
MemoryMENU

Set-upTaking Pictures

Full
B&W

Auto
Full
0.5s

OK

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Rec.Mode

MENU

z
x
c

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up1600×1200

MENU

AWB

OK

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec,
3sec, 5sec or Off (no display).

Taking Picturesz Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (Rec.Mode
Applied Function) to change the display time.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

MENU

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AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
MemorySet-up

Auto
Full
0.5s

OK

The Instant Review display setting is saved when the camera isturned off.

Rec.Mode

MENU

z
x
c

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up1600×1200

MENU

AWB

OK

Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft
outlines.

z Select [Sharpness] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (Rec.Mode
Applied Function
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Set-upExp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

OK

Taking Pictures) to change the setting from
[Hard (+)] to [Normal], [Soft (–)].

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Rec.Mode

MENU

z
x
c

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up1600×1200

MENU

AWB

OK

Setting the Saturation (Saturation)
You can set the saturation.

z Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (Rec.Mode
Applied Function) to change the setting from[High (+)] to [Normal], [Low (–)].
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c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Set-upExp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

OK

Rec.Mode

MENU

z
x
c

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up1600×1200

MENU

AWB

OK

Setting the Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the contrast.

z Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (Rec.Mode
Applied Function) to change the setting from[High (+)] to [Normal], [Low (–)].
The camera is ready to take the picture.

MENU

OK

Taking Picturesc Press the OK button.

Set-upExp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast

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Saving the Settings (Memory)
Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when thecamera is turned off. If you select(On), the settings will be saved in
the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If
you select(Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
Item

Description
The setting on theFlash

Default Setting

button is saved.

White Balance The [White Balance] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.
Focusing Area The [Focusing Area] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.

Taking Pictures

Digital Zoom

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.

AE Metering

The [AE Metering] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.

ISO Speed

The [ISO Speed] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.

Display

The LCD monitor display mode is saved.

File No.

The file number is saved. If a new CF card is inserted,
the sequential file number is assigned.

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Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera isturned off.

z Press the Menu button in Capturex

mode.
Press the four-way controller( ) to select the [Memory]menu.

c Press the four-way controller (Rec.Mode

Applied Function

AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
Memory).

Set-up

Auto
Full
0.5s

MENU

OK

MENU

OK

Memory[Memory] menu will be displayed.

v Use the four-way controller (WBAF) to select the item.

b Use the four-way controller () to switch

and.

n Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the Exposure Compensation Settingz Press the Menu button in Capturemode.

x Press the four-way controller ()

to select the [Exp. comp. memory] menu.
[Exp. comp. memory] menu will be
display.

Exp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

Taking Pictures

You can choose whether or not to save the exposure compensation setting when the camera is turned on.
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-upOK

c Use the four-way controller (() to switch between
and(Off).

(On)

v Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
memo

EV compensation is reset when the camera is turned off.

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Playback/Erasing

Playing Back Images on the CameraxMode dialzcPlaying Back Still Pictures
See “Playing Back a Single Image” (p.23).

Zoom Display
You can display images magnified up to four times. A guide tooperation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.
Playback/Erasingz Set the mode dial toand choose the image you wantto magnify with the four-way controller ().

x Presson the Zoom button.
The image will be magnified (1× to 4×).
● The following operations can be
performed while the magnified
image is displayed.
Four-way controller ()

Moves the position to be magnified
Zoom button (Zoom button (Makes the picture bigger))

Display button

Makes the picture smaller
Turns the guide marks on/offc Press the OK button.
Zoom playback will end.
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Movie pictures cannot be magnified.

Mode dialzxc
Display button

Playing Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback.

z Set the mode dial toand choose the movie picture youwant to play back with the four-way controller ().
).

Playback will start.
● The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller ():
Reverse playback
Four-way controller ():
Forward playback
Four-way controller () : Pause
Display button : Changes the Display mode

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Playback/Erasingx Press the four-way controller (● The following operations can be performed while Pause isengaged.
Four-way controller () : Frame forward

Four-way controller () : Frame return

Four-way controller () : Releases the Pause function

Display button :Changes the Display modec Press the four-way controller ().

Playback ends.

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Displaying Shooting Information (Display mode)
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.
The information displayed can be changed by pressing the Display
button.
Display On
Information is displayed whenshooting.
q Folder No. w File No.
e Protect symbolr Shutter speed/Aperturet Battery remainingy Shooting date

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6

➞

Display Off
No information is displayed whenshooting.

➞

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Display On

Mode dialzxc

Nine-image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.

z Set the mode dial tofour-way controller (and choose an image with the).

x Press the OK button.

Selected image

Playback/Erasing

Nine images will be displayed withthe selected image in the center.
Choose an image with the four-way
controller ().
If you press the four-way
controller( ) while an image on theleft row is selected, previous 9
images will be displayed. If youpress the four-way controller( )while an image on the right row is
selected, next 9 images will be displayed.

c Press the OK button.
The screen will return to single-image display of the selected
image.
memo

For movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

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x
zcv
b

Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously.

z Set the mode dial toand choose the image withwhich to start the slideshow with the four-way controller().

x Press the Menu button.
The [Playback] menu will be displayed.
Playback/Erasingc Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller ().

v Use the four-way controller () to change the playback interval.
Choose from the following: 3s (3sec), 5s (5 sec), 10s (10 sec), 20s(20 sec), 30s (30 sec).

Playback

Set-upSlideshow

3s

DPOF

MENU

OK

b Press the OK button.
Playback will start at the set interval.

n Press any button (except the shutter release button).
The slideshow will stop.
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• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• In the case of movie pictures, when one movie picture has
been played through, the next movie picture will be played
regardless of the set playback interval.

Erasing Images
xMode dialzcv

Erasing a Single Imagez Set the mode dial toand choose the image you wantto erase with the four-way controller ().

x Press the

button.
The [Delete] menu will be displayed.

Deletec Select [Delete] with the four-way
controller (Cancel
ALL

MENU

OK

• You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.21) andEasy View (p.22).
• You cannot erase protected images (with thesymbol).

Playback/Erasing

memo

Delete).

v Press the OK button.

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Erasing All Images
You can erase all the images on the CF card.

CautionPlayback/Erasing76• Once erased, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be erased.

z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the
button twice.
The [Delete All] menu will be displayed.

c Select [Delete All] with the fourway controller ().

v Press the OK button.

Delete All

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Delete All
Cancel
MENU

OK

x

Mode dialzcvProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally erased.

z Set the mode dial toand choose the image you wantto protect with the four-way controller ().

x Press the

button.
The [Protect] menu will be displayed.

Protect
Protect

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c Select [Protect] with the four-way
controller (v Press the OK button.

Unprotect
ALL

MENU

OK

• Select [Unprotect] in step c above to release the Protect setting.
• If the image is protected, thesymbol is displayed when theimage is played back.

Protecting All Images

Playback/Erasing

memo

Protect).

You can protect all the images.

z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the
button twice.
The [Protect (All)] menu will be displayed.

c Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (v Press the OK button.
Caution).

Even protected images will be erased by formatting a CF
card.

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Viewing Images on a TV

By using the video cable, you can capture and play back images
on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure thatboth the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting thecable.

z Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable.
x Connect the other end of the video cable to the image
Playback/Erasing

input terminal of the TV.

c Turn the TV and camera on.
Changing the Video Output Format

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p.105

The LCD monitor is always turned off when the camera is connected to a TV.
If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual
for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.

Setting the Printing Service
You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service.

zMode dialxcv
b

Printing Single Imagez Press the menu button and select [DPOF] on the[Playback] menu.

x Use the four-way controller ()
to choose the image for which you
want to specify the number ofprints and press the four-way controller ( ).
The frame will move to [Copies].

DPOF

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Copies

01

Date

On

DISP:ALLMENU

Playback/Erasing

Set the following items for each image.
● Copies
Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.
● DateSpecify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

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c Use the four-way controller ()
to select the number of prints andpress the four-way controller ( ).
The frame will move to [Date].

v Use the four-way controller (

)

DPOF

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01

Date

On

DISP:ALL

MENU

OK

to select On or Off.
On : The date will be printed
Off : The date will not be printed

b Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
memoCautionPlayback/Erasing80• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, thepreviously set number of prints and On/Off date setting will be
displayed.
• You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at thephoto tab, the date may not be printed on the pictures even
if the DPOF setting was made.

zMode dialcvb
nx

Printing All Images
z Select [DPOF] on the [Playback] menu.
x Press the Display button.
c Use the four-way controller ()
DPOF All
to select the number of prints.
You can specify up to 99 prints.

v Press the four-way controller ().

The frame will move to [Date].

Copies

01

Date

On
MENU

OK

)

to select On or Off.
On : The date will be printed
Off : The date will not be printed

n Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
memoPlayback/Erasingb Use the four-way controller (100-0020• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.
• When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting, thenumber applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the
number is correct.
• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.

81Viewing Images with Windows PC
By using the provided USB cable (I-USB2) or card reader andimage-browser software, you can transfer images recorded withthe camera to a PC and edit them or print them out.
This section explains how to view images on a PC using the provided USB driver and software (S-SW5).

About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW5) contains the following software:- USB driver- Image viewing software (ACDSeeTM 3.1)

System environment
OS:

Windows 98/2000/Me
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
CPU:
Pentium or later recommended
Memory: 64MB or more
Hard disk space: 15MB or moreStandard equipped USB port
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To view movie pictures on your PC, Direct X 8.0 and Media Player
pre-installed on system, or QuickTime 3.0 or later are required.
For Windows Me/XP, Media Player pre-installed on system,
QuickTime 3.0 or later is required.
Caution• Not compatible with Windows 95.
• When you connect the camera to your PC, you are recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery power runs
out while image data is being transferred, the data may be
lost.

Installing the software
The procedures for installing the necessary software are
explained.
Caution• The installation procedure varies depending on the version
of Windows (98/Me/2000). Before starting installation,
check which version of Windows you have on your PC. If
you are using Windows XP, see “Installing the USB Driver(Windows XP)” (p.90) for installation instructions.
• If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP(Professional), log in by the administrator before starting
installation. Refer to your PC’s operation manual for
instructions on how to log in.

Installing the USB driver (Windows 98/Me/2000)

z Turn on your PC.
x Set the included CD-ROM (S-SW5) in the CD-ROM drive.
c Turn the camera off, and connect the PC and camera
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using an USB cable.
Make sure that the CF Card has been inserted into the camera.

v Turn the camera on.
The PC recognizes the camera and the [Add New Hardware
Wizard] screen is displayed.
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If you are using Windows 98, follow the procedure below to
install the software. For Windows Me, see p.86, and forWindows 2000, see p.88.
● Windows 98

b Click [Next].

n Select [Search for thebest driver for yourdevice (Recommended)],and then click [Next].

Playback/Erasingm Select [Specify a location], and then click[Browse].
If any other item has been
selected, click the checkbox to unselect it.

, Specify the [Win] folder
in the CD-ROM drive andclick [OK].
If you click the [+] symbol,
the folder will open and display the files inside.

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. Make sure that the [Win]folder is selected andclick [Next].

⁄0 Make sure that [penusbp.inf] is selected, thenclick [Next].
Installation starts.

⁄1 Click [Finish].
Installation is completed
and the [Wizard] screen isclosed.
Playback/Erasing⁄2 Turn the camera off and restart your PC.
When Windows is up and running, turn the camera on.
Make sure that the CF Card has been inserted in the camera.

⁄3 Double-click the [MyComputer] icon on thedesktop.
When the camera is turned
on, the Removable Disk
(Camera) icon appears in
the window.

85

● Windows Meb Select [Specify the location of
the driver (Advanced)], andthen click [Next].

n Select [Specify a location], andthen click [Browse].
If [Removable Media] has been
selected, click the check box tounselect it.

m Specify the [Win] folder in the
CD-ROM drive and click [OK].
If you click the [+] symbol, thefolder will open and display thefiles inside.
Playback/Erasing, Make sure that the [Win] folder
is selected and click [Next].

. Make sure that [penusbp.inf] isselected, then click [Next].
Installation starts.

86⁄0 Click [Finish].
Installation is completed and the[Wizard] screen is closed.

⁄1 Turn the camera off and restart your PC.
When Windows is up and running, turn the camera on.
Make sure that there is a CF card in the camera.

⁄2 Double-click the [My Computer]icon on the desktop.
When the camera is turned on,
the Removable Disk (Camera)
icon appears in the window.

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● Windows 2000

b Click [Next].

n Select [Search for the best driver for your device], and thenclick [Next].

m Select [Specify a location], andthen click [Next].
If any other item has been selected, click the check box to unselectit.
Playback/Erasing, Click [Browse].
The [Files] screen is displayed.

. Select the [Win] folder in the
CD-ROM drive and make surethat [penusbp.inf] is displayed.
And then click [Open].

88⁄0 Make sure that the [Win] folder
containing the files to be copied
is selected, and click [OK].

⁄1 Make sure that [penusbp.inf] isselected, then click [Next].
Installation starts.

⁄2 Click [Finish].
Installation is completed and the[Wizard] screen is closed.

⁄3 Double-click the [My Computer]
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icon on the desktop.
When the camera is turned on,
the Removable Disk (Camera)
icon appears in the window.

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Installing the USB driver (Windows XP)

z Turn on your PC.
x Set the CD-ROM (S-SW5) supplied with the camera in the
CD-ROM drive.

c Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera
using the USB cable.
Make sure that the CF card has been inserted in the camera.

Playback/Erasingv Turn the camera on.
[New hardware has been located]
will appear on the task bar andthe [New Hardware Search
Wizard] screen will be displayed.

b Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] andclick [Next].

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n When [The software has beensuccessfully installed] message
appears, click [Finish].
Installation is completed and the[Wizard] screen is closed.
If the screen for choosing an automatic Windows operation is displayed, click [Cancel].

m Click [My Computer] from [Start]
menu.
After installing the software, makesure that a Removable Disk
(Camera) has been added to [MyComputer].

memoPlayback/Erasing

In the case of Windows XP, if the CF card has a volume label
attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed insteadof [Removable Disk]. If the CF card is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.

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Installing ACDSeeTM
When installing ACDSeeTM, recorded images can be viewed onyour PC.

z Turn on your PC.
x Set the CD-ROM (S-SW5) in the CD-ROM drive.
c Double click [My Computer].
v Double click the [CD-ROM drive] icon.
b Double click [English].
n Double click [setup.exe].
The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidanceand enter the registration information.

m When the installation is completed, restart Windows.

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Connecting the camera and PC
z Turn on your PC.
x Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera
using an USB cable.
Make sure that the CF Card is inserted.

c Turn on the camera.

memo

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The camera will be
detected as[Removable Disk] in[My Computer].

• Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in
the CF card of the camera. To save the image data in the CF
card to another medium, refer to the instruction manual of your
PC and move or copy files using Explorer, etc.
• You can edit images on your PC after moving or copying files
there.
• In the case of Windows XP, if the CF card has a volume label
attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed
instead of [Removable Disk]. If the CF card is new and has notbeen formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will
be displayed.
93

Viewing images on your PC
z Double click the [ACDSee ] icon on the desktop.
x Select the image to view.
TM

Camera images can be found in [My Computer] ➝[Removable Disk (or the name on the volume label on the CF
card, if there is one)] ➝ [DCIM] ➝ [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3digit numeral) folder.

memo

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You can also view movie pictures operating the above procedures.

Disconnecting the camera from your PC
Disconnecting the camera from your PC (Windows 2000)

z Double click(Hot Plug icon)on the lower right task bar tray ofthe desktop.
The [Remove Hardware] screen willappear.

x Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk
Device] is selected and click[Stop].
[Stop Hardware Device] screen willappear.

c Make sure [PENTAX USB Diskv Click [OK].
b Disconnect the USB cable from

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Device] is selected and click [OK].
A message will appear.

your PC and camera.

memo

For Windows 98/Me, there is no Hot Plug icon. When removing thecamera, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.

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Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP)

z Click [Remove Hardware icon] on
the task bar.

x Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk
Device] is selected and click[Stop].

c Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk
Device] is selected and click [OK].

v A message confirming removal ofPlayback/Erasing96

the hardware will appear. Turn thecamera off and disconnect yourcamera from your PC.

Playback/Erasing97Viewing Images with Macintosh
By using the provided USB cable or card reader and image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera toa PC and edit them or print them out.
This section explains how to view images on a PC using the provided USB driver and software.

About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW5) contains the following software:- USB driver- Image viewing software (ACDSeeTM)

System environmentOS:
Mac OS 8.6 or later (QuickTime 4.0 or later required)CPU:
Power PC 266MHz or higher
Memory: 8MB or more
Hard disk space: 6MB or moreStandard equipped USB port
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98

memo

CautionTo view movie pictures on your Macintosh, QuickTime 4.0 or later
pre-installed on system is required.
When you connect the camera to your PC, you are recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery power runs out
while image data is being transferred, the data may be lost.

Installing the software
The procedures for installing the necessary software are
explained.

Installing the USB driver (Only for Mac OS 8.6)z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Set the included CD-ROM (S-SW5) in the CD-ROM driveof your Macintosh.

c Copy the following 2 files to the [Extensions] folder
within the System folder.
PENTAX-USB Storage Driver
PENTAX-USB Storage Shim (E)v Restart your Macintosh.
memo

For MacOS 9.x or later, there is no need to install the USB driver.

Installing ACDSeeTM

z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Set the included CD-ROM (S-SW5) in the CD-ROM driveof your Macintosh.

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When installing ACDSeeTM, recorded images can be viewed onyour Macintosh.

c Double click [English] on the CD-ROM (S-SW5).
v Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration
information and proceed with the installation.

99

Connecting the camera and your Macintosh
z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh andcamera using an USB cable.
Make sure that the CF Card is inserted.

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c Turn on the camera.
The camera will be detected as [untitled] on the desktop. The
folder name can be changed as desired.
memo• Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in
the CF card of the camera. To save the image data in the CF
card to another medium, refer to the instruction manual of yourMacintosh and move or copy files.
You can edit images on your Macintosh after moving or copying
files there.
• If the CF card has a volume label attached, the content of thevolume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If
the CF card is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.

Viewing images on your Macintosh
z Double click the [ACDSee ] folder on the hard drive.
x Double click the [ACDSee ] program icon.
c Choose an image you wish to view.
TM
TM

Camera images can be found in the [untitled] ➝ [DCIM] ➝[xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3-digit numeral) folder on the desktop.

memo• You can also view movie pictures operating the above procedures.
• If the CF card has a volume label attached, the content of thevolume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If
the CF card is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.

Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh
z Drag the [untitled (or the name on the volume label on
the CF card, if there is one)] folder on the desktop to
Trash.
Playback/Erasingx Remove the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera.

101

Settings

Camera Settings
How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Rec.Mode

MENU

Menu button
Four-way controller

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

OK button

MENU

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

OK

Formatting a CF Card
Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card.

CautionSettings

z Select [Format Card] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
The Format screen will be displayed.

c Select [Format] with the four-way controller (v Press the OK button.
memo

102

• Do not open the CF card cover while the card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.
• Formatting will delete protected data too.

).

Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is
ready to capture or play back images.

Twice (in Full, night scene
and movie modes)
Once (in Playback andauto mode)

Rec.Mode

Applied Function

FormatDate Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep
MENU

Set-upmm/dd/yyOK

Setting the Date Style
You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera.
Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

z Select [Date Style] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the datestyle.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with theselected date style.
The time is set by [Date Adjust].

Settings

memo

103

How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Rec.Mode

MENU

Menu button
Four-way controller

Applied Function

FormatDate Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

Set-upmm/dd/yy

MENU

OK

OK button

Changing the Date/Time
You can change the initial date and time settings.

z Select [Date Adjust] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
The date screen will be displayed.
See “Initial Settings” (p.15) for the setting procedure.

Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
Settings

z Select [Language] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
The language setting screen will be displayed.

c Use the four-way controller () to select the lan-

guage.

v Press the OK button.
The menus will be displayed in the selected language.

b Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

104Twice(in Capture
mode)
Once
(in Playback
mode)

Rec.Mode

Applied Function

FormatDate Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep
MENU

Set-upmm/dd/yy

Rec.Mode

Six times

Applied Function

Language/Video Out
Sleep Timeout
Brightness Level
Reset

OK

Set-upEnglish
NTSC
1m

MENU

OK

Changing the Video Output Format
You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV monitor.

z Select [Video Out] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the video
output format.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Setting the Beep
Settings

The beep sound can be turned on and off.

z Select [Beep] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to select(On) or(Off).

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

105How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Rec.Mode

MENU

Menu button
Four-way controller

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

OK button

MENU

Set-up1600×1200
AWB

OK

Setting the World Time
The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.15) serve as theWorld Time setting.
You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city
(World Time) when shooting or playing back.

z Select [World Time] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
World Time
The World Time screen will be displayed.

c Switch(On) and(Off) withthe four-way controller ().
:

Settings:

The time in the
country selected in World Timewill be displayed.
The time in the country selected in Home Time will be displayed.

NYC 04/23/2002
11:19
NYC 04/23/2002
11:19
MENU

OK

v Press the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to [World Time].

b Use the four-way controller () to select the WorldTime city and press the four-way controller ( ).
The frame will move to [DST].

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Rec.Mode

Twice(in Capture mode)Once(in Playback mode)

Applied Function

FormatDate Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

Set-upmm/dd/yyMENU

OKn Use the four-way controller () to change the [DST]

setting.
DST ONDST OFFm Press the four-way controller (The frame will move to [City].
Use the four-way controller (city and DST setting.

).
) to change the Home Time

, Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with thetime in the selected city.
memo

See p.110 for the list of cities and code names.
Settings
107

How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Rec.Mode

MENU

Menu button
Four-way controller

Applied Function

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

OK button

Set-up1600×1200

MENU

AWB

OK

Powersaving Function (Sleep Timeout)
You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no
operation is performed for a fixed time.

z Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to select [30sec],[1min], [2min] or [Off].

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
memo• This function will not work in Playback mode.
• This function is not available when playing back with theslideshow and using the USB cable.

Settings

Auto Power Off Function
The camera turns off automatically when no operation is performed for a set time.
memo

108

• The camera turns off 3 minutes after the last operation.
• If you do not perform any operation for one minute after themenu is displayed, the menu will be closed.

Twice(in Capture
mode)
Once
(in Playback
mode)

Rec.Mode

Applied Function

FormatDate Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep
MENU

Set-upRec.Mode

Applied Function

Language/Video Out
Sleep Timeout
Brightness Level
Reset

mm/dd/yyOK

MENU

Set-upEnglish
NTSC
1m

OK

Setting the Brightness Level
You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor.

z Select [Brightness Level] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to select the brightness level.
Press ( ) to make the LCD monitor darker and press (make it brighter.

) toc Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language, video output format and date style.

z Select [Reset] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller button (Settings

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)).

The Reset screen will be displayed.

c Use the four-way controller (v Press the OK button.

) to select [Reset].

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

109Appendix

List of City Names
Refer to the following list of city and code names for setting the world time.

Appendix110

CodeCity Names

CodeCity Names

PPG

Pagopago

THR

TehranHNL

Honolulu

DXB

Dubai

ANC

Anchorage

KHI

Karachi

YVR

Vancouver

KBL

Kabul

SFO

San Francisco

MLE

Male

LAX

Los Angeles

DEL

Delhi

YYC

Calgary

CMB

Colombo

DEN

DenverKTM

Kathmandu

MEX

Mexico City

DAC

Dacca
Rangoon

CHI

Chicago

RGN

MIA

Miami

BKK

Bangkok

YTO

TorontoKUL

Kuala Lumpur

NYC

New York

VTE

Vientiane

SCL

San Diego

SIN

Singapore

CCS

Caracas

PNH

Phnom Penh

YHZ

Halifax

SGN

Ho Chi Minh
Jakarta

BUE

Buenos Aires

JKT

SAO

Sao Paulo

HKG

Hong Kong

RIO

Rio de Janeiro

PER

Perth

MAD

MadridBJS

Beijing

LON

LondonSHA

Shanghai

PAR

Paris

MNL

Manila

MIL

Milan

TPE

Taipei

ROM

Rome

SEL

Seoul

BER

BerlinADL

Adelaide

JNB

Johannesburg

TYO

Tokyo

IST

Istanbul

GUM

GuamSydney

CAI

Cairo

SYD

JRS

Jerusalem

NOU

NoumeaMOW

Moscow

WLG

Wellington

JED

JeddahAKL

AucklandMessages
Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor
during camera operation.
Memory card full

The CF card memory is full and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new CF cardor delete unwanted images. (p.13, p.75)
Change the quality/size and try again. (p.56,
p.57)

No images in camera

There are no images on the CF card.

Camera can not display this You are trying to play back an image in a
image
format not supported by this camera. You
may be able to display it on another brandof camera or PC.
This image is protected

The image you are trying to delete is a protected image. (p.77)

No card in camera

There is no CF card in the camera. (p.13)

Battery depleted

The battery is exhausted. Charge the lithium battery or replace with a new battery.
(p.10, p.11)

Battery depleted. The image As the power ran out, the image you just
is not stored.
captured has not been saved. Charge thelithium battery or replace with a new battery
and take the picture again. (p.10, p.11)
Shooting and playback are impossible due
to a problem with the CF card. Try displaying on a PC.

Appendix

Memory card error

111This card is not formatted

The card you have inserted is unformatted
or has been formatted on a PC or otherdevice. (p.102)

Image recording...

The image is being recorded on the CF
card.

Movie recording...

The movie picture is being recorded on the
CF card.

Changing setting

The protect setting or DPOF setting isbeing changed.

Formatting...

The CF card is being formatted.

Deleting image...

The image is being deleted.

Image folder can not be cre- The largest file number is assigned to an
image and no more images can be saved.
ated.
Insert a new CF card or format the CF
card.
3D image cannot be selected with TIFF.

Appendix112

The Quality level is set to TIFF. The 3D
image picture cannot be taken. Set toanother Quality level.

Troubleshooting
Problem

Cause

RemedyPower will notcome onBattery is not installed

Check battery is installed. If
not, install battery.

CF card cover is open

Close CF card cover.

Battery is installed
incorrectly

Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery as indicated by(+)(-) inside the battery chamber.

Battery power is low

Insert a new battery or use
the AC adapter.

LCD monitor is set to
No image on
the LCD monitor OFF

Press Display button to turn
LCD monitor on. (p.34, 72)

Camera is connected to LCD monitor remains offTVwhile camera is connected toTV.

Shutter releasebutton will not
releaseImage is displayed but
is hard to see

Image on LCD monitor may
be hard to see when taking
pictures outside in sunlight.
Adjust the brightness of the
LCD monitor. (p.109)

Camera is set to Playmode

Set mode dial to.

Flash is charging

When flash lamp blinks red,
flash is charging and no pictures can be taken. Lamp
lights red when charging iscompleted.

No available space on
CF cardInsert CF card with available
space or delete unwanted
images. (p.13, 75)

RecordingWait until recording is finished.

orAppendix113

Problem

Cause

RemedySubject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on
focus
on
using autofocus: objects withlittle contrast (blue sky, whitewalls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fastmoving objects, scenerythrough 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 releasebutton fully.

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Subject is not in focusing area

Position subject in square
frame (focusing area) in middle of LCD monitor. If thesubject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at
the subject and lock focus(press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter
release button fully.

Subject is too close

Set focus mode on

Focus mode is set on

Normal pictures will be out offocus if taken with focus
mode set on.

. (p.52)

Problem

Cause

RemedyPicture is dark

Subject is too far away

Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take picture within range of flash.

Background is dark

When taking a picture of aperson against dark background, such as night scene,
the person may appear dark if
the flash does not reachbackground even with correct
exposure. Set tomode toensure both person and background are clear. (p.36)

Flash mode is set toOff

Set to Auto or

The Capture mode is
set to, continuous
shooting, or Infinitylandscape mode.

Flash will not fire in thesemodes.

Flash does notfire. (p.55)

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Main Specifications
Type

Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens

Effective Pixels

2.0 megapixels

Sensor

2.11 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.7 inch interline transfer CCD witha primary color filter

Recorded Pixels

Still1600 × 1210 pixels (TIFF only), 1600 × 1200, 1024 × 768 pixels,
640 × 480 pixels
Movie 320 × 240 pixels

Sensitivity

Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 100, 200)

File Format

Still
JPEG (Exif2.2), TIFF, DCF, DPOF
Movie AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG), 15fps

Quality Level

Excellent, Superior, Very Good, Good

Storage Medium

CompactFlash (CF) card Type I

Image Storage Capacity
Quality levels
Recorded pixels

TIFF

Best
(

Better
)

(

)

Good
(
)

Movie images——

1600 × 1210

21600 × 1200—

Approx. 14 Approx. 29 Approx. 64—1024 × 768—

Approx. 26 Approx. 53 Approx. 94—

640 × 480—

Approx. 53 Approx. 94 Approx. 133—

320 × 240

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—

—

—

—

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• Exposure capacity when using a 16MB CF cardAuto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual

Color Modes

Color, B&W, Sepia

Lens

Focal Length

Digital Zoom

Capture mode

Max. 2.5x (Combines with 3x optical zoom to givezoom magnification equivalent to 7.5x)

Viewfinder

Type
Magnification

Real-image zoom viewfinder
Wide 0.41x, Tele 1.13x

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White Balance

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5.8 mm–17.4 mm (Equivalent to 38 mm–114 mm
in 35 mm format)
Aperture
F2.6–F5.0
Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups (one aspherical element)
Zoom type
Electrically driven
Picture Range 38.4 mm × 28.5 mm (screen is filled) (using macromode or manual focus at max. WIDE position)
Lens Barrier
Electrically driven

LCD Monitor

1.6 inch TFD color LCD monitor (with backlight/brightness adjustment)
With 180° swing out function

Playback Function

Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 4x), scroll,slideshow, movie playback

Focusing SystemType
TTL contrast detection autofocus system
Focusing Range Normal 0.4 (1.31 ft) to infinity (zoom fully
extended)(From lens front) Macro 0.1 m (0.33 ft)–0.5 m (1.64 ft) (full zoom
range)
Landscape Infinity (zoom fully extended)
Focus LockBy half-pressing shutter release button

Manual Focus

0.1m to infinity

Exposure Mechanism AE Metering

TTL metering by sensor (Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot)
Exposure Modes
Auto, Full, Night Scene, Movie
Exposure Compensation ± 2 EV(Set in 1/3 EV steps)
Movie
Recording time approx. 1 sec–30 sec.

Shutter

Type
Speed

Electronic/mechanical shutter
Approx. 1/1500 sec.–4 sec.

Flash

Type
Flash Modes

Auto flash with red-eye reduction function
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye
Reduction, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
Wide Approx. 0.7 m–5.0 m (ISO 200)
Tele Approx. 0.5 m–2.7 m (ISO 200)

Working Range
Drive Modes

Single-frame, Continuous, Self-timer
Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec.

Time Function

World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones)

Power Supply

One CR-V3 lithium battery pack, two R6/AA batteries (alkaline,
NiMH, lithium), AC adapter (optional)

In/Out Port

USB/Video terminal (PC communication type USB1.1), external
power supply terminal

Video Output Format NTSC, PAL
Size

103.5(W) × 63.5(H) × 42(D) mm (excluding operating members)

Weight

180 g (excluding batteries and CF card)

Appendix

Self-timer

Weight when shooting 230 g (including battery and CF card)
Accessories

CR-V3 lithium battery pack, 3D image viewer, USB cable, software (CD-ROM), video cable, strap, operating manual

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WARRANTY POLICYAll 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 beliable 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 otherindirect 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 ofparts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized Pentax service facilities.

Appendix

Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period
should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or
to the manufacturer. If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in yourcountry, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In
this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment canbe 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, regularcharges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping
charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outsideof 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 tothe 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 purchasewhen required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of yourequipment 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 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.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in somecountries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommendthat you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the timeof purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more
information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

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For customers in the 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 harmfulinterference, 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 aClass 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 generates, 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 occur in a particularinstallation. 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 ormore of the following measures:• 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 towhich the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences duRèglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community.

119Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

Pentax Corporation

Located at: 35 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA
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. 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 testingon 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.
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