00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 1 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 2 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 43WR 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.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 1 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM FOR YOUR SAFETY 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. 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.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 2 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Handling the Camera • When traveling abroad, be sure to take you international warranty card with you. You may also wish to take along the document Worldwide Service Network included with the product. This document is useful for making inquiries from your travel destination. • Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not been used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.).
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 3 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Water-resistant Feature • This camera conforms to the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Class 5 water resistant, (Direct jetting water under defined conditions shall have no harmful effect) and Class 7 water resistant, (Water shall not enter the enclosure when it is immersed in water up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter). • This camera cannot be used underwater.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 4 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................1 Handling the Camera........................................................................2 Water-resistant Feature....................................................................3 CONTENTS......................................................................................4 Contents of This Manual............................................
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 5 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting the Focusing Area ..............................................................44 Setting the Light Metering Range ...................................................45 Setting Sensitivity ...........................................................................46 Setting Image Sharpness ...............................................................47 Setting Color Saturation ........................................................
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 6 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Printing 85 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)..................................................85 Printing Individual Image ................................................................85 Printing All Images..........................................................................87 Connecting the Camera Directly to a Printer to Print......................88 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ............................................
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 7 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Contents of This Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Explains your first steps, from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to get started right away.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 8 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows information useful to know. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera. Icons for functions available in a Capture mode are shown at the e, H, /, &, J, beginning of a section. M, N, I, ., :, Example) e, H, /, &, J, M, N, I, .
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 9 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Checking Package Contents Camera Optio 43WR Strap O-ST5 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW18 AV cable I-AVC7 (*) USB cable I-USB7 (*) AA Alkaline batteries (2) (PC Connection Manual) Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC SD Memory Card (16 MB) Operating Manual (this manual) Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) (*) Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories.
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00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 11 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Names of Operating Parts Zoom/f/y button Playback Q button OK button Four-way controller (2345) MENU button )/i button b/Z button O button Guide display A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 12 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Getting Started Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as shown.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 13 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Powering the Camera 1 1 Getting Started 2 3 (Using AA batteries) (Using CR-V3) Installing the Batteries Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. Turn off the camera when setting batteries. Wipe away water or dirt from the camera with a dry cloth before setting batteries. Do not set batteries with wet or dirty hands.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 14 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Number of Captures and Playback Time (25ºC, new batteries) 1 Getting Started • Taking pictures (50% flash usage) Image Storage Capacity • Playback CR-V3 Approx. 500 CR-V3 Ni-MH batteries Approx. 300 Ni-MH batteries AA alkaline batteries Approx. 100 AA alkaline batteries Playback time Approx. 360 min. Approx. 230 min. Approx. 140 min. • These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 15 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 1 Getting Started Using the AC Adapter When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC, we recommend using the AC adapter D-AC5 (sold separately). 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 4 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 16 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card 1 1 SD Memory Card Getting Started 2 Battery/card cover 3 The image or recorded sound is recorded on the SD Memory Card. Be sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. Turn off the camera before setting or removing the card. Wipe away water or dirt from the camera with a dry cloth before setting or removing the card.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 17 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Recorded Pixels and Image Quality Selecting the Recording Pixels 1p.40 1 Getting Started Set recorded image size (the number of pixels) and quality to suit the intended purpose for the image. The higher the numbers for recorded image size and the more stars in the ratings for image quality, the clearer the image when printed. However, because image storage volume increases, the number of shots that can be captured decreases.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 18 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Approximate Number of Shots, Recorded Pixels, and Quality Levels Still picture 1 Getting Started Quality level Recorded Pixels 2048×1536 1600×1200 1024×7680 640×480 Best/C Better/D Good/E Voice recording 5 11 25 53 10 20 45 82 15 27 56 100 30 min. Moving picture Frame rate Recorded Pixels 640×480 320×240 160×120 30 frames/sec. 15 frames/sec. 10 sec. 20 sec. 80 sec. 25 sec. 40 sec. 150 sec.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 19 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM • Precautions when using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started • Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the battery/card cover. Write-protect • The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. Moving the switch to the [Lock] position prevents the recording and switch erasing of data and the formatting of the card and protects all saved data. • SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 20 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started Playback button 1 Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Card check feature When the camera is turned on, the camera automatically checks for a card. If there is no SD Memory Card inside the camera, h appears on the LCD monitor.
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00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 22 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Initial Settings Power switch 1 Getting Started Four-way controller OK button MENU button If the Initial Settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedures on the pages indicated below to configure initial settings. [If the Initial Settings screen appears] 1p.22-25 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the Home Town” “Setting the D.S.T.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 23 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. 1 1 Initial Settings Language/ City DST English NYC MENU Press the four-way controller (3). Exit OK OK The screen for setting the D.S.T. will be displayed. Getting Started 2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select the desired city (Home Town). • See p.111 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 24 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time, and the display style. 1 1 Getting Started Press the four-way controller (23) to select the date and time display style. Date Adjust Date Stle yy/mm/dd 24h 2004 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 MENU 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust 23 are displayed above and below “24h”.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 25 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 7 Press the four-way controller (23) to set the date and press the fourway controller (5) again. 23 are displayed above and below the year. Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour, and minutes. 9 Press the OK button. Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 03 / 01 / 2004 1 00 : 00 MENU Exit OK OK The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 26 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/f/y button 2 Quick Start AF status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red) LCD monitor This is the simplest way to take still pictures. The flash discharges automatically based on light conditions by the default setting. 1 Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. 2 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 27 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Pressing the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in two steps. • Press halfway 1. Focus frame The frame lights green when focused. It is not displayed when out of focus. 2. Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp Lit Blink AF status lamp (green) Subject is in focus. Subject is out of focus. 2 Quick Start Lightly press (halfway) the shutter release button to lock the focus position, exposure, and white balance.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 28 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Delete button 2 Playback button Quick Start OK button LCD monitor Playing Back Images To play back still pictures: 1 Press the Playback button after taking a picture. Start 100-0001 The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. 4/10/2004 11:20 Playing Back Previous or Next Images You can play back still pictures, cycling through one at a time.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 29 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Deleting a Displayed Image File number 100-0001 Delete Cancel All images & sounds MENU Exit OK OK • When you switch to the playback screen, the image with the highest file number is shown first. • You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the zoom/f/y button. • For moving pictures, the first frame is displayed. • If no images are stored, the “No Image & sound” message is displayed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 30 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Common Operations Using the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6, 7, 8 9 3 Common Operations 10 Capture Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 O button Switches to Voice Recording mode. (1p.70) b button Changes the Flash mode. (1p.39) ) button Changes the Capture mode as follows. (1p.37) Macro mode (1p.37), Infinity-landscape mode (1p.37), Manual Focus mode (1p.37) Zoom button Changes the size of the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. (1p.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 31 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6, 7, 8 9 Playback Mode 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O button A voice memo is added to the image. (1p.73, 74) The voice memo can be set as a voice message. (1p.72) Z button Protects the image from deletion. (1p.82) i button Deletes the image. (1p.79) Zoom/f/y button Common Operations 1 3 Press f in Normal Playback mode to display nine images at once. (1p.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 32 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting the Menu Press the MENU button to display the menus on the LCD screen. With these you can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings. How to Set the Menus 3 Common Operations There are 3 types of the Menu screens according to content type: the Rec. Mode menu, Playback menu, and Set-up menu. When you display the menu from Capture mode, the [A Rec.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 33 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Example of menu operation (Pressing the MENU button in Capture mode) 1 MENU button [A Rec.Mode] Menu [Q Playback] Menu Rec.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 34 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Menu List [A Rec.Mode] Menu Item 3 Description Default Reference Common Operations Recorded Pixels Selects the number of recorded pixels. 2288 x 1712 p.40 Quality level Selects the image compression rate. D p.41 White Balance Adjusts color balance according to lighting. F (Auto) p.42 Focusing Area Changes the area for autofocus. Multiple p.44 AE Metering Sets the metering method to determine L (Multi-segment) exposure.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 35 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM [B Set-up] Menu Item Description Reference Formats the SD Memory Card. p.97 Sound Sets the volume and type of button operation sound, start-up sound, shutter sound, and self-timer sound. p.98 Date Adjust Sets the date and time. p.100 World Time Sets world time. p.101 Language/ Switches the language for displaying menus and messages. p.102 USB Connection Sets the Transfer mode (PC/PictBridge) when a USB connection is used.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 36 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Taking Pictures Setting the Capture Functions Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures. Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images and sound. Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Playback button. • To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Playback button or the shutter release button halfway.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 37 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Virtual mode dial is displayed. 2 SNAP Press the four-way controller (45) to select your desired Display mode. OK OK The selected icon is displayed in a frame. 3 Press the OK button. The icon of the selected Capture mode is displayed and the camera is ready to take pictures.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 38 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 1 Pressing ) button in Capture mode will switch Focus modes, and the current setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take a picture in the set Focus mode. • The Focus mode default setting is the Autofocus mode. • In Moving Picture mode (1p.62), only the Autofocus is available. • If you use the flash in Macro mode, the image may be overexposed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 39 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM b button Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically based on light conditions. The flash never discharges regardless of light Flash Off conditions. The flash always discharges regardless of light Flash On conditions. Reduces red-eye in the picture, caused by the flash Auto flash + red-eye reflecting from the subject’s eyes. The flash reduction discharges automatically.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 40 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Four-way controller OK button 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F 4 Selecting the Recorded Pixels Taking Pictures Select the number of recorded pixels from 2288×1712 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480. The more pixels there are, the larger the image size and file size.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 41 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Four-way controller OK button 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F Selecting the Quality Level C 1 2 3 4 Best D Better E Good Lowest compression rate. Suited for printing photographs. Standard compression rate. Suited for viewing images on a personal computer screen. Highest compression rate.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 42 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Four-way controller OK button 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F 4 Adjusting the White Balance Taking Pictures Adjusts for natural coloring in your picture, according to the lighting. F G H I J K 1 2 3 Auto Daylight Shade The camera makes the adjustment automatically. For taking pictures outside in sunlight.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 43 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting Manually 1 Select [K] (Manual) on the White Balance selection screen. 2 Point your camera at white paper to fill the screen. 3 Press the OK button. White Balance AWB MENU Exit OK OK [Adjusting] is displayed on the LCD monitor. After white balance has been automatically adjusted, [Complete] is displayed and the camera returns to the Menu screen. 4 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 44 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Four-way controller OK button 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F 4 Setting the Focusing Area Taking Pictures You can change the area for autofocus (Focusing Area). Multiple Spot 1 2 3 4 Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 45 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Four-way controller OK button 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F Setting the Light Metering Range L M N 1 2 3 4 Detailed measurement of entire screen to determine exposure. Measures mainly the center of the screen to determine Center-weighted exposure. Measures only the very center of the screen to Spot determine exposure.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 46 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Four-way controller OK button 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F 4 Setting Sensitivity Taking Pictures You can set the Sensitivity to match the brightness of the surroundings. Auto 50 100 200 400 1 2 3 4 The camera makes the adjustment automatically.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 47 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Four-way controller OK button 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F Setting Image Sharpness 4 1 2 3 4 Taking Pictures You can make the image outlines sharp or soft. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Select [Sharpness] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 48 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Four-way controller OK button 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F 4 Setting Color Saturation Taking Pictures This sets the color saturation. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Select [Saturation] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 49 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Four-way controller OK button 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F Setting the Image Contrast 4 1 2 3 4 Taking Pictures You can set the image contrast level. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Select [Contrast] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 50 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Taking Pictures Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button 4 Taking Pictures Program Mode In Program mode (e), you can set all the functions and take pictures. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Virtual mode dial is displayed. 2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select [e]. 3 Press the OK button. SNAP The camera is ready to take the picture. 4 Set the functions you want to use.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 51 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button Picture Mode You can match your settings to the situation. 4 Picture Mode There are nine modes available. Taking Pictures J Landscape Night-Scene Mode Night-Scene Portrait Portrait M Surf N Snow I . : Flower Fireworks Snap Mode H / & Enhances your landscape photos. Enables you to take dark scenes such as night views. Enables you to take portraits in dark conditions.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 52 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Virtual mode dial is displayed. SNAP OK 2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select your desired Picture mode. For example, select Landscape. SNAP OK 4 3 OK Press the OK button. OK Picture Mode Taking Pictures The Picture mode is selected. 4 Lightly Press (Halfway) the Shutter Release Button. When the subject is in focus, the LCD monitor’s focus frame turns green.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 53 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Virtual mode dial is displayed. 2 3 4 Press the four-way controller (45) to select [ F (Panorama Assist)].
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 54 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 5 Take the first picture. Press the shutter release button to take the first picture. The right edge of the image is displayed in transparent form at the left of the LCD monitor. 6 4 Taking Pictures 54 100 4/10/2004 11:20 Move the camera to the right, and take the second picture. Move the camera so that the actual screen image overlaps the left edge of the transparent image and press the shutter release button.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 55 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Shutter release button Four-way controller eH/&JMNI.:CF Using the Self-Timer 1 2 Press the four-way controller (2) to display g on the LCD monitor. 100 Press the shutter release button down fully. The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken about 3 seconds after the self-timer lamp begins to blink. 4 Taking Pictures The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 56 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Shutter release button Four-way controller eH/&JMNI.: 4 Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/ Multi Continuous Shooting) Taking Pictures Pictures are taken continually while the shutter release button is pressed. There is Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous available. aj a_ 1 2 3 Continuous Images are captured, processed, and saved one by one.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 57 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Four-way controller OK button eH/&JMNI.: Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shoot) In this mode, still pictures are taken automatically at a fixed interval. Press the four-way controller (2) to display k on the LCD monitor. 2 Lightly Press (Halfway) the Shutter Release Button. When the subject is in focus, the LCD monitor’s focus frame turns green. 3 Press the shutter release button down fully.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 58 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 4 5 4 6 Taking Pictures 7 Set the interval time. 1. Press the four-way controller (5). 23 are displayed above and below the number of minutes. 2. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of minutes, then press the four-way controller (5). 23 are displayed above and below the number of seconds. 3. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of seconds, then press the four-way controller (5). 4.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 59 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Zoom button Four-way controller OK button MENU button eH/&JMNI.:F Using the Zoom 4 1 Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. x Tele: Subject becomes larger. w Wide: Subject becomes smaller. 100 When the digital zoom function is disabled, When digital zoom off the optical zoom can be used to enlarge the subject up to 2.8 times. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject up to 11.2 times.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 60 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. 2 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5) to select On. 4 Press the OK button. Rec. Mode Sensitivity Digital Zoom Interval Shoot Movie Memory Auto On MENU Exit OK OK The camera is ready to take the picture.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 61 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Four-way controller eH/&JMNI.:CF EV Compensation 4 1 Press the four-way controller (45) in Capture mode. 5Adjusts the exposure to over-expose (+ side), 4Adjusts the exposure to underexpose (- side). 100 +2.0 Taking Pictures Use EV Compensation when you want to intentionally over expose (brighten) or under expose (darken) your picture. 4/10/2004 11:20 The EV Compensation setting is displayed on the LCD monitor.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 62 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode) 4 Taking Pictures You can take moving pictures. The recording time for a single movie is displayed at the top right of the LCD monitor. Sound can be recorded at the same time. You can select either 640×480, 320×240, or 160×120 for recorded pixels in Moving Picture mode 1p.64 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 63 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 5 Press the shutter release button down fully. Recording will end. The remaining available recording time is displayed. Recording by holding down the shutter release button If you hold down the shutter release button for one second or more, the camera will record while you hold down the button. Recording stops when you release the shutter release button. Playing Back Moving Pictures 1p.
04_Optio43WR-E.fm Page 64 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:44 PM Four-way controller OK button MENU button C 4 Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Moving Pictures Taking Pictures In Moving Picture mode, you can select either 640×480, 320×240, or 160×120 for the number of recorded pixels (resolution). The more pixels there are, the larger the image size but the smaller the recording time. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 65 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Four-way controller OK button MENU button C Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Moving Pictures 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. 2 3 Select [Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Taking Pictures You can record a moving picture in one of three Color mode settings: fullcolor, black-and-white, or sepia. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The movie setup screen will be displayed.
04_Optio43WR-E.fm Page 66 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:44 PM Four-way controller OK button MENU button C 4 Changing the Frame Rate When Taking Moving Pictures Taking Pictures You can select a frame rate of 15 fps or 30 fps (frames per second). A frame rate of 30 fps yields twice the number of frames as a frame rate 15 fps, resulting in smoother moving images. However, because image size also doubles at 30 fps, less time is available for shooting. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 67 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Four-way controller OK button MENU button C Taking Fast Forward Moving Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Select [Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The movie setup screen will be displayed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 68 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can choose whether to save the set values when the camera is turned off. If you select On, the camera saves the settings in effect just before the camera is turned off. If you select Off, the settings return to default settings when the camera is turned off.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 69 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 1 2 3 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Memory menu will be displayed. Rec. Mode Sensitivity Digital Zoom Interval Shoot Movie Memory Auto On MENU 4 5 6 Press the four-way controller (23) to select the item. Press the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the OK button 2 times.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 70 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Recording/Playback Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) Voice button Shutter release button This mode is for recording sound. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor according to how much memory is available on the SD Memory Card. 5 1 Recording/Playback Press the O button in Capture mode. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Remaining time 2.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 71 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Playing Back Sound Playback button Four-way controller You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. Enter the Playback mode and choose the recording you want to play with the four-way controller (45). 2 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback time Playback will start.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 72 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a recorded image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo with the four-way controller (45). Start 4/10/2004 11:20 If the image has no voice memo, the start mark for recording a voice memo is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 5 Press the O button. Recording starts. When recording, the recording time remaining is displayed on the LCD monitor.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 73 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Recording a Voice Message You can leave voice messages made up of images or sounds with added voice memos. The O button flashes during voice message saving to indicate that a voice message has been left. Setting Voice Messages in Playback Mode 1 Enter Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to be used for the voice message from the images with voice memos added.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 74 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting Voice Messages in the Playback menu You can set voice messages from the Playback menu as well. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Playback] menu is displayed. 2 3 Select [Playback Message] from the [Playback] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Voice Message Recording screen will be displayed. 4 Press the four-way controller (45) to select the image to be used for the voice message.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 75 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Playback/Deleting Playing Back Images Zoom/f/y button Four-way controller Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back Images” (p.28) and “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.28). Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to 8 times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. 1 The image will be magnified (1 to 8 times). Continue to press to magnify the image even greater.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 76 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Zoom/f/y button Four-way controller Nine-image Display You can display nine images at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to place in the center with the four-way controller (45). 2 Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y button. Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller (2345).
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 77 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Four-way controller OK button MENU button Using Slideshow for Continuous Playback You can continuously play back all the images on the SD Memory Card. 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller (45). 2 Press the MENU button. The [Playback] menu will be displayed. Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller (3).
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 78 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Zoom/f/y button Playback button Four-way controller Playing Back Moving Pictures You can play back moving pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback. The sound is played back at the same time. 6 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the moving picture you want to play with the four-way controller (45). 2 Press the four-way controller (2). Set Msg 100-0001 Playback/Deleting Playback will start.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 79 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Deleting Images i button Four-way controller OK button Deleting Data one by one Delete saved images or sounds one by one. • Deleted images or sounds cannot be recovered. • Protected images or sounds cannot be deleted. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image/sound you want to delete with the four-way controller (45). 2 Press the i button. 100-0001 The Delete screen will be displayed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 80 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Deleting a Voice Memo If an image has a voice memo (indicated with U), you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to delete with the fourway controller (45). 2 Press the i button. 100-0001 The Sound Delete screen will be displayed. 3 Select [Sound Delete] with the fourway controller (2). 4 Press the OK button.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 81 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM i button Four-way controller OK button Deleting All Data You can delete all the images/sounds at once. • Once deleted, images/sounds cannot be restored. • You cannot delete protected images/sounds. 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the i button twice. The Delete All Images/Sound screen will be displayed. Select [Delete All] with the four-way controller (2). 3 Press the OK button.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 82 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Z button Four-way controller OK button Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images/sounds from being accidentally deleted. 1 2 6 Playback/Deleting 82 3 4 Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or sound you want to protect with the four-way controller (45). Press the Z button. 100-0001 The Protect screen will be displayed. Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (2). Press the OK button.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 83 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Protect All Images/Sounds You can protect all images/sounds from being accidentally deleted. 1 2 3 4 Enter the Playback mode. Press the Z button twice. The Protect All Images & Sounds screen will be displayed. Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (2). Press the OK button. Select [Unprotect] in step 3 above to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images/sounds.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 84 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Viewing Images on a TV By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 6 Playback/Deleting 1 2 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable. 3 Turn the TV and camera on.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 85 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Printing Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Four-way controller OK button Printing Individual Image Set the following items for each image. Number of prints: Set the number of prints. You can select to print up to 99 copies. Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 86 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 4 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select either O (On) or P (Off) for imprinting the date. O: P: The date will be imprinted. The date will not be imprinted. Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings. • If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previously set number of prints and On/Off date setting will be displayed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 87 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Four-way controller OK button Printing All Images 1 2 3 4 6 The DPOF screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (2). The DPOF [All Images] screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the number of prints. You can select to print up to 99 copies. Press the four-way controller (3). The selection frame moves to [Date].
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 88 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Connecting the Camera Directly to a Printer to Print Using the USB Cable I-USB7 (included), you can connect the camera to a printer that supports the PictBridge standard in order to print images directly from the camera without using a personal computer. After connecting the camera and printer, you use the camera monitor to select which images to print and the number of prints.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 89 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Connecting the camera to a printer that supports the PictBridge standard illuminates the finder LED and emits a sound confirming the connection. Printing Individual Images 1 On the [Select printing mode] screen, press the fourway controller (23) to select [Print One]. 2 Press the OK button. The [Print this image] screen is displayed. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to print.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 90 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Printing All Images 1 2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All]. Press the OK button. The [Print all image] screen is displayed. To visually confirm images, press the four-way controller (45). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of prints. 100-0001 Print all images You can select up to 10 prints. 4 Use the Playback button to select [On] or [Off] for imprinting the date.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 91 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Printing Using Printing Service Settings 1 On the [Select printing mode] screen, press the fourway controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. 2 Press the OK button. The [Print w/DPOF settings] screen is displayed. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images and printing service settings. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an image to print. 100-0001 Print w/DPOF settings Press the OK button.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 92 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Editing/Settings Editing Images Four-way controller OK button MENU button Changing the Image Size By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. After changing the size, the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the MENU button. The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 93 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 6 Select [Recorded Pixels] with the four-way controller (45). 7 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame will move to [Quality Level]. 8 Press the four-way controller (45) to select [Quality Level]. 9 10 Press the OK button. 11 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The image will be resized. • Moving pictures cannot be resized.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 94 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the MENU button. The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. 2 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming]. Press the four-way controller (5). The image that can be trimmed will be displayed. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the image you want to trim. 5 Press the OK button.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 95 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Four-way controller OK button MENU button Editing Images with Digital Filters The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue, and green, a soft filter that produces a fuzzy effect, and a brightness filter that adjusts the brightness of the image. In Digital Filter mode, these filters can be used to edit an image.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 96 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 1 2 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Filter]. The digital filter setup screen will be displayed. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the image you want to edit. 5 Press the four-way controller (23) to select the desired digital filter. 100-0001 The filtered image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 97 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Camera Settings Camera Settings How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Set-up Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Exit OK OK 04/01/2004 On English MENU Exit OK OK Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 98 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Set-up Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Exit OK OK 04/01/2004 On English MENU Exit OK OK Changing the Sound Settings You can change the volume of the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sounds, and self-timer sound.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 99 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Changing the type of start-up, shutter, operation, or self-timer sound 1 2 Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen will be displayed. 3 Press the four-way controller (23) and select the type of sound you wish to change. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to change between [1], [2], [3] and [OFF]. You can select either [ON] or [OFF] for the self-timer sound.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 100 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Set-up Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Exit OK OK 04/01/2004 On English MENU Exit OK OK Changing the Date Style and Date / Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the date display style.
09_Optio43WR-E.fm Page 101 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:16 PM Setting World Time The date and time set in “Initial Settings (p.22)” are the Home Time (your usual time zone) setting. Setting World Time enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas. 1 2 Select [World Time] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). World Time The World Time screen will be displayed. 3 4 Switch O (On) and P (Off) with the four-way controller (45).
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 102 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Set-up Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Exit OK OK 04/01/2004 On English MENU Exit OK OK Changing the Display Language You can change the language of the menus and error messages. 1 2 Select [Language/ ] on the [B Set-up] menu.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 103 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Changing the Start-up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. 1 2 Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Screen Setting screen will be displayed. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The screen for changing the start-up screen will be displayed. 4 5 6 7 Press the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 104 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Set-up Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering 2288 1712 AWB Multiple MENU Exit OK OK Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 04/01/2004 On English MENU Exit OK OK Setting the Background Color This sets the Menu screen design. 1 2 Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 105 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting Screen Brightness Set the brightness of the LCD monitor screen. 1 2 Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Screen Setting screen is displayed. 3 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [LCD Brightness Adjustment]. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the desired brightness. You can select from seven degrees of brightness. 5 Press the OK button 2 times.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 106 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Set-up Rec.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 107 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain length of inactivity. 1 2 3 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (45) to select [3 min], [5min], or [Off]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready for capture or playback. The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 108 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image. Playback button Four-way controller OK button MENU button Checking the Alarm 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. 3 4 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm]. Press the four-way controller (5). The list of alarms will be displayed.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 109 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Setting the Alarm 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller (5). 3 4 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm]. Press the four-way controller (5). Alarm 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 The list of alarms will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (23) to select alarm 1, 2, or 3. 5:30AM 1 Once 2 Off 7:30AM 3 Off 12:00PM MENU Press the four-way controller (5).
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 110 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Turning the Alarm Off 1 To stop the alarm ringing, press any button. The alarm will stop. To cancel the Snooze function, press the MENU button and OK button at the same time. The alarm will not ring when the camera is turned on.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 111 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Appendix List of City Names There are the cities and code numbers available for setting the world time.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 112 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Messages The following messages may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 113 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM No paper Printer error Setting being recorded Settings not stored Displayed when the printer is out of paper in PictBridge mode. Displayed when a printer error occurs in PictBridge mode. The image/sound protect settings or DPOF settings are being changed. The SD Memory Card is full, and no more DPOF settings can be made.Delete any unwanted images or sound and try to make the settings again.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 114 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Troubleshooting Problem Cause The camera will No batteries are not turn on. installed. Battery/card cover is open. Battery is installed incorrectly. Remedy Check whether battery is installed. If not, install battery. Close the battery/card cover. Check polarity of battery.Reinsert battery according to the +- symbols in the battery compartment.(p.13) Battery is exhausted. Install new batteries in the camera or use the AC adapter.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 115 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Problem Out of focus Cause Subject is difficult for Autofocus to handle. Remedy Subjects difficult for Autofocus include those with low contrast (blue skies, white walls), dark objects, fine-patterned objects, fast-moving objects, and landscapes seen through a window or net.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 116 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Main Specifications Model Fully-automatic compact weather-resistant (JIS class 5) digital still camera with housed zoom lens Effective Pixels 4 megapixels Sensor 4.23 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 117 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Viewfinder Type Magnification Real optical zoom viewfinder Wide 0.3×, Tele 0.71× LCD monitor 1.6-inch TFT color LCD, 85 kilomegapixels Playback Functions Single-frame, 9-frame index, zoom (max. 8×), scroll, slideshow, movie playback, sound playback, histogram display, trimming, resize, digital filters Autofocus system Type TTL contrast detection by sensor Capture Range (From lens front) Normal: 0.3m - ∞ (full zoom range) Macro: 0.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 118 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for this camera. AC Adapter D-AC5 USB Cable I-USB7 (*) AV Cable I-AVC7 (*) Strap O-ST5 (*) Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as items included with the camera.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 119 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 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.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 120 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. • This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 121 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM 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.
10_Optio43WR-E.fm Page 122 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:45 PM Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300, Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 123 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM Index A AC Adapter ........................................... 15 AE Metering .......................................... 45 Alarm ................................................... 108 Auto Power Off .................................... 107 Autofocus .............................................. 37 AV cable ................................................ 84 B Background Color ............................... 104 Battery ..................
00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 124 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM O OK button .................................. 11, 30, 31 Operation sounds .................................. 98 Optional Accessories .......................... 118 P Panorama ............................................. 53 Panorama Assist ................................... 53 Picture Mode ......................................... 51 Pixel Size .............................................. 17 Playback ....................................
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00_Optio43WR-E.book Page 126 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:23 PM PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (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.
