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Pentax Optio W30 User Guide Manual pdf

1. Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken Sound is played back at the same time K 1 s ewj Bun aj q pue yoeg Hulejd Enter the mode and use the 5 za four way controller lt gt to RENE zm choose the movie you want to play m Sees back TM Press the four way controller A AEN AMON 200i d a 12725 Playback starts The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 4 Plays back reversely Four way controller A Pauses playback Zoom 44 4 button amp Increases the volume Zoom 444 4 button 444 Reduces the volume The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 4 Reverses the frame Four way controller gt Forwards the frame Four way controller A Releases the Pause function Play Press the four way controller Y Playback stops E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Terminal cover AUDIO VIDEO L R By using the AV cable you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack such as a TV Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC AV terminal Refer to p 26 for instructions on opening an
2. 30fps 15fps Sound Built in Built in Built in Memory 256 MB Memory 256 MB Memory 256 MB 3 min 7 min 20 sec 47 sec 41 sec 28 sec 640 5 min 9 min 640x480 28sec p e 54880 46sec 7 min 1 min 14 min 42sec 15 sec 22sec 57 sec 17 min E ikk ag ae 6 min 1 min 11min 23sec 53 sec 3 sec 3 sec 33 sec 320 8 min 1 min 15 min 320x240 OR 45sec 11 sec 27 sec 53 sec 1 min 11 min 2 min 23 min 3 sec 33 sec 7 sec 6 sec The recording time is for reference only The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD memory card and the subject White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Lens Focal Length 6 3 mm 18 9 mm equivalent to 38 mm 114 mm in 35 mm format Aperture f 3 3 f A Lens Composition 11 elements in 9 groups Uses one single sided aspherical element and two double sided aspherical elements Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range Approx 16 5 mm x 12 3 mm screen is filled Macro mode Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 4x combines with 3x optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12x LCD Monitor 2 5 inch TFT color LCD monitor with backlight with brightness adjustment approx 115 000 pixels Playback Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 8x scrollable folder Functions display calendar display rotating sound playback slideshow movie pla
3. 55 Brightness Filter 143 4e Underwater 55 72 Built in memory display 118 Underwater Movie 55 Surf amp Snow 55 C amp Synchro Sound Calendar display 120 Record uuss 56 74 Cd e n KR Sport oo 55 amera Snake TE Pet ieee 56 70 Capture Mode Palette 53 9 Digital SR Center weighted Blur Reduction 66 Metering 94 ide een 56 Changing volume 161 167 SOFT Soft 56 Charging a battery 22 f Self portrait 56 Checking the memory amp Fireworks 57 66 Card sess 33 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals xipueddy o Clock mode 184 Color Mode 111 Computer ss 175 Connecting to a printer 154 Continuous Shooting Ih 77 Contrast eerte 103 COPY MES EO 139 Cropping sssss 138 D Dark portions 19 Date and time 37 165 Daylight 2 92 Daylight saving time 37 Default setting 35 186 Delete T 43 128 Deleting sounds 129 Digital Filter 141 Digital SR Blur Reduction 66 Digital Zoom 81 Dividing movies
4. You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time 1 In mode press EZ on the Zoom Frame EQ button A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears The displayed images change nine at a time page by page Use the four way controller A V lt gt to move the frame When 10 or more images have been saved if you choose image 1 and press the four way controller A lt 4 the previous page appears Similarly if you choose image 2 and press the four way controller Y gt the next page appears Select amp Delete 100 0010 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following soBeui Bunoajog pue xoeg BuiKeld No icon Still picture without sound with image Still picture with sound e Movie first frame appears without image Sound file only Press the OK button MENU button or Q on the Zoom E3 Q button to switch to single image display of the selected image Press the button to switch to IU mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ul sobeui Bunojog pue yoeg BulAe q o Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine image display press E on the Zoom E3 Q button to switch to folder display or calendar display Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display 1 2 pens In mode press amp on the Zoom E3 Q button The screen changes to nine image display Press
5. oN s ewj Bunojog pue yoeg BuiAe d o 4 Press the button A confirmation dialog appears D Use the four way controller A Y to select Select amp Delete 6 Press the OK button gt pm MS d vo gt Select amp Delete E UU pd uev gt OK OK The selected images and sound files are deleted Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soBeui Bunajoq pue xoeg bured Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once Nu Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 134 Press the t button in mode A confirmation dialog appears Press the t button A confirmation dialog appears N 3 Use the four way controller A V 7 to select Delete All A a 4 P h OK butt Delle teal images soungs ress the utton 3 All the images and sound files are deleted E Delete All Recovering Deleted Images p 133 sobeui Bunojog pue yoeg BuiAe d o From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted Nu After deleting an image once operations to write data such as taking pictures recording movies protecting images saving DPOF settings resizing images or trimming images have been per
6. roy Multi segment The camera divides the image into 16 areas meters the aa metering brightness and determines the exposure E Center The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the v weighted picture with the center of the image having more influence on o metering the exposure g Spot AE The camera determines the exposure by metering the g metering brightness only at the center of the image 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The l Rec Mode menu appears ao c fF ON Use the four way controller A V to select AE Metering Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select the AE Metering setting Press the OK button The AE Metering setting is saved Press the MENU button i Rec Mode Recorded Pixels lg Sensitivity MENUJC ancel lokJOK The camera returns to capture status with the current setting E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals lt When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully If you use the AE Metering function frequently you can save tim
7. sssssssseseeeeeeenn 171 Changing the Display Language 173 Changing the Image Folder Name 174 Changing the USB Connection Mode wi 175 Changing the Video Output Format 176 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor za 177 Using the Power Saving Function sssseseesss 178 Setting Auto Power Off Changing the Start up Screen a Changing the Menu Orde cccccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees Setting the Guide Display ccccceeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees Resetting to Default Settings Reset Displaying the Clock Mode esee Appendix List of World Time Cities Default Settings sese Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode 189 Optional Accessories sssssssssssssnnnssnunnnnnrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 191 M ssadges nne oot coit cien e n edes 192 Troubleshooting root nito ioi oot ei etna 194 Main Specifications WARRANTY POLICY Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals E In this manual the method for operating the four way controller is shown in illustrations such as in the one below The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below IS indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation Mem indicates inform
8. ssssssssssseeeeeneeeene 117 Playing Back and Deleting Images 118 Playing Back Images inier errichtet thao er asaan 118 To Switch Between 3 Mode and PJ Mode 118 Playing Back Still Pictures ssssssessses 118 Nine Image Display Folder Display and Calendar Display 119 Zoom Playback ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeceeeeseeeeeseeeeessneeeeteaaes 1121 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 123 SIDE M Playing Back Movies iss Playing Backa Movie cniin eiie ieaiaia 126 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 127 Deleting Images eese Deleting a Single Image Sound File Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display ssseen 130 Deleting All Images and Sound Files sssssssse 132 Recovering Deleted Images ssssseeeee 133 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect 134 Editing and Printing Images 136 Editing Images 5 reete iiiter hona noram ean endo abi ados laria eain 136 Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize 136 Cropping Images sseeeeeene Copying Images and Sound Files M Using the Digital Filters Using the Brightness Filter ccce
9. 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Sound on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller E oma The Sound screen appears UNES mes gt Start up Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 Operation Sound 1 Self timer Sound On 5 Changing the Operation Volume 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Volume 4 Usethe four way controller lt gt to adjust the volume The selected volume is saved Set the volume to 0 to mute the start up sound shutter sound operation sound and self timer sound sbumes Changing the Sound Type D Use the four way controller A V to select Start up Sound 6 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 167 7 Use the four way controller A V to select 1 2 3 Off or USER and press the OK button The selected sound type is saved 8 set Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7 Select On Off or USER for the self timer sound 9 Press the MENU button The setting is changed and the screen returns to the 14 Setting menu Setting the User Sound You can set the first two seconds of your favorite recorded sound as the user sound and then use this as the start up sound or shutter sound The sound to be used is recorded with the camera p 159 1 Select USER in Steps 7 and 8 above
10. BM Recorded Pixels BE Quality Level White Balance AE Metering e D 9 Setting the Image Contrast Contrast You can set the image contrast level 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Contrast 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the contrast level i Rec Mode 3 3 pan ll Instant Review The following setting is saved Memory Ao ws uk Lo Sharpness m ee w Saturation m Normal C El Contrast s High WENJExit 4 Press the MENU button The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status os If you use the Contrast function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 4 Z 2 ae ay 1 et c o 103 Saving the Settings Memory The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off For some camera settings the Memory function is always set to amp On the settings are saved when the camera is turned off while for others you can choose on or off to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off The items which can be set to amp On or a Off in the Memory function are shown in the table below Items not listed here will be saved i
11. suone4edo uowwog Calling Up a Specific Menu When you assign functions to the Green button pressing the Green button displays the menus one after another This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation Sensitivity and White Balance L memo The following functions can be assigned to the Green button Green Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation Focusing Area Sharpness Saturation and Contrast The default setting is Green Mode in 1 and no function in 2 3 or 4 The Green Button setting can be returned to the default setting by selecting Reset on the 31 Setting menu The functions assigned to the Green button can be used in the usual manner on the original menus 48 Rec Mode and i Setting You cannot save different settings for the same function on the Green button and on the original menu suone4edo uowwog e Assigning a Function to the Green Button 1 Select Green Button on the 31 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt a The Green Button screen appears 1 gt Green Mode 2 Off 3 Use the four way controller A V 3 Off to choose a number oot CIS E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals N oO 0 A Press the four way controller gt lt aneaten A pull down menu appears 4 Green Mode Choose a function and press the
12. nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Drive Modes Single frame Self timer approx 10 sec approx 2 sec Continuous Normal High Speed Interval Shoot Self timer Electronic control type control time Approx 10 sec 2 sec Time Function World Time 75 cities 28 time zones Clock Mode Clock display by holding down OK DISPLAY button while camera is turned off approx 10 sec Alarm Alarm with simultaneous display of the Clock mode at specified time Power Supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI63 AC adapter kit optional Battery Life Number of Recording capacity shows approximate number of Recordable shots recorded during CIPA compliant testing with Images LCD monitor on flash used for 50 of the shots and 210 pictures 23 degrees centigrade Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions Playback Time According to the result of in house testing 240 min Actual time may differ depending on usage Movie Recording Time conditions 80 min Sound Recording Time 240 min Max Charging TimeApprox 120 min In Out Port UBS 2 0 AV terminal DC input terminal Video Output NTSC PAL monaural Format PictBridge Printer PictBridge compatible printer Print Modes Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT Paper Size Card L 2L Postcard 100 mmx150 mm 4 x6 8 x10 Letter 11 x17 A4 A3 printer setting Paper Type kkk kx x printe
13. 953 pictures 127 pictures 1386 pictures 175 pictures 1906 pictures shooting mode and SD Memory Card etc The above figures may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions Only 1280 1280x960 can be set for recorded pixels when mode is set Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies Choose the recorded pixels quality level and frame rate number of frames per second according to how you intend to use the movies you have taken The higher the number of recorded pixels and quality level the clearer the details but the bigger the file size The more frames per second the better the quality of the movie but the bigger the file size Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels quality level and frame rate in Movie on the 48 Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies vs p 108 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies p 109 Selecting the Frame Rate vs p 110 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals peuejs Bung Q peuejs Bunjes 5 Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use 640 640x480 Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen 320 320x240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail The default setting is 640 640x480 Appropriate Quality Level According to Use Best Clearer images Be
14. For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the de
15. OK button Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to register the necessary functions Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Using the Green Button 1 Press the Green button in B mode The function assigned to 1 in Green Button on the Setting menu is called up Next function assigned to Green button Press the Green button again The function assigned to 2 is called up While the screen at right is displayed use the Green button to recall functions allocated to 3 and 4 Change the settings and press the OK button The camera returns to capture status Recorded Pixels If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button the camera enters the Green Mode one second after the Green button is pressed p 64 If the Sensitivity function has been assigned to the Green button the automatically adjusted range for AUTO cannot be changed using the operation described here If you choose AUTO set the automatically adjusted range for ISO sensitivity beforehand using the menu operation p 97 If a function other than the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button the camera returns to the original screen if no operation is performed for five seconds after the Green button is pressed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals suone4edo uowwog Setting the Playback Mode Press the four way controller V in Playbac
16. 149 DPOF printing 158 DPOF settings 151 F File oaeaeei 104 Flash Off 87 Flash On Red eye 87 Flash On 5 87 Fluores Light E 92 Focus Limiter 99 Focus Mode 85 Focusing ssss 85 Focusing Area 98 Folder display 120 Format 42er tni 164 Four way controller 45 47 Frame Composite 145 Frame Rate 31 110 G Green Button 45 47 58 Green Mode 64 Guide display 182 H High Speed Continuous Shooting FR oo ee 77 Histogram 84 Hometown 37 l Infinity abo 85 Installing a battery 23 Instant Review 41 100 Interval 78 Interval Movie 113 Interval Shoot Gi 78 L Language 35 173 LCD booster function 177 LCD monitor brightness 177 M Macro amp oes 85 Magnify Q oo eee 121 Manual Focus MF 85 Manual amp 92 Memory niessessies 104 MENU button 45 47 Menu order 181 Movie SR Movie Anti Shake Function 22 iid 112 Multi segment metering TO 94 N Nine i
17. 2 Press the OK button The Playback screen appears if a sound that can be used as the user sound has been saved in the camera USER appears afl for the sound set as the user sound 3 Use the four way controller lt gt cancel ok to choose a sound file Four way controller A Plays back the first two seconds of the sound file Four way controller W Stops playback 4 Press the OK button The selected sound is set as the user sound for the start up sound or shutter sound 1100 0025 nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to display the X4 Setting menu GNX Setting 114 ww MENU Format Sound gt Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm o Four way controller o9 World Time th OK button MENU button Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time You can choose whether the alarm will ring at the same time every day or only once at the set time MENUJE xit Setting the Alarm 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Alarm on the Xi Setting menu Press the four way controller P 7 128 The Alarm screen appears 2 3 Press the four way controller gt 4 Alarm boff Time 0 00 A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Off Once or Everyday and press the OK button Press the four way controller Y Next set the Time 6 Press the four way controll
18. AC Print with this setting MENU Change PictBridge Paper Size S Setting Paper Type B Setting Quality C Setting Border Status Setting TR Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soBeui Bunuiug pue Bunip3 s ewj Burnung pue Bunip3 o 10 11 12 A A oo Y memo Use the four way controller na 4 Y lt gt to choose the paper setting i Card size i You can only choose a size that is 1005150 Lettar Postcard 11 x17 supported by your printer 4 x6 A3 Press the OK button EAM The Paper Size setting is saved and the screen returns to the print settings screen Use the four way controller A Y to select Paper Type and press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select the paper type and press the OK button The Paper Type setting is saved and the screen returns to the print settings screen Set Quality and Border Status in the same way as in Steps 11 and 12 If you select SB Setting for each print setting images are printed according to the settings made on the printer Paper Type with more supports higher quality paper Quality with more indicates higher print quality A confirmation dialog appears after each item has been set Press the MENU button The screen returns to the confirmation dialog Press the OK button The image
19. GNX Setting ww Format Sound Date Adjust 01 01 Alarm o World Time th 114 2007 MENUJE xit Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Setting the Date and Time p 37 and Changing the Date and Time p 165 serve as the t Hometown date and time By using the world time function you can display the time ina city other than the Hometown Destination This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone Setting the Destination 1 Usethe four way controller A V to select World Time on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The World Time screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y to select Destination 4 Press the four way controller gt The Destination screen appears The city that is currently selected blinks on the map D Use the four way controller lt gt to change the Destination city The current time location and time difference of the selected city appear 6 Use the four way controller A V to select DST 7 Use the four way controller 4 to select amp On or World Time Select time gt th Destination 5 NewYork 14 2 thHometown DSF NewYork 14 25 4 LES Ws Destination New York gt City DST TimeDif 0 00 wENUJC ancel oK OK Select amp On if the Destination city uses daylig
20. If you use the Recorded Pixels function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures vs p 30 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals w Rec Mode 1 3 iti 2 3 4 5 WENJExit 1 6 End DA c 9 SOFT e amp T 5 m amp Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality compression rate of still pictures The more stars the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture but the file size becomes larger The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size p 89 Quality Level Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image ona computer screen Highest compression rate Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail Better soJnjoid Buryej o Good Press the MENU button in I mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Quality Level Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to change the quality level Press the OK button The Quality Level setting is saved Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting ia k If you use the Q
21. Movies For joining two movies together p 150 Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p 145 e Red eye For correcting still pictures where the flash has 444 Compensation caused the subject to appear with red eyes P amp 1 Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still pictures p 162 For protecting images and sound files from Omn Protect accidental deletion p 194 For setting the DPOF print order data for still A DPOF pictures p 131 1 Image Recovery For recovering deleted images p 133 Start up Screen For setting the start up screen p 180 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Oo o 3 3 o 3 o 5 E E E Taking Pictures Taking Pictures AUTO PICT K Taking Pictures Automatically Auto Picture Mode In eie Auto Picture mode when you press the shutter release button the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four shooting modes Standard mode amp 3 Night Scene mode TA Landscape mode and Portrait mode 1 Press the four way controller Y in l mode The Capture Mode Palette appears soJnjoaid Burye AUTO 2 Usethe four way controller A V lt P to select Fr Auto Picture mode 3 Press the OK button 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus and the selected mode icon will app
22. Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not turn on Battery is not installed Check if battery is installed If not install battery Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of battery Reinsert battery according to symbols p 23 Battery power is low Charge the battery No image on LCD monitor Camera is connected toa PC LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a computer Camera is connected to a TV LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a TV LCD monitor is set to OFF Press the OK DISPLAY button to turn LCD monitor on p 83 Image is displayed but is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Increase brightness of LCD monitor p 177 Shutter will not release Flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging Wait until charging is finished No available space on SD Memory Card or in the built in memory Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images p 27 128 Recording Wait until recording is finished Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment such as a night scene Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away Take picture within range of flash xipueddy o nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Problem Cause Remedy Lock focus on another object lo
23. Saving the Focus Mode vs p 104 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually MF is described below 1 Press the four way controller gt ao RR in O mode Manual Focus Use the four way controller gt to select MF and press the OK button The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the LCD monitor when focusing Press the four way controller A V The MF indicator appears on the LCD monitor to indicate the approximate distance to the subject Use the four way controller A V to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide A for distant focus v for closer focus 4 Press the OK button The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status In addition the focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four way controller gt After the focus is fixed you can press the four way controller gt again to display the MF bar and readjust the focus N soJnjoaid UIYEeL C2 MF indicator L e TO switch from MF to another focus mode press the four way controller gt while the MF bar is displayed Ne Capture mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the MF bar is displayed E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ses QD P AVA x 5 4e 5 7 X ca 0 O SOFT OT og Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 5 Auto The flash discharges automatically depen
24. http Awww pentax co jp PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY European Headquarters HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http www pentax co uk PENTAX France S A S 112 Quai de Bezons B P 204 95106 Argenteuil Cedex France http www pentax fr PENTAX Schweiz AG Widenholzstrasse 1 8304 Wallisellen Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND http www pentax ch PENTAX Scandinavia AB P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN http Awww pentax se PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Headquarters 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A PENTAX Service Department 12000 Zuni Street Suite 100B Westminster Colorado 80234 U S A http www pentaximaging com PENTAX Canada Inc 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 3S7 CANADA http Awww pentax ca http www pentax co jp english for your precious moments Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice 57861 Copyright PENTAX Corporation 2007 01 200701 Printed in China Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals
25. 6 Press the OK button The frame appears on the screen T Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 8 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken ls In frame composite mode recorded pixels is set to 3m 2048 x 1536 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals DA Taking Pictures of People Portrait Self portrait Natural Skin Tone In amp or mode Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated Simply point the camera toward your subject s face and the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject s face adjusts the focus using Face Recognition AF and the exposure using Face Recognition AE and allows you to take a picture A Use this mode when taking pictures of people Use this mode when taking self portraits or pictures of you and a friend a Use this mode when you want to enhance the natural skin tone of the people in your pictures soJnjoaid Burxye p Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y lt gt to select amp Portrait Self portrait or Natural Skin Tone 3 Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status When the location of the subject s face is recognized a yel
26. E You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range If you use the optical zoom when shooting with f amp the sound of the lens moving may be audible in the recorded sound depending on the shooting environment E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to amp On in the default settings To take pictures using only the optical zoom set the digital zoom to O Off 1 Press the MENU button in l mode The l Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Digital Zoom 3 Use the four way controller lt gt TET to select amp On or O Off The selected setting is saved 4 Press the MENU button The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status 2 5 unn OW Digital Zoom 47 gt SZ MENUJE xit ON Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 104 soJnjoid UIYeL Ne The digital zoom function cannot be used in amp or mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals m MENUJE x it P ALS 9 2A ee 3 48 3 5 amp amp CO 6 SOFT MG A DB Setting the Exposure EV Compensation You can adjust the o
27. O Rec Mode menu 1 Press the MENU button in G mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Recorded Pixels Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Quality Level Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears with the items that can be selected The pull down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings Use the four way controller A V to change the setting 7w FERE Rec Mode 1 393 ww MENU zl Exit Rec Mode 1 3 E Quality Level xx Awe o1 Iso AUTO SZ MENUJE xit ON Storage Capacity 1319 Quality Level 4 xx MENU Cancel oKJOK The quality level changes each time the four way controller A V is pressed canceling changes Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals o o 3 3 o 3 o 5 w E E To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status When the shutter release button is pressed fully the picture is taken To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the X button The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status To Save the S
28. Repeat the above steps to change the setting Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset the camera settings to their defaults Refer to Default Settings p 186 for the reset settings 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Reset on the Xi Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears 3 Usethe four way controller A V to select Reset menu setting E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 4 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for resetting the menu setting appears Reset Use the four way controller A V to select Reset 6 Press the OK button Reset to initial setting The settings return to the defaults Reset Cancel m5 TOK ls The following settings are not affected by resetting Date Adjust Language amp s8 World Time Video Out and Menu Order Resetting the Menu Order You can reset the menu order to its default Use the four way controller A V to select Reset on the X4 Setting menu Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Reset menu item order Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for resetting the menu item order appears Use the four way controller A V to select Reset Press the OK button The menu order is reset on fF O N sbunjes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 183 Dis
29. Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch power indicator peuejs Dunes Q 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on and the power indicator turns on If the Initial Setting screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure on p 35 to setthe display language and or current date and time 2 Press the power switch again The camera turns off and the power indicator turns off Taking Pictures p 62 Checking the Memory Card The memory card is checked automatically Memory status when the camera turns on appears on the d LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera In this case images and sound files will be saved in the built in memory amp appears instead of when the write protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write protect switch is locked Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Power switch x button Playback Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures 1 Press the power switch while holding down the P button The LCD monitor turns on and the camera starts in the Playback mode pauejs Bunjes 5 i To switch from Playback Mode to amp mode press the P button or press the shutter release button halfway Pl
30. Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt P to select Voice Memo Press the OK button Recording starts You can record a voice memo continuously for up to 24 hours Press the OK button Recording stops C2 A oO voice memo cannot be added to an image that already has a voice memo or that was taken in Synchro Sound Record mode Delete the old voice memo and record a new one p 129 A voice memo cannot be added to protected O n images p 134 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals punos y9eg Bui e d pue Buipio2eM Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter 1 mode and use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back 5 appears on images with voice memos in single image display 2 Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts 7100 0038 The following operations can be performed during playback Zoom 44 4 button amp Increases the volume Zoom 44 amp button 444 Reduces the volume 3 Press the four way controller Playback stops Sound files for images taken in Synchro Sound Record mode can be played back in the same manner Deleting a Sound File p 129 punos xoeg Bui amp e d pue Buip10293 Q Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 16 3 Settings Camera
31. camera is turned off Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p 101 Saturation For setting the color saturation p 102 Contrast For setting the image contrast level p 103 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals suone4edo uowwog e memo Use the Green Mode to enjoy easy picture taking using standard settings regardless of the settings in the IB Rec Mode menu p 64 Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu p 58 You can also change the order of the menu items so that you can put frequently used items on top of less used ones p 181 ti Setting Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 164 For adjusting the playback volume and setting the Sound start up sound shutter sound key operation sound p 167 and self timer sound Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and date and time styles p 165 Alarm For setting the alarm p 169 World Time For setting the world time p 171 Language 838 For setting the language in which menus and p 173 messages appear For choosing how names are assigned to folders for Folder Name storing images and sound files p 174 USB Connection For setting the USB cable connection to PC or printer p 175 Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p 176 Brightness Level For changing the brig
32. to choose a sound file to play back 3 Press the four way controller 4 The sound file is played back 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller A Pauses playback Zoom 44 4 button 4 Increases the volume Zoom 444 4 button 444 Reduces the volume If there are no recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Reverses playback Four way controller gt Fast forwards playback If there are recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Plays back starting from the previous index Four way controller P Plays back starting from the next index The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 4 Resumes playback Four way controller 4 Rewinds approx 5 seconds Four way controller gt Advances approx 5 seconds 4 Press the four way controller Y Playback stops y 0025 A 00 00 00 900130 01 30 BY 01 01 2007 S97 14 25 punos xoeg Bui amp e d pue Buip10293 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 161 Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures Slideshow MENJ Cancel Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter mode and use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo N Press the four way controller
33. Exposure EV Compensation v p 82 Understanding Brightness If the brightness is correct the graph peaks in the middle If the image is too dark the peak is on the left side and if it is too bright the peak is on the right side soJnjaid Burxye p Dark image Correct image Bright image WP WP When the image is too dark the part to the left is cut off dark portions and when the image is too bright the part to the right is cut off bright portions Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode vx p 83 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode vs p 123 Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid level brightness E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Setting the Shooting Functions A x OOO 9 PREC 6 SOFT era 00 mm eC Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm 16 in or more The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 1 cm to 60 cm 0 4 in to 24 in The camera is focused on the subject in the auto
34. From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals u Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Slideshow Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file size smaller than the original You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available Mens kh O N 2 soBeui Burning pue Bunip3 o oO E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Movies cannot be resized You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to resize Press the four way controller The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V 4 gt to select Resize Press the OK button The screen for choosing the size and quality appears Select Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the size and quality Use the four way controller A V to switch between Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 6 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Save as is the only available option for protected images T Usethe four way controller A Y to select Ov
35. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card p 164 Protected The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals This message appears when you try to switch to mode while an image is still being recorded or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing or when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is being formatted This message appears when the alarm is set and before the camera automatically turns off Data being recorded Data being processed Alarm is set Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function Low paper level in the printer No paper in the printer There is no paper in the printer Paper stuck in the printer The paper is stuck in the printer Low ink level in the printer The ink level of the printer is low The paper level of the printer is low No ink in the printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Data error A data error message has been sent from the printer 9 3 3 Em x Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Troubleshooting
36. LCD monitor when the camera returns to Ul mode and World Time is selected How to display the X4 Setting menu gt Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Four way controller vari o y World Time e MENUJE xit MENU button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed The camera supports the following 19 languages English French German Spanish Portugese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Russian Thai Korean Chinese Traditional Simplified and Japanese 1 2 3 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Language on the X4 Setting menu Press the four way controller gt The Language s amp screen appears Use the four way controller A Y lt P to select the language Press the OK button The selected language is set to be displayed English Dansk Pycckn Fran ais Svenska neq Deutsch Finnish t2 Espa ol Polish px Portugu s Czech pX Italiano Hungarian BASE Nederlands T rk e MENY Cancel 0KJOK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals o amp o 173 How to display the X4 Setting menu GNX Setting 114 b d Format Sound Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm o Four way controller Word Time e OK button MENU button Changing the Image Folder Name You can chang
37. Manuals Calling Up a Specific Menu ceeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeeeeee 58 Setting the Playback Mode 60 Taking Pictures 62 Taking Pict res erem Taking Pictures Automatically Auto Picture Mode Setting The Functions Program Mode s Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Digital SR Blur Reduction Fireworks Mode 66 Framing Your Pictures Frame Composite ss 67 Taking Pictures of People Portrait Self portrait Natural Skin Tone sess 68 Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode 70 Taking Underwater Pictures Underwater Mode Underwater Movie Mode Taking Still Pictures with Sound Synchro Sound Record aes Taking Pictures of Text Text Mode sssssssseee Using the Self timer ceinture iiini a Taking a Series of Pictures Continuous Shooting Mode High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode ssuss 77 Taking Pictures at a Set Interval Interval Shoot 78 Using th ZOOm aii oe erre vate re eei ia Doe ace Y iadaa 80 Setting the Exposure EV Compensation 82 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 83 Setting the Shooting Functions 85 Selecting t
38. Voice Recording 3 Press the OK button The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time SHUTTERS tart 4 Press the shutter release button fully during recording You can record sounds continuously for up gareRgstop to 24 hours Index When the Green button is pressed during recording an index is added to the current sound file D Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Recording starts The self timer lamp blinks 0 o0 M 1 22 01 01 2007 14 25 01 30 22 01 01 2007 14 25 Ei punos yoeg Bui amp e d pue Buip10293 3 L om E If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4 recording continues until you take your finger off the button This is useful for making short sound recordings such as for the user sound in the Sound menu Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files Pressing the OK button clears the voice recording screen from the LCD monitor Press the OK button again to display the voice recording screen punos yoeg BuiAe d pue Buipjo28M E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in amp mode Nc 1 Press the X button 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt
39. Yes Yes Yes Yes Soft Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Self timer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes X 2 Sec Self timer No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Continuous Shooting No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes amp HS Cont Shooting No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Interval Shoot Yes Yes Yes Yes No 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes AF Standard Yes Yes Yes Yes No 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes aM Infinity Yes Yes Yes Yes No 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes PF Pan Focus Yes Yes Yes Yes No 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes MF Manual Focus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 14 Recorded Pixels Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Quality Level Yes No 16 Yes No 16 No 16 No 16 No 16 No 16 No 16 White Balance Yes No 2 Yes No 2 No 2 No No No No AE Metering Yes Yes No 5 Yes No 13 Yes Yes Yes Yes Sensitivity Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes EV Compensation Yes410 Yes Yes Yes 4 Yes 10 Yes No 11 Yes Focusing Area Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Focus Limiter Movie Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Digital Zoom Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Instant Review Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes M
40. Yes Yes p 178 Auto Power Off 3 min Yes Yes p 179 Quick Zoom o Off Yes Yes p 122 Green Button Green Mode Yes Yes p 58 Guide Display w On Yes Yes p 182 e Playback Mode Palette Items Item Default Setting tee Ste Page Interval 3 sec Yes Yes Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe Yes Yes p 124 Sound Effect On Yes Yes Digital Filter B amp W No p 141 Brightness Filter Standard No p 143 Start up Screen Optio Logo screen Yes Yes p 180 e Key Operation Item Function Default Setting Er peg SG Page x button Operation Mode x mode Zoom 444 4 Zoom Position Full wide angle Yes p 80 button p 76 A Drive Mode O Standard E Yes p 77 Four way pu controller V Shooting Mode P Program Yes Yes p 53 4 Flash Mode E Auto li Yes p 87 Focus Mode AF Standard li Yes p 85 Capture mode MENU button Menu Display ee ee p 48 ti Setting menu uic HE E pv 28 nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes Can be set and function is available No Cannot be set Can be set but function is not availab je c n m eo a 2 54 Auto Yes Yes Yes No No 3 No Yes No 3 Yes Yes Flash Off Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 No Yes Yes 3 Yes Yes 4 Flash On Yes No Yes Yes No 3 No Yes
41. amp mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering Waterproof and Dustproof Function p 5 iom E The flash will not discharge in mode When the Focus Mode is setto MF you can adjust the focus before recording starts and during recording You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before recording starts and during recording Changing the LCD monitor display mode by pressing the OK DISPLAY button while recording a movie will not display the histogram Setting the Optical Zoom p 117 soJnjoid Buryej e Although the camera is provided with waterproof and dustproof functions avoid using the camera under the following conditions It may momentarily be subjected to water pressure beyond that covered in the guarantee and water may enter the interior of the camera Jumping into the water while holding the camera Swimming while holding the camera in your hand Using the camera in environments where water is applied forcefully Such as strong river currents and waterfalls Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals senjoid Burje1 a A O N ry Taking Still Pictures with Sound Synchro Sound Record A total of 20 seconds the 10 seconds before and after the shutter release button is pressed fully of sounds are recorded with the still picture fens Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette
42. appears Use the four way controller A Y lt 4 gt to select amp Synchro Sound Record Press the OK button The Synchro Sound Record mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully 7 The picture is taken A countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the Instant Review screen You can play back sound recorded in SENS Sound R cord mode in the same way as playing a voice memo p 163 In Synchro Sound Record mode the default setting for focus mode is PF Pan Focus p 85 Sound recording before taking a picture starts immediately when Synchro Sound Record mode is selected Ten seconds of sound before the shutter release button is pressed fully are recorded with the still picture Sound prior to this is not recorded The shutter sound operation sound and self timer sound are muted when the Synchro Sound Record mode is set Ifyou press the shutter release button fully while the camera is recording sound after taking the picture the camera immediately switches to capture status so the time that sound is recorded may be reduced E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Taking Pictures of Text Text Mode You can take pictures of text in documents or on a whiteboard so that the text is easy to re
43. as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button Taking Still Pictures During Movie Recording Still picture capture Press the Green button during movie recording to take still pictures while continuing to record the movie After the Green button is pressed a still picture is taken and stored When the battery level indicator is at battery is exhausted the flash will not discharge when taking still pictures during movie recording Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 4 0 Z ae ay 1 et c oO o 107 6 Rec Mode 1 3 WERE MENUJE xit 1 8 O Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies 640 and 320 The more pixels there are the clearer the details and the bigger the file size The file size also varies depending on the quality level and frame rate settings p 31 Recorded Pixels for Movies 640 640x480 Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen le bs e 320x240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail senjoid Burje1 co O Oi ON Press the MENU button in CI mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Movie Press the four way controll
44. b Recorded Pixels Qua Level MENUJE xit Vo Setting the Movie SR Movie Anti Shake Function In and mode you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording movies with the Movie SR Movie Anti Shake function 1 Press the MENU button in CI mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Movie Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Movie SR Use the four way controller 4 gt Movie A 2 to select amp On or o Off Recorded Pixels 20 The Movie SR Movie shake reduction Quality Level m 1 Frame Rate 30fps setting is saved Color Mode Full Color Movie SR gu Press the MENU button twice Interval Shoot The camera returns to capture status with we the current setting E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals i Rec Mode 113 b Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity MENUJE xit Recording a Movie From Pictures Taken at a Set Interval Interval Movie In this mode you can record multiple still pictures taken automatically at a set interval from a set time as a movie file The default frame rate for the recorded movie is 30 fps frames per second You can set this to 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minut
45. be used to adjust the volume during playback of movies or sound files p 126 p 161 x button Switches to mode p 118 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals S Four way controller A Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file p 126 p 161 v Displays the Playback Mode Palette p 61 Stops a movie or sound file during playback p 126 p 161 4 gt Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single image display p 42 Frame forwards frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback p 126 Fast forwards reverses and moves to the index in sound file playback p 161 4 Y lt P Moves the display area during zoom display p 121 Selects an image in nine image display a folder in folder display and a date in calendar display p 119 p 120 Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function p 145 OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 123 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 119 p 121 Changes to nine image display of the selected folder during folder display p 120 Changes to nine image display of the selected date during calendar display p 120 2 Green ft button Switches from single image display to the Delete screen p 128 Switches from nine image display to the Select amp Delete screen p 130 Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen p 120 Switches from
46. by gt operating the menu Refer to Setting the wx Cancel okJoK Guide Display p 182 for details of how to operate the menu 3 Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Ye In shooting modes other than P V amp and 2D the flash focus saturation contrast sharpness white balance etc are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the shooting mode For details refer to Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode p 189 You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode Palette p 182 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals u suone4edo uowwog e There are 25 available shooting modes AUTO ect Auto Picture Use this mode to select the best shooting mode automatically P Program The basic picture taking mode You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself p 63 A Night Scene Ideal for taking night views It is best to use a tripod in this mode Use the flash if including people in your picture p 66 Movie Use this mode for taking movies Sound is recorded at the same time p 106 9 Voice Recording Use this mode to record sound files Be careful not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera with your hand p 159 7
47. calendar display to the folder display screen p 120 MENU button Displays the 34 Setting menu during single image display p 48 Returns to single image display during Playback Mode Palette display p 60 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 119 Changes to nine image display of the selected folder during folder display p 120 Changes to nine image display of the selected date during calendar display p 120 suoneJedo uouiuo Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings press the MENU button to display the 6 Rec Mode menu or 11 Setting menu Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette Setting with the Menus Press the MENU button in IQ mode to display the IB Rec Mode menu Press the MENU button in mode to display the 34 Setting menu During recording During playback suoneJedo uowwog e 01 01 2007 n e Recorded Pixels MTu Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity l vENU 0 or gt The setting is complete and the camera 3 returns to PJ 25 mode The setting is complete and the camera returns to C mode E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals L memo A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation Ex To set the Quality Level on the
48. does not accept any liability for data that is deleted 1 when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 when the card has not been used for a long time 4 when the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed The SD Memory Card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory or shooting and playback may take a long time For information on compatible SD Memory Cards visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals peniejs Bumes Q Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Choose the number of pixels size and quality level data compression rate of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you I have taken Higher quality levels
49. during traveling Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc The lens on this camera is not interchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner alcohol or benzene Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove the camera from its case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure as this may cause damage malfunction or a loss in waterproof performance Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car ship etc If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked 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 a high temperature but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to The respo
50. is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing The power indicator lights while the camera is communicating with the printer and blinks while the card is being accessed and during printing Do not disconnect the USB cable while the power indicator is blinking The Paper Size Paper Type Quality and Border Status settings are reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer v p 158 nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Printing All Images 1 Inthe printing mode selection screen use the four way controller A V to select All Images Select printing mode 2 Press the OK button The setting screen appears 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in Printing Single Images p 155 for details of how to make the settings 4 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 155 and p 156 for details of changing print settings D Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen All the images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing soBeui Bunuiug pue Bunip3 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 157 Printing Using the DPOF Se
51. of Operating Parts cccccceeseeseeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeseneeetenaees 18 MO ntOnINGICAOMS Rm 18 Getting Started 21 Attaching the Strap 220 0 cccccecctesenecssenecaeanceceetenecesseneceseteceeseccnesaacene Powering the Camera esses eee nennen nnne Charging the Battery ssssssssssssssseseneeeneeneennene Installing the Battery Using the AC Adapter Installing the SD Memory Card eese Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies Turning the Camera On and Off eese Playback Mode ET Initial Settings 1e tren cr teneur ecce uere erue Setting the Display Language ssssseeeeeeeen Setting the Date and Time Quick Start Taking Still Pictures eese eene 40 Playing Back Still Pictures eese 42 Playing Back Images ts Playing Back the Previous or Next Image seessssss 42 Rotating the Displayed Image sse 43 Common Operations 44 O Mode RE Setting the Camera Functions Setting with the Menus ssssssssssssseseeeeeeneee nennen MLB S a Setting the Shooting Mode ssssssssseseeeeee E From camera usermanual com Pentax
52. of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Symbols WOOD oaeee 57 xipueddy e 6 Rec Mode menu 54 O OTert 57 75 C mode 10 118 T Museum 57 X button 44 46 a Natural Skin Tone 57 x mode 10 118 Report 3 5 neni 57 X4 Setting menu 52 A Green Mode 64 Green Button 1 45 47 58 fraser rr rreerer errr terre 25 i em 43 128 Voice Memo 162 MM Wide BO ME MIeIEIIg siioni 94 Q Magnify LE uoo ERR 1 EJ Nine image display 119 ee eae i Auto AWB 92 Self timer 76 Auto Power Off 179 Continuous Shooting 77 ji 00 707mm AUTO Auto Picture 54 62 Auto a ED ETE TERIS 87 Bm 54 eg Autofocus conditions 98 DN depu 54 66 AV equipment 127 e MOV E sicie isani 54 B Voice Recording 54 159 B amp W Ls 111 9 Frame Composite 56 67 Basic mode oo o 64 Landscape 54 Battery level indicator 24 E FIOWET a iani iecit 54 Bright portions 19 amp Portrait
53. on the LCD monitor for one second Instant Review and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 41 Focus frame Press the Green button to switch to the Green Mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically Selecting the Green Mode is the easiest way to ensure that pictures come out well p 64 nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action as follows Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus If the subject is out of focus the frame will light red Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions In these cases lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall Dark places or objects or conditions that prevent light being reflected back Horizontal lines or intricate patterns Fast moving objects When there is an object in the foreground and an object in t
54. operates properly this indicates that there is no malfunction You can use the camera as usual 9 3 3 Em X Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals xipueddy e Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 7 1 megapixels Sensor 7 41 megapixels total pixels 1 2 5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture 7m 3072x2304 pixels 5m 2592x1944 pixels 4m 2304x1728 pixels 3m 2048x1536 pixels 2m 1600x1200 pixels 1280 1280x960 pixels 1024 1024x768 pixels 640 640x480 pixels Movie 640 640x480 pixels 320 320x240 pixels ISO Sensitivity Auto manual ISO 64 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Up to ISO 64 3200 is automatically selected when AUTO sensitivity is set in the Digital SR Blur Reduction mode and CALS mode File Format Still Picture JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF DPOF PictBridge PRINT Image Matching III Movie MOV QuickTime Motion JPEG approx 30fps 15fps PCM system monaural sound full color sepia black and white Movie SR Movie shake reduction Interval shoot Sound Voice memo voice recording WAVE PCM system monaural Synchro sound record Quality Level Still Picture xxx Best Xx Better Good S
55. owners To users of this camera There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image This product supports PRINT Image Matching lll PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Right Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Regarding PictBridge 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 There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product Regarding Product R
56. set to 11280 1280x960 The focus exposure and white balance are locked with the first image Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soJnjoid Buryej o 2 3 9 L aA 2 e5 X qa 6 SOFT 8 9 m amp Taking Pictures at a Set Interval Interval Shoot In this mode a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time 10 sec 99 min Set the camera to take pictures in one second increments from ten seconds to four minutes intervals or in one minute increments from four minutes to 99 minutes intervals You cannot set the camera to take interval shots for less than ten seconds 2 shots number of recordable images You can set this to up to 1000 shots However this cannot exceed the number of recordable images X 5 Interval e o et c Number of Shot Start Delay 0 min 24 hours 0 min Set the start time in one minute increments for when the camera is to begin interval shooting If the start time is set to 0 min the first picture is taken as soon as the shutter release button is pressed 1 Press the four way controller A in l mode E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Use the four way controller 4 gt to select amp Interval Shoot and press the OK button The curren
57. the Printer 1 Select PictBridge for the USB Connection mode on the i Setting menu Refer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p 175 Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable provided Turn the printer on When the printer is ready to print turn the camera on The printing mode selection screen appears From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soBeui Burg pue Bunip3 o ak ON Select printing mode Printing Single Images 1 Inthe printing mode selection screen use the four way controller A V to select Single Image 2 Press the OK button The setting screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 to choose an image to print 4 Usethe four way controller A V to choose the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies D Usethe Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not amp On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted 6 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears To print the pictures according to the print settings on the printer press the OK button To change the print settings go to Step 7 T Press the Green button The screen for changing the print settings appears 8 Select Paper Size and press the four way controller gt The Paper Size screen appears an Select printing mode Single Image 0KJOK 1100 00177 Print this image
58. the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds The video output format NTSC PAL is set to the format of the city selected in Hometown on the Initial Setting screen Refer to List of World Time Cities p 185 for the video output format of each city set as the Initial Setting and Changing the Video Output Format p 176 for changing the setting of the video output format Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals peuejs Bung e Yes YOIND Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button lt 1 Zo0m 644 amp button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions 1 memo Press the power switch The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures In this manual this is called Still Picture Capture mode Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom 444 amp button to the left or right 4 enlarges the subject 44 widens the area that is captured by the camera Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The image appears
59. the terminal cover lock lever in the direction of 1 to unlock the terminal cover the terminal cover lifts up slightly and then lift the terminal cover up in the direction of 2 To close the terminal cover press it in until it clicks to ensure it is securely locked Terminal cover lock lever Terminal cover Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera when opening and closing the terminal cover as this may dislodge the waterproof packing If the packing is not in the correct position the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised Ifthe terminal cover is not locked securely when you close it water sand or dirt may enter the camera E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Installing the SD Memory Card Battery cover lock lever 2 SD Memory Card SD Memory Card socket peuejs Bunjes Q This camera uses an SD Memory Card Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera They are saved in the built in memory if a card is not inserted p 33 Ne Be sure to use this camera to format initialize an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 164 for instructions on formatting Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card Allow the camera to dry complet
60. usermanual com Pentax Manuals pouejs Buje Q Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter kit K AC63 optional is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover 2 Connectthe DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the camera with the A symbol pointed toward the LCD monitor Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Refer to Opening and Closing the Terminal Cover p 26 for instructions on opening and closing the terminal cover Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely The data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built in memory Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock Be sure to read USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY p 1 before using the AC adapter Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K AC63 before using the adapter The battery inside the camera is not charged by connecting the AC adapter to the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals peuejs Bunjes 5 Opening and Closing the Terminal Cover To open the terminal cover press
61. with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the back of the camera Push the battery in until it is locked in place 3 Close the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the opposite direction of 22 and push it in until it clicks to ensure it is securely locked Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4 The battery will be ejected Pull the battery out of the camera Ne Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera when opening and closing the battery card cover as this may dislodge the waterproof packing If the packing is not in the correct position the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised If the battery card cover is not locked securely when you close it water sand or dirt may enter the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals amp 3 ae o et D 9 o peuejs Bunjes 5 This camera uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI63 Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction Insert the battery correctly If the battery is incorrectly oriented malfunction may result Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the battery The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery
62. you want to be included in a group picture 9 The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed S Use this mode to avoid camera shake The picture is taken approximately two 28 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 4 mt Vom Press the four way controller A in l mode Use the four way controller E lt gt V toselect or amp and press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture using the self timer Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures In mode recording will start after ten seconds or two seconds Pressthe shutter release button halfway while the self timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown amp cannot be selected while is in default setting Select amp in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Mme BaF KR QO ONG Taking a Series of Pictures Continuous Shooting Mode High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode In this mode pictures are taken continuously for as long as the s
63. zoom during movie recording 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Movie Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears 2 3 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Optical 5 soJnjoid Buryej o Zoom Use the four way controller 4 gt to select amp On or Off AF wi recording O The Optical Zoom setting is saved C ptica lr oomen 6 Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Movie 2 2 ios If you set Optical Zoom to amp On the sound of the lens moving may be audible in the recorded sound depending on the shooting environment Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 117 sobew Bunsjog pue yoeg Bui Ael d o Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images To Switch Between e Mode and gt Mode In this manual the capture mode such as for taking still pictures is referred to as IU mode The playback mode such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor is referred to as P mode In x mode you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back Follow the procedure below to switch between O mode and mode To Switch from Mode to gt Mode 1 Press the D button The camera switches to BE mode To Switch from gt Mode to Mode 1 Press th
64. 82 AE Metering o Off Yes p 94 Digital Zoom amp On Yes p 81 DISPLAY D Off Yes P125 File No amp On Yes Sharpness s Normal Yes Yes p 101 Saturation s Normal Yes Yes p 102 Contrast s Normal Yes Yes p 103 e 3i Setting Menu Items Item Default Setting NA Ses Page Volume 3 Yes Yes Start up Sound 1 Yes Yes Sound Shutter Sound 1 Yes Yes p 167 Operation Sound 1 Yes Yes Self timer Sound amp On Yes Yes Date Style date According to initial setting Yes No p Date Style time According to initial setting Yes No Date Adjust p 37 Date According to initial setting Yes No Time According to initial setting Yes No Alarm o Off Yes Yes Alarm p 169 Time 0 00 Yes Yes Select time t Hometown Yes Yes Destination City Same as Hometown Yes No a Destination DST o Off Yes No p 171 Hometown City According to initial setting Yes No Hometown DST o Off Yes No Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals o o o 2 2 x 187 xipueddy e Item Default Setting pode zd Page Language amp 8 According to initial setting Yes No p 35 Folder Name Date Yes Yes p 174 USB Connection PC Yes Yes p 175 Video Out According to initial setting Yes No p 176 Brightness Level s Normal Yes Yes p 177 Power Saving 5 sec
65. A Landscape Use this mode for taking landscape views The depth of field encompasses a wide area Flower Use this mode for taking bright colorful pictures of flowers with soft outlines E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals amp Portrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people Gives your subject a bright healthy look 9 48 Underwater Use this mode for taking pictures underwater Captures the blueness of the sea p 72 Underwater Movie Use this mode to record movies underwater Captures the blueness of the sea p 72 suone4edo uowwog 1 9 Digital SR Blur Reduction Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions The camera reduces camera shake by increasing shutter speed and sensitivity 42 Surf amp Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds such as beaches or snowy mountains 43 Sport Ideal for taking fast moving action shots The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals c Pet Ideal for taking pictures of pets The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed You can select settings according to the color of your pet s coat p 70 45 Frame Composite Use this mode to take pictures with a frame The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 3m p 67
66. AX Digital Still Camera Model Number Optio W30 Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place March 2007 Colorado xipuaddy Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 203 xipueddy Information on disposal for users 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products Used electric electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipments to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method
67. E on the Zoom E3 Q button The screen changes to folder display or calendar display Folder display Frame The list of folders with recorded images and sound files appears 100 101 102 Use the four way controller A V 4 gt to move the frame 103 104 Press the OK button or Q on the Zoom Q button to display the images in the selected folder in nine image display 100 0010 Calendar display Recorded images and sound files are Frame displayed by date in calendar format 1 The first image recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar appears for dates on which a sound file was first recorded Use the four way controller A V 4 gt to move the frame Press Q on the Zoom E2 Q button to display the images for a date in nine image display Select a date and press the OK button to switch to single image display of the first image recorded on that date ES WEDESTHUBSGRISSSATE Press the MENU button in folder display or calendar display to switch to normal nine image display Press the P button or half press the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to Ui mode E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals d 2 Q 1 2 Cc 3 Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD moni
68. No 3 Yes Yes 4 Auto Red eye Yes No Yes No No 3 No Yes No 3 Yes Yes Flash On Red eye Yes No Yes Yes No s No Yes No s Yes Yes Soft Yes No Yes Yes No 3 No Yes No s Yes Yes Self timer Yes Yes i Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes X 2 Sec Self timer Yes Yes t Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Continuous Shooting No No Yes No No No No No Yes No HS Cont Shooting No No Yes No No No No No Yes No dli Interval Shoot No No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No AF Standard Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes aA Infinity Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes PF Pan Focus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes MF Manual Focus Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Recorded Pixels Yes No Yes Yes 4 No e 4 Yes Yes Quality Level Yes No Yes Yes 4 No 9 4 Yes Yes White Balance No te No Yes Yes Yes 7 Yes No 16 No No 16 AE Metering No 2 No Yes Yes No2 Yes No2 No No 2 Sensitivity Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes EV Compensation No No Yes Yes Yes 5 Yes Yes 5 Yes Yes Focusing Area No t1 No Yes Yes Yes to Yes 0 Yes40 Yes No 11 Focus Limiter Yes No Y
69. Oo o 3 3 o 3 o 5 E E E AE Metering determine the exposure p 94 Sensitivity For setting the ISO sensitivity p 96 EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p 82 Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p 98 x E Focus Limiter For d the focusing range according to the p 99 Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p 108 Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies p 109 Frame Rate For setting the frame rate number of frames per second p 110 2 Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p 111 Movie SR For choosing whether to use the movie anti shake function p 112 Interval Shoot For recording multiple still pictures taken at a set interval p 113 as a movie file AF w recording For choosing the focusing method for recording movies p 116 For choosing whether to use the optical zoom function Optical Zoom for movies p 117 w Interval For setting the interval between shots for shooting p 78 S 8 Number of Shot For setting the number of shots to be taken p 78 E 9 Start Time For setting the start time for interval shooting p 78 Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p 81 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p 100 For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting function or return to the defaults when the p 104
70. P 1 Movie mode icon 2 Recording indicator blinks during recordin za 3 9 ES FAO Lin 3 Remaining recordable time 4 Movie anti shake function icon 5 Still picture capture icon p 107 You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom 444 4 button to the left or right 4 enlarges the subject 444 widens the area that is captured by the camera El From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 4 Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts Recording can continue until the built in memory SD memory card is full or the size of the recorded movie reaches 4 GB The flash will not discharge in X mode In mode the default setting for focus mode is PF p 85 The focus mode can be changed before recording starts In amp mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering When the Focus Mode is set to MF you can adjust the focus before recording starts and during recording You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before recording starts and during recording Changing the LCD monitor display mode by pressing the OK DISPLAY button while recording a movie will not display the histogram e memo Setting the Optical Zoom p 117 D Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops Playing Back Movies vs p 126 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second recording will continue for as long
71. PENTAX Digital Camera Optio W30 Operating Manual a To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating QuickTime PictBridge Manual before using the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations performances or of items on display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation SD logo Sy and SDHC logo are trademarks QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license The QuickTime logo is registered in U S and other countries All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
72. Pentax Manuals Setting Hometown and DST Press the four way controller V rssug 3j The frame moves to Hometown Press the four way controller P The Hometown screen appears New York Dekk b Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the city Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to DST Daylight Saving Time Use the four way controller lt gt to select amp On or Off Press the OK button The Initial Setting screen appears Press the OK button The Date Adjust screen appears Next set the date and time Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style Language saa English MENY Cancel 0k OK penes Bumes Q O oc N O A A O 1 Press the four way controller gt Tm Date Style mm dd yy 24h The frame moves to mm dd yy 2 Use the four way controller A Y to choose the date and time display style Date 01 01 2007 Time 0 00 MENY Cancel 0K OK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals peuejs Bunjes 5 A soc o C Press the four way controller M gu 3 The frame moves to 24h MEENE Use the four way controller A V Date 01 01 2007 to select 24h 24 hour display or UR s 12h 12 hour display MENY Cancel 0KJOK Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style Press the four way control
73. Settings How to display the X4 Setting menu MENU Four way controller 0 OK button 69 MENU button Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm oO World Time 4 MENUJE xit Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card All the data in the built in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera Me Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable Formatting will delete protected images and any data recorded on the card with a camera other than this camera 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 X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt 1 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Format on amp 2 Q o The Format screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y to select Format 4 Press the OK button When formatting is completed the camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode Format AII data deleted Format Cancel E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to display the X4 Setting menu J Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Four way controller vari o y World Time e MENUJE xit MENU button Changing the Date and Time You can
74. Synchro Sound Record Automatically records the sound 10 sec before and after the shutter is released p 74 Kids Ideal for taking pictures of children who are moving around Gives your subject a bright healthy look suoneJedo uowwog o SOFT Soft For taking pictures with soft blurred outlines ia Self portrait Use this mode to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures The camera adjusts the focus and color E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Fireworks Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks It is best to use a tripod as the shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec p 66 Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food The increased saturation gives pictures a bright vivid finish 62 Text Use this mode to take clear pictures of text You can change the image to black and white or reverse the colors p 75 3 i Museum For taking pictures in museums and art galleries where flash photography is not permitted Take care to avoid camera shake Natural Skin Tone Adjusts the color and brightness to reproduce skin tone more beautifully than Portrait mode 5 Report For capturing an image with fixed 1280x960 pixels for reports Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Over the years PENTAX distinguished itself as a leader in the photograph industry Today PENTAX proud to manufacture a variety of cameras lense flashes and photo ories
75. T O amp 05 B 8 Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review 1 senjoid Burje1 O a A OO N Press the MENU button in I mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Instant Review Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to change the display time Press the OK button The Instant Review setting is saved Press the MENU button Rec Mode EN Instant Review 4 B Memory KSF Sharpness Saturation Contrast You can choose the Instant Review time the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture from 0 5sec 1sec 2sec 3sec 5sec and Off no display MENUJC ancel The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Instant Review p 41 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals i Rec Mode 113 b EMI Recorded Pixels EU Quality Level Y White Balance AE Metering lAumo Sensitivity MENUJE xit P E329 w amp 2 Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness You can give the image sharp or soft outlines 1 Press the MENU button in mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Sharpness 3 Use the four way controller gt soJnjoig Buryej o 6 Rec Mode 3 3 to change the sharpness level BI instant Re
76. a can only be settot Multiple or 3 Spot In fcr amp 5 and amp mode Focusing Area is setto 3 Multiple If you use the Focusing Area function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the lens focusing range according to the conditions Set the Focus Limiter to amp On to limit the focus to far distances from normal range during normal shooting and to close distances during macro shooting This enables faster focusing 1 Press the MENU button in l mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select AF Setting Press the four way controller gt The AF Setting screen appears 2 3 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Focus Limiter 5 Use the four way controller 4 f asam 3 to select amp On or Off Focusing Area Focus Limiter 4 V gt The Focus Limiter setting is saved 6 Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 4 0 Z i ae ay o et c lt oO o i Rec Mode 113 bil EMI Recorded Pixels EU Quality Level AWB White Balance IU AE Metering lAuTo Sensitivity MENUJE xit AUTO PICT P A w A O 2 93 X ca 9 SOF
77. a returns to capture status with the selected flash mode E KA E5 About the red eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject s eyes It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle Setting the flash mode to Auto Red eye or Flash On Red eye is also an effective way of reducing red eyes If the subject s eyes appear red despite such precautions they can be corrected by the red eye compensation function p 144 seJnjoid Burje1 Saving the Flash Mode p 104 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals MENUJE xit AUTO PICT B E 7 2A t2 O 8 8 X A 05 6 SOFT WONG Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures The larger your recorded pixels the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality exposure control resolution of the printer and other factors you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels 2m 1600x1200 is adequate for making postcard size prints The more pixels there are the larger the pic
78. acing up The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished 4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes max The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged Replace with a new battery Nu Donotuse the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI63 as the charger may overheat or be damaged f the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light the battery may be faulty Replace with a new battery E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Battery cover lock lever Battery lock lever Installing the Battery Use the battery that is provided with the camera Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time 1 Open the battery card cover While pressing the battery cover lock lever in the direction of D slide the battery card cover in the direction of and flip the cover open in the direction of 3 2 Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4 insert the battery with the side
79. ack and editing functions A guide on the LCD monitor lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them p 53 p 60 e Ashooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette for a few seconds after each mode is selected p 53 p 60 Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings p 64 Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format With the Optio W30 you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format p 120 This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You With its sporty and sharp design and excellent portability the Optio W30 is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang round your neck so you always have it with you like your cell phone It has a useful clock function Clock Mode for telling the time too p 184 Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer The Optio W30 lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies p 136 And no more worries about accidentally deleting images because now with the Optio W30 you can recover them again p 133 The wide range of editing functions
80. ad Choose from four text modes Color A picture of the text is taken in its original color Reversed A picture of text is taken with the colors reversed Color Black and White A picture of the text is taken in black and white A picture of text is taken with the black and white portions Negative reversed seinjotd Buryel gt N O OC ON Ek m Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals emo Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt 4 gt to select 3 Text Press the OK button The text mode selection screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select ABABA Press the OK button The text mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken In mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering soJnjoaid Burxye N AUTO PICT 29 v Tk 9 46 3 3 ATA 0 6 SOFT MS ONE DB Using the Self timer In Self timer mode the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self timer Use this mode when
81. ain to NewYork OFF display the Date Adjust screen Go to Setting the Date and Time p 37 MENYCancel jok Go to Step 3 in Setting Hometown and DST if the desired settings do not appear Language sSas English gt Daylight saving time If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure perform the following operation to set the language back e When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected 1 Press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A V 4 gt to select the language and press the OK button The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language e When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language Press the OK button Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt Use the four way controller Y A to select Language Press the four way controller gt The Language amp 3 amp screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select the language Press the OK button The X4 Setting menu appears in the selected language Oo OI PWD The language is now switched to your desired language To reset Hometown and the Date and Time refer to the pages below for instructions To change Hometown follow the steps in Setting the World Time p 171 To change the Date and Time follow the steps in Changing the Date and Time p 165 nloaded From camera usermanual com
82. al com Pentax Manuals Record Sound Before and After Taking Pictures With the Optio W30 not only can you add a voice memo to a still picture but by switching to Synchro Sound Record mode the surrounding sounds are automatically captured until you press the shutter release button to take the picture A total of 20 seconds of sound 10 seconds before and 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed are saved p 74 e For recording yourself saying Say cheese or Look at the camera e For including the cheers of the crowd at exciting moments of a sporting event Add Fun Frames to Your Pictures With the Optio W30 you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet for example p 67 You can also add frames to pictures you have taken Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame p 145 e For decorating your pictures with a frame Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals E Easy to Navigate Capture and Playback Functions The user friendly design of the Optio W30 enables easy operation with only a few buttons Simply by choosing the appropriate icon you can select Shooting mode p 53 and choose the optimal settings for the situation or Playback mode p 118 p 136 and enjoy the various playb
83. aler or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 K Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada xipueddy From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Located at 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Product Name PENT
84. also dangerous Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals a A Caution Never try to disassemble or short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI63 The battery could explode or catch fire Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring If any battery leakage at all should come in contact with your eyes it may cause a loss of sight Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately Do not rub them If any battery leakage at all should come in contact with skin or clothes it may cause irritation to the skin Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the battery from the camera immediately i
85. and numbers of pixels produce clearer images but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken stored in the camera s built in memory or on the SD Memory Card The quality of the captured photo or printed picture also depends on the quality level exposure compensation resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels As a rough guide 2m 1600x1200 is adequate for making postcard size prints Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use peuejs Bunjes Recorded Pixels Use 30724230 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or 5m 2592x1944 editing images on a PC 4m 2304x1728 3m 2048x1536 2m 1600x1200 1280 1280x 960 1024 1024x 768 640 640x 480 The default setting is 7m 3072x2304 Only 1280 1280x960 can be set for recorded pixels when amp mode is set Appropriate Quality Level According to Use 7M Clearer For making postcard size prints For posting on a website or attaching to e mail x Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression rate Suitable for
86. anual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer 1 Use the four way controller A V to select USB Connection on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer 4 Press the OK button The USB Connection setting is saved f Setting 214 to select PC or PictBridge Language English PC Select this option when SALA LL E er transferring image data to a Video Out computer Brightness Level 9 PictBridge Select this option when WENCancel KOK ae o Me Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB Connection mode And do not connect the camera to your printer while PC is selected Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 175 How to display the X4 Setting menu Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm o Four way controller World Time p OK button WENJExit MENU button Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment choose the appropriate video output format NTSC or PAL for taking and playing back images 1 Usethe four way controller A V to select Video Out on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller A V Saas to select NTSC or PAL EE Choo
87. ation that is useful to know indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files In this manual the mode for taking still pictures mode is referred to as the Still Picture Capture Mode the mode for recording movies is referred to as the f mode and the mode for recording sound files is referred to as the Y mode X mode This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound files mer YD P WA ef 9 A The icons above the title show the shooting modes that can x 8 e activate the function A SOFT Ex Oe v do o m i 6 9 G m Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness amp nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started i H _ This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions 2 Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images Use it if you wa
88. ations A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller A A Zoom button Four way controller v OK DISPLAY button OK Four way controller 4 lt Shutter release button SHUTTER Four way controller gt gt Green i button MENU button MENU E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap O ST20 supplied with the camera payers BunjeS Q 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Powering the Camera Charging indicator While charging Lights red Charging finished Turns off Battery AC plug cord p yezs Dunes 5 Battery charger To power outlet Charging the Battery Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non use or when the Battery depleted message appears Note AC plug cord Listed Type SPT 2 or NISPT 2 18 2 flexible cord rated 125 V 7A minimum 6ft 1 8m Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D BC63 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is f
89. aying Back Still Pictures v p 42 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Initial Settings Set the language time and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures Power switch Four way controller OK button MENU button payers Buyje9 gt The Language 3 screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time Perform the operations in Setting the Display Language below to set the language and in Setting the Date and Time p 37 to set the current date and time Language Date and Time can be changed later Refer to the pages below for instructions To change the language follow the steps in Changing the Display Language v p 173 To change the date and time follow the steps in Changing the Date and Time rs p 165 Setting the Display Language 1 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to choose the display English Dansk Pyccrii Fran ais Svenska ng language Deutsch Finnish Z0 Espa ol Polish PIC SA Portugu s Czech HXi Italiano Hungarian AAR Nederlands T rk e MENU Cancel lok OK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals peuejs Bunjes 5 2 Press the OK button cc 1 The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language If the desired settings for Hometown and daylight saving time Hometown appear press the OK button ag
90. become covered with dust This can cause a fire AN Caution Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending If the AC plug cord becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI63 This can cause overheating or malfunctions To reduce the risk of hazards use only CSA UL Certified power supply cord set cord is Type SPT 2 or heavier minimum NO 18 AWG copper one end with a molded on male attachment plug cap with a specified NEMA configuration and the other is provided with a molded on female connector body with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration or the equivalent Care to be Taken During Handling When travelling take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or
91. cated at Subject is difficult to same distance press shutter release focus on with button halfway then aim at target and autofocus press shutter release button fully p 41 or use Manual Focus mode p 86 Position subject in focus frame in middle s of LCD monitor If the subject is outside Subject is not in amp ublecri the focusing area aim the camera at the focus ep lec ie nek im subject and lock the focus press shutter Ocusing area release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set focus mode to amp p 85 Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set to amp Focus mode is set to amp Flash mode is set to amp flash off Drive mode is set to Flash does not or E Set to Auto or Flash On p 87 discharge i 9 Te modes sento Flash will not discharge in these modes Shooting mode is set to f amp 8 or USB connection with computer USB connection mode Change the USB connection mode to does not work is set to PictBridge PC p 175 properly USB connection USB connection mode Change the USB connection mode to with printer does not work properly is set to PC PictBridge p 154 Static electricity may occasionally prevent the camera from operating correctly If this should occur try removing and then reloading the battery If the camera turns on and
92. cceeeeseeeeeeneeeteneeeeeeeteeeteees Red eye Compensation ee Adding a Frame Frame Composite 145 Editing MOVIES sissies esa aaan N aE Eea aaia Setting the Printing Service DPOF Printing Single IMaQeS ceceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeteeaeeeseneeeeteeeeeeas Printing All Images oriri hope eei cras Printing Using PictBridge oe Connecting the Camera to the Printer s s s 154 Printing Single Images sssssssseeeeeeeen 155 Printing All Images essessesseeseeeseeeeeeee enne 157 nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Printing Using the DPOF Settings ssseseseess 158 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer ssssssse 158 Recording and Playing Back Sound 159 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode 159 Playing Back Sound 161 Adding a Voice Memo to Images eese 162 Recording a Voice Memo ssssssssseeeeee 162 Playing Back a Voice Memo ssssssssseneeennn 163 Settings 164 Camera Settings cnet eeu te 164 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory 164 Changing the Date and Time sssssssss 165 Changing the Sound Settings 167 Setting the AlaEm aves ater ihnen bene reti ba pee enit dhl 169 Setting the World Time
93. change the initial date and time settings You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera 1 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Date Adjust on the X4 Setting menu Press the four way controller gt cg 3 The Date Adjust screen appears Date Style gt mmidd yy 24h Date 01 01 2007 Time 0 00 MENUJC ancel loK OK Press the four way controller cg 3 The frame moves to mm dd yy Depending on the initial setting or previous setting Date Style dd mm yy or yy mm dd may be displayed Date 01 01 2007 Use the four way controller A V vo to choose the date and time WeNUCancel 0KJOK display style Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Press the four way controller gt usc The frame moves to 24h ERE Use the four way controller A V Date 01 01 2007 to select 24h 24 hour display or is 12h 12 hour display l 12h our display a TOK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals o amp o T Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style 8 Press the four way controller Date Adjust The frame moves to Date Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2007 Time 0 00 MEN Cancel oK OK 9 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in Pares a a
94. controller 4 gt BIH Setting to select w On or Off Power Saving 5sec amp Jumps to x8 magnification Auto Fower Off Amin s Quick Zoom o Pressing Q on the Zoom E Q button Green Button once magnifies the image in stages Guide Display lt 4 O gt from x1 1 to x8 0 WADE Xt et A Press the MENU button The camera returns to gt mode s ewj buyajag pue yoeg BulAejd o Co From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in EE mode Pressing the OK DISPLAY button changes the display mode Refer to p 20 for details of each display mode tee Press and hold down the OK MENU button to increase the brightness of the backlight without switching the display The brightness of the LCD monitor returns to normal after a certain period of time elapses or the camera is turned off p 177 However if the power saving function is set to Off the brightness of the LCD monitor does not return to normal until the camera is turned off p 178 Normal Display Histogram Info 311002002 6 E ARN OOZ Wi 1525 A No Info soBeui Bunajoq pue xoeg bured Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode p 83 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 123 s ewj Bunojog pue yoeg BuiAe d o You can play bac
95. ct is in focus 11 Press the shutter release button fully Interval shooting starts The camera turns off between shots during standby Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining number of pictures and interval on the LCD monitor To cancel interval shooting press the MENU button to display the message Stop interval shooting and then press the OK button Interval gt Omin 10sec Start Delay Ohr Omin seinjotd BuryeL Ne Interval shooting is not available in fic 8 w or mode Refer to p 113 to p 115 for instructions on interval shooting for 8 e Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals AUTO PICT ALS mt O 4e 63 9 ORC SOFT Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area 1 Press the Zoom 444 4 button in I mode 4 Tele enlarges the subject 44 wide widens the area that is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification soJnjaid Burxye When the digital zoom function is set to Off you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom When the digital zoom function is set to amp On you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times Optical zoom Digital zoom range range
96. cus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet s coat Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is closer to black or white or in between 1 2 3 4 Press the four way controller V in O mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A VY 4 gt to select Pet Press the OK button The Pet mode selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select 3 2 4 or 4 There are two types of icons a cat and dog icon Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture Choose whichever you prefer Choose an icon white gray or black whose tone best matches your pet s coat or fur Press the OK button The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns i green if the subject is in focus The focus frame follows the pet while the shutter release button is pressed halfway T Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken ls In A mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soJnjoig Buryej o BO Taking Underwater Pictures Underwater Mode Underwater Movie Mode This camera has been proven to comply with JIS Class 8 waterproof performance and can be used to take pictures at a dep
97. d 27 Select time 172 Self timer ss 76 Sensitivity 96 DODIA PEE 111 Setting the exposure 82 Shade Oe ssues 92 Sharpness 101 Shooting information 83 123 Shooting Mode 53 Shooting with sound 74 Shutter release button 41 44 46 Slideshow 124 Soft Flash 9 87 Sound settings 167 Sound types 167 Spot AE metering 94 Standard AF 85 Start Time 78 Start up screen 180 Stitching movies 150 SAD dantes tesis 21 T Tungsten Light 9 92 p 127 U Underwater shooting 72 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 3 3 3 Em x 207 xipueddy a From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals USB connection mode 175 V Video output format 176 Voice Memo 162 Ww Waterproof and dustproof 5 72 White Balance 92 World Time 171 Z Zoom button 44 46 Zoom amp W amp Lo 80 Memo Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals PENTAX Corporation 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN
98. d closing the terminal cover 2 Connect the other ends of the AV cable yellow video white audio to the video input terminal and audio input terminal of the AV device When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the L white terminal 3 Turn the AV device on When the device that the camera is connected to and the device that plays back images are different turn both devices on When viewing images on AV equipment with multiple video input terminals such as a TV refer to the operation manual of the device and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected 4 Turn the camera on You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC63 optional if you wen intend to use the camera for a long time Depending on the country or region images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there If this happens change the video output format setting p 176 The camera LCD monitor turns off while the camera is connected to AV equipment Volume cannot be adjusted with the zoom button while the camera is connected to AV equipment Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals RU D IS 3 amp UJ D o x m 5 a g o 3 amp 3 D Q o a 127 Deleting Images Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary When images or sounds are inadvertently del
99. d the subject to appear with red eyes 1 2 soc oO eo Ex Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to correct Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select 97 Red eye Compensation Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original The red eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera An error message appears in Step 4 The red eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera E o From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Adding a Frame Frame Composite This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures There are three frames already stored in the camera 1 Enter the 1 mode and use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the image to which you want to add a frame 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y 4 to select Y 4 Frame Com
100. de AF Standard Information Display Normal Recorded Pixels 7M Quality Level Better White Balance AWB Auto AE Metering 19 Multi segment metering Focusing Area t Multiple Focus Limiter w On Sensitivity Auto 64 400 EV Compensation 0 0 Digital Zoom w On Instant Review 1sec Sharpness sz Normal Saturation sz Normal Contrast sz Normal Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals HE A e e Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Digital SR Blur Reduction Fireworks Mode You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes Use this mode when taking pictures of night views 2 Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks soJnjoaid Burxye 1 N a Aa Q k emo Press the four way controller V in O mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select W Night Scene 2 Digital SR Blur Reduction or amp Fireworks Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The shutter speed is
101. ding on the A light conditions The flash will not discharge regardless of the amp Flash Off brightness Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes A Auto Red eye caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically Flash On Red eye This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions Soft Flash This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not too bright even when fired at close range The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions The flash will not discharge amp Flash Off in f amp or amp mode or when the drive mode is set to or t or the focus mode is set to aA A pre flash discharges when using the red eye reduction function In mode you can only select a or F mode you cannot select and A Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals j Z 2 ae ay 1 et c lt o 87 1 Press the four way controller in G mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed You can also change the setting using the four way controller A V 2 Press the OK button The camer
102. e by assigning it to the Green button p 58 In Ea 99 O 4 amp A 2 9 5 RK c2 6 SOFT 1 Iti O or amp mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering memo Saving the AE Metering p 104 soJnjoid Buryej e Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals u O Rec Mode 113 itn w 2 3 4 Sens 5 WENJExit 1 6 tel P A 9 2A a OBA 6 amp 6 SOFT z 0 G m CS Setting the ISO Sensitivity You can select the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings ISO Sensitivity Auto The sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the range set in the procedures described in Setting Automatic Sensitivity p 97 64 10 The lower the ISO sensitivity the less noise that affects the image The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions soJnjoid Bulye cS 400 Higher ISO sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light Aus conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by noise 3200 Press the MENU button in CI mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Sensitivity Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to change the ISO sensitivity Press the OK button The ISO sensitivity set
103. e D button or shutter release button halfway The camera switches to 3 mode Displaying data in the built in memory When an SD memory card is inserted in the camera images movies and sounds in the SD memory card are displayed If you wantto display images movies and sounds in the built in memory remove the SD memory card e Viewing images in the built in memory while the SD memory card is inserted built in memory display When switching from capture mode to playback mode you can display images movies and sounds in the built in memory while the SD memory card is inserted by pressing the playback button for more than one second In built in memory display you can play back still pictures including enlarged display p 42 p 121 movies p 126 and sounds p 161 and switch between nine image display folder display and calendar display p 120 In built in memory display you cannot delete data delete a selection display the Playback Mode Palette or display the menu If you want to perform any of these operations on images movies or sounds in the built in memory do so after removing the SD memory card Playing Back Still Pictures Refer to Playing Back Images p 42 for instructions E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Zoom E3 Q button x button Four way controller OK button MENU button ine Image Display Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine Image Display
104. e menu of the desired item Ex To move AE Metering to the top of the I Rec Mode menu 1 2 Select AE Metering on the 3 Rec Mode menu Press the Green button The Reordering screen appears Use the four way controller A V to move the setting in the desired direction In the example is pressed to move AE Metering up Press the OK button Each time you press the four way controller 4 V AE Metering moves up or down one position in the menu Once AE Metering is moved to the top press the Green Button or the MENU button The Menu Order setting is saved sBumes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 181 o o 2 a a How to display the X4 Setting menu Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm o Four way controller World Time p OK button WENJExit MENU button Setting the Guide Display You can choose whether or not to display a guide for the mode you choose in the Capture Mode Palette p 53 and Playback Mode Palette p 60 1 Use the four way controller A Y eating ai to select Guide Display onthe Y4 ower saving ssec Setting menu Sanaa Off 2 Use the four way controller lt gt _ creen Button to select amp On or cC Off WwENJExit 919 amp ON The mode guide is displayed OFF The mode guide is not displayed 3 Press the MENU button The camera returns to Ii mode or gt mode
105. e steps again Temporarily Brightening the LCD Monitor LCD Booster Function You can temporarily brighten the LCD monitor to make it easier to see This is useful if the LCD monitor is hard to see when you are in a bright place such as when outdoors 1 Press and hold down the OK button when in mode The LCD monitor is switched to the maximum brightness for a certain period time A The LCD Booster function does not activate when using the USB connection mode or outputting video sbuias Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 177 How to display the X4 Setting menu GNX Setting 1 4 ww MENU Format Sound gt Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm o Four way controller World Time o OK button WENJExit MENU button Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time After the power saving function has been activated you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any of the buttons 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Power Saving on the Xi Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller MT A pull down menu appears Power Saving 3 Use the four way controller A Y o Power otf to select 2min 1min 30sec Green Button 15sec bsec or Off I Display MENUJC ancel 4 Press the OK button The Power Saving se
106. e the image folder name to Standard or Date that pictures were taken When the name is changed to the date pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken Folder Name Standard xxxPENTX where xxx is the 3 digit folder number xxx mmdd 3 digit folder number month day Date xxx_ddmm 3 digit folder number day month when the date style is set to dd mm yy MENUJE xit Picture taken with Folder name changed to Next time a picture is standard folder name date setting taken Example September 25 Example September 25 Example October 1 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Folder Name on the X4 Setting menu 1 2 Press the four way controller gt 3 101 0925 Up to 900 folders can be created Up to 999 images or sounds can be saved in a folder 102 1001 A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Standard or Date 4 Press the OK button The Folder Name setting is saved E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to display the X4 Setting menu Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm o World Time th Four way controller OK button WENJExit MENU button Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridge compatible printer ios Refer to the PC Connection M
107. ear on the top left of the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken oO In Auto Picture mode the exposure is fixed to 0 0 p 82 G o Taking Still Pictures v p 40 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals P Setting The Functions Program Mode In P Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures However you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels 1 Press the four way controller V in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select P Program mode 2 3 Press the OK button 4 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 85 p 103 for details of how to set the functions D Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken seinjotd Buryel If a shooting mode other than P mode has been selected select P mode from the Capture Mode Palette p 53 Kc Taking Still Pictures vs p 40 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals e Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode In the Green Mode you can enjoy easy picture taking u
108. ect a Color Filter or the Soft Filter 5 6 Use the four way controller a v to choose a digital filter You can preview the results of the filter effect Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller 4 v to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images Press the OK button Images processed with a color filter or the soft filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image To Select a Color Extraction Filter or the Fisheye Filter 5 eo eo Use the four way controller a v to choose a digital filter Use the four way controller 4 to adjust the effect The color extraction filter changes in the following sequence each time you press the four way controller gt B amp W with Green B amp W with Blue B amp W with Red The fisheye filter effect increases each time you press the four way controller gt and decreases each time you press the four way controller 4 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller 4 v to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images Press the OK button Images processed with a color extraction filter or the fisheye filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality leve
109. ecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies You can set the focusing method used when recording movies Select either to always continue to focus on the subject while shooting or to lock the focus in the position selected by pressing the shutter release button halfway with the subject in focus before shooting 1 Press the MENU button in i mode 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Movie 3 Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A V to select AF w 5 soJnjoaid Burxye p recording Use the four way controller 4 gt a to select w On or Off AF w recording 4 O amp On Always focuses on the subject Optical Zoom 1 while recording Off Locks the focus in the position selected by pressing the shutter release button halfway with the subject in focus before recording 6 Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting los If you set AF w recording to amp On and select something other than PF or aA for the focus mode the sound of the camera focusing may be audible in the recorded sound depending on the shooting environment E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 2 3 4 5 MENUJE xit 1 6 Setting the Optical Zoom You can set whether or not to use the optical
110. egistration In order to serve you better we request that you complete the product registration which can be found on the CD ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website Thank you for your cooperation Refer to the PC Connection Manual bottom right of the front side for more information Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product When using this product we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols N Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury or material loss About the Camera A Warning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of for example the camera being dropped please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card out ofthe reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is
111. el 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Movie 3 Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Quality Level D Press the four way controller gt Rec time T A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 640 6 Use the four way controller A V framerate e to change the quality level Made 7 8 Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies vx p 31 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ul soJnjoaid Burxye 7 WENJExit 1 8 Selecting the Frame Rate You can choose from two frame rates number of frames per second for movies 30fps frames per second and 15fps The more frames per second the better the quality of the movie but the file size becomes larger 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The l Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Movie 3 Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Frame Rate D Press the four way controller gt FIRec time Tn A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 640 6 Use the four way controller A V Framerate to select 30fps or 15fps MEE Interval Shoot T Press the OK button mE e The Frame Rate setting is saved 8 Press the MENU button twice The camera ret
112. elephoto Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Exposure AE metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center Mechanism weighted spot EV x2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Compensation Shooting Modes Auto Picture Green Program Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Landscape Flower Portrait Underwater Underwater Movie Digital SR Blur Reduction Surf amp Snow Sport Pet Frame Composite Synchro Sound Record Kids Soft Selfportrait Fireworks Food Text Museum Natural Skin Tone Report Face Recognition AE is only available when Portrait Self portrait or Natural Skin Tone is selected Digital Filters B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow Soft Color extraction B amp W with Red B amp W with Green B amp W with Blue Fish Eye Brightness Movie Continuous Approx 1 second until built in memory or SD Recording Time Memory Card is full however maximum size is limited to 4 GB Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 4 sec Flash Type Auto flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto at low illumination Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Flash On Red eye Soft Flash Slow synchronization is possible only in Night Scene mode Effective Range Wide angle Approx 0 2 m 3 6 m ISO Sensitivity in Auto condition 64 400 Telephoto Approx 0 5 m 3m ISO Sensitivity in Auto condition 64 400
113. ely before changing the SD Memory Card Avoid changing the card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty and make sure that your hands are dry Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera when opening and closing the battery card cover as this may dislodge the waterproof packing If the packing is not in the correct position the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level p 30 The power indicator blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed data is being recorded or read G Backing Up Data The camera may not be able to access data in the built in memory in the case of a malfunction Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 1 Open the battery card cover While pressing the battery cover lock lever in the direction of D slide the battery card cover in the direction of and flip the cover open in the direction of 3 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor Push the card in until it clicks Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way Close the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the opposite direc
114. emory Yes No Yes No No No No No No Sharpness Yes No Yes No No No No No No Saturation Yes No Yes No No No No No No Contrast 8 Fixed at 3m 2048x1536 9 Fixed at xx 10 5 amp 2 Automatic Tracking AF is not available 11 Fixedto t 3 Multiple 12 Fixed at aA Infinity 13 Fixed at 64 14 Fixed at 1280 1280x960 15 Fixed at AUTO 64 3200 16 Fixed at AWB Auto White Balance nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera e Power supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI63 Battery charger kit K BC63 Battery charger D BC63 AC plug cord AC adapter kit K AC63 AC adapter D AC63 AC plug cord The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set e Cable USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 e Strap O ST20 O ST24 Genuine leather strap O ST8 Silver chain strap O ST30 Waterproof strap for underwater use Camera case O CC48 xipueddy Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 191 xipueddy o Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Charge the battery using the battery charger p 22 Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images ca
115. er gt The Movie screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Recorded Pixels Press the four way controller gt Rec time 15 02 26 A pull down menu appears Recorded ua ee Quality Level 320 Use the four way controller A V to Frame Rate 39fps i Color Mode Full Color change the number of recorded pixels Color V S Press the OK button Interval Shoot MENUJC ancel oKJOK The Recorded Pixels setting is saved Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies vx p 31 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 6 Rec Mode t 1 3 538 MENUJE x it 1 8 Div Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can set the quality level of movies The higher the quality level the clearer the details and the bigger the file size Quality level of movies Best Clearer images with larger file size Better Good Grainier images with smaller file size 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The l Rec Mode menu appears soinjolg Buryej o Interval Shoot Press the OK button The Quality Level setting is saved Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting MENUJCanc
116. er gt The frame moves to the hour field 7 Usethe four way controller A V to change the hour then press The frame moves to the minute field Change the minutes in the same manner MENUJC ancel lokJOK c sBumes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 8 Press the OK button twice The screen returns to the X4 Setting menu Format Check that Alarm is set to amp On Sound Date Adjust 01 01 2007 9 Press the OK button Alarm go Alarm is set appears and the camera turns 7 Time ia off WENExit on Checking the Alarm 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Alarm on the Xi Setting menu Check that Alarm is set to amp On 2 Press the four way controller amp az The Alarm screen appears Check the alarm frequency and time 3 Time 17 30 Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status Alarm Once MENUJC ancel oKJOK Turning the Alarm Off The Clock mode screen appears and the alarm rings for one minute when the set time is reached while the camera is turned off You can stop the alarm by pressing any button on the camera while the alarm is ringing 3 25 SUN sbulyjes Mt The alarm will not ring if the camera is on when the set time is reached E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to display the X4 Setting menu Four way controller OK button MENU button
117. erwrite or Save as 8 Press the OK button The resized image is saved Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals m 2 5 a D 5 a v Lm 3 zm 5 a 3 D e p 137 s ewj Buljulig pue Bunip3 o ob fb calm MENU Cancel 0K OK Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image 1 a A oc N eo fnemo Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to trim Press the four way controller The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select Trimming Press the OK button The Trimming screen appears Choose the trimming conditions Zoom E3 Q button Changes the size of the trimmed section Four way controller A Y lt gt Moves the trimming position up down left and right Green button Rotates the trimming frame Press the OK button The trimmed image is saved with a new file name The trimmed image is saved in the same quality as the original image The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to the size of the trimmed section Movies cannot be trimmed From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ele RO CW Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built i
118. es E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals kh c N pu WENUGancel 5 Press the OK button The White Balance setting is saved 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Refer to Manual Setting below for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually L memo by assigning it to the Green button p 58 If you use the White Balance function frequently you can save time Saving the White Balance p 104 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready 1 Inthe White balance screen use the four way controller 4 V to select amp Manual 2 Pointthe camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen 3 Press the shutter release button fully The white balance is automatically adjusted 4 Press the OK button AWB MENU EEN Adjust Cancel White Balance 0K OK The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Ul Rec Mode 5 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soeJnjoid Buryej e amp 2 Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure AE metering
119. es Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Movie No Yes Yes Yes Digital Zoom Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Instant Review Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Memory Yes No Yes Yes Yes e Yes e Yes Yes 6 Yes Yes Sharpness No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Saturation No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Contrast No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No 1 If you select one of these functions in another shooting mode and then enter the Green mode only the function selected is available 2 Fixed at 191 3 Fixed at flash off 4 Follows setting for Movie 5 Not available during recording 6 Some related settings are applied 7 amp Manual is not available Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals gt 9 3 e 3 Em x xipueddy e s amp ca e SOFT amp hy Umi Sg Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Auto Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Flash Off Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Flash On Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Auto Red eye Yes Yes Yes Yes No s Yes Yes Yes Yes Flash On Red eye Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3
120. es 30 minutes or 1 hour Set the total time from 10 minutes to 359 hours The total time can Total Time be set in increments of 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes 30 minutes or 1 hour Set the start delay from 0 minutes to 24 hours The start delay can be set in increments of 1 minute for a delay time up to 59 minutes Start Delay and increments of 1 hour for a delay time longer than one hour If the start delay is set to 0 min the first picture is taken as soon as the shutter release button is pressed Interval soJnjoid UIYEeL 1 Press the four way controller A in amp mode 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt to select amp i Interval Shoot and press the OK button The current Interval Movie setting appears 5 e e for approximately five seconds To take 2 pictures with the current setting go to Step 8 3 Press the OK button while the setting is displayed The Interval Movie setting screen appears Interval is marked with a frame Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 113 senjoid Burje1 e Oo UN 10 11 Set the interval i 1 Press the four way controller P Interval gt 1min 2 Use the four way controller A V to set the interval then press the four way Totali Time Ohe 10min controller lt Start Delay Ohr Omin The frame returns to Interval Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Total T
121. eted Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the Optio W30 p 133 Deleted images and sounds can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD memory card has not been removed However deleted images and sounds cannot be recovered after operations to write data such as taking pictures recording movies protecting images saving DPOF settings resizing images or trimming images have been performed Deleting a Single Image Sound File You can delete a single image or sound file Mt Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 134 1 2 3 4 Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image sound file you want to delete Press the t button The confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Delete Press the OK button The image or sound file is deleted 50 007 sobeuu Bbunosjog pue yoeg Bui Ael d o an If you press the t button during Instant Review the screen in Step 2 appears enabling you to delete the image you have just taken p 43 Recovering Deleted Images p 133 ie From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image p 162 you can delete the sound without deleting the image 1 2 3 4 L memo Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image wit
122. etting and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the OK button or the four way controller 4 The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3 To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the MENU button The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3 suone4edo uowwog e The MENU button function differs depending on the screen Refer to the guide indications MENU Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen MENU a Returns to Step 3 with the current setting MENU Cancel Cancels the current selection exits the menu and returns to Step 3 nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item See the list of default oe in the Appendix Default Settings p 186 to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera Is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset O Rec Mode Menu This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies Item Description Page Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures p 89 Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p 91 For adjusting the color balance according to the 92 lighting conditions P For setting the area of the screen that is metered to White Balance
123. f 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 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 in your eyes or in your mouth About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter A Warning Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock The specified voltage is 100 240V AC Do not disassemble or modify the product This can cause a fire or electrical shock If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If water should happen to get inside the product consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals If thunder storm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter unplug the power cord and discontinue use Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment fire or electrical shock Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should
124. ferent situations This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera Together with the explanations of camera operations it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full Forget Your Worries About Water Getting in the Camera The Optio W30 is waterproof dustproof and the water resistant coating on the lens cover glass enables you to take pictures underwater for two hours at a depth of 3 meters 10 ft It also allows you to let the camera get hit by sprays of water and use the camera in locations where it will be exposed to dust and dirt such as the beach in a kitchen a workshop etc Because it utilizes a lock mechanism for the battery card cover when the cover is firmly locked you can use it underwater safe in the knowledge that the batteries and card are also secure p 72 e For taking pictures while snorkeling For taking pictures at the pool or while playing in a river or lake e For taking pictures while enjoying various outdoor activities without worrying about your camera getting a bit dirty A quick wipe with a wet cloth is all it needs Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions The Optio W30 has an anti shake function to prevent camera shake during movie recording p 112 You can also take pictures while recording a movie p 107 e For recording the action of sporting events as a movie while capturing the winning shot in a picture E From camera usermanu
125. focus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This mode is used for taking distant objects The flash is Ah Infinity set to Flash Off This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train The entire picture from the front to the back is focused sharply MF Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually AF Standard soJnjoid Bulye lL o amp Macro PF Pan Focus 1 Press the four way controller gt Gaga TOE in CI mode Standard The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed You can also change the setting using the four way controller A V 2 Press the OK button The Focus Mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals iem n mode the focus mode is set to A n mode you can only select AF and amp If you select something other than PF or a for the focus mode when shooting with amp the sound of the camera focusing may be audible in the recorded sound depending on the shooting environment When shooting with AF selected if the distance to the subject is closer than 40 cm the camera automatically focuses from 1 cm When shooting with amp selected if the subject is further than 60 cm away the camera automatically focuses to infinity
126. for a long time Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the battery Avoid changing the battery where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty and make sure that your hands are dry Image Storage Capacity Movie Recording Time Sound Recording Time and Playback Time at 23 C with the LCD monitor on and the battery fully charged Image Storage Capacity Movie Recording Sound Recording MED flash used for 5096 Time Time Playback Time of shots 210 pictures 80 min 240 min 240 min 1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA compliant testing with LCD monitor on flash used for 5096 of the shots and 23 degrees centigrade Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions 2 According to the result of in house testing L vom ES In general battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the x indicator on the LCD monitor Screen Display Battery Status green Adequate power remains a3 green Battery is running low m yellow Battery is running very low am red Battery is exhausted Battery depleted The camera will turn off after this message appears nloaded From camera
127. formed or the SD memory has been removed the message No image to be processed appears in Step 3 and the deleted images and sound files cannot be recovered 1 After deleting a file press the four way controller V The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y lt P to select f Image Recovery 3 Press the OK button EG The number of recoverable images a _ images appears EV a nt tornec over a e 4 Usethe four way controller A Y to select Recover 5 Press the OK button Deletion of the images is cancelled and the files are recovered Recovered images and sound files have the same file name as memo before they were deleted Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soBeui Bunoajog pue xoeg BuiKeld Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted 1 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V lt gt to select O n Protect 3 Press the OK button The screen for selecting Select image k i s t sound or All Images Sounds appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Select image sound Press the OK button The message Protect this image sound appears To protect another image or sound file use the four way contr
128. g fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals xipueddy This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals xipuaddy
129. ge for ISO sensitivity is 64 3200 and cannot be set to any other automatically adjusted range oN O OR ON soJnjoid Buryej e Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals O Rec Mode 13931 1 8 mer P R3 V ea 49 93 GY X a 9 6 SOFT Me Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus K Setting the Focusing Area amp You can change the autofocus area Focusing Area Focusing Area gt ct Multiple Normal autofocus area g ti Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller o Automatic o EK Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The l Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select AF Setting 3 Press the four way controller gt The AF Setting screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Focusing Area 5 6 Press the four way controller gt AFSe mg A pull down menu appears Focusing Area t 3 Focus Limiter Use the four way controller A V to change the AF setting MENY Cancel 0KJOK E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals T Press the OK button The AF Setting is saved 8 Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting 4 t In V amp and mode Focusing Are
130. gj i been selected file numbers are assigned sequentially E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 3 Rec Mode 1 3 XE ww MENU 2 3 4 5 Boni 6 WENJExit 1 7 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The l Rec Mode menu appears The Memory setting is saved Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting 2 Press the four way controller A V to select Memory 3 Press the four way controller gt The Memory screen appears 0 4 Usethe four way controller A V a to choose an item Flash Mode Z l amp 5 Use the four way controller 4 Focus mode C m to select amp On or o Off MEM E E White Balance o 6 Press the OK button wA m 7 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ul Ko soJnjoaid UJEL Recording Movies o Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies Sound is recorded at the same time 1 2 Press the four way controller V in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select f Movie OSQ Qn0 Press the OK button j l Ped i mode is selected and the camera returns ENTE to capture status The following information appears on the N eats LCD monitor ES
131. h sound Press the t button The confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Delete Sound Press the OK button The sound file is deleted lin JAIlImages Sounds a a Select Delete in Step 3 above to delete both the image and sound file Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soBeui Bunajog pue xoeg bured Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display You can delete several images sound files selected from the nine image display at once Select amp Delete 100 0010 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to choose the images P c and sound files that you wantto T nid F delete and press the OK button amp appears on the selected images and sound files WEN Cancel Toelete 0K V4 If you select an image and press Q on the Zoom E3 Q button the selected image appears in single image display for as long as the button is pressed enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not The display returns to the nine image display when you release the button However protected images cannot be displayed in single image display From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Ne Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted In mode press EZ on the Zoom EQ button Nine thumbnail images appear Press the button appears on the images and sound files N
132. harged it may become depleted during interval movie recording and cause recording of the movie to stop When performing interval movie shooting the settings are fixed as follows Recorded Pixels 640 Quality Level XX Movie SR Off and Flash Mode los f you set a start delay a start time corresponding to the current time and the start delay you set is displayed in realtime The total time you can set differs according to the shooting interval you set as indicated in the table below Total time that can be set Interval 30fps 15fps 1 min 10 minutes to 5 hours and 59 minutes 10 minutes to 5 hours and 59 minutes in increments of 1 minute in increments of 1 minute 5 min 30 minutes to 29 hours and 55 minutes 15 minutes to 29 hours and 55 minutes in increments of 5 minutes in increments of 5 minutes 10 min 1 hour to 59 hours and 50 minutes 30 minutes to 59 hours and 50 minutes in increments of 10 minutes in increments of 10 minutes 30 min 3 hours to 179 hours and 30 minutes oo t0179 hours in increments of 30 minutes in increments of 30 minutes 1hr 6 hours to 359 hours 3 hours to 359 hours in increments of 1 hour in increments of 1 hour Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soJnjoig Buryej e 6 Rec Mode 1 3 b Recorded Pixels Quality Level Sensitivity MENUJE xit Sel
133. he background in the same picture Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background Instant Review The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second Instant Review immediately after itis captured You can change the Instant Review time p 100 You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals HEIS JINO Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures es xoinb o Playing Back Images 1 Press the x button after taking a File number picture The image appears on the LCD monitor In this manual this is called PE mode Playback mode Displaying one image in full in mode mode default setting is called single image display Press the P button again in BE mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to 3 mode 01 01 2007 14 25 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 1 Press the x button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller lt gt The previous or next image appears E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals x button Four way controller OK button button Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the DI button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller Y The P
134. he Focus Mode 85 Selecting the Flash Mode sssssssssseeeeeeeeenrene 87 Selecting the Recorded Pixels c ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaee 89 Selecting the Quality Level n Adjusting the White Balance ssssssseeee 92 Setting the AE Metering seesssssssssssseeeeeneeeeen nennen 94 Setting the ISO Sensitivity 96 Setting the Autofocus Conditions 98 Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review 100 Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness 101 Setting the Color Saturation Saturation 102 Setting the Image Contrast Contrast 103 Saving the Settings Memory eese 104 Recording Movies 106 Recording a Movie sssssse 106 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 108 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 109 Selecting the Frame Rate sssssssssssseeeeees 110 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Color Mode 5 reci eee euren ERE TCR e EEEE Setting the Movie SR Movie Anti Shake Function Recording a Movie From Pictures Taken at a Set Interval Interval Movie 5 ee ert titania tien 113 Selecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies 116 Setting the Optical Zoom
135. he image the sound file is copied with the image When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals MENU Cancel Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image Digital Filters Processes the image using the selected color filter You can choose Color filter from eight filters B amp W sepia red pink purple blue green and yellow Processes the image using the selected color extraction filter You can choose from three filters B amp W with Red B amp W with Green and B amp W with Blue Soft filter Processes the image into a soft image with the entire image blurred Color extraction filter Fisheye filter Processes the image with a fisheye lens effect 1 Enterthe 1 mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to edit 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select 0 Digital Filter 4 Press the OK button The digital filter selection screen appears 1 Color filter 2 Color extraction filter 3 Soft filter 4 Fisheye filter soBeui Bunuiug pue Bunip3 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soBeui Burning pue Bunip3 o To Sel
136. ht saving time Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Off o amp o 171 es From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Press the OK button The World Time setting is saved Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Select t Hometown in Step 3 of p 171 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city Displaying the Time of the Destination on the LCD Monitor Select Time Use the four way controller 4 V to select World Time 1 2 on the X4 Setting menu Press the four way controller gt World Time The World Time screen appears Use the four way controller A V to select Select time Select time Destination London 4Mometown NewYork th DST 20 25 Dor 14 25 eI Press the four way controller gt World Time A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Destination or tt Hometown Select time Destination London Hometown NewYork 4 20 25 Dore 14 25 TEs OKJOK Displays the time in the city selected as the Destination city f Displays the time in the city selected as the Hometown city Press the OK button The Select time setting is saved Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to mode or mode Destination appears on the
137. htness of the LCD monitor p 177 Power Saving For setting the time until the camera enters power p 178 saving mode For setting the time until the camera turns off Auto Power Off automatically p 179 For displaying an image at maximum magnification by Quick Zoom pressing Q on the Zoom E2 Q button during still p 122 picture playback For assigning a function to the Green button in Green Button Capture mode p 58 For displaying a function guide selectable from both Guide Display the Capture Mode Palette and the Playback Mode p 182 Palette Reset menii For returning settings other than the date and time d language world time video out and menu order to p 182 setting Reset their defaults Repel menu Eor resetting the menu order to its default p 182 item order nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio W30 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette Press the four way controller V in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller suoneJedo uouiuo n e Landscape 4 Y lt gt to choose a shooting mode P A shooting mode guide appears about 2 Yt O seconds after the shooting mode is chosen OR E AQ e You can turn off the shooting mode guide
138. hutter release button is pressed B e Each time a picture is taken the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken The higher the image quality the longer the interval between shots Continuous zi Shooting mm HS Cont Pictures are taken continuously at a speed of 3 frames per 7 Shooting second until the buffer memory is full 1 Press the four way controller A in l mode 2 Usethe four way controller 4 gt v to select Continuous Shooting or amp HS Cont Shooting and press the OK button The camera is ready to take a series of pictures 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject i is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously for as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting and High Speed Continuous Shooting mode E p g The continuous shooting function is not available in iet w 8 amp SOFT or mode t You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full The interval of continuous shooting will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 3m in high speed continuous shooting mode When shooting mode is set to amp the number of recorded pixels is
139. iago NTSC East Asia Yangon NTSC Caracas NTSC Bangkok PAL Buenos Aires PAL Kuala Lumpur PAL Sao Paulo PAL Vientiane PAL Rio de Janeiro PAL Singapore PAL Europe Lisbon PAL Phnom Penh PAL Madrid PAL Ho Chi Minh PAL London PAL Jakarta PAL Paris PAL Hong Kong PAL Amsterdam PAL Beijing PAL Milan PAL Shanghai PAL Rome PAL Manila NTSC Copenhagen PAL Taipei NTSC Berlin PAL Seoul NTSC Prague PAL Tokyo NTSC Stockholm PAL Guam NTSC Budapest PAL Oceania Perth PAL Warsaw PAL Adelaide PAL Athens PAL Sydney PAL Helsinki PAL Noumea PAL Moscow PAL Wellington PAL i Dakar PAL Auckland PAL Africa Algiers PAL Pago Pago NTSC West Asia Johannesburg PAL Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals xipueddy xipueddy Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below Last Memory Setting Yes The current setting last memory is saved when the camera is turned off No The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off s The setting depends on the Memory setting p 104 Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function p 182 No The setting is saved even after reset e Rec Mode Menu Items Item Default Setting pendet Seting Page Recorded Pi
140. ime Set the total time 1 Press the four way controller P 2 Use the four way controller A V to set the hour then press the four way controller gt 3 Use the four way controller A V to set the minute then press the four way controller P The frame returns to Total Time Press the four way controller The frame moves to Start Delay Set the start delay 1 Press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A V to set the hour then press the four way controller P 3 Use the four way controller A V to set the minute then press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Start Delay Press the OK button The Interval movie setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully Interval movie recording starts The camera turns off between shots during standby Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining number of pictures and interval on the LCD monitor m5 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals To cancel interval movie recording press the MENU button to display the message Stop interval shooting and then press the OK button Me Confirm that the battery is sufficiently charged before starting interval movie recording If the battery is not sufficiently c
141. includes resizing p 136 cropping p 138 changing the color p 141 and adjusting the brightness p 143 If your subject s eyes appear red in the picture you can correct them while the image is displayed in Playback mode p 144 Youcan divide a movie into two stitch two movies together or select a frame from a movie to save as a still picture p 147 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals a Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio W30 S SW63 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium ion USB7 l AVC7 battery D LI63 PENTAX Optio w30 PC Connection Manual Battery charger AC plug cord PC Connection Manual D BC63 D CO24 PENTAX PENTAX Optio w30 Optio W30 E Operating Manual Quick Guide this manual Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set Battery Charger Kit K BC63 For other optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 191 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch power indicator green Microphone Speaker Flash Lens Battery cover lock lever Battery card cover Self timer lamp red Back LCD monitor Terminal cover Terminal cover lock lever Tripod socket PC AV
142. k mode to display the Playback Mode Palette You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four way controller A Y lt 4 gt to choose an icon and pressing the OK button suone4edo uowwog e Press halfway Sz Closes the Playback Mode Palette and goes to IU mode selected playback function Goes to the screen for B A playback mode guide appears about 2 seconds after the playback mode is chosen You can turn off the playback mode guide on the Playback Mode Palette p 182 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Playback Mode Palette Item Description Page For playing back recorded images one after B Slideshow another p 124 For changing the recorded pixels and quality of Resize images p 136 Cropping Creates an image from a selected portion of the p 138 image Imaae Sourid For copying images and sound files from the 2 C g built in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice p 139 opy versa Q Image Rotation For rotating still pictures p 43 Q Digital Filter For changing the color of still pictures p 141 amp Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of still pictures p 143 Save as Still For saving one frame from a movie as a still 448 i image picture P Ww rae af x Divide For dividing a movie into two p 149 z Movies Stitch POEA
143. k recorded images one after another 1 2 3 4 oO Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image to start the slideshow with Press the four way controller The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select Slideshow Press the OK button twice The slideshow starts Pressing the OK button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow To resume the slideshow press the OK button while the slideshow is paused Press any button other than the OK button or the power Switch The slideshow stops Setting the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next 1 2 Press the four way controller V in mode The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select Slideshow E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 10 memo Press the OK button The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears Use the four way controller A V to select Interval Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to change the interval and press the OK button You can choose from 3sec 5sec 10sec 20sec and 30sec Use the four way controller 4 V to select Screen Effect After selecting Screen Effect press the four way controller gt A pull d
144. l as the original image E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Using the Brightness Filter This function lets you adjust the brightness of the selected image 1 Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to edit 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select amp Brightness Filter 4 Press the OK button The brightness adjustment screen appears D Use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the brightness You can preview the results of the brightness adjustment Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears 7 Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images 8 Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original eo Movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using Digital Filter or Brightness Filter An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the OK button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soBeui Bunuiug pue Bunip3 s ewj Burnung pue Bunip3 o vi f rc Tad Red eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has cause
145. layback Mode Palette appears 3 Usethe four way controller A V lt gt to select Image Rotation and press the OK button The rotation selection screen 0 Right 90 Left 90 or 180 appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to choose the rotation direction and press the OK button The rotated image appears am ie Movies cannot be rotated A Protected images can be rotated but they cannot be saved in a rotated state Deleting the Displayed Image Press the button while the image is A Hun displayed to display the Delete screen Use the a He four way controller 4 to select Delete and V 4 press the OK button p 128 i iges Sounds 0K OK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Ye S YIN Q suoneJedo uowwog e Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions Mode D Power switch Turns the camera on and off p 33 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode Except in 44 PF and MF modes p 40 Takes the still picture when pressed down fully p 40 Starts and stops movie recording in mode p 106 Starts and stops sound file recording in amp mode p 159 3 Zoom 64 Q button Changes the captured area p 80 4 X button Switches to the EE mode p 118 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals S Fo
146. ler Y mcg 3 The frame moves to Date Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2007 Time 0 00 MENUJC ancel lok OK Press the four way controller gt cuc 3 The frame moves to the month U th f t I A v Date Style mmidd yy 24h se the Tour way controller to change the month Change the day and year in the same manner nu Next change the time MENJ Cancel 0KJOK If you selected 12h in Step 4 the setting Switches between am and pm corresponding to the time Press the OK button The setting is set and the camera returns to capture status Language Date Time Hometown and DST can be changed Refer to the pages below for instructions To change the language follow the steps in Changing the Display Language v p 173 To change the date and time follow the steps in Changing the Date and Time rs p 165 To change the city or turn DST on and off follow the steps in Setting the World Time vs p 171 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Ne When the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen is displayed you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button In this case the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera on ls If you press the OK button in Step 9 the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on
147. loaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 179 How to display the Playback Mode Palette vi f rc Td Changing the Start up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start up screen when the camera is turned on 1 Press the DI button The camera enters gt mode 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select Start up Screen 4 Press the OK button 5 51100 00117 The image selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose an image for the start up screen 6 Press the OK button The Start up Screen setting is saved spumes e ls 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 Select Off to hide the start up screen E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to display the IBI Rec Mode menu i Rec Mode 113 bd MENU ll Recorded Pixels BEBE Quality Level Four way controller White Balance AE Metering OK button lauro Sensitivity g Green button WENJExit MENU button Changing the Menu Order You can change the order of menu items in the IQ Rec Mode and i Setting menus Setting frequently used menu items to the top of the menu enables you to go straight to th
148. low focus frame appears on the LCD monitor at the location of the face As the subject moves the size and location of the focus frame change to match the location of the subject s face 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus D Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject s face the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area Multiple The digital zoom function cannot be used in 3 or mode Continuous Shooting cannot be used in amp or amp mode In 3 or amp mode only amp amp or and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor No other shooting information is displayed In addition you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the OK DISPLAY button Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera In amp or mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering lt memo soJnjoig Buryej e Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals u soJnjoaid Burxye E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals c Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode Use this mode to keep your moving pet in fo
149. m Step 4 um For mm dd yy month Example 01 Time 0 00 For dd mm yy day Example 01 Cancel JOK For yy mm dd year Example 2007 Date Adjust The following operations and screens use mm dd yy as an example The operations are the same even if another date style has been selected 10 11 Use the four way controller 4 V to change the month Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to the day field Use the four way controller A V to change the day After changing the day change the year in the same manner 12 pm corresponding to the time Press the OK button The date and time settings are saved sBbulyjes e 13 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 10 If you selected 12h in Step 6 the setting switches between am and L When you finish the settings and press the OK button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 memo seconds E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to display the X4 Setting menu KY Setting 114 ww MENU Format Sound gt Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm o Four way controller o9 World Time th OK button MENU button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound MENUJE xit
150. mage display E 119 NTSC iunii cete 176 Number of pixels 89 nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Number of Recordable Images oniinn 31 Number of Shot 78 oO OK DISPLAY button 45 47 Opening and Closing the Terminal Cover 26 Optional accessory 191 P PAL aiiis 176 Pan Focus PF 85 Photo processing lab 151 PictBridge 154 Playback 42 118 126 161 163 Playback Mode 34 Playback Mode Palette 60 Playing back movies 126 Playing back sounds 161 Power Saving 178 Power saving function 178 Power switch 33 44 46 Press fully shutter release button 41 Press halfway shutter release button 41 Printing iin rtr 154 Protect Oen 134 Q Quality Level 30 91 Quick Zoom 122 R Recorded Pixels 30 31 89 108 Recording movies 106 Recording sounds 159 Recovering images 133 Red eye Compensation 144 Red eye reduction 87 88 Resetting settings 182 Resize sss 136 Rotating sss 43 S Saturation 102 Saving as still picture MOVIE 2e rites 148 Saving settings 104 SD Memory Car
151. mal even when the backlight is off Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal A appears when camera shake is likely to occur To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 76 In 8 or mode only amp or and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor No other shooting information is displayed In addition you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the OK DISPLAY button Press and hold down the OK DISPLAY button to increase the brightness of the backlight for a certain period of time without switching the display p 177 When the backlight is off the backlight brightness does not increase even if you press and hold down the OK DISPLAY button soJnjoid Buryej o Normal Display Histogram Info Backlight Off Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Using the Histogram A histogram shows the t brightness distribution of an 2 image The horizontal axis x represents brightness dark at 5 the left and bright at the right 5 and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels Ej The shape of the histogram Dark Brightness Bright before and after shooting tells Dark portions Bright portions you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not and lets you decide if you need to use EV I compensation and take the picture again Setting the
152. mes downloaded from a website or other source can be used when adding a frame to pictures To display the frames available in the built in memory or the SD Memory Card in Step 3 select V Frame Composite and press the OK button i The three frames stored in the internal memory cannot be deleted Upto 96 downloaded frames can be displayed Including the three frames already stored in the internal memory you can choose from up to 99 frames E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to display the Movie Edit menu Four way controller OK button Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture divide a movie into two or stitch two movies together 1 Enterthe F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the movie you want to edit To stitch two movies together p 150 choose the first movie first half 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select 22 Movie Edit 4 Press the OK button The movie edit selection screen appears Go to the following pages Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture p 148 Dividing a Movie p 149 Stitching Movies p 150 Me Protected movies cannot be divided or stitched Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals m 2 3 a m 3 2
153. n be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 27 p 128 Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again p 136 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card You may be able to display or copy the images on the card using a PC Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera p 164 Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 29 Compression error This message occurs when the camera fails to compress an image Change the quality level or recorded pixels of the image and try shooting or saving it again No image sound There are no image sound files on the SD Memory Card Movie recording stopped This message appears when the internal temperature of the camera has exceeded normal operating limits while recording a movie Deleting This message appears when deleting an image or sound file Camera cannot play this image and sound You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format not supported by this camera You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or on your computer Image folder could not be created The largest file number 9999 has been assigned to an image in the largest folder number 999 and no more images can be saved
154. n consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicin
155. n memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera Ne Make sure that the camera is turned off befo the SD Memory Card re inserting or removing 1 Press the four way controller V in PJ mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y lt gt to select Image Sound Copy 3 Press the OK button The copying method selection screen appears To Copy Files from the Built in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once Before copying the images make sure that there is enough space in the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four way controller A Y to select Ce Sd 5 Press the OK button All the images and sound files are copied b Ame Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soBeui Bunuiug pue Bunip3 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built in memory one at a time 4 5 6 7 L s ewj Burnung pue Bunip3 o memi 10 Use the four way controller A V to select SDI m e Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the file you want to copy Press the OK button The selected image sound file is copied If sound has been recorded with t
156. n the selected settings when the camera is turned off If you select amp On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select O Off the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off The table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is on or off E Default x is s Item Description Setting Q U Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four way controller 4 gj Si p 87 et z The drive mode set with the four way controller 4 g Drive Mode p 76 p 77 p 78 Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four way controller gt p 85 T The zoom position set with the Zoom 8M4 4 button Zoom Position p 80 i The manual focus position set with the four way ME Rosition controller A V p 86 White Balance The White Balance setting on the I1 Rec Mode menu p 92 Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the I Rec Mode menu p 96 The EV Compensation setting on the E Rec Mode EV Compensation menu p 82 AE Metering reg Metering setting on the IB Rec Mode menu Digital Zoom We i Zoom setting on the BU Rec Mode menu gj DISPLAY The LCD monitor information display mode set with the OK DISPLAY button p 83 p 123 File No If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has
157. nse speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card p 29 regarding the SD Memory Card Please note that formatting an SD memory card or built in memory will delete all data however it may still be possible to recover that data using off the shelf data recovery software Please manage your camera s memory at your own risk 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 The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D BC63 Do not use it with any other equipment E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Waterproof and Dustproof Function This camera has been proven to comply with JIS Class 8 waterproof performance and Class 5 dustproof perf
158. nt to start taking pictures or playing back images 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 chapters below 4 Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera 6 Editing and Printing Images This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera For information on transferring images to a PC and installing ACDSee for PENTAX see the supplied PC Connection Manual For details on editing and printing images on a PC see the Help section in the ACDSee for PENTAX software 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound This chapter explains how to record sound files or add sound a voice memo to an image and how to play back sound files 8 Settings A 9g ogo goo This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions 9 A p pen dix This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories Camera Features In addition to basic picture taking the Optio W30 has a variety of shooting modes to suit dif
159. oller lt gt to select another image or sound file Use the four way controller 4 V to select Protect Press the OK button The selected image or sound file is protected A eo sobeui Bbunojog pue yoeg BuiAe d To cancel the Protect setting select Unprotect in Step 6 e appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals bos um CAAT Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 Press the four way controller Y in FI mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y 4 gt to select On Protect 3 Press the OK button E The screen for selecting Select image E Y m sound or All Images Sounds appears 1 Sole image sound 4 Use the four way controller A V L imagesiSounds to select All Images Sounds 5 Press the OK button The screen for selecting Protect or e Unprotect appears iP rotecthall images sounds 6 Use the four way controller A Y to select Protect T Press the OK button 4 soBeui Bunajoq pue xoeg Bulkelg All the images and sound files are protected Ne Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted t To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files select Unprotect in Step 6 Downloaded
160. ons are saved as new files Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals moo TERN n soBeui Bunuiug pue Bunip3 soBeui Buljulig pue Bunip3 o MowieyEdit TE Stitching Movies 5 6 O e zm Select Stitch Movies on the movie edit selection screen Press the OK button The movie selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the second movie latter half Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears Use the four way controller A V to select Stitch Press the OK button The two selected movies are stitched together and saved in the first movie file The movie that was selected as the first half is overwritten by the stitched movie and the movie that was selected as the second half is deleted When a stitched movie is played back it may appear to stop for about one second at the point where the two movies were joined This is because in Movie Edit mode the movie data is edited in units of one second so if the last frame of the first movie lasts less than one second it is drawn out to one second when it is joined to the second movie When two movies are joined together the second movie file is deleted E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Setting the Printing Service DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is the format for storing print order data on still pict
161. ormance IP58 To enhance the waterproof performance of the camera the front of the lens is protected by glass As any dirt or water on the glass will affect the quality of pictures taken the glass should be kept clean at all times Leaving the camera on the sand at the beach may cause the camera to exceed its operating temperature or cause the speaker or microphone to become blocked with sand The camera will sink if dropped in water so be sure to attach the strap and slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water Be sure to check that the battery card cover is securely locked before using the camera in an environment where it is likely to get wet or dirty such as underwater or at the beach Water sand or dirt inside the camera may cause failure of the camera Wipe off any water or dirt with a dry cloth as soon as possible after using the camera Avoid opening the battery card cover at the beach or by the sea Wait until the camera is completely dry before changing the battery or the SD Memory Card Avoid changing the battery or card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty and make sure that your hands are dry If the camera is very dirty or after it has been used in the sea make sure that it is turned off and the battery card cover is firmly closed before rinsing it under running tap water or leaving it in a bowl of clean water for a short time 2 or 3 minutes Avoid cleaning with agents such as soap wate
162. own menu appears with the following items that can be selected Use the four way controller A V to select an item and press the OK button gt Il Off No effect Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks Fade The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in Use the four way controller A V to select Sound Effect Use the four way controller 4 gt to select amp On or c Off Except when the screen effect is set to Off you can choose amp On or Off for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next Press the OK button The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the OK button or the power switch Movies or pictures with sound will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back regardless of the interval setting However pressing the four way controller gt while playing back a movie or a picture with sound skips to the next image Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back in the slideshow Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment p 127 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals soBeui Bunajog pue yoeg Buie d 9 Playing Back Movies
163. playing the Clock Mode OK button You can use the camera as a clock With the camera turned off press and hold down the OK button to display the clock on the LCD monitor 1 Press and hold down the OK pU button The camera turns on and the clock appears on the screen The camera turns off automatically after approximately 10 seconds Pressing the power switch turns the camera off immediately sBumes e E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Appendix List of World Time Cities The column World Time oly indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting p 35 or the p 171 The column Video Output Format indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting mew ov VEA TT mee cv Veo North Honolulu NTSC Africa Istanbul PAL America Anchorage NTSC West Asia Cairo PAL Vancouver NTSC Jerusalem PAL San Francisco NTSC Nairobi PAL Los Angeles NTSC Jeddah PAL Calgary NTSC Tehran PAL Denver NTSC Dubai PAL Chicago NTSC Karachi PAL Miami NTSC Kabul PAL Toronto NTSC Male PAL New York NTSC Delhi PAL Halifax NTSC Colombo PAL Central and Mexico City NTSC Kathmandu PAL N Lima NTSC Dacca PAL Sant
164. posite Press the OK button i n A 9 frame display of the frame selection NAR T screen appears D Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to choose a frame 6 Press the OK button or Q on the Zoom i Q button The selected frame appears in single image display You can choose another frame using either of the following operations Use the four way controller lt gt to choose a different frame Press the MENU button or E on the Zoom E3 Q button to return to the 9 frame display of the frame selection screen and then perform Step 5 to choose a different frame Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals ue soBeui Bunuiug pue Bunip3 soBeui Buljulig pue Bunip3 o 10 UA Press the OK button The frame position and size adjustment Screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y lt P to adjust the position of the image and use the Zoom f3 Q button to make the image larger or smaller Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of 3m The Frame Composite function cannot be used on movies or images of size 2 and smaller An error message appears in Step 4 Using a New Frame Fra
165. posting on a website or attaching to e mail The default setting is X Better E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Better Good Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the B1 Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels p 89 Selecting the Quality Level v p 91 e Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity Approximate numbers of pictures Best Better Good Built in Memory 256 MB Built in Memory 256 MB Built in Memory 256 MB 7M 3072x2304 6 pictures 69 pictures 12 pictures 134 pictures 18 pictures 200 pictures 5M 2592x1944 7 pictures 86 pictures 15 pictures 173 pictures 24 pictures 267 pictures 4M 2304x1728 11 pictures 121 pictures 22 pictures 242 pictures 31 pictures 346 pictures 3m 2048x1536 13 pictures 151 pictures 27 pictures 299 pictures 40 pictures 435 pictures 2M 1600x1200 22 pictures 242 pictures 36 pictures 401 pictures 54 pictures 586 pictures 1280 1280x 960 31 pictures 346 pictures 54 pictures 586 pictures 73 pictures 802 pictures 1024 1024x 768 43 pictures 476 pictures 73 pictures 802 pictures 93 pictures 1016 pictures 640 640x 480 87 pictures
166. r mild detergents and alcohol as this may compromise the waterproof performance of the camera Wipe off any dirt or sand on the waterproof packing or the packing contact surface The camera s waterproof function may be compromised by loose packing or cracks or dents in the packing or packing contact surface If there is any such damage contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center To maintain the waterproof performance of the camera you are recommended to change the waterproof packing once a year Contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center regarding changing the packing A charge will be made Avoid subjecting the camera to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure as this may cause a loss in waterproof performance If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked Avoid getting sunscreen or sun oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface If any oil gets on the camera wash it off immediately with warm water The waterproof function does not apply to the camera s accessories Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals H USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY esee 1 Care to be Taken During Handling eseeeesee 3 Seu cer T m 6 Composition of the Operating Manual Camera Features ees Checking the Contents of the Package Names of Parts i Names
167. r setting Quality kkk kx x printer setting Border Status With without printer setting Waterproof and Dustproof Function Complies with JIS Class 8 waterproof performance and Class 5 dustproof performance IP58 Continuous underwater picture taking possible for 2 hours at depth of 3 m Size 107 5 W x 54 H x 23 5 D mm excluding operating or protruding parts Weight 140 g excluding battery and SD Memory Card Weight When 160 g including battery and SD Memory Card Shooting Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery battery charger AC plug cord USB cable AV cable software CD ROM strap operating manual PC connection manual quick guide gt 9 3 e 5 ES x Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its writte
168. se the video output format to match a as Data the output format of the AV equipment viso Sub ton i 4 Press the OK button Brightness Level PAL MENUJC ancel lokJOK The Video Out setting is saved lx Depending on the country or region images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there If this happens change the video output format setting sBbulyjes e Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment v p 127 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to display the X4 Setting menu GNX Setting 1 4 ww MENU Format Sound gt Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Four way controller uan o y World Time e e MENUJE xit MENU button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 1 Usethe four way controller A V to select Brightness Level on the X4 Setting menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt cse zn to adjust the brightness Language E E English The following setting is saved Folder Name Date USB Connection PC EN Dark Video Out NTSC H Normal Brightness Level IEEE gt VECES SZ Bright WENJEX TE On 3 Press the MENU button The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode The LCD monitor is displayed with the set brightness To change the brightness setting perform the abov
169. sensitivity p 96 10 Histogram p 84 About the Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white the indicated area blinks red as a warning Similarly when there is an area that is so dark it appears black the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes The display shows information such as the shooting conditions A1 to A11 appear when Normal Display or Histogram Info is selected B1 to B10 only appear when Histogram Info is selected p 123 A1 a a mm A2 01 01 2007 ve 14 05 1 9 A1 Playback mode p 60 A10 Four way controller guide A2 Folder number p 174 A11 Key lock icon p 65 A3 File number B1 Bright portion blinks red p 19 A4 Protect icon p 134 B2 Recorded pixels p 89 A5 Voice memo icon p 163 B3 Quality p 91 A6 Battery indicator p 24 B4 White balance p 92 A7 Volume icon p 163 B5 AE Metering p 94 A8 Memory status p 33 B6 ISO sensitivity p 96 te Built in memory B7 Dark portion blinks yellow without card p 19 O SD Memory Card B8 Shutter speed amp Card is write protected B9 Aperture A9 Captured date and time p 37 B10 Histogram p 84 In Normal Display A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed in two seconds Guide Indic
170. sing standard settings regardless of the settings in the BO Rec Mode menu El Press the Green button in B A mode ae The camera switches to the Green Mode e Press the Green button again to return to E the status before the Green Mode was 9 selected 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button the menus appear in sequence each time the button is pressed p 59 In Green Mode you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the OK DISPLAY button You cannot use the Rec Mode menu or Capture Mode Palette in Green Mode If you try to display the 6 Rec Mode menu or Capture Mode Palette amp key lock icon appears If you switched to gt mode from Green Mode you cannot display the X Setting menu by pressing the MENU button If you try to display the X4 Setting menu amp key lock icon appears When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode it turns on in the Green Mode next time the power switch is pressed memo ey lock icon The Green Mode settings are as shown below soJnjoid Buryej e Flash Mode 54 Auto Drive Mode O Standard Focus Mo
171. slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 76 In 295 mode ISO sensitivity is automatically set to auto 64 to 3200 p 96 The ISO sensitivity is set at 64 the focus mode is set to a and the flash mode is set to amp in amp mode In addition the shutter speed is set at 4 sec the aperture is left open and EV compensation is not available In amp mode AE metering is set to multi segment metering E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals wi Framing Your Pictures Frame Composite In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera Press the four way controller V in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller p A Y lt gt to select V Frame CJ ku Composite cea Res 3 Press the OK button A 9 frame display of the frame selection Screen appears 4 Usethe four way controller 4 Y lt gt to choose the frame you want to use D Press the OK button The selected frame appears in single image display You can choose another frame using either of the following operations Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose a different frame Press the MENU button or E on the Zoom E3 Q button to return to the 9 frame display of the frame selection screen and then perform Step 4 to choose a different frame soJnjoig Buryej o
172. t interval shoot setting appears for approximately five seconds To take pictures with the current setting go to Step 8 Press the OK button while the setting is displayed The Interval Shoot setting screen appears Interval is marked with a frame 4 Set the interval i 1 Press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A V to set the minute then press the four Number of Shot 2 way controller 3 Use the four way controller A V to set the seconds then press the four MENU lt 5 way controller gt The frame returns to Interval D Press the four way controller The frame moves to Number of Shot 6 Set the number of shots 1 Press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller 4 V to set Number of Shot then press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Number of Shot T Press the four way controller The frame moves to Start Delay 8 Set the start delay 1 Press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller A V to set the hour then press the four way controller gt 3 Use the four way controller 4 V to set the minute then press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Start Delay 9 Press the OK button The Interval Shoot setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status 10 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subje
173. terminal DC input terminal Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom 44 amp E2 Q button X button Four way controller OK DISPLAY button Green button MENU button gm Refer to Understanding the Button Functions p 44 p 47 for an 7 explanation of the function of each button Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Shooting mode p 53 Flash mode p 87 Drive mode p 76 p 77 p 78 Focus mode p 85 Camera shake icon p 83 Digital zoom icon p 80 Memory status p 33 Built in memory without card SD Memory Card amp Card is write protected NOR OND 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery indicator p 24 10 Focus frame p 40 11 EV compensation p 82 12 Date and time p 37 13 World time setting p 171 Histogram Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode AUTO AERC em X Sun E L i Jj 7M i 5 La xq med e k re ANB 7 SNC P O 8 a S000 9 3 aijl250 ao 4 E953 tao Bright portion blinks red Dark portion blinks yellow Shutter speed Aperture Recorded pixels p 89 ahwWDND 6 Quality p 91 7 White balance p 92 8 AE Metering p 94 9 ISO
174. th of 3 m continuously for 2 hours In addition this camera complies with JIS Class 5 dustproof performance IP58 e Use the Underwater mode to take underwater still pictures that capture the blueness of the sea amp 9 Use the Underwater Movie mode to record movies underwater seJnjoid Burje1 1 Press the four way controller V in l mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A VY lt gt to select 4 amp Underwater or Underwater Movie 3 Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus D Press the shutter release button fully If you selected the picture is taken If you selected amp 2 recording starts To stop recording press the shutter release button fully Perform the same steps as 8 to record movies Recording a Movie vs p 106 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Me Before taking pictures underwater make sure that there is no dirt or sand on the waterproof packing of the battery card cover and check that the cover is securely locked p 23 Before opening the battery card cover after using the camera underwater make sure that there is no water dirt or sand on the battery card cover or anywhere on the camera Wipe the camera before opening the cover In 4
175. the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen Date 0 MENUJE soBeui Bunuiug pue Bunip3 auton The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct m Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for allimages Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 153 Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable I USB7 provided you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC Connectthe camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera Ne You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC63 when the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the model of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as print settings and DPOF settings may be valid A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500 Printing the index of the images printing multiple images on a single sheet cannot be performed directly from the camera Make the settings on a printer supporting index printing function or use a PC Connecting the Camera to
176. ting is saved Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting When set to Auto with the shooting mode set to amp the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 3200 When you set the shooting mode to 2 the AUTO range is set to 64 3200 SO sensitivity is set at 64 when shooting mode is set to amp Other values cannot be set If you use the Sensitivity function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals se Oo fF QN o o Saving the ISO sensitivity p 104 Setting Automatic Sensitivity You can choose an automatically adjusted range of ISO sensitivity from among five ranges 64 to 100 64 to 200 64 to 400 64 to 800 64 to 1600 and 64 to 3200 1 Press the MENU button in l mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Sensitivity Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Auto Press the four way controller gt The ISO Correction in AUTO screen appears Use the four way controller A VY 4 to choose an ISO sensitivity range Press the OK button The ISO sensitivity range setting is saved Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting When the shooting mode is set to the automatically adjusted ran
177. tion of and push it in until it clicks to ensure it is securely locked peuejs Bunjes 5 N C2 Removing the SD Memory Card 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it Pull the card out Mt If the battery card cover is not locked securely when you close it water sand or dirt may enter the camera nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is equipped with a 1 write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion SD of existing data or formatting of the card Write protect 8 appears on the LCD monitor when the switch card is write protected Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card images or sound files are being played back or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX
178. ton to choose m whether to insert the date or not DPOF setting for amp On The date will be imprinted this image Off The date will not be imprinted To continue setting DPOF print order data use the four way controller 4 gt to choose wenyeancel another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7 Press the OK button The DPOF settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if amp On was selected in the DPOF settings To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 6 and press the OK button Mem soBeui Burnung pue Bunip3 From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera 1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in x mode Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p 151 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select All Images 3 Press the OK button The message DPOF setting for all images neas appears all images 4 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in Printing Single Images p 152 for details of how to make the settings D Press the OK button The DPOF settings for all
179. tor during zoom playback 1 Enter the X mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to magnify 2 Press Q on the Zoom EQ button The image is magnified x1 1 to x8 Holding down Q on the Zoom E3 Q button changes the magnification continuously You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller A Y 4 gt Moves the position to be magnified Zoom E Q button Q Makes the image bigger max x8 Zoom E Q button E Makes the image smaller min x1 1 3 Press the OK button The image returns to single image display soBeui Bunajoq pue xoeg Bured Me Movies cannot be magnified The guide does not appear if the LCD monitor display mode is set to No Info Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 121 3X1 Setting ww Format Sound Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm o World Time th MENUJE xit Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is enabled you can display an image at maximum magnification x8 simply by pressing Q on the Zoom E2 Q button once 1 Press the MENU button in mode The Xi Setting menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Quick N Zoom Use the four way
180. torage Medium Built in memory approx 21 9 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures Best Better Good Built in Built in Built in Memory 256 MB Memory 256 MB Memory 256 MB 7m 3072x2304 6 pictures 69 pictures 12 pictures 134 pictures 18 pictures 200 pictures 5M 2592x1944 7 pictures 86 pictures 15 pictures 173 pictures 24 pictures 267 pictures 4m 2304x1728 11 pictures 121 pictures 22 pictures 242 pictures 31 pictures 346 pictures 3m 2048x1536 13 pictures 151 pictures 27 pictures 299 pictures 40 pictures 435 pictures 2m 1600x1200 22 pictures 242 pictures 36 pictures 401 pictures 54 pictures 586 pictures 1280 1280x 960 31 pictures 346 pictures 54 pictures 586 pictures 73 pictures 802 pictures 1024 1024x 768 43 pictures 476 pictures 73 pictures 802 pictures 93 pictures 1016 pictures 640 640x 480 87 pictures 953 pictures 127 pictures 1386 pictures 175 pictures 1906 pictures The image storage capacity is for reference only The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the SD memory card and the subject e 1280 1280x960 can only be set for recorded pixels when mode is set From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Movie
181. tter Good Grainier images The default setting is X X Best Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use 30fps Produces high quality movies but reduces the total recording time 15fps Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller The default setting is 30fps frames per second e Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate and Recording Time Approximate recording time 30fps 15fps Sound Built in 256 MB Built in 256 MB Built in 256 MB Memory Memory Memory 3 min 7 min 20 sec 47 sec 41 sec 28 sec 5 min 9 min 640x480 28sec pag 54sec 46 sec 7 min 1 min 14 min 42sec 42sec 22sec 57 sec 17 min PALE dud asee 6 min 1 min 11min 23sec 53 sec 3 sec 3 sec 33 sec 320 8 min 1 min 15 min 320x240 45sec 44sec 27sec 53 sec a 1 min 11 min 2 min 23 min 3 sec 33 sec 7 sec 6 sec The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used Recording can continue until the built in memory SD memory card is full or the size of the recorded movie reaches 4 GB when using an SDHC card If recording stops at 4 GB start recording again to continue to record the rest of the movie in blocks of 4 GB nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals
182. tting is saved tes Power Saving does not function in the following situations while recording sound in Voice Recording mode while taking pictures in Continuous Shooting mode or HS Cont Shooting mode in Playback mode while the camera is connected to a PC or printer when using the AC adapter while recording a movie while the menu is being displayed E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals sbulyjes e How to display the X4 Setting menu Date Adjust 01 01 2007 Alarm o World Time th OK button WENJExit MENU button Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time Four way controller 1 Usethe four way controller 4 V to select Auto Power Off on the Xi Setting menu Guide Display 2 Press the four way controller gt MM A pull down menu appears Power Saving 3 Use the four way controller A V ouo Power off to select 5min 3min or Off Green Button 4 Press the OK button The Auto Power Off setting is saved MENUJC ancel i Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations while recording sound in Voice Recording mode while taking pictures in Continuous Shooting mode or HS Cont Shooting mode while recording a movie while playing back sound during a slideshow or movie playback while the camera is connected to a PC or printer sbBumes Down
183. ttings 1 Inthe printing mode selection screen use the four way controller A V to select DPOF AUTOPRINT 2 Press the OK button The DPOF settings you have made appear Use the four way controller lt gt to check the number of copies for each picture whether to insert the date or not and the total number of copies Refer to p 151 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings 3 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 155 and p 156 for details of changing print settings Press the OK button The images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing as Print with DPOF setting A 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer soBeui Burnuig pue Bunip3 o i From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode You can record sound with the camera The microphone is located on the top of the camera When recording sound aim the camera to obtain the best conditions Speaker Microphone 1 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y lt gt to select amp
184. ture and the bigger the file size The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting p 91 Recorded Pixels sainjyoig Burye Recorded Pixels Use 7m 3072x2304 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or larger or editing images on a PC 5m 2592x1944 4m 2304x1728 3m 2048x1536 2m 1600x1200 1024 1024x 768 640 640x 480 For posting on a website or attaching to e mail 1 Press the MENU button in O mode The l Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Recorded Pixels Clearer For making postcard size prints Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 6 t memo senjoid Burje1 Press the four way controller capacity A pull down menu appears EI Recorded Pixels4 Use the four way controller 4 V to change the number of recorded pixels Press the OK button The Recorded Pixels setting is saved Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting When shooting mode is set to Y the number of recorded pixels is set to 3m and quality level is set to When drive mode is set to the number of recorded pixels is set to 3m and when shooting mode is set to 2 the number of recorded pixels is set to 1280 1280x960
185. uality Level function frequently you can save f time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Quality level is set at X when shooting mode is set to W Storage Capacity O a fF WN Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures p 30 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals a Sensitivity 5 WENJExit 1 6 amp 9 Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting White Balance Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light Oo Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually a AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically 3 e xk Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight v i fh Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade c o Eod Tungsten Light EM Fluores Light nm 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select White Balance Press the four way controller gt xci The White Balance screen appears Use the four way controller A V to change the setting You can preview the resulting color chang
186. ur way controller A Changes the drive mode p 76 p 77 p 78 Y Displays the Capture Mode Palette p 53 4 Changes the flash mode p 87 gt Changes the focus mode p 85 AV Adjusts MF in MF mode p 86 6 OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 83 If you press and hold the OK DISPLAY button the LCD Booster function activates to brighten the LCD monitor p 177 D Green button Switches to the Green Mode p 64 Calls up the assigned menu p 58 Takes a still picture during movie recording p 107 MENU button Displays the 49 Rec Mode menu p 48 suoneJodo uouiuo Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals E suone4edo uowwog e 90 000 Power switch Turns the camera on and off p 33 Shutter release button Switches to mode p 118 Zoom EZ Q button Press amp 3 during single image display to change to nine Image display Returns to the previous display when Q is pressed p 119 Enlarges the image when Q is pressed during single image display Returns to the previous display when E is pressed p 121 Press amp 3 during nine image display to change to folder or calendar display p 120 Press Q during folder display to change to nine image display of the selected folder p 120 Press Q during calendar display to change to nine image display for the selected date p 120 Can
187. ures captured with a digital camera Once the print order data has been stored the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF compatible printer or photo processing lab You cannot store print order data for movies or sound only files Slideshow Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image Copies Choose the number of copies up to 99 Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not 1 In mode press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select 2 DPOF 3 Press the OK button The screen for selecting Single Image or All Images appears 4 Usethe four way controller A V to select Single Image Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals m 2 3 a m 3 2 v E 5 ER 5 a 3 D Q o 5 Press the OK button The message DPOF setting for this image appears To make DPOF settings for another image use the four way controller lt gt to select another image If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of copies and date setting amp or O will be displayed 6 Usethe four way controller A V to choose the number DPOF setting for this image MENUJC ancel OF Kok of copies T Use the Green but
188. urns to capture status with the current setting Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies vx p 31 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals i Rec Mode 113 bil Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity 1 8 7 WENJExit Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Color Mode o You can set the color mode to black and white or sepia as well as full color when recording a movie 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to Mode select Color Use the four way controller 4 V to select Movie Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to choose a color Press the OK button The Color Mode setting is saved Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the oN O Oi A ON Movie 1 2 Recorded Pixels 640 Quality Level Frame Rate Color Mode Movie SR Interval Shoot MENUJC ancel current setting Ne The color mode setting cannot be changed after a movie is recorded Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manua Is 4 Z 2 ae ay 1 et o 111 soJnjoaid Burxye ak ON 6 Rec Mode 1 3
189. v E 5 En 5 a 3 D Q a 147 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 5 Select Save as Still image on the movie edit selection screen 6 Press the OK button The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture 7 Usethe four way controller 4 Y lt gt to choose the frame you want to save Plays or pauses the movie Stops the movie and returns to the first frame Reverses the movie frame by frame Advances the movie frame by frame Press the OK button The selected frame is saved as a still picture A v lt gt co soBeui Burnuig pue Bunip3 o E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals How to display the Movie Edit menu Four way controller OK button Dividing a Movie 5 6 10 Select Divide Movies on the movie edit selection Screen Press the OK button The screen for choosing the dividing position appears Use the four way controller A Y lt P to determine the dividing position A Plays or pauses the movie V Stops the movie and returns to the first frame Reverses the movie frame by frame gt Advances the movie frame by frame Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Divide Press the OK button The movie is divided at the specified position and the two porti
190. verall brightness of the picture Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or amp underexposed 1 Press the MENU button in Q mode s gt The l Rec Mode menu appears a 2 Usethe four way controller A V a to select EV Compensation 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the EV value The selected EV value is saved To brighten select a positive value To darken select a negative value You can choose the EV setting in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the MENU button The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status If you use the EV compensation function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 When the histogram is displayed bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor enabling you to check the exposure p 84 The EV compensation function cannot be used in Fics amp or mode L memo Saving the EV Compensation Value p 104 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the OK DISPLAY button Normal Display Histogram Info No Info Backlight Off For details of each display mode refer to Monitor Indications p 18 gt E All the camera buttons function as nor
191. view The following setting is saved g Memory ANS S ft Sharpness i a mn o Saturation m Normal Contrast 4 Hard WERJExit ON 4 Press the MENU button The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status an If you use the Sharpness function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 101 i Rec Mode 113 bil BM Recorded Pixels EU Quality Level WB White Balance AE Metering lAumo Sensitivity MENUJE xit e a 9 Setting the Color Saturation Saturation You can set the color saturation 1 Press the MENU button in i mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Saturation Use the four way controller 4 amp aia 375 N soJnjoaid Burxye p C to change the saturation level BI instant Review The following setting is saved gA Memory mo dn uk L Sharpness m ow Saturation gt m Normal IO Contrast 4 High WENJExit D 4 Press the MENU button The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status ios If you use the Saturation function frequently you can save time by 77 assigning it to the Green button p 58 E From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals i Rec Mode 113 bil
192. xels 7m 3072x2304 Yes Yes p 89 Quality Level Better Yes Yes p 91 White Balance AWB Auto Yes p 92 AE Metering Multi segment i Yes p 94 Sensitivity Auto 64 400 B Yes p 96 EV Compensation 0 0 b Yes p 82 AF Focusing Area t Multiple Yes Yes p 98 Setting Focus Limiter amp On Yes Yes p 99 Recorded Pixels 640 640x480 Yes Yes p 108 Quality Level Best Yes Yes p 109 Frame Rate 30fps Yes Yes p 110 Color Mode Full Color Yes Yes p 111 Movie SR amp On Yes Yes p 112 Movie Interval 1 min Yes Yes p 113 Interval Shoot Tine 10min Yes Yes p 113 Deis In O hr 0 min Yes Yes p 113 AF w recording o Off Yes Yes p 116 Optical Zoom o Off Yes Yes p 117 Interval 10 sec Yes Yes p 78 Interval Number of Shot 2 pictures Yes Yes p 78 Shoot Start Delay In 0 hr 0 min Yes Yes p 78 nloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Setting Setting Page Digital Zoom amp On i Yes p 81 Instant Review 1 sec Yes Yes p 100 Flash Mode amp On Yes p 87 p 76 Drive Mode o Off Yes p 77 p 78 Focus Mode o Off Yes p 85 Zoom Position o Off Yes p 80 MF Position o Off Yes p 86 Memory White Balance o Off Yes p 92 Sensitivity o Off Yes p 96 EV Compensation o Off Yes p
193. yback and editing saving as still image dividing stitching histogram display bright dark portion display image sound copying digital filter brightness filter trimming resizing frame composite red eye compensation image recovery Protect DPOF Start up Image Setting Focus Modes Autofocus Macro Infinity Pan Focus Manual Focus Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 9 3 e 5 Em x 197 xipueddy Focus Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 9 point autofocus multiple spot automatic tracking AF changeable Still Picture Normal Approx 0 4 m 00 from lens front full zoom range Telephoto only approx 0 5 m oo Macro Approx 0 01 m 0 6 m Wide angle Pan Focus Approx 1 5 m oo Wide angle approx 5 0 m oo Telephoto Landscape full zoom range Manual focus Approx 0 01 m oo Wide angle approx 0 5 m oo Telephoto Continuous AF is available only when automatic tracking AF is set Face Recognition AF is only available when Portrait Self portrait or Natural Skin Tone is selected Movie from lens front Normal Approx 0 4 m oo full zoom range Telephoto only approx 0 5 m oo Macro Approx 0 01 m 0 6 m Wide angle Pan Focus Approx 1 5 m oo Wide angle approx 5 0 m oo Telephoto Landscape full zoom range Manual focus Approx 0 01 m oo Wide angle approx 0 5 m oo T

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