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Digital Camera

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

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Page 2Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 430 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.

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.

Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 430 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.

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.

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.
Compatibility Software Copyright © 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights
Reserved.
• PRINT Image Matching is a term for the print command that is embedded in theheader file of the image created by Digital Camera. It contains color setting andimage parameter information.
• PRINT Image Matching Version 1.0. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All
Rights Reserved.
• PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
• The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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% of 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.

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 and Battery charger that are of the power and voltage specified
for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified
exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire orelectrical shock.

Caution:• Do not attempt to touch the product, should the product catch fire due to a battery
short, etc, and do not attempt to disassemble or charge the battery at such times, as
there is a danger of the product bursting into flames.
• On the other hand, should the camera battery explode or start smoking, extract thebattery as soon as possible, taking great care not to get burnt at such times.
• 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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Page 2Care 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 viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lensbrush.
• 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.15) 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 ·····················································································10Charging the Battery ·············································································10Installing the Battery··············································································11
Using the AC Adapter (optional) ···························································13
Installing or removing the CF Card (optional) ················································14
Initial Settings ·································································································16

Quick Start···················································································18
Taking Still Pictures ························································································18
Playing Back Still Pictures ··············································································20

Common Operations ··································································22
Turning the Camera On and Off ·····································································22
Changing the Mode ························································································23
Using the Button Functions ············································································24
Capture Mode························································································24
Playback Mode ······················································································25
Using the Menus·····························································································26
How to Use the Menus··········································································26
Menu List·······························································································28

Taking Pictures ···········································································30
Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)············································30
Taking Pictures ·······························································································31
Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode) ····································31
Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ·············································31
Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) ·····························32
Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode) ······································34
Continuous Shooting ·············································································35
Using the Self-Timer··············································································36
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ·············································37
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ········································38
Setting the Shooting Functions ······································································39
Adjusting the Viewfinder ········································································39
Changing the Size of the Subject··························································40
Selecting a Focus Mode········································································41
EV Compensation ·················································································42
Changing the Shutter Speed·································································42
Changing the Aperture Setting······························································42
Selecting the Flash Mode······································································43
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ······························································44
Selecting the Quality Levels ··································································45Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)·····46
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ················································48

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Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AEMetering) ······················································································49
Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ·····················································49
Selecting the Color Mode (Color)··························································50
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)·································50
Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) ······················································51
Setting the Saturation (Saturation) ························································51
Setting the Contrast (Contrast) ·····························································51
Saving the Settings (Memory) ········································································52

Playback/Erasing ········································································53
Playing Back Images on the Camera ·····························································53
Playing Back Still Pictures·····································································53
Zoom Display·························································································53
Playing Back Movie Pictures ·································································54
Displaying Shooting Information (DISPLAY mode) ·······························55
Nine-image Display ···············································································56
Slideshow ······························································································57
Erasing Images·······························································································58
Erasing a Single Image ·········································································58
Erasing All Images ················································································59
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ············································60
Setting the Printing Service ············································································61
Printing Single Image ············································································61
Printing All Images ················································································62
Viewing Images on a TV·················································································63
Viewing images with Windows PC ·································································64
Viewing images with Macintosh······································································68

Settings························································································72
Camera Settings ·····························································································72
Formatting a CF Card ···········································································72
Setting the Date Style ···········································································73
Changing the Date/Time ·······································································73
Setting the World Time ··········································································74
Setting the Beep····················································································75
Changing the Display Language ···························································76
Changing the Video Output Format·······················································76
Powersaving Function ···········································································77
Auto Power Off Function ·······································································77
Setting the Brightness Level··································································78
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)····················································78
Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time ·································································79
Checking the Alarm ···············································································79
Setting the Alarm···················································································80
Turning the Alarm Off ············································································80

Appendix······················································································81
List of City Names ··························································································81
Messages ·······································································································82
Troubleshooting ······························································································84
Main Specifications·························································································88
WARRANTY POLICY ·····················································································904Contents 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.

● 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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Page 6Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts
Front
Shutter release button
Self-timer lamp
Flash light sensor
Power switch
Viewfinder
Remote control receiver
Built-in flash

Camera(Optio 430)

Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (D-LI2)

Battery charger(D-BC2)
Terminal cover

USB/Video output terminal
DC input terminal

Lens
Video cable (I-VC2)

USB cable (I-USB2)

AC plug cord (D-CO2✽)

Back
Viewfinder
LCD monitor

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

CF card covera.

Strap lug
To ensure the best performance fromyour camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.

Software CD-ROM(S-SW2)

Strap EO

Operating Manual(this manual)Battery chamber cover✽ Type of AC plug cord
D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong
Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada

Battery chamber coverrelease lever
Tripod socket

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Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Names of Operating Parts

Diopter adjustment leverbuttonGetting Started//DPOF button
Power switch
Shutter release button

Mode dial
Zoom button/

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

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

● 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

Four-way controller ()

Display button

Four-way controller ()

DPOF button

Four-way controller ()

buttonMenu button
OK button

8

buttonShutter release button

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Powering the Camera
Battery
Battery
Battery chamber
cover

Battery
charger

Charging
indicator

AC plug cord

Installing the Battery
Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the firsttime, charge the battery before installing.

Charging the Battery
When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery
depleted] message is displayed, charge the battery.

z Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the
direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery
chamber cover.

z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
c Place the battery in the charger with the label facing down.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging
and changes to green when charging is completed.

v When charging is completed, remove the battery from theGetting Started

Getting StartedBattery chamber
cover releaselever

x Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera .
c Close the battery chamber cover.
memo

If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC
adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended. (p.13)

battery charger.
memo

Caution10• Charging takes approximately 120 minutes.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging thebattery is 0°C-40°C.
• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.
• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the timethat the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when
the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.

Caution• 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 malfunction.

• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has
not been used for a long time.
• Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than therechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI2.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails
to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.
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Page 12● Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged)
Terminal cover

Number of recordable images
LCD monitor OFF

Approx. 130

Approx. 160

Without the flash

Approx. 160

Approx. 200

Approx. 75 min.
AC plug cord

* 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.

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-AC2 (optional) is recommended.

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

(lit green): Battery is running low.

(lit yellow): Battery is running very low.

z Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
c Open the terminal cover of your camera and connect the↓AC adapter to the DC input terminal.

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

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Getting Started

Getting Started

LCD monitor ON
With the flash
fired for 50%of the shots

AC adapter

Playback time

memo

CautionWhen 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
the AC adapter.
• When using the AC adapter D-AC2, be sure to read theoperation manual accompanying the AC adapter.

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Installing or removing the CF Card (optional)● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded
pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
Recorded pixels

CF card cover

CF card eject button

Better
)

(

)

Good
(
)

2240 × 1680

Approx. 5

Approx. 11

Approx. 161120 × 840

Approx. 22

Approx. 32

Approx. 64

640 × 480

Approx. 64

Approx. 106

Approx. 200• 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.

Getting Started

Getting Started

CF cardBest(

Precautions When Using a CF Card
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.
Caution14• If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned
on, 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).

• 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 another camera. Refer to “Formatting a CF Card” (p.72) for instructions on formatting.
• Never open the CF card cover during formatting as this may cause the card to
be damaged and become unusable.
• 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

CautionEnglish

City
DST

NYC

MENU Exit OK Ok

If you skip this operation, the menus and error messages
etc. will be displayed in English.

OK buttonc Select the nearest city in the time zone in which you will

Display button

use the camera.
1. Use the four-way controller (2. Press the four-way controller (3. Use the four-way controller () to enable () if you live
in a area with summer time.
4. Press the OK button.
The screen for setting the date
and time will be displayed.

When you turn the camera on for the first time, the initial settings
screen will be displayed.
You can set the following items and save the settings.
● Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages etc. are displayed from the following: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
● CityYou can choose the name of the city in which you will use thecamera from 62 cities.
See p.81 for the list of cities and code names.
● DST
You can set to summer time.
● Date and TimeYou can set the present date and time. The date and time thatyou set here becomes the Home Time.
memo

memo

Initial setting

Language/

English

City
DST

NYC

MENU Exit OK Ok

Date Adjust

1. Press the four-way controller
1 / 1 / 2001(
) to change the month.
0 : 002. Press the four-way controller( ).
DISP 12/24 MENU Exit OK Ok
andwill be displayed
above and below the day.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to change the [day] [year] [hour]and [minutes] and select the 12-hour or 24-hour display format with the Display button.
4. 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 thecamera is ready to take a picture.

You can skip this operation by pressing the Menu button. In thiscase, the initial settings screen will be displayed again when you
next turn the camera on.

1. Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on and the initial settings screen will
be displayed on the LCD monitor.

) to select the city.
).

See p.81 for the list of cities and code names.

v Set the date and time.

z Turn the camera on.

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Language/

Getting Started

Getting Started

Menu button
Four-way controller

Initial setting

1. Use the four-way controller (or) to select the display language.
2. Press the four-way controller
( ).

memo

You can change the settings after they have been made.
Refer to “Changing the Display Language” (p.76), “Setting theWorld Time” (p.74) and “Changing the Date/Time” (p.73).
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Quick Start
v Press the shutter release button.

Taking Still Pictures

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5
seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card.
When the image seen through the lens is displayed on the
LCD monitor, you can take the next picture.

Shutter release button
Mode dialmemoPower switch
Zoom button

Quick Start

LCD monitor

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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If the subject is in focus, the frame
will light green. If the subject is notin focus, the frame will light red.
w Flash symbol
The flash symbol indicates the sta1/1600
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F2.8
11:19
tus of the flash when the shutter
3
1
release button is pressed.
e Aperture and shutter speed settings
The aperture and shutter speed settings are usually displayed in white. If the image is under- or over-exposed, they
are displayed in orange.

The camera will turn on.

x Set the mode dial to.
c Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
The focus frame in the middle ofthe viewfinder indicates the zoneof the automatic focusing.
You can change the size of thesubject by pressing the Zoom
button.
Focus frame

makes the subject smaller.
● To take pictures using the LCD
monitor
When the LCD monitor is turned
on, you can take pictures while
viewing the image on the LCD
monitor.
Changing the focus range and position
Preventing the flash firing automatically
Displaying shooting information
p.30

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Focus frame

p.41, 48
p.43

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.
2
q Focusing area

Status lamp & Flash lamp (on the right of the viewfinder)
statusStatus lamp
Flash lamp
lit
Subject 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].
Changing the Instant Review Time18

Quick Start

Using the Shutter Release Button

Viewfinder

makes the subject bigger.

While recording the image on the CF card, the status lamp
and the flash lamp will light alternately.

p.50
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Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures
Mode dial

Four-way controller
OK button

Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View)

Playing Back a Single Image

You can display the last still picture taken.

You can play back still pictures one at a time.

z Press the OK button after tak-z Set the mode dial toing 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.

100-0020

An image will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.

x Press the four-way controller().

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Deletedisplays the previous image.
displays the next image.

memo

20

Quick Start

Quick Start

LCD monitor

LCD monitor• 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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Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Changing the Modezzz Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

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
Auto mode

Most of the settings are madep.18, 31
automatically by the camera whena picture is taken.

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

p.31

Manual exposuremode

You can set the aperture andshutter speed manually.

p.32

Movie picture modeThis mode is for taking moving
images.

p.38

Multiple exposuremode

You can combine images to makeone picture.

p.34

This mode is for playing backrecorded images.

p.53

Common Operations

Common Operations

Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off.

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

22

.

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Using the Button Functions

qwe

q wer
r
t
y
u

t
y

i

ui
o

Playback Modeq Diopter adjustment lever
Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. (p.39)
w button
Changes the flash mode. (p.43)
ebuttonChanges the shooting mode as follows.
Using the Self-timer (p.36)
Using the Remote Control Unit (p.37)
Continuous Shooting (p.35)* When the Capture mode is set onor, Continuous
Shooting mode will be skipped.
rbuttonChanges the focus mode. (p.41)
t Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (p.40)
y Menu button
Displays the active menus in Capture mode. (p.26, p.28)
u Four-way controller ()
Changes the EV compensation inmode. (
p.42)
Changes the shutter speed inmode. (
p.32)
i Four-way controller ()
Adjusts the focus inmode. (
p.41)
Changes the aperture value inmode and changes the
exposure mode inmode.
o Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (
p.30)

q

buttonDeletes the image. (p.58)
w DPOF button
Sets the print service. (p.61)
ebuttonProtects the image from erasure. (p.60)
r Zoom button
Changes the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor.
(
p.53)
t Menu button
Displays the active menus in Play mode. (p.29)
y Four-way controller ()
Displays images one by one. (p.21)
u OK button
Displays nine images at once. (p.56)
i Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.55)

Common Operations

Common Operations
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In Capture Mode

Using the Menus

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

How to Use the Menus

x Press the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to the menu item.
) to select an item.
) to move the frame up orv Use the four-way controller () to change the setting.
If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller ( ) tomove to the Select screen.
A guide to operation of the buttons will be displayed on the
LCD monitor for a Select screen. When you have finishedmaking the settings, press the OK button to return to themenu.

b Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to shooting or playback status.
Caution26

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

• 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.

[Memory] menu

Set-upRec.Mode

2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

MemorySet-up[Set-up] menu
Rec.Mode

MemoryFlashWhite Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AE Metering

Format Card
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

1/2

1/3

MENU Exit OK Ok

Set-upmm/dd/yy
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OffOn

MENU Exit OK Ok

x
Rec.Mode

The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be
displayed in a green frame.
Use the four-way controller () to select the menu
screen.

MemoryMemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

cRec.Modev
MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Common Operations

Common Operationsz Press the Menu button.

Use the four-way controller (down.

Rec.Mode

1/3

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

c Use the four-way controller ([Rec.Mode] menu

Set-upRec.Mode

2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

1/3

MENU Exit OK Ok

cMemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up2240×1680
Auto
Wide
Off

MENU Exit OK Ok

v
Select screen

Rec.Mode

MemoryAE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
Sharpness

2/3

Set-upAuto
Full
0.5secNormalMENU Exit OK Ok

Color

Full
B&W
Sepia

MENU Exit OK Ok

c
To 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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Active Menus in Playback Mode

Menu List● [Playback] Menu

Active Menus in Capture Mode

Item

Recorded images are played
successively.

3 sec.
intervals

p.57

Alarm

Alarm sounds at the pre-set time.

Off

p.79

● [Rec.Mode] Menu
Item

Description

Resolution

For selecting the size of recorded
pixels.

Quality Level

For selecting the image compression rate.

White Balance For adjusting the color balanceaccording to lighting.

p.44

Active Menus in Capture/Playback Modep.45

● [Set-up] Menu
Auto
Wide

p.46
p.48

Digital Zoom

For taking digital zoom pictures.

AE Metering

For setting the metering method todetermine the exposure.

ISO Speed

For setting the ISO speed.

Auto

p. 49

Color

For selecting the color mode.

Full

p.50

On

Item

p.49

Instant Review For setting the instant review time. 0.5sec

p.50

Sharpness

For setting the sharpness.

Normalp.51

Saturation

For setting the saturation.

Norma

p.51

Contrast

For setting the contrast.

Normalp.51

memo

Default Setting Reference

For formatting the CF card

Date Style

For setting the date style

Set according to
the Language
default setting

p.73

Date Adjust

For adjusting the date and time

01/01/2001

p.73

World TimeFor setting the world time

Default worldtime setting

p.74

Beep

For adjusting the beep soundwhen a button is pressed

On

p.75

Language

For changing the language inwhich menus and messages are
displayed

Englishp.76

Video OutFor setting the video output format Set according to
the Language
default setting

p.40● [Memory] Menu
This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when
the camera is turned off.
Refer to p.52 for the items that can be set.

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Description

Format Card

p.72

p.76

Sleep Timeout For setting the power-saving
function

1min.

Auto Power Off Power is turned off automatically

3min.

p.77

4

p.78

BrightnessLevel

For setting the brightness of the
LCD monitor

Reset

For returning the camera settings
to defaults

Common Operations

Common Operations

Focusing Area For changing the range and position of the autofocus.

Default Setting Reference
2240 × 1680

Default setting Reference

Description

Slideshow

p.77

p.78

The [Sleep Timeout] will not appear in Playback mode.

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Taking Pictures

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)

Taking Pictures

You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display
button to change the information displayed.
Display On
Shooting information is displayed.

123 45

➞

8

7
234

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)

198

By setting the mode dial to, most of the settings will be madeautomatically by the camera when a picture is taken.

2240
AUTO
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1

65

The picture will be taken.
Using the Shutter Release Button

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)➞

The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking darkscenes such as night views.

z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the shutter release button.

LCD Monitor Off
The LCD monitor is turned off.
p.52

The picture will be taken.

➞

Saving the Display Mode

Using the Shutter Release Button
Playing Back Images
p.53

Display On

memo

Caution30

p.19

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

AUTO

➞

Taking Pictures

The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at
the left end and brightest at the right end)
and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers.

• If there is any change in the battery level,
the battery symbol is displayed.
• When in manual mode, the aperture
setting and shutter speed are displayed.
• If there is any change in such as Flashmode, the mode you have changed isdisplayed for a few seconds.

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q Histogram w Recorded pixels
e Quality level r White balancet AE metering y ISO speed

Display Off
No shooting information is displayed(except the AF frame).

z(

6
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q Flash mode w Shooting modee Focus mode r Capture modet AF frame y Remaining images
u Date & time i Battery symbol

Histogram Display
The brightness distribution is displayed.

xWhen 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.

Cautionp.19

As the shutter speed is slow in low light conditions, careshould be taken to avoid camera shake.
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c Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed andaperture settings.

zcPlaying Back Images

x

memo

CautionTaking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)
You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.

and aperture.

198

Four-way controller ():
Decrease the shutter speed
Four-way controller ():
Increase the shutter speed
Four-way controller ():
Decrease the aperture value
Four-way controller ():
Increase the aperture value

1/250
F2.6

The shutter speed and aperture settings will be saved when thecamera is turned off.

• Exposure compensation is not available in this mode.
• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way
controller () becomes the manual focus button andthe aperture setting cannot be changed.
• You cannot select [Auto] or [Auto + Red-eye reduction]
flash mode.
Taking Pictures

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to.
x Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed

p.53

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Aperture Shutter speed

If the combination of shutter speed and aperture do not give anappropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed.
(lit)

If the exposure difference from the appropriate exposure is
between -2.0EV and -0.3EV,+0.3EV and +2.0EV,

will light, and if between

will light and the level will be

displayed.
(blinking) If the picture is underexposed,
posed,

will blink, and if overex-

will blink.

If the exposure cannot be measured,

andwill blink

alternately.

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x
z

c

b

z(

)

xv
c

Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode)

Continuous Shooting

You can combine a new image with an image already recorded.

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.

z Set the mode dial to.
The last image recorded will be played back.
) to choose the picture

you want to combine it with.

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c Press the OK button.
v Use the four-way controller () to choose the exposuremode.
: Priority is given to the brighter
image: Priority is given to the darker image

z Set the mode dial toor.
x Press the
button three times.

198

The mode will change to Continuous
Shooting mode.
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Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

x Use the four-way controller (c Press the shutter release button.

Exposure mode

Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter releasebutton is pressed, and stop when the button is released.

: The average exposure is obtainedb Press the shutter release button.

After the Instant Review screen is displayed, the [Continue
Shooting] message will be displayed.
If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the composite picture you have just made will be played back and thecamera is ready to combine the next picture.
The newly composed picture will be saved.

Playing Back Images
Caution34

Playing Back Images

memo

p.53

• Movie pictures cannot be used to make composite pictures.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Multiple exposure mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Multiple exposure mode.
• If there is not even a single image on the CF card, themessage [No base image found] will be displayed. Capture
the base image in
,
or
mode.
• The digital zoom can not be used.

Cautionp.53• 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 Movie picture andMultiple exposure mode.

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x

x

c
z(

z(

)

Using the Self-Timer

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
You can take pictures using the wireless remote control unit
(optional).

z Set the mode dial tox Press the
button.

z Set the mode dial tox Press the
button twice.

or

.
198

or

.
198

The self-timer lamp will blink and thecamera is ready to take pictures.
If you press the Zoom button on the
remote control unit, the zoom willswitch from [Wide] to [Tele] to [Middle].

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c Press the shutter release button on the remote control
unit.
The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will betaken after approximately three seconds.

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.

Playing Back Images
Playing Back Images

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Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button ispressed.

c Press the shutter release button.

p.53

p.53
memo

36

)

• The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way.
• Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 5
meters apart from the front of the camera.
• When the digital zoom function is enabled, the digital zoom can
not be operated with the remote control unit, but the digitalzoom can be operated by pressing the Zoom button on thecamera. However, the camera will revert to optical zoom modeby pressing the Zoom button on the remote control unit.
• The powersaving function can be worked (the self-timer lamp
will also go off).
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Setting the Shooting Functions
z

z

xc
x

Viewfinder

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 Pictures.
The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
q Flash Off
w Movie Picture modee Remaining shooting timer Remaining number of sets

x Press the shutter release button.

1

2

If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust
the diopter in the range of -3m-1+1m-1 (per meter) (at 3m).

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•30SEC

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Shooting will start.
You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to

Adjusting the Viewfinderz Aim the camera towards the lightand move the diopter adjustment
lever to the left or right whilelooking through the viewfinder.
Adjust the focus frame in the middleof the viewfinder to the optimum
position.

Focus frame

makes the image bigger
makes the image smallerc Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will end.
The remaining shooting time will be displayed on e.
● Keeping the shutter release button pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one
second, shooting will start, and will stop when the button is released.
Playing Back Images
Caution38

p.53• 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 Picture
mode.

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Four-way controller

Four-way controller

OK button

Changing the Size of the Subject

Selecting a Focus Mode

You can set the shooting range to Tele or Wide.

Nonez Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.

Auto
Macro Modemakes the subject larger
makes the subject smaller

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.

memo• The focus mode returns to [Auto] when the camera is turned off.
• The lens position is normally set to wide on Macro mode.
• The default setting of the focus mode is [Auto]. When the focus
mode is [Auto], no icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

CautionIf 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.

Zoom bar

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can takezoom pictures up to 3x.
Digital zoom symbol
When the digital zoom function isenabled, you can further enlarge the198
image by pressing the
buttonwhen the zoom is at the maximum
Tele position. (equivalent to max. 6x
when using the digital zoom)

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. 14cm-50cm (0.46ft-1.64ft). The camera isfocused on the subject in the focusing area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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

x Press the four-way controller () five times to select[Digital Zoom].

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

) to select On or Off.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting

You can focus the camera on the subject manually when the modeis set on.
Four-way controller ()
increases the distance to the focusing position
Four-way controller ()
decreases the distance to the focusing position

The camera is ready to take a picture.

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Manual Focus

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Saving the Manual Focus Position

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EV Compensation

Selecting the Flash Mode

EV compensation is required when there is an extreme differencein brightness between the background and the subject.

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

The set level is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
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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.

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.

EV compensation level• 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 after taking a picture.
This function cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode.

Changing the Shutter Speed
See “Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)” (p.32).

Changing the Aperture Setting
See “Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)” (p.32).
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Auto

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

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

None• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to, continuous
shooting, or infinity-landscape mode.
• [Auto] and [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] cannot be selected when
the Capture mode is set to.
• In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye
Reduction] modes, the flash pre-discharges before you take apicture.

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. Whencharging is completed, the flash lamp lights red while pressing the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.

Saving the Flash Mode

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How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu()
Rec.Mode

Menu button
Four-way controller

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the size of recorded pixels from [2240 × 1680],[1120 × 840] and [640 × 480].

You can choose the image compression rate.
BetterStandard levelBest

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

Good

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

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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

Taking Pictures

Taking Picturesz Select [Resolution] from the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the size.
c Press the OK button.

Selecting the Quality Levels

quality.

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

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How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu()
Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Menu button
Four-way controller

1/3

Set-upRec.Mode

2240×1680

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Auto
Wide
On

1/3

MENU Exit OK Ok

Set-up2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)

Manual Setting

You can take pictures in the appropriate colors by setting the whitebalance according to the light conditions.
Auto

Auto

ManualUse 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 the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
White Balance

SHUTTER

ManualAdjustMENU Exit OK Ok

memo

When you adjust the white balance, point your camera at a blank
sheet of paper, etc. and press the shutter release button.

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

Saving the White Balance Setting

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Auto

The white balance screen will be
displayed.

c Use the four-way controller (Auto

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

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

Daylight

z Select [Manual] on the white balance screen.
x Press the shutter release button.
White Balance

The camera adjusts the white balance
automatically.

)

Manualto change the setting.

v Press the OK button twice.

MENU Exit OK Ok

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu()

(5 times)
Rec.Mode

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Menu button
Four-way controller

1/3

OK button

MemorySet-upRec.Mode

2240×1680

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Auto
Wide
On

1/3

MENU Exit OK Ok

Spot

The range becomes smaller.

Free

You can change the position of the autofocus area.

Auto
Full
0.5secNormalMENU Exit OK Ok

The exposure is determined by the entire screen.

Spotz Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the metering mode.

c Press the OK button.

Wide
Spot
Free

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the AE Metering Method

p.52

MENU Exit OK Ok

memoz Select [Free] on the Focusing Area screen.
x Press the four-way controller ( ). Focusing Areac Use the four-way controller tomove the focusing area.
Press the OK button 3 times.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

The exposure is determined by the middle of the screen only.

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

The Focusing Area screen will be
displayed.
Use the four-way controller () to change the setting.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the Focusing Area

2/3

MENU Exit OK Ok

Set-upCentre-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the centre of the screen.

Changing the Positionv

MemoryAE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
Sharpness

Auto
Wide
On

Multi segment

Normal range

z Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
Focusing Areax Press the four-way controller ( ).

v

Rec.Mode

2240×1680

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)

You can change the range and position of the autofocus area.

c

Set-upRefer to p. 40 for [Digital Zoom].

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
Wide

MemoryMENU Exit OK Ok

p.52

When you set the metering mode to [Spot], the light metering
range will change as you move the autofocus area.

Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)
Auto

The camera sets the speed automatically.

100

Increases the exposure time

200

Decreases the exposure timez Select [ISO Speed] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the ISO
speed.

memo

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At certain autofocus areas, the focus frame may overlap the mode or other icons
and become unclear. In such a case, turn off the DISPLAY mode. (See page 30.)
If you have changed an autofocus area, you can not check the location through the
viewfinder. Take pictures checking the location on the LCD monitor.

c Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the ISO Speed

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How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu(

(6 times))
Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Menu button
Four-way controller

1/3

Set-up2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok(5 times)
Rec.Mode

MemoryAE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
Sharpness

2/3

Set-upAuto
Full
0.5secNormalMENU Exit OK Ok

Rec.Mode

MemorySaturation
Contrast

3/3

Set-up

NormalNormalMENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Selecting the Color Mode (Color)

Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness)

The picture is taken in color

B&W

The picture is taken in black and white.

Sepia

The picture is taken in sepia.

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 () to change the settingfrom [Normal] to [Soft] to [Hard].

z Select [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).

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

The Color screen will be displayed.

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

) to change the setting.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec,
3sec, 4sec, 5sec or Off (no display).

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

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

Setting the Saturation (Saturation)

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

Fullz Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the settingfrom [Normal] to [High] to [Low].

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

Setting the Contrast (Contrast)z Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the settingfrom [Normal] to [High] to [Low].

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

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Saving the Settings (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.
Item

Default Setting

Description
The setting on theFlashbutton 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.

MF Position

The focus position set by Manual Focus is saved andrestored when Manual Focus is next selected.

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.

z Press the Menu button in Capturemode.

x Press the four-way controller ().

The [Memory] menu will be displayed.

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

v Use the four-way controller () to switchand.

b Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3
Rec.Mode

Set-up2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok
MemorySet-up

FlashWhite Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AE Metering

1/2

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Playback/Erasing

Playing Back Images on the Camera

Mode dialxzcPlaying Back Still Pictures
See “Playing Back a Single Image” (p.21).

Zoom Displayz 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.

Playback/Erasing

You can display images magnified up to four times. A guide tooperation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.

Four-way controller :Moves the image position
Zoom button []:Makes the image smaller
Display button :Switches the guide display off and on

c Press the OK button.
Zoom playback will end.
CautionMovie pictures cannot be magnified.
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Displaying Shooting Information (Display mode)
Mode dial

You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.
The information displayed can be changed by pressing the Display
button.
1 23

Display On
Information is displayed whenshooting.
q Folder name w File namee Protect symbolr Shooting datet Battery symbol

zxc
Display button

Playing Back Movie Pictures

100-0021

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11:19

5

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

x Press the four-way controller ().

100-0019

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11:19● 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 :100-0021

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AUTO
1/125
F2.6

AUTO

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Display Off
No information is displayed whenshooting.

Movie pictures cannot be played by zoom display.

➞).

Playback ends.

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2 3 4

Changes the Display modec Press the four-way controller (Caution1

Playback/Erasing

Four-way controller ():
Reverse playback
Four-way controller ():
Forward playback
Four-way controller () : Pause
Display button : Changes the Display mode

Histogram Display
The brightness distribution of theimage is displayed.
The x-axis shows the brightness(darkest at the left end and brightest
at the right end) and the y-axis
shows the pixel numbers.
q Histogramw Recorded pixels
e Quality levelr White balancet AE metering y ISO speedu Aperture i Shutter speed➞

Playback/Erasing

Playback will start.
● The following operations can be
performed during playback.

4➞

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

Display On

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Mode dial

Mode dial

z

x
zcv

xc

b

Nine-image Display

Slideshow

You can display nine images at the same time.

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

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

and choose the image withwhich to start the slideshow with the four-way controller().

x Press the OK button.

x Press the Menu button.
The [Playback] menu will be displayed.

c Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller (v Use the four-way controller (Selected image

The screen will return to single-image display of the selected
image.

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Playback

Set-upSlideshow
Alarm

3sec
On

) to change the playback interval.

b Press the OK button.

1/1

MENU Exit OK Ok

Playback will start at the set interval.

n Press any button (except the shutter release button).
The slideshow will stop.

c Press the OK button.

memo

).

Playback/Erasing

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.

memo• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• Movie pictures will be played through regardless of the set
playback interval.

For movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

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Erasing Images
Mode dial

Mode dial

x
c
v

x
zc
v

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

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.

Delete).

memo

DeleteCancelAll Images MENU Exit OK Ok

You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.19) and Easy
View (p.20).

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

c Select [Delete All] with the four-way controller (v Press the OK button.
Delete(All)).
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Playback/Erasing

Playback/Erasing

controller (• Once erased, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be erased.

100-0020

c Select [Delete] with the four-way
v Press the OK button.

CautionDelete all images
on the memory card?
Delete All
CancelMENU Exit OK Ok

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Setting the Printing Service
Mode dial

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

xzMode dialcProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect)x
zcvbnm

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

100-0020

controller ().

v Press the OK button.
memo

Protect
Unprotect

All Images MENU Exit OK Ok

Protect release is selected in the same way as [Unprotect.]

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.
● Trimming
You can have prints made in a different size to that of the original image.

z Set the mode dial toPlayback/Erasing

Playback/Erasingc Select [Protect] with the four-way

Printing Single Imageand choose the image for which
you want to specify the number of prints with the fourway controller ().

Protecting All Images

x Press the DPOF button.

You can protect all the images.

DPOF

100-0020

The [DPOF] menu will be displayed.

z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the
button twice.

c Use the four-way controller (v Press the four-way controller (The [Protect (All)] menu will be displayed.

c Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (v Press the OK button.
Caution60)

to change the number of prints.

).

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

The frame will move to [Date].

b Use the four-way controller ().

Copies1
Date On
Trimming Off

All Images MENU Exit OK Ok) to select whether toinsert the date or not.
On : The date will be printed
Off : The date will not be printed

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n Press the four-way controller (Page 62

Viewing Images on a TV).

The frame will move to [Trimming].

m Change the print size.

Trimming
rimming

Press the four-way controller ( ) todisplay the trimming screen.
● The following operations can be
performed from the trimming
screen.

Terminal cover

DISP

MENU

OK

Size Rotate
Siz

Exit

Ok

USB/Video
output terminal

Display button :Switches between vertical and horizontal
Zoom button : Changes the image size
Four-way controller :Moves the trimming position up, down, left and rightOK button : Returns to the menu screen

Video cable, Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.

By using the video cable, you can capture and play back images
on a TV monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera areturned off before connecting the cable.

Printing All Images
z Set the mode dial to)

DPOF(All)

to select the number of prints.
You can specify up to 99 prints.

c Press the four-way controller (DPOF setting
for all images.

).

The frame will move to [Date].

Copies1
Date On

Changing the Video Output Format

p.76

MENU Exit OK 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.
memo

input terminal of the TV.

c Turn the TV and camera on.

100-0020

Playback/Erasing

Playback/Erasingx Use the four-way controller (v Use the four-way controller (62

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

and press the DPOF button
twice.
The [DPOF (All)] menu will be displayed.

memo

The LCD monitor is turned off when the camera is connected to aTV.
If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for theequipment to which the camera is connected.

• You cannot select the trimming function in the [DPOF (All)]menu.
• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.
• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.

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Viewing Images with Windows PC

c Turn the camera off, and connect the PC and camera
using an USB cable.

Images recorded with the camera can be edited/printed using a PC with
an USB cable and the included software (S-SW2).

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

System environment
OS:
Windows 98/2000/Me
CPU:
Pentium or later recommended
Memory: 32MB or more
Hard disk space: 15MB or moreStandard equipped USB port

CautionNot compatible with Windows 95

The [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen will appear.

b Click [Next].
n Make sure that [Search for the best driver for your device[Recommended] is selected and click [Next].

m Make sure that [CD-ROM drive] is checked and click[Next].
[PENTAX USB DISK Device] will appear.

, Click [Next].
Installing the software
The procedures for installing the necessary software are
explained.

[Windows has finished installing the software that your new
hardware device requires.] will appear.

Playback/Erasing

Playback/Erasing

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, Media Player pre-installed on system, or
QuickTime 3.0 or later is required.

v Turn the camera on.

. Click [Finish].

Installing the USB driver

z
x

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Turn on your PC.
Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

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Installing ACDSeeTM
memo

When installing ACDSee , recorded images can be viewed onyour PC.
TMz Turn on your PC.
x Set the CD-ROM 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].

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] ➝ [Dcim] ➝ [xxxpentx] (xxx is a 3-digit
numeral) folder.

The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidanceand enter the registration information. When the installation iscompleted, restart Windows.

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.

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 toanother medium, refer to the instruction manual of your PC andmove or copy files using Explorer, etc.
You can edit images on your PC after moving or copying files
there.

memo

You can also view movie pictures operating the above procedures.

Disconnecting the camera from your PC

Playback/Erasing(Hot Plug icon) on the lower right task
bar tray of the desktop.
The [Remove Hardware] screen will appear.

x Make sure [USB Device] is selected and click [Stop].
[Stop Hardware Device] screen will appear.

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

Playback/Erasingz Double click

A message will appear.

v Click [OK].
b Disconnect the USB cable from your PC and camera.
c Turn on the camera.
The camera will be
detected as[Removable Disk] in[My Computer].

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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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Viewing Images with Macintosh

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

Images recorded with the camera can be edited/printed using a Macintosh
with an USB cable and the included software (S-SW2).

About the included software

Installing the USB driver

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

z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of yourMacintosh.

c Copy the following 2 files to the [Extensions] folder

System environment

within the System folder.
PENTAX-USB Storage Driver
PENTAX-USB Storage Shim (E)OS:
Mac OS 8.6 or later (QuickTime 4.0 or later required)CPU:
PowerMac 266MHz or higher
Memory: 8MB or more
Hard disk space: 6MB or moreStandard equipped USB port
To view movie pictures on your Macintosh, QuickTime 4.0 or later
pre-installed on system is required.

v Restart your Macintosh.
memo

Optio 430 is usable to USB mass storage class. For MacOS X andMacOS 9.x, there is no need to install the USB driver.

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

z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of yourPlayback/Erasing

Playback/Erasing

Installing ACDSeeTM

Macintosh.

c Double click [English] on the CD-ROM (S-SW2).
v Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration
information and proceed with the installation.

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Connecting the camera and your Macintosh

Viewing images on your Macintosh

z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh andz Double click the [ACDSee ] folder on the hard drive.
x Double click the [ACDSee ] program icon.
TM
TM

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

camera using an USB cable.

memo

You can also view movie pictures operating the above procedures.

Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh
z Drag the [untitled] folder on the desktop to Trash.
x Remove the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera.

c Turn on the camera.

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 toanother medium, refer to the instruction manual of your Macintosh
and move or copy files.
You can edit images on your Macintosh after moving or copying
files there.

Playback/Erasing

Playback/Erasing
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The camera will be detected as [untitled] on
the desktop. The folder name can be changed
as desired.

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Settings

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

Rec.Mode

Menu button
Four-way controller

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-upRec.Mode

Twice (in Capture mode)

2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

Once (in Playback mode)

1/3

MENU Exit OK Ok

MemoryFormat Card
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

Set-upmm/dd/yy
9/30/2001
OffOn

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Formatting a CF Card

Setting the Date Style

Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card.

CautionYou 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 date

• 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.

style.

c Press the OK button.

The Format screen will be displayed.

c Select [Format] with the four-way
controller ().

v Press the OK button.
Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is
ready to capture or play backimages.

Formatting will delete
everything on the memory card.

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The time is set by [Date Adjust].

Settings

Settings

The camera is ready to capture or play back images with theselected date style.

z Select [Format Card] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
Format Card
FormatCancelMENU Exit OK Ok

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.16) for the setting procedure.

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How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Menu button
Four-way controller

1/3

Set-upRec.Mode

Twice(in Capture mode)

2240×1680
Auto
Wide
On

Once
(in Playback mode)

MENU Exit OK Ok

MemoryFormat Card
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

1/3

Set-upmm/dd/yy
9/30/2001
OffOn

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK buttonn Select [DST] On or Off with the four-way controller

Setting the World Time() and press the four-way controller ( ).
The frame will move to [City].
Use the four-way controller () to change the Home Timecity and DST setting.

The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.16) 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.
(On) and(Off) withthe four-way controller ().
The time in the
country selected in World Timewill be displayed.
The time in the country selected in Home Time will be displayed.

v Press the four-way controller (See p.81 for the list of cities and code names.

City NYC 9/ 30/2001
DST
11:19
MENU Exit OK Ok).

The frame will move to [City].

b Use the four-way controller (memo

Setting the Beep
The beep sound can be turned on and off.

Settings

Settings:

The camera is ready to capture or play back images with thetime in the selected city.

City NYC 9/ 30/2001
DST
11:19

c Switch:m Press the OK button.

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.

) to select the WorldTime city and press the four-way controller ( ).

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How to recall the [Set-up] menu
Twice(in Capture mode)
Rec.Mode

Menu button
Four-way controller

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2240×1680

MENU Exit OK Ok

Changing the Display Language

Once(in Playback mode)

mm/dd/yy
9/30/2001
OffOn

MENU Exit OK Ok

Rec.Mode

MemoryLanguage/Video Out
Sleep Timeout
Auto Power Off
Brightness Level

2/3

Set-upEnglish
NTSC
1min
3min
4

MENU Exit OK Ok

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 [1min],z Select [Language] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the lan-

[2min], [Off] or [30sec].

guage.

c Press the OK button.

c Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.
memoChanging the Video Output Format• This function will not work in Playback mode.
• This function is not available when playing back with theslideshow and using the USB cable.
• The [Sleep Timeout] will not appear in Playback mode. You can
set this function in Capture mode.

Settings

Settings

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

Auto Power Off Function
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time in Capture mode.

output format.

c Press the OK button.

z Select [Auto Power Off] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to select [3min],The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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1/3

Set-upPowersaving Function

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

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

MemoryFormat Card
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

Auto
Wide
On

OK button

6 times
Rec.Mode

The appropriate format for the language specified in the initial settings is automatically set.

[5min] or [Off].

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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This function is not available when playing back with the slideshow
and using the USB cable.

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Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time

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

You can sound the alarm at a specified time and display a selected image.

z Select [Brightness Level] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to select the bright-

Mode dial

ness level, [1] to [7].

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

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)
You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language, home time, alarm, video output format and date style.

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

c Use the four-way controller (to select [Reset].

v Press the OK button.

)

Four-way controller

Checking the Alarmz Press the Menu button in Play

Reset

Reset all camera settings
to defaults?
Reset
CancelPlaybackmode.
The [Playback] menu will be displayed.

Set-upSlideshow
Alarm

MENU Exit OK Ok

1/1

3sec
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

The camera is ready to take or play back images.
) twice and select[Alarm].

c Press the four-way controller ().

The alarm list will be displayed.
The alarms that are enabled will be
indicated by a tick.

v Press the OK button twice.
If any alarms are enabled, the camera will be turned off and the alarms
will be set.

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Alarm

1

Everyday 18:00

2

Once

00:00

3

Once

00:00

Settings

Settings

x Press the four-way controller (MENU Exit OK Ok

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Setting the Alarmz Press the Menu button in Play mode.
The [Playback] menu will be displayed.

x Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Alarm].
c Press the four-way controller ( ).
Alarm
The alarm list will be displayed.

v Use the four-way controller () to select 1-3.

b Press the four-way controller ().
The screen for setting the operating
mode and time will be displayed.
Four-way controller ():
Selects the item
Four-way controller ():
Changes the figuresn Press the DPOF button and select1Everyday 18:00

2

Once

00:00

3

Once

00:00

MENU Exit OK Ok
Alarm

1

Everyday 18:00

Image MENU Exit OK Ok

the image to be displayed when
the alarm sounds.
The images on the CF card will be displayed. (If there are no
images on the CF card, no image will appear and no operation will be possible even if the DPOF button is pressed.)
Select an image with the four-way controller () andpress the OK button.
Settings

m Press the OK button 3 times.
Setting is completed and the camera is turned off.

Turning the Alarm Off
When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached, thealarm sounds for one minute.
When it finishes sounding, the power is automatically turned off.

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You can turn the alarm off by pressing any button (except theZoom button).

Caution

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Appendix

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

City 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
Kathmandu

DEN

DenverKTM

MEX

Mexico City

DAC

Dacca

CHI

ChicagoRGN

Rangoon

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

Buenos AiresJKT

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

AucklandAppendix

BUE
SAO

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Messages
Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor
during camera operation.
Compression error

Compression of the image you captured isin fail. Change the recorded pixels or quality
levels, and take a picture again.

No base image foundYou are trying to take a picture in Multiple
Exposure mode when there is no baseimage or the saved images are all movie
pictures.

Memory card fullNo images in camera

There are no images on the CF card.

The card you have inserted is unformatted
or has been formatted on a PC or otherdevice. (p.72)

Image recording...

The image is being recorded on the CF
card.

DPOF settings recording...

The DPOF settings are being recorded on
the CF card.

Movie recording...

The movie picture is being recorded on the
CF card.

(Un)Protecting...

The image is being protected or unprotected.

Formatting...

The CF card is being formatted.

Deleting image...

The image is being deleted.

Alarm was set

The alarm has been enabled.

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

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.

The image you are trying to delete is a protected image. (p.60)

This image can not be used You have selected an invalid image for thebase image in Multiple Exposure mode.
to the base image.

This image is protected
No card in camera

There is no CF card in the camera. (p.14)

Battery depleted

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

Battery depleted, the image
is not stored.

The battery is exhausted. The image you justcaptured has not been saved. Charge the battery or replace with a charged battery. (p.10,
p.11)

Memory card error

Shooting and playback are impossible due
to a problem with the CF card. Try displaying on a PC.

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The CF card memory is full and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new CF cardor delete unwanted images. (p.14, p.58)
Change the quality/size and try again.
(p.44, p.45)

This card is not formatted

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Troubleshooting

Problem

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.
Install with the label towards
back of camera. (p.11)

Battery power is low

Install charged battery or use
AC adapter.

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

Press Display button to turn
LCD monitor on. (p.30, 55)

Cause

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.

Focus mode is set on
manual

If using manual focus, adjust
focus using four-way controller (). (p.41)

Diopter is not correctly
adjusted

Camera viewfinder is not correctly adjusted for optimum
clarity. Adjust with diopter
adjustment lever. (p.39)

Camera is connected to LCD monitor remains off
while camera is connected toTVTV.

Shutter releasebutton will not
releaseCamera is set to Playmode

Set mode dial toor.

Flash is charging

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

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No available space on
CF cardInsert CF card with available
space or delete unwanted
images. (p.14, 58)

RecordingWait until recording is finished.

Subject is notclear inviewfinder. (p.41)

Appendix

Image on LCD monitor may
be hard to see when taking
pictures outside in sunlight.

Appendix

Image is displayed but
is hard to see

RemedySubject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus onon
focus
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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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.31)

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.43)

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Main Specifications

Exposure Control
Metering System

TypeCompact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens,
autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash.

Exposure Modes

Effective pixels

4.0 megapixel.

Exposure Compensation ±2 EV (1/3 steps).

Sensor

4.13 megapixel (total pixels).
1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter.

Movie
ShutterStandard, Night Scene, Metered Manual, Movie, Multiple
Exposure.

Shooting time: approx. 1 sec. - 30 sec.
Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic
shutter.
Shutter speed: approx. 1/2000 sec. to 2 sec.

Color Depth

10 bit × 3 colors.

Recorded Pixels

Still – 2240 × 1680 pixels, 1120 × 840 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels.
Movie – 320 × 240 pixels.

Drive Modes

One shot, Continuous, Self-timer and Remote control.

Sensitivity

Auto, fixed (equivalent to ISO 100, 200).

Flash

File Formats

Still – JPEG (Exif 2.1), DCF, DPOF.
Movie – AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG), 15fps.

Quality Levels“Good”, “Better”, “Best”.

Storage Media

CompactFlash (CF) card Type I

Built-in series-control auto flash.
Automatic discharge under low lighting condition in auto modes.
Flash-on and flash-off modes. “Red-eye” reduction function
employs a single discharge.
Approx.0.14 m (0.46 ft) - 2.8 m (9.2 ft) at 7.6 mm(ISO: AUTO)
Approx. 0.4 m (1.31 ft) - 1.6 m (5.2 ft) at 22.8 mm(ISO: AUTO)

Flash effective range

Image Storage Capacity Exposure capacity when using 16 MB CF card
Quality levels
Recorded pixels

Best

BetterGood

2240 × 1680

Approx. 5

Approx. 11

Approx. 16

Lens1120 × 840

Approx. 22

Approx. 32

Approx. 64

640 × 480

Approx. 64

Approx. 106

Approx. 200

Pentax power zoom 7.6 mm - 22.8 mm (Equivalent to37.5mm - 112.5 mm in 35 mm format) F2.6 - F4.8, 7
lements in 6 groups (2 dual-sided aspherical elements).

Digital Zoom
Focusing SystemType

1x – 2x.

White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light andManual setting.

Color Modes

Color, black & white and sepia.

Optical Viewfinder

Actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment from 3 m-1 to +1 m-1.

LCD Monitor

1.6 inch. TFT color LCD.

LCD Functions

Nine-image and 1x – 4x magnification available in Playback
mode.

Interfaces

TV output terminal, USB terminal and DC input terminal.

Video Output

Video output compatible with NTSC and PAL formats.

Power Sources

Lithium-ion (rechargeable) battery allows 130 shots to betaken with one charge*.
Optional AC adapter is also available.
*According to tests conducted in-house by Pentax.
Maximum charge takes approximately 120 minutes.

Dimensions

92 (W) × 59 (H) × 31 (D) mm (D: max 34.5 mm)(3.6 × 2.3 × 1.2/1.4 inches).

Weight

240 g (8.5 oz.) loaded and ready.
205 g (7.2 oz.) without battery and CF card.

TTL contrast detection autofocus system.
Manual focus / Infinity-landscape mode available.

Focusing Areas

7-point autofocus and spot.

Focusing Range

Autofocus:

Normal 0.4 m (1.31 ft) to infinity.
Macro 0.14 m (0.46 ft) to 0.5 m (1.64 ft).
Manual focus: 0.14 m (0.46 ft) to infinity.

Appendix

Appendix88

TTL metering. Choice of Multi-segment metering, Centerweighted metering and Spot metering.

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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.

The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you
review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase,or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and toreceive a copy of the warranty policy.

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For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences duRèglement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Appendix

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.

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.

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

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