Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for buying the 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 the camera’s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 430RS/330RS that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Care to be Taken During Handling • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. • Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. • Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.
Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ···········································1 Care to be Taken During Handling ················································2 Contents·························································································3 Contents of the Operating Manual·················································5 Checking the Contents of the Package ·········································6 Names of Parts ······································································
4 Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)······65 Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ······································67 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ····68 Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)············································69 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) ·······················70 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ·································71 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)·····
Contents of the Operating Manual This Operating manual contains the following chapters. ● Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera and before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. ● Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also tells you how to use the CF card.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio 430RS or Optio 330RS Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI2 Battery charger D-BC2 USB cable I-USB6 AC plug cord D-CO2✽ 3D Image Viewer O-3DV1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Remote control receiver Flash light sensor Power switch Viewfinder Self-timer lamp/AF spotbeam Built-in flash Terminal cover (Rotate and open this cover to use the USB or DC input terminal.
Names of Operating Parts Diopter adjustment lever / button /DPOF button Power switch Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom/ button / button Menu button Playback/OK button Four-way controller ( ) Display button Status lamp Flash lamp ● Guide indications A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Getting Started Attaching the Strap Getting Started x z Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.
Powering the Camera Battery c To power outlet Getting Started AC plug cord Battery charger Charging indicator z Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery. z x c v memo Caution 10 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger with the label facing down.
Battery Battery chamber cover Installing the Battery Getting Started Battery chamber cover release lever Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing. z x c memo Caution Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery chamber cover. Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera . Close the battery chamber cover.
● Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged) Number of recordable images : Approx. 250 (with the flash fired for 50% of the shots. LCD monitor ON) Playback time : Approx. 150 min. * The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Getting Started Caution Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low temperatures. ● Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the the LCD monitor.
z Terminal cover AC adapter c Using the AC Adapter (optional) Getting Started x To Power outlet If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended. z x c v Caution Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Installing or removing the CF Card CF card cover Getting Started CF card CF card eject button Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF card (optional). When no card is inserted, the images are recorded in the camera’s built-in memory (11MB). Installing the Card z x c Open the CF card cover.
Precautions When Using a CF Card Getting Started • Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover. • Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot. • Do not open the CF card cover or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged. • Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact.
Initial Settings Power switch Getting Started Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Display button If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST, and current date and time. If the date and time appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time, follow the instructions for “Changing the Date/Time” (p.117) to set the correct date and time.
Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. x memo Language/ English City DST Press the four-way controller ( ) to select the desired city (Home Town). MENU NYC Exit OK Ok Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the next item will be displayed. Getting Started z Initial setting • See p.124 for the list of cities and corresponding code names. • You can change the setting after it has been made.
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time. z Getting Started Use the four-way controller ( to change the month. ) Date Adjust 1 / 1 / 2002 00 : 00 DISP x Press the four-way controller ( and will be displayed above and below the day. ). 12/24 MENU Exit OK Ok OK Ok OK Ok OK Ok Date Adjust 6 / 1 / 2002 00 : 00 DISP c Use the four-way controller ( to change the day and press the four-way controller ( ). and will be displayed above and below the year.
n memo When you have finished the settings, press the Playback/OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds. The screen confirming the settings will be displayed and the camera is ready to take a picture. Getting Started • When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on.
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Mode dial Power switch Zoom button Quick Start Viewfinder LCD monitor For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. z x c Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Set the mode dial to 200 . Turn the LCD monitor on. Press the Display button to display the shooting screen on the LCD monitor.
v Press the shutter release button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card or in the built-in memory when no card is inserted. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded.) Using the Shutter Release Button Quick Start The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor Quick Start Playback/OK button Playing Back Images You can display the still picture. z memo Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. During this time you can erase the image by pressing the button (The Delete screen will be displayed.), selecting [Delete], and then pressing the Playback/OK button.
LCD monitor Playback/OK button Quick Start Four-way controller Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. z x Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller ( ). displays the previous image. displays the next image. During this time you can erase the image by pressing the button (The Delete screen will be displayed.
Quick Start How to Use the CF Card When the CF card is inserted into the camera, images taken are recorded on the card. You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and print them out. Quick Start Viewing images on the camera One of the advantages of a digital camera is that it enables you to view your pictures immediately after you have taken them. You can check the composition and brightness and take the picture again if you are not satisfied.
Viewing images on a PC Viewing Images with Windows PC Viewing Images with Macintosh p.87 Quick Start You only need to install the USB driver the first time. After that, you can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images. Or you can remove the CF card from the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card reader.
Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Common Operations 26 Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off. z Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. When the camera is turned on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.
Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images. Press the Playback/OK button to change the mode between Capture mode and Playback mode. Pressing the Playback/OK button halfway during Playback mode also moves the camera to Capture mode. Capture Mode x Most of the settings are made p.20, 35 automatically by the camera when a picture is taken. Night-scene mode This mode is for taking dark scenes such as night views. p.
Using the Button Functions q wer t y u i o !0 Capture Mode Common Operations 28 q Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( p.57) w button Changes the flash mode. ( p.62) e button Changes the shooting mode as follows. Using the Self-timer ( p.46), Using the Remote Control Unit ( p.40), Continuous Shooting ( p.39), Interval Shooting ( p.54) * When the Capture mode is set on , Continuous Shooting mode will be skipped. r button Changes the focus mode. ( p.
qwe rt y u i o Playback Mode button Deletes the image. ( p.81) w DPOF button Sets the print service. ( p.84) e button Protects the image from erasure. ( p.83) r Zoom button Changes the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.76) t button Displays nine images at once. ( p.80) y Menu button Displays the active menus in Play mode. ( p.32, p.33) u Four-way controller ( ) Displays images one by one. ( p.23) i Playback/OK button Changes the mode from Playback to Capture, or selects the menu item.
Using the Menus When you press the Menu button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set shooting functions, save the values set for shooting when the power is off, and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Use the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor. z Common Operations x c v v’ b Caution 30 Press the Menu button. The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be displayed in a green frame.
Example of menu operation z Menu button [Rec.Mode] menu Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom (1/3) MENU x Set-up [Memory] menu Rec.Mode 2048×1536 Memory Set-up (1/3) Exit OK Ok MENU Rec.Mode Memory Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep Flash White Balance EV Compensation Digital Zoom AE Metering AWB Multiple On [Set-up] menu Exit OK Ok (1/3) MENU Set-up Off On Exit OK Ok c Rec.
Menu List ● [Rec.Mode] Menu Item Description Recorded Pixels For selecting the size of recorded pixels. Quality Level For selecting the image compression rate. Default Setting 2240 × 1680 (430RS) 2048 × 1536 (330RS) Reference p.63 p.64 White Balance For adjusting the color bal- AWB ance according to lighting. p.65 Focusing Area For changing the Area of the autofocus. p.67 Multiple Common Operations Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures. On p.
Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode ● [Set-up] Menu Item Description Default Setting Reference For formatting the built-in memory or CF card – p.112 Copy Image For copying images from the built-in memory to the CF card and vice versa. – p.106 Resize For changing the image size. – p.110 Trimming For trimming the image. – p.108 Alarm For sounding an alarm at a Off specific time. p.113 Beep For adjusting the beep sound On when a button is pressed p.
Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) Display On Shooting information is displayed. q e t u 123 4 5 Flash mode w Shooting mode Focus mode r Capture mode AF frame y Remaining images Date & time i Battery symbol 6/10/2002 11:19 8 1 198 2048 AWB q Histogram w Recorded pixels e Quality level r White balance t AE metering y ISO speed 65 ➞ • Only the AF frame is displayed in auto focus mode. • If there is any change in the battery level, the battery symbol is displayed.
Taking Pictures When the CF card is installed, all images will be recorded on the CF card. When the CF card is not installed, the images will be recorded in the camera’s built-in memory. z x Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode) z x Set the mode dial to in Capture mode. Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken.
z c x Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually. z x Set the mode dial to Capture mode. in 198 Taking Pictures Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture. Four-way controller ( ): Decrease the shutter speed Four-way controller ( ): Increase the shutter speed Four-way controller ( ): Decrease the aperture value Four-way controller ( ): Increase the aperture value 1/250 F2.
c Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture settings. Playing Back Images memo Caution p.76 The shutter speed and aperture settings will be saved when the camera is turned off. • Exposure compensation is not available in this mode. • When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller ( ) becomes the manual focus button and the aperture setting cannot be changed. • You cannot select [Auto] or [Auto + Red-eye reduction] flash mode.
z x Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark scenes such as night views. Taking Pictures z x in Capture mode. Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Using the Shutter Release Button Playing Back Images p.22 Caution 38 Set the mode dial to p.21 As the shutter speed becomes slow in night-scene mode, camera shake should be avoided.
x c z( ) Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Set the mode dial to or Press the button to display on the LCD monitor. The mode will change to Continuous Shooting mode. in Capture mode. 198 6/10/2002 11:19 c Press the shutter release button. Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button.
x z( ) Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional). z x Taking Pictures c or Press the button to display on the LCD monitor. The self-timer lamp will blink and the camera is ready to take pictures. in Capture mode. 198 Press the shutter release button on 6/10/2002 11:19 the remote control unit. The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after approximately three seconds.
● Remote control unit battery service life Up to approximately 30,000 signals can be sent to the camera from the remote control unit. Contact your nearest Pentax service center when battery replacement becomes necessary. Zoom on the remote controller The zoom can be changed using the remote control E (optional). If you press the Zoom button on the remote control unit, the zoom will switch from [Wide] to [Tele] to [Middle].
z xc x Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) This mode enables you to take moving images with no sound. The maximum length of one motion picture is 30 seconds. Taking Pictures z Set the mode dial to in Capture mode. The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor. q w e r x 1 Flash Off Movie Picture mode Remaining shooting time Remaining number of sets 42 34 5 •12SEC 6/10/2002 11:19 Press the shutter release button. Shooting will start.
Keeping the shutter release button pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button. Playing Back Movie Pictures Caution p.78 • The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode. • Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode. • The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode.
z Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. z Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. Digital zoom symbol 198 makes the subject larger Taking Pictures makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3x magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom is enabled, you can enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 6x. Saving the zoom position Caution 44 Zoom bar p.
Enabling/Disabling the Digital Zoom Function z x c v Caution Press the Menu button. The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller ( to select [On] or [Off]. ) Rec.Mode ) Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture.
x c z( ) Using the Self-Timer The picture will be taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. z Taking Pictures x c memo Set the mode dial to mode. Press the button to display in Capture on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is started and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture will be taken approximately three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink. If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be displayed.
z n. x cv bm Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.49). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions. c v b n Set the Mode dial to in Capture mode. Press the Menu button. The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Applied Photo Mode].
The image of the first picture is displayed to the left half screen of the LCD monitor, and the right half screen is for taking the second picture. m , . Taking Pictures memo Move the camera to the right without changing your stance. Take the second picture while watching the capture guide. Hold the camera so that the subject is in the center of the right half screen, and press the shutter release button. Press the Playback/OK button.
● Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about 6~7cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures.
● How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two. Transfer the images with a PC or Macintosh Taking Pictures memo Caution 50 p.87 or p.102 As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a threedimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size.
● Example of a 3D picture Taking Pictures 51
z c b x c (Selecting a color filter) (Selecting a slim filter) v Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) Digital filters include the color filters and a slim filter which elongates the subject vertically or horizontally. Taking Pictures ● Color filters Eight colors, black and white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and yellow, are provided for the color filters.
When you selected a color filter: c Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. When you selected the slim filter: c Use the four-way controller ( to set the slim rate. Four-way controller ( ): Elongates the subject vertically Four-way controller ( ): Elongates the subject horizontally memo OK Ok Press the Playback/OK button. Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. • Digital Zoom cannot be used while the slim filter is selected.
button Mode dial Shutter release button Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Playback/OK button Taking Pictures at a Specified Interval (Interval Shooting) Still pictures can be taken automatically at a specified interval. z x Taking Pictures c v b Set the Mode dial to or in Capture mode. Press the Menu button. The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
m Set the start time. 1. Press the four-way controller ( ). and will be displayed above and below the hour. 2. Use the four-way controller ( ) to set the hour and press the four-way controller ( ). and will be displayed above and below the minute. 3. Use the four-way controller ( , . ⁄0 memo ) to set the minute. Press the Playback/OK button twice. Press the button to display on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. The interval shooting starts.
Mode dial Shutter release button Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit Ok OK Playback/OK button Shooting Time-lapse Movies (Time-lapse Movie) With the time-lapse movies, the frame rate (number of pictures taken for one second) is slowed down. When you play back these pictures, the subject appears to move much more quickly.
Setting the Shooting Functions z Viewfinder Adjusting the Viewfinder If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust the diopter in the range of -3m-1+1m-1 (per meter). Aim the camera towards the light and move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right while looking through the viewfinder. Adjust the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder to the optimum position.
z Selecting a Focus Mode ● Focus Mode None Auto Macro Mode The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10cm-50cm (0.33ft-1.64ft). The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Taking Pictures Infinity-landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects.
Caution If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture may differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Manual Focus When the mode is set on , the center of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus with the fourway controller while looking at the image on the monitor.
Setting the position of the autofocus (AF) area When the mode is set on area can be changed. , the position of the autofocus (AF) The AF area moves upward. The AF area moves downward. The AF area moves to the left. The AF area moves to the right. Press the Playback/OK button to determine the position of the AF area. memo Taking Pictures 60 When the mode is set on , the AF area is automatically set on spot. In this case, the AF spotbeam will not be emitted. Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) p.
z EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. z Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. 198 –1.0 6/10/2002 11:19 EV compensation level The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor. memo • If you set to ± 0, the set level displayed on the LCD monitor will go off after three seconds. • When [EV Compensation] on the [Memory] menu (p.74) is not turned on, the set value goes back to ±0 when you turn off the power.
z Selecting the Flash Mode None Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. Flash Off The flash will not discharge. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. Auto + Red-eye Reduction This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) Playback/OK button MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels. These choices are for Optio 430RS and Optio 330RS respectively. z x c Select [Recorded Pixels] from the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the size. Press the Playback/OK button.
Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) MENU Playback/OK button Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. Taking Pictures z x c 64 BEST The quality is better and there is a high volume of image data. BETTER Standard level GOOD The quality is good and there is a low volume of image data. Select [Quality Level] from the [Rec.
Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) Playback/OK button MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. AWB c v The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Manual Setting z x c v memo Taking Pictures 66 Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. White Balance AWB DISPLAY Adjust Press the Display button. MENU Exit OK Ok Adjustment will start and [Adjusting] will appear on the LCD monitor. When adjustment has been completed, [Complete] will appear on the LCD monitor and the screen will return to the menu screen. Press the Playback/OK button.
Rec.Mode Menu button Four-way controller Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom (1/3) Playback/OK button MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the range of the autofocus area. Multiple Spot c The area becomes narrower. Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting.
Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) MENU Playback/OK button Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Four-way controller (1/3) MENU Exit OK Ok Playback/OK button Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of the surroundings. ● ISO Speed Auto The camera sets the speed automatically. 200 (430RS) Increases the shutter speed in low light conditions but there is 250 (330RS) more risk of noise.
Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Playback/OK button Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 4sec, 5sec or Off (no display). z x Taking Pictures c memo 70 Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the display time.
Rec.Mode Menu button Four-way controller Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom (1/3) MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Playback/OK button Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. z x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.
Rec.Mode Menu button Four-way controller Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom (1/3) MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Playback/OK button Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. z x Taking Pictures 72 c Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the Playback/OK button.
Rec.Mode Menu button Four-way controller Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom (1/3) MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Playback/OK button Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast. z x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.
Saving the Settings (Memory) Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. Item Description The setting on the Flash Default Setting button is saved. White Balance The [White Balance] setting on the [Rec.
z x Press the Menu button in Capture mode. Rec.Mode Press the four-way controller ( ). [Memory] menu will be displayed. (1/3) c v b Use the four-way controller ( to select the item. ) Use the four-way controller ( to switch (On) and (Off). ) Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Rec.
Playback/Erasing Playing Back Images When the CF card is installed, the images recorded on the CF card are played back. When the CF card is not installed, the images recorded in the built-in memory are played back. Press the Playback/OK button to enter the playback mode. x z c Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.23). Zoom Display Playback/Erasing You can display images magnified up to four times.
c memo Caution Press the Playback/OK button. Zoom playback will end. When the [Quick Enlargement] on the [Set-up] menu is turned on, the images is displayed four times larger when you press on the zoom button in step x. Movie pictures cannot be magnified.
zxc Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback. z x Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller ( ). Press the four-way controller ( ). Playback will start. ● The following operations can be performed during playback.
Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The information displayed can be changed by pressing the Display button. 1 23 Display On Information is displayed when shooting. q Folder name w File name e Protect symbol r Shooting date t Battery symbol 100-0019 100-0020 6/10/2002 11:19 5 4 ➞ 1 2 3 4 100-0021 2048 AWB AUTO 6/10/2002 11:19 5 Playback/Erasing 6 ➞ Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed.
x z c Nine-image Display You can display nine images at the same time. z x Playback/Erasing c memo 80 Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-way controller ( ). Press the button. Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller ( ). When 10 or more images have been recorded, the previous 9 images will be displayed if you press the fourway controller ( ) while an image on the left row is selected.
Erasing Images x zc v Erasing a Single Image z x c memo Press the button. The Delete screen will be displayed. 100-0020 Select [Delete] with the four-way controller ( ). Press the Playback/OK button. Delete Stop All Images MENU Exit OK Ok • You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.21). • You cannot erase protected images (with the symbol). • Step c can be omitted if you turn on the [Quick Delete] on the [Set-up] menu.
z x c Erasing All Images You can erase all the images at once. • Once erased, images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be erased. • If the CF card is installed, only the images recorded on the CF card will be deleted. Caution z Playback/Erasing x c memo 82 Enter the Playback mode and press the button twice. The Delete (All) screen will be displayed. Select [All Images] with the fourway controller ( ).
x zc v Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally erased. z x c v Press the button. The Protect screen will be displayed. Select [Protect] with the four-way controller ( ). Press the Playback/OK button. 100-0020 Protect Unprotect All Images MENU Exit OK Ok • Select [Unprotect] in step c above to release the Protect setting. • If the image is protected, the symbol is displayed when the image is played back.
Setting the Printing Service You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. x zcv b Printing Single Image Playback/Erasing Set the following items for each image. ● Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99. ● Date Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the picture or not.
c v Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the number of prints and press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Date]. Use the four-way controller ( to select (On) and (Off). ) 100-0020 Copies Date All Images MENU 3 Exit OK Ok : The date will be imprinted : The date will not be imprinted b memo Caution Press the Playback/OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings.
z xcv b Printing All Images z x Playback/Erasing c v DPOF setting for all images. Use the four-way controller ( to select the number of prints. You can specify up to 99 prints. ) Press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to [Date]. ). Use the four-way controller ( to select (On) and (Off). ) Copies Date MENU 1 Exit OK Ok : The date will be imprinted : The date will not be imprinted b memo Caution 86 Enter the Playback mode and press the DPOF button twice.
Viewing Images with Windows PC By using the provided USB cable (I-USB6) or card reader and image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to a PC and edit them or print them out. This section explains how to view images on a PC using the provided USB driver and software. About the included software The included CD-ROM (S-SW5) contains the following software: - USB driver - Image viewing software (ACDSee™ 3.
Installing the software The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained. • The installation procedure varies depending on the version of Windows (98/98SE/Me/2000). Before starting installation, check which version of Windows you have on your PC. If you are using Windows XP, see “Installing the USB Driver (Windows XP)” (p.95) for installation instructions. • If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Professional), log in by the administrator before starting installation.
If you are using Windows 98/98SE, follow the procedure below to install the software. For Windows Me, see p.91, and for Windows 2000, see p.93. ● Windows 98/98SE b n , Select [Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)], and then click [Next]. Select [Specify a location], and then click [Browse]. If any other item has been selected, click the check box to unselect it. Playback/Erasing m Click [Next]. Specify the [Win] folder in the CD-ROM drive and click [OK].
. ⁄0 ⁄1 Playback/Erasing ⁄2 ⁄3 memo 90 Make sure that the [Win] folder is selected and click [Next]. Make sure that [penusbp.inf] is selected, then click [Next]. Installation starts. Click [Finish]. Installation is completed and the [Wizard] screen is closed. Turn the camera off and restart your PC. When Windows is up and running, turn the camera on. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. When the camera is turned on, the Removable Disk icon appears in the window.
● Windows Me b n m . Select [Specify a location], and then click [Browse]. If [Removable Media] has been selected, click the check box to unselect it. Specify the [Win] folder in the CD-ROM drive and click [OK]. If you click the [+] symbol, the folder will open and display the files inside. Make sure that the [Win] folder is selected and click [Next]. Playback/Erasing , Select [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)], and then click [Next]. Make sure that [penusbp.
⁄0 ⁄1 ⁄2 memo Playback/Erasing 92 Click [Finish]. Installation is completed and the [Wizard] screen is closed. Turn the camera off and restart your PC. When Windows is up and running, turn the camera on. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. When the camera is turned on, the Removable Disk icon appears in the window. The CF card, if installed, is regarded as the removable disk. If the CF card is not installed, the built-in memory is regarded as the removable disk.
● Windows 2000 b n m . Select [Search for the best driver for your device], and then click [Next]. Select [Specify a location], and then click [Next]. If any other item has been selected, click the check box to unselect it. Click [Browse]. The [Files] screen is displayed. Playback/Erasing , Click [Next]. Select the [Win] folder in the CD-ROM drive and make sure that [penusbp.inf] is displayed. And then click [Open].
⁄0 ⁄1 ⁄2 ⁄3 Playback/Erasing memo 94 Make sure that the [Win] folder containing the files to be copied is selected, and click [OK]. Make sure that [penusbp.inf] is selected, then click [Next]. Installation starts. Click [Finish]. Installation is completed and the [Wizard] screen is closed. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. When the camera is turned on, the Removable Disk icon appears in the window. The CF card, if installed, is regarded as the removable disk.
Installing the USB driver (Windows XP) z x c v Set the CD-ROM (S-SW5) supplied with the camera in the CD-ROM drive. Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera using the USB cable. Turn the camera on. [New hardware has been located] will appear on the task bar and the [New Hardware Search Wizard] screen will be displayed. Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. Playback/Erasing b Turn on your PC.
n m memo Playback/Erasing 96 When [The software has been successfully installed] message appears, click [Finish]. Installation is completed and the [Wizard] screen is closed. If the screen for choosing an automatic Windows operation is displayed, click [Cancel]. Click [My Computer] from [Start] menu. After installing the software, make sure that a Removable Disk has been added to [My Computer]. • The CF card, if installed, is regarded as the removable disk.
Installing ACDSee™ When installing ACDSee™, recorded images can be viewed on your PC. z x c v b n m Turn on your PC. Set the CD-ROM (S-SW5) in the CD-ROM drive. Double click [My Computer]. Double click the [CD-ROM drive] icon. Double click your language choice. You can choose the language from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. Double click [setup.exe]. The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration information.
Connecting the camera and PC z x c Playback/Erasing 98 memo Turn on your PC. Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera using an USB cable. Turn on the camera. The camera will be detected as [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • The CF card, if installed, is regarded as the removable disk. If the CF card is not installed, the built-in memory is regarded as the removable disk. • Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in the built-in memory or on the CF card in the camera.
Viewing images on your PC z x memo Double click the [ACDSeeTM] icon on the desktop. Select the image to view. Camera images can be found in [My Computer] ➝ [Removable Disk (or the name on the volume label on the CF card, if there is one)] ➝ [DCIM] ➝ [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3digit numeral) folder. You can also view movie pictures operating the above procedures.
Disconnecting the camera from your PC Disconnecting the camera from your PC (Windows 2000) z x c Playback/Erasing v b memo 100 Double click (Hot Plug icon) on the lower right task bar tray of the desktop. The [Remove Hardware] screen will be displayed. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [Stop]. [Stop Hardware Device] screen will be displayed. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [OK]. A message will appear. Click [OK].
Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP) z x c v Click [Remove Hardware icon] on the task bar. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [Stop]. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [OK]. Playback/Erasing A message confirming removal of the hardware will appear. Turn the camera off and disconnect your camera from your PC.
Viewing Images with Macintosh By using the provided USB cable (I-USB6) or card reader and image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to a PC and edit them or print them out. This section explains how to view images on a PC using the provided USB driver and software. About the included software The included CD-ROM (S-SW5) contains the following software: - USB driver - Image viewing software (ACDSee™) System environment OS: Mac OS 8.6 or later (QuickTime 4.
Installing the software The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained. Installing the USB driver (Only for Mac OS 8.6) z x c v memo Turn on your Macintosh. Set the included CD-ROM (S-SW5) in the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh. Copy the following 2 files to the [Extensions] folder within the System folder. PENTAX-USB Storage Driver PENTAX-USB Storage Shim (E) Restart your Macintosh. For MacOS 9.x or later, there is no need to install the USB driver.
Connecting the camera and your Macintosh z x c Playback/Erasing 104 memo Turn on your Macintosh. Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh and camera using an USB cable. Turn on the camera. The camera will be detected as [untitled] on the desktop. The folder name can be changed as desired. • The CF card, if installed, is regarded as “untitled.” If the CF card is not installed, the built-in memory is regarded as “untitled.
Viewing images on your Macintosh z x c memo Double click the [ACDSee™] folder on the hard drive. Double click the [ACDSee™] program icon. Choose an image you wish to view. Camera images can be found in the [untitled] ➝ [DCIM] ➝ [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3-digit numeral) folder on the desktop. • You can also view movie pictures operating the above procedures. • If the CF card has a volume label attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk].
Editing Images/Settings Editing Images How to recall the [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom (1/3) MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Copying the Image Images can be copied between the built-in memory and the CF card and vice versa. Copying from built-in memory to CF card All images saved in the built-in memory are copied to the CF card.
Rec.Mode Twice Memory Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep (1/3) MENU Set-up Off On Exit OK Ok Copying from CF card to built-in memory The images saved in the CF card are copied to the built-in memory one image at a time. z x c v n memo Press the four-way controller ( ). The Copy Image screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [ Press the Playback/OK button. The image that can be copied will be displayed.
How to recall the [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) Playback/OK button MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok If the built-in memory space is insufficient, [Built-in Memory Full. Cannot Copy] appears on the LCD monitor. Format the built-in memory, or erase unnecessary images. Caution Trimming Images Part of the image can be trimmed and saved as another image.
Rec.Mode Twice (1/3) n m , . ⁄0 Memory Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep MENU Set-up Off On Exit OK Ok Press the Playback/OK button. Use the four-way controller ( to choose the size. 100-0020 ) Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Quality Level]. Select resolution and quality. Recorded Pixels Quality Level MENU 640×480 Exit OK Ok Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose the image quality. Press the Playback/OK button.
How to recall the [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) Playback/OK button MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Changing the Image Size (Resize) The recorded pixels and quality of the selected image can be altered to change the file to a smaller size. The image whose size is changed can be overwritten on the original image, or saved as another image.
Rec.Mode Twice (1/3) m , . ⁄0 memo Memory Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep MENU Set-up Off On Exit OK Use the four-way controller ( Level]. Ok ) to select [Quality Press the Playback/OK button. Use the four-way controller ( or [Save as]. Press the Playback/OK button. The image will be resized. ) to select [Overwrite] • The size of a movie picture cannot be changed. • In Optio 430RS, part of the image is cut when the size of a still picture of 2304 × 1712 is resized.
Camera Settings How to recall the [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) Playback/OK button MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Formatting If the CF card is installed, all data stored on the CF card will be deleted and the CF card will be formatted.
Rec.Mode Twice Memory Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep (1/3) MENU Set-up Off On Exit OK Ok Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time You can sound the alarm at a specified time and display a selected image. Checking the Alarm z x Select [Alarm] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( ). The alarm list will be displayed. The alarms that are enabled will be indicated by . Alarm 1 Everyday 18:00 2 Once 11:00 3 Off 00:00 Press the Playback/OK button three times.
How to recall the [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) Playback/OK button MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Setting the Alarm z x Select [Alarm] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( The alarm list will be displayed. ).
Rec.Mode Twice Memory Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep (1/3) MENU Set-up Off On Exit OK Ok Turning the Alarm Off When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached, the alarm sounds for one minute. When it finishes sounding, the power is automatically turned off. memo You can turn the alarm off by pressing any button (except the Zoom button). Caution The alarm does not sound when the camera is turned on. Setting the Beep z x c Select [Beep] on the [Set-up] menu.
How to recall the [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) Playback/OK button MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Changing the Start-up Screen Images recorded with the Optio 430RS/330RS can be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. z x c v b n Editing Images/Settings 116 m memo Select [Start-up Screen] on the [Set-up] menu.
Rec.Mode Twice Memory (1/3) MENU Set-up Rec.Mode Seven times Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep Off On Exit OK Ok Memory Start-up Screen Date Style Date Adjust World Time (2/3) MENU Set-up On mm/dd/yy 1/ 1/2002 Off English Exit OK Ok Setting the Date Style You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. z x c Select [Date Style] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( style.
How to recall the [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom (1/3) MENU Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Setting the World Time The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.16) serve as the World Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time) when shooting or playing back. z x c Select [World Time] on the [Set-up] menu.
Rec.Mode Twice (1/3) n m memo Memory Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep MENU Set-up Seven times Off On Exit OK Ok Rec.Mode Memory Start-up Screen Date Style Date Adjust World Time (2/3) MENU Set-up On mm/dd/yy 1/ 1/2002 Off English Exit OK Ok Select [DST] On ( ) or Off (no display) with the four-way controller ( ) and press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [ ] (home time city). Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the Home Time city and DST setting.
How to recall the [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Menu button Four-way controller Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom (1/3) MENU Playback/OK button Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Powersaving Function (Sleep Timeout) You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. z x c Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( [1min], [2min] or [Off].
Rec.Mode Twice Memory Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep (1/3) MENU Set-up Rec.Mode Once Off On Exit OK Ok Memory Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off Quick Delete Quick Enlargement Reset (3/3) MENU Set-up 1min 3min Off Off Exit OK Ok Quick Delete When you turn on the quick delete, the Delete screen is displayed with [Delete] and [All Images] selected. z x c Select [Quick Delete] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [On] or [Off].
How to recall the [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Memory Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Menu button Four-way controller (1/3) MENU Playback/OK button Set-up 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On Exit OK Ok Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language, Home Time, alarm and date style. z x c v Editing Images/Settings 122 Select [Reset] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller button ( ).
Rec.Mode Twice Memory Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep (1/3) MENU Set-up Rec.
Appendix List of City Names Refer to the following list of city and code names for setting the world time.
Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change the recorded pixels or quality levels, and take a picture again. Memory card full The memory card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new CF card or delete unwanted images. (p.14, p.81) Change the quality/size and try again. (p.63, p.
Appendix 126 This card is not formatted. The card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device. (p.112) Image recording... The image is being recorded. DPOF settings recording The DPOF settings are being recorded on the CF card. Movie recording... The movie picture is being recorded. (Un)Protecting... The image is being protected or unprotected. Formatting... The built-in memory or CF card is being formatted. Deleting The image is being deleted.
Troubleshooting Problem Power will not come on Cause Battery is not installed Check battery is installed. If not, install battery. CF card cover is open Close CF card cover. Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of battery. Reinsert the battery with the label towards back of camera. (p.11) Battery power is low Insert charged battery or use the AC adapter.
Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on on focus using autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fastmoving objects, scenery through window or net, etc. Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully.
Problem Picture is dark Flash does not fire Cause Remedy Subject is too far away Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take picture within range of flash. Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against dark background, such as night scene, the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach background even with correct exposure. Set to mode to ensure both person and background are clear. (p.
Main Specifications Type Compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash. Effective pixels 4.0 megapixel (430RS), 3.2 megapixel (330RS) Sensor Total pixels – 4.13 megapixel (Optio 430RS), 3.34 megapixel (Optio 330RS) 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter. Color Depth 10 bit × 3 colors. Recorded Pixels Still – Sensitivity Auto, fixed (equivalent to ISO 100, 200 (430RS); ISO 125, 250 (330RS)).
Exposure Control Metering System Exposure Modes TTL metering. Choice of Multi-segment metering, Centerweighted metering and Spot metering. Standard, Night Scene, Metered Manual, Movie, Multiple Exposure. Exposure Compensation ±2 EV (1/3 steps). Movie Shooting time: approx. 1 sec. - 30 sec. Shutter Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed: approx. 1/2000 sec. to 4 sec. Drive Modes One shot, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote control and Interval.
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
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.
For customers in the USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: Pentax Corporation Located at: 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA Phone: 303-799-8000 Fax: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards.
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