Digital Camera

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

Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio 30 Digital Camera.
Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the mostout of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can bea valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 30 that are for anything other than personalenjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified
in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations
are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations,industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose ofobtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyrightas laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks• The SD logo
is a trademark.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital stillcameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images morefaithful to their intentions.
Copyright© 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
• “PictBridge” allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly,
using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images
directly from the camera through a few simple operations.
To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be deleted or that the camera may
not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is
99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has noeffect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following
symbols during use.
Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are
not heeded.
Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience minor or middling difficulties orphysical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Warning• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High
voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger ofelectric shocks.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, forexample, the camera being dropped, please do not under any
circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger ofreceiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.
Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around theirnecks.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if accidentally swallowed.
• Use an AC adapter of the power and voltage specified for exclusive usewith this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified
exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any otherirregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service
center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can causea fire or electrical shock.

1Caution• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of
the battery in fire, as it may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be usedin this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes,wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care,as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long
periods of time.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there isa risk of burns.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is arisk of discoloring.
• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or eyes or in yourmouth.

Care to be Taken During Handling• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad.
Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package.
This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is stillworking properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or during travelling). PENTAX is not responsible forconsequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, lossof benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising fromfailure of this product.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
2• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particularcare 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 preventthe camera from becoming moldy during storage.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any
other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.
Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid,
wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks
or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when thecamera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures ofapproximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal
temperatures are returned to.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low
temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is nota fault.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintainhigh-performance.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation
may form on the inside and outside of the camera.
Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out
when the difference in temperature has subsided.
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc.
as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto
the camera, please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card” (p.16) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause
breakage or malfunction.
• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may
damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten
the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

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CONTENTS
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1
Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................2
CONTENTS ......................................................................................4
Contents of the Operating Manual....................................................7
Checking Package Contents ............................................................8
Names of Parts.................................................................................9
Names of Operating Parts .............................................................. 10

Getting Started

11

Attaching the Strap .............................................................................11
Powering the Camera .........................................................................12
Installing the Batteries ....................................................................12
Using the AC Adapter (optional).....................................................14
Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card ..................................... 15
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................17
Playback Only Mode.......................................................................17
Initial Settings .....................................................................................18
Setting the Display Language.........................................................18
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................. 19
Setting the Recorded Pixels and the Quality Levels.......................20

Quick Start

22

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................22
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................24
Playing Back Images ......................................................................24
Playing Back Previous or Next Images ..........................................24

Common Operations

26

Using the Button Functions...............................................................26
Capture Mode................................................................................. 26
Playback Mode ............................................................................... 27
Setting the Menus ............................................................................... 28
How to Display the Menus.............................................................. 28
Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu............................................29
SIMPLE Menu List..........................................................................29
Basic Operation of the FULL Menu ................................................31
FULL Menu List ..............................................................................33

Taking Pictures

35

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................35
Changing the Mode ........................................................................35
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................37
Selecting the Focus Mode .............................................................. 38
Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................40
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Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................41
Selecting the Quality Levels ...........................................................42
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting(White Balance) ..............................................................................44
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ......................................... 45
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure(AE Metering) ................................................................................. 46
Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................47
Setting the Image Sharpness .........................................................48
Setting the Color Saturation ...........................................................49
Setting the Image Contrast .............................................................50
Taking Pictures ................................................................................... 51
Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........................................51
Selecting the Picture Mode according to the Shooting Scene(Picture Mode) ................................................................................52
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode).....................55
Using the Self-Timer .......................................................................57
Continuous Shooting(Continuous Shooting / Multi Continuous Shooting) .......................58
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................59
EV Compensation...........................................................................61
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) .................................62
Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting
When Taking Movie Pictures.......................................................... 64
Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Movie Pictures....66
Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie).....................68
Saving the Settings (Memory) ...........................................................70
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................70

Playback / Deleting

72

Playing Back Images ..........................................................................72
Playing Back Still Pictures .............................................................. 72
Zoom Display..................................................................................72
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......................73
Nine Image Display ........................................................................74
Playing Back Movie Pictures .......................................................... 75
Copying Files ......................................................................................76
Deleting Images ..................................................................................78
Deleting a Single Image .................................................................78
Deleting All Images.........................................................................79
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..................................... 80
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)..................................................81
Printing Single Image .....................................................................81
Printing All Images..........................................................................83
Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer(PictBridge)..........................................................................................84
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ............................................84
Printing Single Image .....................................................................855

Printing All Images..........................................................................86
Printing Using the Printing Service Settings (DPOF)......................86
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ...................................87

Editing / Settings

88

Editing Images ....................................................................................88
Changing the Image Size ...............................................................88
Trimming Images............................................................................90
Editing Images with Digital Filters...................................................92
Camera Settings..................................................................................94
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ................ 94
Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ......................................95
Changing the Display Language ....................................................95
Changing the Start-up Screen / Background Color ........................96
Sleep Timeout ................................................................................98
Setting Auto Power Off ...................................................................98
Changing the USB Connection Mode.............................................99
Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]..............................................99

Appendix100

Messages...........................................................................................100
Troubleshooting................................................................................102
Main Specifications ..........................................................................104
Optional Accessories .......................................................................106
WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................1086

Contents of the Operating ManualThis operating manual contains the following chapters.
1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

1

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera
before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

2This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway.

3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the
buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective[Taking Pictures], [Playback / Deleting] and [Editing / Settings] chapters.

4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set
the relevant functions, including how to use the virtual mode dial to change
the capture mode and how to select the Picture mode best suited to theshooting scene.

5 Playback / Deleting –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to play back images and how to delete images on
the camera.

6 Editing / Settings–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to edit images and how to set the camera-related
functions.

3

4

5

6

7

7 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.
Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.
Shows information useful to know.
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
Icons displayed above titles represent the capture modes that cane,H,A,B,J, be used with that function.
L,I,C,K,E, Ex.
eHABJLICKEF
C,F
Setting the Image Sharpness7

Checking Package Contents

CameraOptio 30Strap
O-ST18 (∗)

Software(CD-ROM) S-SW18

USB cable
I-USB6 (*)

AA Alkaline batteries (2)Operating Manual(this manual)Operating Manual(PC Connection Manual)
About items marked with (∗)∗ Items marked with (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For otheroptional accessories, refer to the list on page 106.

∗Type of AC plug cord
D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe /D-CO2H Hong Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea /D-CO2U North America, Canada

8Names of Parts
Front
Shutter release button
Power switch
Self-timer lamp
Flash

DC input terminal
USB output terminal

Lens

Back
Viewfinder lamp (red)Viewfinder

Strap lug
LCD monitor

Battery / Card cover

Tripod socket

9Names of Operating Parts)/i button
Zoom/f/y buttonb/Z button

OK button
Four-way controller (2345)
Q Playback button
MENU button

Guide indications
A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor
during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller (2)Four-way controller (3)Four-way controller (4)Four-way controller (5)MENU button
Q Playback button

102

Zoom/f/y button

3

for digital zoom

4

for trimming

5
Q

i button
Z button
OK buttonyOKGetting Started

Attaching the Strap
1
Getting Started
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the otherend through the loop.

11Powering the Camera

11

Getting Started

22

Battery / Card cover(Using AA batteries)(Using CR-V3)

Installing the Batteries
Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA lithium
batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.

1
2
3

Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicatedby the arrow and flip the cover open.
Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in
the battery chamber.
Close the battery / card cover and push horizontally to lock.
When using for a prolonged period, please use the AC adapter
D-AC5 (optional) (p.14).
• CR-V3 battery, AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are notrechargeable.
• Do not open the battery / card cover or remove the batteries when
the power switch is on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove thebatteries. Otherwise, the batteries may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert newbatteries after a long time, follow the procedure for “Setting theDate and Time” (p.19).
• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards may cause
malfunction.

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Number of Captures and Playback Time(At 25°C, with new batteries)
Playback
Playback time
CR-V3
Approx. 520 min.
Ni-MH batteries
Approx. 340 min.
AA alkaline batteries Approx. 240 min.

• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Results may varydepending on the capture mode and shooting conditions.

• Generally, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as thetemperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold
environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some
protection against cold or inside the clothes. Battery performance
once deteriorated due to low temperature will be recovered when
the batteries are returned to room temperature.
• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera
performance may deteriorate at low temperatures. Use of otherbatteries (such as CR-V3) is recommended when using thecamera at low temperatures.
• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when travelling abroad or
to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.
• You can maximize battery life by turning off the LCD monitor, andusing the viewfinder to take pictures.

1
Getting Started

Captures (Using flash 50% of the time)
Image storage
capacity
CR-V3
Approx. 600
Ni-MH batteries
Approx. 420
AA alkaline batteries
Approx. 140

Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the * symbol displayed on the LCD
monitor.
*(lit green): Adequate power remains.

↓,(lit green): Battery is running low.

↓;

(lit yellow): Battery is running very low.

↓%

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

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To power outlet

1
Getting Started

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

1

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

2
3Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC
adapter, AC plug cord terminal and power outlet. If the cord
becomes disconnected while the data is being recorded on the SD
Memory Card, the data may be lost.
• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the operating manualaccompanying the AC adapter D-AC5.
• You cannot charge Ni-MH batteries in the camera by connecting
the AC adapter. To charge Ni-MH batteries, use an Ni-MH battery
charger.

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Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card

3

1

2

1
Getting Started

2

SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recordedon the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted (? icon on the LCD
monitor), or in the Built-in memory if no card is inserted (@ icon on the
LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before insertingor removing the SD Memory Card.

1

Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicatedby the arrow and flip the cover open.

2

Insert the SD Memory Card so the label (the side withthe 2 symbol) is facing toward the LCD monitor andpush the card in until it clicks.

3

Close the battery / card cover and push horizontally to
lock.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction
indicated by the arrow and pull it out.

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Data Backup

1
Getting Started
16

Very occasionally, data stored in the Built-in memory becomes unreadable. Asa backup measure, we recommend that you download important data to a PC orstore the data in a media other than the Built-in memory.

Precautions when using an SD Memory Card
• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the battery
Write-protect/ card cover.
switch• The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. Moving theswitch to the [Lock] position prevents the recording anddeleting of data and the formatting of the card and protects all
saved data.
• When you purchase the SD Memory Cards, access the
PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they havecompatibilty with your camera. Inquiries on the cardcompatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX
service center.
• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot
be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.
• The SD Memory Card may be hot when removed immediately after camera
use. Be careful.
• Do not remove the card or turn off the camera when recording data or playing
back images from the SD Memory Card, or when connected to a PC with the
USB cable. This could cause data loss or card damage.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Do not get it
wet or leave it in a high temperature location.
• New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use. For
more information about formatting the card, see “Formatting an SD Memory
Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.94).
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted. The
card may be damaged and become unusable.
• Data stored on an SD Memory Card may be deleted under the following
conditions. PENTAX does not accept any liability regarding deleted data.
(1) When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card
(2) When the SD Memory Card is placed in a location with static electricity orelectrical interference(3) When the card is not used for a long time(4) When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording or
reading data on the SD Memory Card
• The SD Memory Card has a finite operating life. The stored data may become
unreadable after long periods of disuse. Please periodically backup importantdata onto your PC.
• Avoid using or storing your card where static electricity or electricalinterference can occur.
• Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperaturechanges, condensation, or direct sunlight.

Turning the Camera On and Off

1

Power switch

Getting Started

Q Playback button

1

Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Card check feature
When the camera is turned on and the Built-in
memory is being used, @ appears on the LCD
monitor. When the SD Memory Card is being
used, ? appears on the LCD monitor.
When the SD Memory Card write-protect
switch is set to LOCK, Y appears and images
cannot be recorded.

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Playback Only Mode
Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback button toactivate the Playback Only mode.
• When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, the lens does
not extend.
• To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, press the powerswitch twice to turn the camera off and then on again.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.72
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Initial Settings

1

Power switch

Getting Started

Four-way controller
OK button

If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow
the procedure below to set the display language and current date andtime. If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD
monitor are not the current date and time, follow the instructions for“Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.95) to set the correct date
and time.
The Initial Settings are not needed if the above screens do not appear.

Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,
Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

12Turn the camera on.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select the display language.
The default setting is English.

3

Press the OK button.

Initial Settings
EnglishFrançais
DeutschEspañol
Italiano
MENU E x i t

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Changing the Display Language” (p.95).

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OK O K

Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time, and the display style.

1

1

Date Adjust
Date Style mm/dd/yy

24h

01 / 01 / 2004
00 : 00
MENU E x i t

2Press the four-way controller (5).
2 and 3 will be displayed above and below“24h”.

OK O K

Date Adjust
Date Style mm/dd/yy

Getting Started

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the date and time display
style.

24h

01 / 01 / 2004
00 : 00
MENU E x i t

OK O K

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h(24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display).

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
2 and 3 will be displayed above and below
the month.

Date Adjust
Date Style mm/dd/yy

12h

01 / 01 / 2004
12 : 00 AM
MENU E x i t

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OK O K

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month.
Press the four-way controller (5).
2 and 3 will be displayed above and below
the day.

Date Adjust
Date Style mm/dd/yy

12h

01 / 01 / 2004
12 : 00 AM
MENU E x i t

OK O K

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7

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the day and press thefour-way controller (5) again.
2 and 3 will be displayed above and below
the year.

1

Date Adjust
Date Style mm/dd/yy

12h

03 / 01 / 2004
12 : 00 AM

Getting Started

MENU E x i t

8Repeat step 7 to change the [year], [hour], and[minutes].

9

Press the OK button.

OK O KThe camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and timeusing the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the
OK button again.
• When you finish the settings and press the OK button to set thedate and time, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds.
• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel thesettings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the
MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be
displayed next time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to“Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.95).

Setting the Recorded Pixels and the Quality Levels
You can set the size and quality of the recorded pixels to correspond withthe application of the image.
A much clearer image can be obtained and printed when both therecorded sizes and the pixel quality star levels are greater.
Use the [A Rec. Mode] menu for setting.
See “Basic Operation of the FULL Menu” (p.31) , “Selecting theRecorded Pixels” (p.41) and “Selecting the Quality Levels” (p.42) for thesetting procedure.

20Selecting Recorded Pixels and Suitable Applications
2048×1536
1600×1200
1024×768
640×480

Suitable for printing on A4 paper
Suitable for printing on A5 paper
Suitable for printing on postcards
Suitable for attaching to e-mails or for creating websites

Selecting Quality Levels and Suitable Applications
C

Best

D

BetterE

Good

Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.
Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image
on a computer screen.
Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails
or creating websites.

Getting Started

The default setting is [2048×1536].

1

The default setting is [C].

Approximate Number of Recordable Images, Recorded Pixels
and Quality Levels
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
2048×1536
1600×1200
1024×768
640×480

Best
C

Better
D

Good
E

7
12
25
54

13
20
46
84

19
28
58
103

Movie pictures Movie pictures(320×240) (160×120)

42 sec.

155 sec.

• The above table indicates the number of images when using the Built-in
memory (16MB).
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capturemode, SD Memory Card, etc.
.

Settings in the SIMPLE Menu
This camera has two types of menus: SIMPLE menu, which can set
commonly used functions, and FULL menu, which can set all functions.
In the SIMPLE menu, the recorded pixels and quality level are set
together with Image Quality.
Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu 1p.29

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures
Viewfinder lamp (red)Power switch
Shutter release button

2

Zoom/f/y button

Quick Start

LCD monitor

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

1

Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.

2

Confirm the subject and shooting
information on the LCD monitor.

100

The focus frame in the middle of the LCD
monitor indicates the zone of automatic
focusing. You can change the size of thesubject by pressing the Zoom button.
x : Makes the subject bigger
w : Makes the subject smaller

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Focus frame

You can check the size of the subject by looking through the
viewfinder.

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.

4

Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1.5 seconds(Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the Builtin memory. (The viewfinder lamp blinks slowly while the image is being
recorded.)22

Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.

2
Quick Start• Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the focus,
exposure and white balance are locked. You can find the following
information on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder lamp.
1. Autofocus frame
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the subject is out offocus, the frame will light red.
2. Viewfinder lamp
The viewfinder lamp (red) lights when the flash charge is completed.
The viewfinder lamp blinks when the flash is charging.
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging or the camera isrecording an image.
• Press down fully
The picture is taken.
[Poor focusing conditions]
The camera may not focus if the subject is in a condition shown below.
Lock the focus on something that is the same distance away as the
subject (press the shutter release button halfway), and press the
shutter release button fully when you have composed your picture.
• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white walls• Dark places or objects, and conditions that prevent light being reflectedback• Finely patterned objects• Fast moving objects• When an object in the foreground and one in the background are in thesame picture• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 1.5 seconds. During this time you
can delete the image by pressing the i button (the [Delete] menu will be
displayed), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button.

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Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures
i button

2
Quick Start

Four-way controller
OK button
Q Playback button

Playing Back Images
You can display the still picture.

1

Press the Q Playback button
after taking a picture.

100-0001

The image taken will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
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Playing Back Previous or Next Images
Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward
or backward.

1

Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture.
An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

2

Press the four-way controller (45).
displays the previous image.

displays the next image.
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Deleting a Displayed Image
During this time you can delete the image
by pressing the i button (the Delete screen
will be displayed), press the four-way
controller (2) to select [Delete], and thenpressing the OK button.
Press the shutter release button halfway or
fully to return to capture mode.

File No.
100-020

DeleteCancelAll images OK O K• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the image
with the largest file number will be displayed first.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor bypressing x/y on the Zoom/f/y button.
• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.
• If there are no images stored, the [No image] message will be
displayed.

2
Quick Start

MENU E x i t

Zoom Display 1 p.72

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Common Operations

Using the Button Functions
1

2
3
4 , 5 , 678
93
Common Operations

The buttons on your camera will function differently in different camera
modes.

Capture Mode1) button
Changes the capture mode as follows.
Macro mode (1p.38), Infinity-landscape mode (1p.38),
Manual focus mode (1p.38)

2

Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. (1p.59)

3

b button
Changes the flash mode. (1p.40)

4Four-way controller (45)
Changes the EV compensation. (1p.61)

5Four-way controller (2)Selects Self-timer mode or Continuous Shooting mode. (1p.57, 58)

6

Four-way controller (3)Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the capture mode. (1p.35)

7

OK button
Determines the menu item.

8

Q Playback button
Switches to Playback mode. (1p.35)

9

MENU button
Displays SIMPLE menu or [A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.33)

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1

2
3
4 , 5
6
7
8

1

i button
Deletes the image. (1p.78)

2Zoom/f/y button
Press y during normal playback to change the size of the Zoom
Display image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.72)
Press f during normal playback to display nine images at once.
(1p.74)

3

Common Operations

Playback Mode3

Z button
Protects the image from deletion. (1p.80)

4Four-way controller (45)Plays back previous or next image. (1p.24)

5Four-way controller (2)Sets the DPOF settings. (1p.81)

6

OK button
Saves the function selected by the menu item. (1p.29, 31)
When pressed in [Zoom Display] or [Nine Image Display] mode,changes to normal playback mode. (1p.72, 74)

7

Q Playback button
Switches to Capture mode.

8

MENU button
Displays SIMPLE menu or [Q Playback] menu. (1p.29, 33)

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Setting the Menus
When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the LCD
monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change thecamera settings on these menus.
This camera has two types of menus: SIMPLE menu, which can set
commonly used functions, and FULL menu, which can set all functions.

3

How to Display the Menus

Common Operations

1

Press the MENU button in Captureor Playback mode.
The SIMPLE menu screen is displayed bydefault.

Image Quality
Movie
Digital Zoom

On

Ta k e u s i n g s e t t i n g s b e l o w.
Recorded pixels 2048x1536
Quality level
MENU E x i t

2

Superior

F U L L OK O KSIMPLE Menu

Press the Zoom/f/y button.
The FULL menu screen is displayed.
Press Zoom/f/y again to display the
SIMPLE menu screen.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

AWBMultiple

FULL Menu

The menu setting is saved even when the camera is turned off.
If the camera is turned off with the FULL menu displayed, the FULL
menu will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.
When switching from the FULL menu to the SIMPLE menu, thesettings not available in the SIMPLE menu will be reset to the initial
settings.

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Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu
The SIMPLE menu screen displays only commonly used menus. The
same menu will be displayed in both Capture mode and Playback mode.

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item.
Use the four-way controller (23) to move the frame up or down.
A description of the item in the frame is displayed at the bottom of
the screen.

2

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.

When you have finished making the settings, press the OK button to
return to the menu.

3

Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or
playback status.
• If you press any buttons, except the OK button, before pressing
the OK button to leave the menu screen, any changes to thesettings will not be saved.
• Even after you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if
you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as removing the battery
when the camera is on), any changes to the settings will not besaved.

3
Common Operations

If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller(5) to move to the Select screen.

SIMPLE Menu List
Item
Image Quality

Description
Referencep.43
For setting the recorded pixels and quality level of still pictures
For setting the recorded pixels of the movie picture, color mode p.64 - 69
Movie
and fps for Fast Fwd Movie
p.60
Digital Zoom
For setting the digital zoom
p.92
Digital Filter
For filtering the captured image
p.94
FormatFor formatting the SD Memory Card or Built-in memory
p.95
Date Adjust
For adjusting the date and time
For changing the language in which menus and messages are
p.95
Language/
displayed
p.96
Screen Setting
For setting the start-up screen and background screen
p.99
USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode

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Example of SIMPLE Menu Operation
Image Quality
Movie
Digital Zoom

SuperiorOn

Ta k e u s i n g s e t t i n g s b e l o w.
Recorded pixels 2048x1536
Quality level
MENU E x i t

F U L L OK O K

1
3

2’

Common Operations

Image Quality
Movie
Digital Zoom

Recorded Pixels
Color Mode
Fast Fwd MovieOn

Set Recorded pixels,
color setting and fps
for fast forward movie
MENU E x i t

320x240
Full ColorOffMENU E x i t

F U L L OK O K

OK O K

1
2
Image Quality
Movie
Digital Zoom

Superior
On

Image Quality
Movie
Digital Zoom

SuperiorOff

Tu r n O N f o r d i g i t a l 1 2 x z o o m
and OFF for optical-only
3x zoom

Tu r n O N f o r d i g i t a l 1 2 x z o o m
and OFF for optical-only
3x zoom

MENU E x i t

MENU E x i t

F U L L OK O K

To the next screen

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Select Screen
Movie

Superior

F U L L OK O K

Basic Operation of the FULL Menu
The FULL menu screen displays all of the menus. The FULL menu
screen displays the [A Rec.Mode], [Q Playback] and [B Set-up]
menus.

1

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a menu.
When the frame is at the menu tab, use the four-way controller (45)to change the menu.

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item.
Use the four-way controller (23) to move the frame up or down.

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.
If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller(5) to move to the Select screen.
When you have finished making the settings, press the OK button to
return to the menu.

4

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

Common Operations

3

3• If you press any buttons, except the OK button, before pressing
the OK button to leave the menu screen, any changes to thesettings will not be saved.
• Even after you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if
you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as removing the battery
when the camera is on), any changes to the settings will not besaved.

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Example of FULL Menu Operation(When the MENU Button is Pressed in Capture Mode)[A Rec.Mode] Menu

1 [Q Playback] Menu

1 [B Set-up] Menu

Playback

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple

ResizeTr i m m i n g
Copy Image
Digital Filter

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

MENU E x i t

Set-upFormatDate AdjustKK
S I M P L E OKO O

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EnglishScreen Setting
USB Connection

PC

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

2
3
Common Operations

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
MENU E x i t

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple
OK O K

2
3’
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
MENU E x i t

Select Screen
White Balance

AWB

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple

MENU E x i t

OK O KOK O K

2
3
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
MENU E x i t

Rec. Mode

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple
OK O K

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
MENU E x i t

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple
OK O KTo the next screen• If you press the shutter release button halfway, the camera switches
to Capture mode and any changes to the settings will not be saved.
• When you display the menu from Capture mode, the [A Rec.Mode]menu will be displayed, and when you display the menu from Playback
mode, the [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.
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FULL Menu List
[A Rec.Mode] Menu
eH
ABJ
LIC
KE
F

Item

Description

Default
Setting

Recorded
PixelsFor selecting the size of recorded
pixels2048×1536

Yes

QualityLevel

For selecting the image
compression ratio

C

Yes

No

p.42

White
Balance

For adjusting the color balanceaccording to lighting

AWB(Auto)

Yes

Yes

p.44

Focusing
Area

For changing the area of the
autofocus

Multiple

Yes

No

p.45

[
(Multisegment)

Yes

Yes

p.46

Auto

Yes

No

p.47

–

No

Yes

p.64 - 69

On

Yes

Yes

p.60

–

Yes

Yes

p.70

Sensitivity

For setting the sensitivity

Movie

For setting the recorded pixels of themovie picture, color mode and fps
for Fast Fwd Movie

Digital Zoom For setting the digital zoom
For saving the shooting function
settings when the camera is turned off

MemoryReference

320×240 p.41, 64

Sharpness

For setting the sharpness

Normal

Yes

No

p.48

Saturation

For setting the saturation

Normal

Yes

No

p.49

Contrast

For setting the contrast

Normal

Yes

No

p.50

3
Common Operations

AE Metering For setting the metering method todetermine the exposure

C

For “No” items, you can change the setting on the menu screen,
however, any changes are invalid in actual operation.

[Q Playback] Menu
Item

Description

Reference

ResizeChanges the size of images

p.88

Trimming

For trimming images

p.90

Copy Image

For copying files between the Built-in memory and the SD
Memory Card

p.76

Digital Filter

For filtering the captured image

p.92

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[B Set-up] Menu
Item

Description
For formatting the SD Memory Card or the Built-in memory

p.94

Date Adjust

For changing the initial date and time settings

p.95

Language/

For changing the language in which menus and messages are
displayed

p.95

Screen Setting

For setting the start-up screen and background screen

USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode3
Common Operations
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Reference

Formatp.96
p.99

Sleep Timeout

For setting the power saving function

p.98

Auto Power Off

For turning off the power automatically

p.98

Reset

For returning the camera settings to defaults

p.99

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions
Changing the Mode
Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing
back or deleting images.
Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the
Q Playback button.
• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the
Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway or
fully.

H
A
B
J
L
I
C
K
E
C
F

The camera automatically sets the shutter
p.51
speed and aperture for taking still pictures.
Lets you take landscape photos with brightLandscape modecolors.
Lets you take dark scenes such as nightNight-Scene mode
views.
Night-Scene Portrait Lets you take portraits in dark conditions.
Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by
Portrait modeemphasizing the person.
Lets you take clear photos at dazzling places
p.52
Surf & Snow mode
like beaches and snow covered mountains.
Flower mode
Lets you take flower photos bright in color.
Lets you take pictures of a party while
Party mode
capturing the background.
Lets you take vivid pictures of prepared food
Food modethat will whet your appetite.
Lets you take pictures of your pet that
Pet mode
beautifully capture the color of your pet’s coat.
Movie Picture mode
Lets you take movie pictures.
p.62
Lets you take pictures to create panoramic
Panorama Assist mode
p.55
images using the povided software.

Program mode

Picture modeeTaking Pictures

Selecting the Capture Mode
Display the virtual mode dial to select Capture mode. There are 12
modes to choose from.

4

35

1

Press the four-way controller (3)in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

OK O K2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a mode.
The icon will be surrounded by a square
frame.
OK O K

4
Taking Pictures
36

3

Press the OK button.
The icon of the selected Capture mode isdisplayed and the camera is ready to takepictures.

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Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.
Following display modes can be changed by pressing the OK button each time.
Normal Display
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
Shooting information is displayed when the
power is turned on.
1 Flash mode2 Shooting mode
3 Focus mode
4 Capture mode
5 AF frame
6 Card / Built-in memory
7 Number of recordable images
8 Battery indicator 9 Date and time100

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8

9

Histogram Display

1/100
F3.5

1

2

3

Taking Pictures

The brightness distribution of the image isdisplayed.
The horizontal axis shows the brightness(darkest at the left end and brightest at theright end) and the vertical axis shows thenumber of pixels.
1 Shutter speed
2 F number
3 Histogram(No.1 and 2 appear when shutter releasebutton is pressed halfway.)

4
100

No Information Display
No shooting information is displayed.
• The AF frame is displayed in Autofocus
mode.
• Settings are displayed for a few seconds
when changed.

LCD Monitor Off
The LCD monitor is turned off.

The display cannot be turned off in C
and F mode.
Saving the Display Mode 1p.70

Normal Display

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1

Selecting the Focus Mode
4

Focus Mode

Taking Pictures(No icon) Autofocus mode

1

The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus
area when the shutter release button is pressedhalfway. Use this mode when the distance to thesubject is more than 50 cm (20 inches).
This mode is used when the distance to the subject isapprox. 2 cm – 60 cm (0.8 inch – 24 inches). When the
shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera
is focused on the object in the autofocus area.

q

Macro modes

Infinity-landscapemodeThis mode is used for taking distant objects.

zManual focus mode

Adjust focus manually with the four-way controller(23).

Press the ) button in Capture mode.
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set
mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take a picture in the set focus mode.
• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode].
• When the Movie Picture mode (1p.62) is selected, only
[Autofocus mode] is available.
• If you use the flash in [Macro mode], the image may be overexposed
or vignetting may occur at the bottom right of the picture.
• The lens is fixed at the Wide position in Macro mode.
If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when thefocus mode is set on [Macro mode], the range of the resulting picture
will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check theimage on the LCD monitor.

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Manual Focus
In z mode, press the four-way controller (23) to enlarge the central
portion of the screen to full screen on the LCD monitor.
Use the four-way controller to adjust the focus while watching the image
on the monitor. The current focus position is displayed on the left of the
LCD monitor.
For distant focus

For closer focus

When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus
quickly.
Saving the Focus Mode 1p.70

4Taking Pictures

After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller(23) or remove your finger from the four-way controller. The screen
returns to the normal display about five seconds later.

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1

Selecting the Flash Mode
4

The flash discharges automatically depending on thelight conditions.
The flash will not discharge, regardless of thebrightness.

(No icon) Auto flash

Taking PicturesaFlash Offb

Flash Onc

Auto flash +Red-eye reductiondFlash On +Red-eye reduction

The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyescaused by the light from the flash being reflected in thesubject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyescaused by the light from the flash being reflected in
the subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardlessof lighting conditions.

• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to Movie Picture mode,
Continuous Shooting or Multi Continuous Shooting, or when the focus
mode is set to Infinity-Landscape.
• In Auto flash + Red-eye reduction or Flash On + Red-eye reduction, theflash discharges once before taking the picture to make the iris of thesubject’s eyes contract, shortly before firing again to take the picture.

1

Press the b button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon
is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.
Saving the Flash Mode 1p.70

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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3
4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

AWBMultiple

1
eHABJLICKEF

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

2048×1536
1600×1200
1024×768
640×4801
2
3
4

Suitable for printing on A4 paper
Suitable for printing on A5 paper
Suitable for printing on postcards
Suitable for attaching to e-mails or for creating websites

4
Taking Pictures

You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2048×1536],[1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].
The more pixels there are, the larger the image size and file size.
The image file size will also differ according to the quality level settings.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Recorded Pixels].
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the recorded pixels.
Press the OK button.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
MENU E x i t

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple
OK O KThe camera is ready to take the picture.
• In the Movie Picture mode, you can choose 320×240 pixels or
160×120 pixels. (1p.64)• If you select a large size, the picture may appear distinct when it
is printed out.
• In the SIMPLE menu, the recorded pixels and quality level are set
by the Image Quality. (1p.43)
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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3
4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

AWBMultiple

1
eHABJLICKEF

Selecting the Quality Levels
4
Taking Pictures

You can choose the image compression ratio.
The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume.
The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume.
C

Best

D

Better

E

Good

1

Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.
Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image
on a computer screen.
Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails
or creating websites.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Quality Level].

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to change the quality level.

4

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

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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
MENU E x i t

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple
OK O K

Settings in the SIMPLE Menu
In the SIMPLE menu, the recorded pixels and quality level are set by the
Image Quality. You can choose from the following four qualities.
Image Quality

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

Superior

2048×1536

C

Super

1600×1200

D

Normal1024×768

D

Economy640×480

D

4
Taking Pictures
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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3, 4
5

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

AWBMultiple

1
eHABJLICKEF

4

Adjusting the Color Balance according toLighting (White Balance)

Taking Pictures

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balanceaccording to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
F

Auto

G
H

Daylight

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

Shade

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

I

Tungsten Light

Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or othertungsten light.

J

FluorescentLight

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

1
2
3
4
5

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [White Balance].
Press the four-way controller (5).

White Balance

AWB

The White Balance screen will be
displayed.

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the setting.
Press the OK button twice.

MENU E x i t

The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance 1p.70
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OK O K

Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3
4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

AWBMultiple

1
eHABJLICKEF

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the autofocus area.

1

4

Normal range
The autofocus range becomes smaller.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Focusing Area].

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting.

4

Press the OK button.

Taking Pictures

Multiple
Spot

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
MENU E x i t

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple
OK O KThe camera is ready to take the picture.

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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3
4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

AWBMultiple

1
eHABJLICKEF

4

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

Taking Pictures

You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure thebrightness and determine the exposure.

1

L

Multi-segment

M

Center-weighted

N

Spot

The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of thescreen.
The exposure is determined by the small area in thecenter of the screen only.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [AE Metering].

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to change the metering mode.

4

Press the OK button.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
MENU E x i t

The camera is ready to take the picture.
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AWB
Multiple
OK O K

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MENU

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4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

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Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

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The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.
• The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The
shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• The higher the sensitivity, the faster the shutter speed in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected bynoise.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

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Auto
50
100
200

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Sensitivity].

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the sensitivity.

4

Press the OK button.

Rec. Mode
Sensitivity
Movie
Digital Zoom
MemorySharpness
MENU E x i t

Auto
On

OK O KThe camera is ready to take the picture.
The only available AUTO settings are from 50 to 200.

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MENU

2, 3
4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

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Setting the Image Sharpness
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Taking Pictures

You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft
outlines.

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2
3

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Sharpness].
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting from x(Normal) to z (Hard) or y(Soft).
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Rec. Mode
Sensitivity
Movie
Digital Zoom
MemorySharpness
MENU E x i t

Auto
On

OK O K

Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3
4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

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Setting the Color Saturation
You can set the color saturation.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2
3

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Saturation].
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting from x(Normal) to z (High) or y(Low).

Rec. Mode
Saturation
Contrast

MENU E x i t

Taking Pictures

1

4

OK O K

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

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MENU

2, 3
4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

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Setting the Image Contrast
4

You can set the image contrast.

Taking Pictures

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2
3

4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast].
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting from x(Normal) to z (High) or y(Low).
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Rec. Mode
Saturation
Contrast

MENU E x i t

OK O K

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When an SD Memory Card has been inserted, all images are saved tothe card. Images are saved to the Built-in memory when no card has
been inserted.
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4

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)
In Program mode (e), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can change thefunction settings if necessary.

1
2
3
4
5
6

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.

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4

The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [e].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Set the functions you want to use.
Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”(p.35 to p.50) for details of how to set thefunctions.

OK O K

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.

Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
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3

4

Selecting the Picture Mode according to the
Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.

Taking Pictures

Picture Mode
There are nine available modes in Picture mode.
H
A
B
J
L
I
C
K
E

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Landscape mode Lets you take landscape photos with bright colors.
Night-Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.
Night-Scene
Lets you take portraits in dark conditions.
Portrait mode
Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by
Portrait modeemphasizing the person.
Lets you take clear photos at dazzling places like
Surf & Snow mode
beaches and snow covered mountains.
Flower mode
Lets you take flower photos bright in color.
Lets you take pictures of a party while capturing theParty mode
background.
Lets you take vivid pictures of prepared food that will
Food mode
whet your appetite.
Lets you take pictures of your pet that beautifully
Pet mode
capture the color of your pet’s coat.

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Press the four-way controller (3)in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

OK O K2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the Picture mode.

3

Press the OK button.

OK O K

4

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.

5

Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.

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The Picture mode is selected.
The example shows the images when the H (Landscape mode) is
selected.

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In Picture mode, the EV compensation, saturation, contrast,
sharpness, and white balance are automatically set to the optimum
values for each mode. You can change the settings.
To avoid camera movement in [Night-Scene] or [Night-Scene
Portrait] mode, you are recommended to fix the camera on a tripod.

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Taking Pictures in the Pet ModeIn the Pet mode, you can take pictures that enhance the color of yourpet’s coat.
Select the appropriate icon depending on whether your pet has a lightcolored coat or a dark-colored coat.

1

Press the four-way controller (3)in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

OK O K

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Taking Pictures

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the Pet mode.

OK O K

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select E or F.
There are two icons for the Pet mode, a dog and a cat.
Press the y button when the Pet mode is selected to switch between
E and H, and F and G.
* It does not matter whether you choose the dog or the cat icon. The
resulting picture is only affected by the choice of coat color.

4

Press the OK button.
The Pet mode is selected.

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.

6

Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken in the selected Pet mode.

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Taking Panorama Pictures(Panorama Assist Mode)

1

Press the four-way controller (3)in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

4
Taking Pictures

Using the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX), you can join
multiple images and easily create panoramic photos. Use Panorama
Assist mode to combine images taken so that edges overlap to create asingle panoramic photo.

OK O K

2
3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [ F Panorama Assist].
Press the OK button.
OK O K

4

Use the four-way controller tochoose the direction in which theimages will be joined.

Set shift direction

4 Joins the images at the left.
5 Joins the images at the right.
2 Joins the images at the top.
3 Joins the images at the bottom.
The example shows the images when 5 is selected.

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5Take the first picture.
Press the shutter release button to take thefirst image. The right edge of the image isdisplayed in half-transparent form on the leftof the LCD monitor.

6

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Move the camera to the right andtake the second picture.

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Position the camera so that the fixed image
display overlaps the left edge of the halftransparent display and then release the
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shutter. Repeat step 5 and 6 for taking thethird and following pictures.
To change the direction in which the images will be joined, return tostep 1 and choose again.
To cancel Panorama mode, change to another mode.

• You cannot use the camera itself to create panoramic images. Use
the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX) to join the pictures.
For details on creating panorama images, see the separate
booklet “PC Connection Manual”.
• Continuous shooting and multi continuous shooting are notpossible in Panorama Assist mode.

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Using the Self-Timer

1

Press the four-way controller (2)in Capture mode to display g or r
on the LCD monitor.

2

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

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4
Taking Pictures

The picture will be taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter
release button is pressed.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor willlight green when the camera is in focus.

3

Press the shutter release button.
g The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights for about
seven seconds. The picture is taken about three seconds after the
self-timer lamp starts to blink.
r The self-timer is engaged and the picture is taken about two
seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
• The number of seconds until the picture is taken will be displayedon the LCD monitor.
• To cancel the self-timer, press the four-way controller or the
MENU button while the second count is displayed.
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Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting /Multi Continuous Shooting)Taking Pictures

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.
There are two available modes: Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting.
j Continuous Shooting Images are captured, processed and saved one by one.
_ Multi Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken four frames at a time and saved as a single image.

1
2
3

Press the four-way controller (2)to display j or _ on the LCD
monitor.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor willlight green when the camera is in focus.

3

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Press the shutter release button.
j Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

Shooting stops when you remove your finger from the shutter release button.
_ Pictures are taken four frames at a time and saved as a single image.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.24• You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card is full.
• The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] setting.
• The recorded pixels are fixed at 1280 × 960 in Multi Continuous Shooting mode.
• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting or Multi Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting are not available forMovie Picture, Panorama Assist, Night-Scene or Night-Scene Portrait mode.
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Using the Zoom
You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.

Press the Zoom button in Capture
mode.

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x : Makes the subject bigger
w : Makes the subject smaller
When the digital zoom function is disabled,
you can take pictures at up to three times
Zoom barmagnification using the optical zoom.
When the digital zoom is enabled, you canfurther enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent tofour times.

Taking Pictures

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4

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Digital zoom range

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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3
4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

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Enabling the Digital Zoom Function
4

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

Taking Pictures

The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Digital Zoom].

3

Press the four-way controller (5)to select [On].

4

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

Image Quality
Movie
Digital Zoom

SuperiorOff

Tu r n O N f o r d i g i t a l 1 2 x z o o m
and OFF for optical-only
3x zoom
MENU E x i t

F U L L OK O KSIMPLE Menu
Rec. Mode
Sensitivity
Movie
Digital Zoom
MemorySharpness

Auto
On

MENU E x i t

OK O K[A Rec. Mode] Menu

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1eHABJLICKECFEV Compensation
You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

Press the four-way controller(45) in Capture Mode.
To brighten, set positive +.
To darken, set negative –.
EV Compensation values can be selected in
1/3 EV steps in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0
EV.
The EV Compensation setting is displayedon the LCD monitor.

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4

EV compensation value

When you press the four-way controller (45) once, or when you set
the setting to ±0, the display will disappear in two seconds.
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3

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
4
Taking Pictures

This mode enables you to take moving images. The recording time for asingle movie is displayed at the top right of the LCD monitor. Soundcannot be recorded.

1

Press the four-way controller (3)in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

OK O K2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the Movie Picture mode(C).
OK O K

3

Press the OK button.
1 Flash off mark2 Movie picture mode icon
3 Card / Built-in memory
4 Recordable time

1

2

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Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image using theZoom button.
x : Makes the subject bigger
w : Makes the subject smaller

5

Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will end. The remaining available recording time is displayed.

Keeping the shutter release button pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second,
pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed.
Shooting stops when you remove your finger from the shutter releasebutton.

• The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode.
• Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting are notpossible in Movie Picture mode.
• Only [Autofocus mode] can be set in Movie Picture mode.

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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3, 4
5

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

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Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When
Taking Movie Pictures

Taking Pictures

In Movie Picture mode, you can choose the number of recorded pixels
from [320×240] and [160×120].
The more pixels there are, the larger the image size but the shorter therecording time.

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Movie].

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The Movie Setup screen will be displayed.

Image Quality
Movie
Digital Zoom

SuperiorOn

Set Recorded pixels,
color setting and fps
for fast forward movie
MENU E x i t

F U L L OK O KSIMPLE Menu
Rec. Mode
Sensitivity
Movie
Digital Zoom
MemorySharpness
MENU E x i t

Auto
On

OK O K[A Rec. Mode] Menu

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5

Use the four-way controller (45)to change the recorded pixels.

Press the OK button twice.

Movie
Recorded Pixels
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie

MENU E x i t

320x240
Full ColorOffOK O KThe camera is ready to take the movie picture.
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MENU

2, 3, 4, 5
6

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

2048x1536

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

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Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking
Movie Pictures

Taking Pictures

You can take a movie picture in one of three color mode settings: Full
Color, B&W or Sepia.

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Movie].

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The Movie Setup screen will be displayed.

Image Quality
Movie
Digital Zoom

Superior
O nf f

Tu r nS eOtNRfeocrodr di geidt apl i1x2exl sz, o o ma ncdo lOo rF Fs eftot ri nogp at incda lf-posn l yo oa mf o r f a s t3 fxo zr w
rd movie
MENU E x i t
MENU

OK O KF U L L OKSIMPLE Menu
Rec. Mode
Sensitivity
Movie
Digital Zoom
MemorySharpness
MENU E x i t

Auto
On

OK O K[A Rec. Mode] Menu

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Use the four-way controller (3) toselect [Color Mode].

Movie
Recorded Pixels
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie

MENU E x i t

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320x240
Full ColorOffOK O K

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the [ColorMode].
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the movie picture.
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MENU

2, 3, 4, 5
6

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

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MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

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Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)
4
Taking Pictures

This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so thatwhen you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up.

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The SIMPLE menu or the [A Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Movie].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The movie setup screen will be displayed.

4

Press the four-way controller (3)to select [Fast Fwd Movie].

Image Quality
Movie
Digital Zoom

SuperiorOn

Set Recorded pixels,
color setting and fps
for fast forward movie
MENU E x i t

F U L L OK O KSIMPLE Menu
Rec. Mode
Sensitivity
Movie
Digital Zoom
MemorySharpness
MENU E x i t

Auto
On

OK O K[A Rec. Mode] Menu

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6

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [Off (×1)], [×2], [×5], [×10],[×20], [×50] or [×100].
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the movie
picture.

Movie
Recorded Pixels
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie

MENU E x i t

320x240
Full ColorOffOK O K• Off (×1) is the normal setting for movie pictures (15 frames per
second). Each time ×2 or ×5 is selected, the number of frames taken
per second is reduced to 1/2 or 1/5.
• As movie pictures are normally played back at the rate of 15 frames
per second, movies taken at ×2 appear to be played back twice as fast
and movies taken at ×5 appear to be played back five times as fast.

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

Flash

4

White Balance

Taking Pictures

EV Compensation
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Digital Zoom
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
Display
File #

Description

The flash mode setting on the b button is saved.
The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec.Mode]menu is saved.
The set EV compensation value is saved.
The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec.Mode]menu is saved.
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec.Mode] menu
is saved.
The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec.Mode]menu is saved.
The focus mode setting is saved.
The zoom position setting is saved.
The LCD monitor display mode is saved.
The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card
is inserted, the sequential file number is assigned.

Default
Setting

O
P
P
P
P
O
P
P
P
O

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

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Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)
Full menu is displayed.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Memory].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Memory menu will be displayed.

Rec. Mode
Sensitivity
Movie
Digital Zoom
MemorySharpness
MENU E x i t

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the item.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On) or P (Off).

6

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

On

OK O K

Memory4

FlashWhite Balance
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom
AE Metering
MENU E x i t

OK O K

Taking Pictures

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Auto

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Playing Back Images
When an SD Memory Card has been inserted, images saved on the card
are played back.
Images are played back from the Built-in memory when no card has
been inserted.

2

1
3

5

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playback / DeletingSee “Playing Back Images” (p.24), or “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.24).

Zoom Display
You can display images magnified up to eight times. A guide to operation
is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.

1
2Enter the Playback mode and choose the image youwant to magnify with the four-way controller (45).
Press x/y on the Zoom/f/y
1.5x
button.
The image will be magnified (1× to 8×). If
you keep pressing, the magnification of theimage will be changed continuously.

3• The following operations can be
performed while the magnified image isdisplayed.
Four-way controller (2345) : moves the position to be magnified.
Zoom/f/y button (x): makes the subject bigger.
Zoom/f/y button (w): makes the subject smaller.

Press the OK button.
Zoom playback will end.
Movie pictures cannot be magnified.

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Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode
You can display information on the LCD monitor when playing back.
The display mode can be changed by pressing the OK button.
Normal Display

1

Shooting information is displayed.

3 4

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1 Playback mode
2 Folder name, File name3 Protect icon
4 Card / Built-in memory icon
5 Four-way controller operation guide6 Shooting date and time
7 Battery indicator

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5

5

Histogram Display

2 Recorded pixels
4 White balance
6 Sensitivity
8 Shutter speed

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1/100
F3.9

8

7

WB AWBAE
ISO AUTO
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The brightness distribution of the image isdisplayed. The horizontal axis shows thebrightness (darkest at the left end andbrightest at the right end) and the verticalaxis shows the number of pixels.
1 Histogram
3 Quality
5 AE metering
7 F number

6

5

No Information Display
No shooting information is displayed.

Normal Display

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3

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

1
5

2

Playback / Deleting

3Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with thefour-way controller (45).
Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y
button.
Nine images will be displayed with theselected image in the center.
Choose an image with the four-way
controller (2345). When ten or more
images have been recorded, if you press
the four-way controller (5) while the bottom Selected image
right image is selected, the next nine
images will be displayed, and if you press the four-way controller (4)while the top left image is selected, the previous nine images will be
displayed. Similarly, if you press the four-way controller (2) while animage on the top row is selected, the previous nine images will be
displayed, and if you press the four-way controller (3) while an image
on the bottom row is selected, the next nine images will be displayed.

Press the OK button.
The screen will return to single-image display of the selected image.
In case of movies, a single-frame image will be displayed.
• Movie picture files are displayed with C.
• The screen will return to the full screen display of the selected
image even if the MENU button, i button, or Zoom/f/y button
is pressed.

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

1

Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback will start. The remaining playback
seconds will be displayed.
• The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller (4) : Reverse playback
Four-way controller (5) : Forward playback
Four-way controller (2) : Pause

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5
Playback / Deleting2Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture
you want to play back with the four-way controller (45).

• The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged.
Four-way controller (4) : Frame reverse
Four-way controller (5) : Frame forward
Four-way controller (2) : Releases the Pause function

3

Press the four-way controller (3).
Movie playback will end and the screen will return to the first frame.

4

Press the Q Playback button.
The camera will return to Capture mode.

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Playback

MENU

2, 3, 4
5

ResizeTr i m m i n g
Copy Image
Digital Filter
MENU E x i t

KK
S I M P L E OKO O

1

5
Playback / Deleting

You can copy files from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card andvice versa. You cannot select this function if no card has been inserted
in the camera.
When files are copied from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card,
all the files are copied at once. When files are copied from the SD
Memory Card to the Built-in memory, the files are checked one at a time
before being copied.

1

Enter the Playback mode and press the MENU button.
The [Q Playback] menu is displayed.
Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)

2

Press the four-way controller (3) to select[Copy Image].

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The Copy Image screen is displayed.

To copy from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card

4

Select [] by pressing thefour-way controller (2).

5

Press the OK button.
All the files will be copied to the
SD Memory Card.

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Copy Image

CancelMENU E x i t

OK O KTo copy from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in memory4

Select [button.

] and press the OK

100-0020
Copy This Image

The image selection screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (45)to choose the image to copy.

6

Press the OK button.

MENU E x i t

OK O KThe selected image will be copied to the Built-in memory.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy more images.

7

Press the MENU button three times.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in
memory, it is assigned a new file name.

5
Playback / Deleting

Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD
Memory Card.

77Deleting Images
2

1, 3
4

Deleting a Single Image
5

You can delete the images one at a time.

Playback / Deleting• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted. (1p.80)

1Enter the Playback mode and choose the image todelete with the four-way controller (45).

2

Press the i button.

100-020

The Delete screen will be displayed.

3
4

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Delete].
Press the OK button.

DeleteCancelMENU E x i t

All images OK O K

The selected image will be deleted.
You can also delete images from Instant Review (1p.23).

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1

2
3

Deleting All Images
You can delete all the images at once.
• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted. (1p.80)

Enter the Playback mode andpress the i button twice.
The Delete All Images screen will be
displayed.

2

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Delete All].

3

Press the OK button.
All images will be deleted.

5
Delete all images
on memory card?
Delete All
CancelMENU E x i t

OK O K

Playback / Deleting

1

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2
1, 3
4

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.

152Playback / Deleting

3
4Enter the Playback mode and choose the image toprotect with the four-way controller (45).
Press the Z button.
100-0001
The Protect screen will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Protect].
Press the OK button.
The image will be protected.

Protect
Unprotect
MENU E x i t

All images OK O K• Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the protect setting.
• If the image is protected, the Z icon is displayed when the image isplayed back.

Protect All Images
You can protect all the images.

1
2
3Enter the Playback mode and press the Z button
twice.
The Protect All screen will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect All].
Press the OK button.
All the images will be protected.
Select [Unprotect] in step 2 to cancel the protect setting on all theimages.
Even protected images will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory
Card or Built-in memory.

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

1, 2, 3, 4
5

Printing Single Image

5

1

Enter the Playback mode, use the four-way controller(45) to choose the image for DPOF settings.

2

Press the four-way controller (2).

100-0001

The DPOF screen will be displayed.
CopiesDate
MENU E x i t

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the number of prints,
then press the four-way controller(3).
The frame will move to [Date].

Playback / Deleting

Set the following items for each image.
Copies: Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.
Date: Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print ornot.

00
DPOF All images OK O K

100-0001

CopiesDate
MENU E x i t

01
DPOF All images OK O K

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4
5

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O[On] or P
[Off].
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

Press the OK button.
Prints can be set according to the settings.
• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, thepreviously set number of prints and On / Off date setting will be
displayed.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 00 and press
the OK button.

5
Playback / Deleting82• DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photoprocessing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even
if the DPOF setting was made.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
6

Printing All Images

1
2

4
5
6

The DPOF screen will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller (2).

5The DPOF (All Images) screen will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the number of prints.
You can print up to 99 copies.

Press the four-way controller (3).
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O[On] or P [Off].

DPOF setting
for all images
CopiesDate
MENU E x i t

00
OK O K

O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

Playback / Deleting

3Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way
controller (2).

Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• The settings for single images will be cancelled.
• When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF settings, thenumber applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the
number is correct.
• DPOF settings are not possible for movie pictures.
• To cancel DPOF settings, with [All Images] selected, set the numberof prints to 00.

83Printing Directly from the Camera
Connected to a Printer (PictBridge)
When you use the USB cable provided with the camera (I-USB6) toconnect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, you can print
images directly from the camera without using a PC. The selection of theimages to print and the number of prints are set using the controls on thecamera after the camera has been connected to the printer.
• We recommend that you use the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional)
while the camera is connected to a printer. The printer may not
operate correctly or image data may be damaged if the power forthe battery runs low while the camera is connected to the printer.
• The viewfinder lamp blinks slowly while data is being transferredfrom the camera to the printer. Do not disconnect the USB cableduring data transfer.
Depending on the type of printer, camera settings (such as image
quality and DPOF settings) may not be applied.

5
Playback / Deleting

Connecting the Camera to the Printer1

Select [PictBridge] in [USB Connection] on the[BSet-up] menu.
1“Changing the USB Connection Mode” (p.99)

2

Connect the camera and printerwith the USB cable provided.
The print mode selection screen appears.

Select printing mode
Print All
Print OneDPOF AUTOPRINTOK O K

Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected
for the USB connection mode.

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Printing Single Image

1

Select [Print One] by pressing thefour-way controller (23).

2

Press the OK button.
The Print screen appears.

Select printing mode
Print All
Print OneDPOF AUTOPRINTOK O K

3

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image
to print.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the number of prints.
You can set up to 10 prints.

100-0001
Print this image
CopiesMENU E x i t

Date
D a t e OK P r i n t

Use the Q Playback button to select O[On] or P [Off].
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

6

Press the OK button.
The image is printed using the selected settings.
The message “Continue printing ?” is displayed after the image has
been printed. Press the OK button to return to step 3 and continue
printing. Press the MENU button to end printing.
Press the MENU button to stop printing halfway.

5
Playback / Deleting

5

01

85

Printing All Images

1
2

Select [Print All] by pressing the four-way controller (23).
Press the OK button.
The Print All screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to checkthe images.

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the number of prints.

100-0001
Print all images
Copies
Total

01
20

Date
D a t e OK P r i n t

MENU E x i t

You can select the number of prints.

4

Press the Q Playback button to select O (On) or P (Off).
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

5

Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
The message “Continue printing ?” is displayed after the image has been
printed. Press the OK button to return to step 3 and continue printing.
Press the MENU button to stop printing halfway.

5
Playback / Deleting

Printing Using the Printing Service Settings (DPOF)

1
2

Select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] bypressing the four-way controller(23).
Press the OK button.
The DPOF Printing screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to checkthe images and printing service settings.

3100-0001
Print w/DPOF settings
CopiesTotal
MENU E x i t

05
10
OK P r i n t

Press the OK button.
The selected image is printed using the printing service settings set for
the image.
The message “Continue printing ?” is displayed after the image has
been printed. Press the OK button to return to step 3 and continue
printing.
Press the MENU button to stop printing halfway.

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Disconnecting the Camera from the PrinterAfter you have finished printing images, disconnect the camera from theprinter.

123Turn the camera off.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
If you press the MENU button while the “Continue printing ?”message is displayed, the message “Safely remove USB cable” isdisplayed.
When you disconnect the USB cable from the camera, the camera
automatically switches to Capture mode.

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Editing / Settings

Editing Images

Playback

MENU

2, 3, 4, 5,
7, 8, 9, 11
6, 10, 121

ResizeTr i m m i n g
Copy Image
Digital Filter
MENU E x i t

KK
S I M P L E OKO O

Changing the Image Size
By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make thefile smaller than the original. After changing the size, the image can besaved as a new image or written over the original image.
6
Editing / Settings

1
2
3
4

Press the MENU button.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.
If the SIMPLE menu is displayed, press the Zoom/f/y button andpress the four-way controller (5).

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Resize].
Press the four-way controller (5).

100-0001

The Resize screen will be displayed.

MENU E x i t

588

OK O K

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image
to resize.

6

Press the OK button.

100-0001
Select resolution
and quality
R e c o r d e d P i x e l s 1600x1200
Quality Level
MENU E x i t

7

Use the four-way controller (45) to select[Recorded Pixels].

8

Press the four-way controller (3).

OK O KThe select frame moves to [Quality Level].

9

Use the four-way controller (45) to select[Quality Level].

10 Press the OK button.
11 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].

12 Press the OK button.
The resized image will be saved.

Editing / Settings• Movie pictures cannot be resized.
• You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.
• You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image.

6

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Playback

7
7

MENU

2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9
6, 8, 10

ResizeTr i m m i n g
Copy Image
Digital Filter
MENU E x i t

KK
S I M P L E OKO O

1Trimming Images
You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image.

1
2
6
Editing / Settings

3
4

Press the MENU button.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.
If the SIMPLE menu is displayed, press the Zoom/f/y button andpress the four-way controller (5).

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The images that can be trimmed will be displayed.

5
6

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to trim.
Press the OK button.

100-0001

The Trimming screen will be displayed.

7

OK

MENU

Trim the image.

Exit

Size

Rotate OK• Operations available on the Trimming screen.
Zoom/f/y button:
Changes the size of the image
Z button:
Toggles between horizontal and verticalof the image
Four-way controller (2345): Moves the trimming position up, down,right and left
MENU button:
Returns to the screen for selecting animage to trim
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8
9

Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select the quality level after
trimming.

100-0001
Select image quality
Quality Level
MENU E x i t

OK O K

10 Press the OK button.
The trimmed image will be saved as a separate image.
• Movie pictures cannot be trimmed.
• You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image.

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Editing / Settings
91PlaybackMENU

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
7, 9

ResizeTr i m m i n g
Copy Image
Digital Filter
MENU E x i t

KK
S I M P L E OKO O

1Editing Images with Digital Filters
The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue, and green, and abrightness filter that adjusts the brightness of the image. In Digital Filter
mode, these filters can be used to edit an image.

6
Editing / Settings
92

Color Filters
Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, pink,violet, blue, green and yellow. When you select a color filter in the
Digital Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with theselected color, and the images are saved in that color.
Brightness Filter
Images edited with the brightness filter can be brightened or darkened
and saved.

1
2

Press the MENU button.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.
If the SIMPLE menu is displayed, press the Zoom/f/y button andpress the four-way controller (5).

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select[Digital Filter].

4

Press the four-way controller (5).

100-0001

The Digital Filter setup screen will be
displayed.

5

Use the four-way controller (45)to choose the image to edit.

6

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose the desired digital filter.

MENU E x i t

OK O KThe filtered image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
• Operations available with the brightness filter P
Zoom/f/y button (x): Makes the image brighter
Zoom/f/y button (w): Makes the image darker

9

Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
Press the OK button.
The image edited with the digital filters will be saved.

Editing / Settings

7
8

6

93

Camera Settings
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode

MENU

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

Four-way controller MENU E x i t
OK button
MENU button

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple
S I M P L E OK O KFormatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in
Memory6Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you areusing a card, and all the data in the Built-in memory if there is no card
inserted.

Editing / Settings• Do not open the card cover while the SD Memory Card is being
formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.
• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than thecamera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with thecamera.
• Formatting will delete protected data too.

1

Select [Format] on the SIMPLE menu or the [B Set-up]
menu.

2

Press the four-way controller (5).
The Format screen will be displayed.

3

Press the four-way controller(23) to select [Format].

4

Press the OK button.

FormatAll data deleted

FormatCancelMENU E x i t

OK O K

Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is
ready to take pictures.
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Set-up
FormatDate Adjust

05/03/2004
EnglishScreen Setting
USB Connection

PC

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

Changing the Date Style and Date / TimeYou can change the initial date and time settings.
You can also set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera.
Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

1

The Date Adjust screen will be displayed.
See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.19) for the setting procedure.

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

1
2
3
4

6
Editing / Settings

2

Select [Date Adjust] on the SIMPLE menu or the [B Set-up]
menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).

Select [Language/] on the SIMPLE menu or
the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
EnglishUse the four-way controller
Français(2345) to select the language.
DeutschEspañol
Italiano
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play backimages.

MENU E x i t

OK O K

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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode

MENU

2048x1536

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

Four-way controller MENU E x i t
OK button
MENU button

AWB
Multiple
S I M P L E OK O K

Changing the Start-up Screen / Background Color

1
2
6

Select [Screen Setting] on the
SIMPLE Menu or the[B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Display Setting screen will be
displayed.

Screen Setting
Change Start-up Screen
Background color

MENU E x i t

On
1

OK O K

Changing the Start-up Screen

Editing / Settings

You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up
screen when the camera is turned on.

3
4
5
6
7

Select [Change Start-up Screen] andpress the four-way controller (5).
The changing start-up screen will be
displayed.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O [On] or P [Off].
O (On) : Displays the start-up screen
P (Off) : Hides the start-up screen

Change Start-up Screen
Start-up Screen

MENU E x i t

I m a g e OK O K

Press the Z button.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image
you want to display as the start-up screen.
Press the OK button four times.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if
the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or Built-in
memory is formatted. To cancel the setting, reset it. (1p.99)

96Set-up
FormatDate Adjust

05/03/2004
EnglishScreen Setting
USB Connection

PC

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

Setting the Background Color
You can set the background design and color displayed on the LCD
monitor. There are six colors to choose from.

3

Press the four-way controller (3)to select [Background color].

Screen Setting
Change Start-up Screen
Background color

MENU E x i t

Use the four-way controller (45) to select thebackground color.
The background design and color of the menus will change.

5

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

OK O K

6
Editing / Settings

4

On
1

97

How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode

MENU

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering

Four-way controller MENU E x i t
OK button
MENU button

2048x1536
AWB
Multiple
S I M P L E OK O K

Sleep Timeout
You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operationis performed for a fixed time.

1
2
6

3

Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [30sec],[1min], [2min] or [Off].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Editing / Settings

This function will not work when the USB cable is connected.

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

1
2
3

Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [3 min],[5min] or [Off].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable isconnected.

98Set-up
FormatDate Adjust

05/03/2004
EnglishScreen Setting
USB Connection

PC

MENU E x i t

S I M P L E OK O K

Changing the USB Connection Mode
The USB Connection mode is changed depending on whether the USB
cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer.

1
2
3

Select [USB Connection] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [PC] or[PictBridge].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to be connected to a computer or printer.

Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]
You can reset all the settings other than the date / time andlanguage/.

1
2

Editing / Settings

Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected
for the USB connection mode.

6

Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Reset screen will be displayed.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
The SIMPLE menu is displayed by pressing the MENU button after
performing the above resetting.
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Appendix

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

7
Appendix
100

Compression of the image you captured has failed.
Change the recorded pixels or quality levels, andtake the picture again.
Memory card full
The SD Memory Card or the Built-in memory is full
Built-in Memory fulland no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD
Memory Card or delete. (p.15, 78)
Change the quality / size and try again. (p.41, 42)
Data being recorded The image is being recorded on the SD Memory
Card or in the Built-in memory.
Image folder could
The largest file number has been assigned to an
not be createdimage and no more images can be saved. Insert a
new SD Memory Card or format the SD Memory
Card or Built-in memory. (p.94)
No image
There are no images on the SD Memory Card or in
the Built-in memory.
Camera cannot
You are trying to play back an image in a format notdisplay this image
supported by this camera. You may be able todisplay it on another brand of camera or PC.
Image protected
The image you are trying to delete is a protected
image.
Setting being
The image protect setting or DPOF setting is being
recordedchanged.
Settings not stored
The SD Memory Card is full, and no more DPOF
settings can be made. Delete any unwanted images
and try to make the settings again.
Deleting
The image is being deleted.
Battery depleted
The battery is exhausted.Replace the battery. (p.12)
Memory card error
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a
problem with the SD Memory Card. Try displaying
on a PC.
Built-in memory error This is displayed when images cannot be recorded
Format the Built-in
or played back due to a malfunction in the Built-in
memorymemory. Try displaying on a PC.

Card not formatted

Formatting
Card locked

The SD Memory Card you have inserted isunformatted or has been formatted on a PC or otherdevice and is not compatible with the camera. (p.94)
The SD Memory Card or Built-in memory is being
formatted. (p.94)
The SD Memory Card write protect switch is in the[LOCK] position. (p.16)

Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor
when using the PictBridge function.
No paperNo inkPrinter error
Data error
Paper stuck

There is no paper in the connected printer.
There is no ink in the connected printer.
The connected printer sent an error message to thecamera.
The connected printer sent a data error message tothe camera.
The paper in the connected printer has jammed.

7
Appendix101

Troubleshooting

7
Appendix102

Problem
Cause
RemedyPower will Battery is not
Check battery is installed.
not come installed
If not, install battery.
onBattery / card cover is Close the battery / card cover.
open
Battery is installed
Check orientation of battery. Reinsert
incorrectly
battery according to the +- symbols inthe battery compartment. (p.12)
Battery power is low Insert a charged battery or use the AC
adapter.
No image Camera is connected The LCD monitor is always off when theto PC with USB cable camera is connected to a PC.
on theLCD
Image is displayed
Images on the LCD monitor may be hardmonitorbut is hard to see
to see when taking pictures outside insunlight.
ShutterFlash is charging
When viewfinder lamp blinks red, flash iswill notcharging and no pictures can be taken.
releaseThe lamp turns off when charging iscompleted.
No available space on Insert an SD Memory Card with available
SD Memory Card or in space, or delete unwanted images.
Built-in memory(p.15, 78)
RecordingWait until recording is finished.

Problem
Cause
Subject is Subject difficult to
not infocus onfocus

7
Appendix

RemedySubjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little contrast(blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects,
finely patterned objects, fast-moving
objects, scenery through window or net,
etc. Lock focus on another object locatedat same distance (press shutter releasebutton halfway), then aim at target andpress shutter release button fully.
Subject is not in
Position subject in AF frame (focusing
focusing areaarea) in middle of LCD monitor. If thesubject is outside the focusing area, aim
the camera at the subject and lock the
focus (press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture andpress the shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close Set the focus mode on q. (p.38)
Focus mode is set on Normal pictures will be out of focus ifqtaken with focus mode set on q.
Picture is Subject is too far
Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
darkaway in a dark
away. Take picture within range of flash.
environment, such asa night scene
Background is dark When taking a picture of a person
against dark background, such as night
scene, the person may appear clearly
while the background appears dark
because the flash does not reach thebackground. Set to A or B mode on thevirtual dial screen to ensure both person
and background are clear. (p.52)
Flash
Flash mode is set to Set to Auto or b. (p.40)
does not Off
discharge The Capture mode is Flash will not discharge in these modes.
set to C, Continuous
Shooting or s mode

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Main Specifications

Type

Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoomlens
3.2 megapixels

Effective Pixels
SensorRecorded Pixels

3.34 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.7 inch interline transfer CCD with a
primary color filter
Still
2048×1536 pixels, 1600×1200 pixels,
1024×768 pixels, 640×480 pixels
Movie
320×240 pixels, 160×240 pixels, without soundSensitivity
File Format

Auto, Manual (Equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400)
Still
JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF
Movie

Quality Level
Storage Medium

MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG), approx. 15 fps,
No sound, Full Color / Sepia / B&W switchable

Best, Better, Good
Built-in memory (approx. 16 MB), SD Memory Card

Image Storage Capacity
Quality Level

Best

Better

Good

2048×1536

7

13

19

1600×1200

12

20

28

1024×768

25

46

58

640×480

54

84

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Recorded Pixels

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Movie
Pictures(160×120)

42 sec.

155 sec.

• When using the Built-in memory (16MB)

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White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light

Lens

Focal Length

5.8mm - 17.4mm (Equivalent to 38 - 114mm in
35mm format)
Maximum Aperture f/2.9 - f/5
Lens Composition
Zoom Type

7 elements in 6 groups (3 aspherical elements)
Electrically driven

Picture Range

Approx. 28.6mm × 21.2mm (full screen) (Using
macro mode or manual focus at a distance of
2cm to subject, WIDE position)

Digital Zoom

Capture Mode

Max 4× (Combines with 3× optical zoom to givezoom magnification equivalent to 12×)Viewfinder

Type
Real optical zoom viewfinder
Magnification
Wide 0.39×, Tele 1.01×
1.6-inch TFT color LCD with backlight, 85 kilo pixels

LCD Monitor
Playback Functions

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Movie
Pictures(320×240)

Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 8×), scroll, movie
playback, histogram display, trimming, resizing, digital filters

Focusing System

Type
Focusing Range(From lens front)

Manual Focus

TTL contrast detection system by sensor
Normal: 0.5m - ∞ (full zoom range)
Macro: 0.02m - 0.6m (Wide only)
Infinity-landscape: ∞ (full zoom range)

Focus LockBy half-pressing shutter release button
0.02m - ∞ (Wide only), 0.5m - ∞ (full zoom range, w/o Wide)

Exposure Mechanism AE Metering
Exposure Modes

TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment, centerweighted, spot)

EV Compensation

Program, Picture mode, Movie, Panorama
Assist±2EV (Can be set in 1/3EV steps)

Shutter

Movie
Type

Recording time by vacant memory
Electronic / mechanical shutter

Flash

Speed
Type

Approx. 1/2000 sec. - 2 sec.
Automatic flash with red-eye reduction function

Flash Modes

Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto+Red-eye
reduction, Flash On+Red-eye reduction

Working Range

Wide : Approx. 0.2m - 2.9m w / sensitivity AUTO
Tele : Approx. 0.5m - 1.7m w / sensitivity AUTO

Drive Modes
Self-timer

Single-frame Shooting, Self-timer Shooting, Continuous Shooting,Multi Continuous Shooting
Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 2 sec./10 sec.
Time setting

Power Supply

Direct Printing

One Lithium battery CR-V3, two AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH,
Lithium), AC Adapter (optional)
Approx. 600(with LCD monitor on, flash fired for 50% of shots
imagesand using a lithium battery CR-V3, in accordancewith PENTAX measuring conditions)
USB terminal (PC communication type USB1.1), external power
supply terminal
PictBridge supported

Size
Weight93.5 (W) × 61.5 (H) × 36 (D) mm (excluding projections)
130 g (excluding batteries and SD Memory Card)

Battery LifeIn / Out Ports

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Time function

Weight when shooting 180 g (including batteries and SD Memory Card)
Accessories
AA batteries (2), USB cable, software (CD-ROM), strap, operating
manual

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Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for this camera.
AC Adapter D-AC5
Camera Case O-CC2
Strap O-ST18 (*)
USB Cable I-USB6 (*)
Items marked with (*) are the same products provided with thecamera.

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Memo

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Appendix107

WARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic
distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanshipfor a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, anddefective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided theequipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage,mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary tooperating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The
manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair oralterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable fordamages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship orotherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its
representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or
implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No
refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.

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Appendix
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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 your country,
send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it willtake a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you
owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment iscovered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, andthe equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If theequipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of
its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If
your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may becharged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding
this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge
according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping
charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the dateof your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering thepurchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment
for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's
authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are
sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service
station to proceed with the servicing.

• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in somecountries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommendthat you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the timeof purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more
information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

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

For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause 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 forcompliance 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 harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or moreof the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences duRèglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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

PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein,complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit
tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be
expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production
and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that theequipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name:PENTAX Digital Still Camera

Model Number:

Optio 30

Contact person:

Customer Service Manager

Issued Date and Place:February, 2004, Colorado

Revised Date and Place: April, 2004, Colorado(Revised for Company Name change)

Memo

Memo

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