Pentax Optio T30 Operating Manual
Pentax Optio T30 Operating Manual

Pentax Optio T30 Operating Manual

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Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
Names of Parts
Zoom lever (p.50)
Shutter release button (p.24)
Power switch, power indicator (green) (p.20)
Touch display (LCD monitor) (p.34, p.85, p.162)
Speaker (p.151)
Front
Flash (p.62)
Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
(Orange) (p.79, p.75)
Remote control receiver (p.80)
Lens
Microphone (p.30)
Back
Q button (p.25)
PC/AV terminal (p.100, p.160)
Strap lug (p.13)
DC input terminal (p.167)
3 button (p.34, p.145)
Battery/card compartment cover
(p.15, p.17)
Tripod socket

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Names of Parts Zoom lever (p.50) Shutter release button (p.24) Power switch, power indicator (green) (p.20) Flash (p.62) Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (Orange) (p.79, p.75)
  • Page 2: Monitor Indications

    Accessing the Camera Settings Simply press the Q button or 3 button, or touch the LCD monitor to set up and operate the camera. Press the Q button. This switches the camera to Playback mode to play back captured images and sound files (p.25).
  • Page 3: Overview Of The Operating Manual

    Overview of the Operating Manual First, you should read the chapters “Getting Started” and “Camera Features” while operating the Optio T30 to familiarize yourself with how the camera works. Refer to the other chapters as necessary for information on additional camera features.
  • Page 4 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview of the Operating Manual... 1 Contents ... 3 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ... 7 About the Camera ... 7 About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter ... 9 Care to be Taken During Handling... 10 1 Getting Started...12 Checking the Contents of the Package ...
  • Page 6 Contents Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone ... 53 Setting the Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, and Frame Rate ... 54 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)... 59 Selecting the AE Metering ... 61 Using the Flash... 62 Adjusting the Color Balance (White Balance)... 64 Adjusting the Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast...
  • Page 7 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion ... 105 Recovering Deleted Images ... 106 Editing Images and Movies ... 108 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)... 108 Deleting Unwanted Parts of an Image (Cropping)... 109 Making Drawings and Adding Stamps... 111 Rotating Stamps and My Stamp...
  • Page 8 Regarding Product Registration In order to service you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of the front side) for more information.
  • Page 9: Using Your Camera Safely

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 10 Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. The battery could explode or catch fire. •...
  • Page 11: About The Battery Charger And The Ac Adapter

    PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 12: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
  • Page 13 • The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. • Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Checking the Contents of the Package If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local authorized PENTAX dealer. Camera Optio T30 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW63 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63 (*) Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
  • Page 15: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Pass the narrow end of the strap ( lug on the camera. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop pull tight Memo The stylus can be attached to the strap for your convenience, if necessary. ) through the strap Attaching the Strap...
  • Page 16: Installing The Battery

    125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)” Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into a power outlet. Place the battery in the charger with the PENTAX logo facing up. The charging indicator glows red while charging.
  • Page 17: Installing The Battery

    1. Release it and it opens by itself in the direction shown by 2. Use the side of the battery to lift the battery lock lever upward 3, and insert the battery with the PENTAX logo as shown. Push the battery in until it is locked in place.
  • Page 18: Battery Level Indicator

    CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on and flash used for 50% of the shots at an ambient temperature of 23°C). Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions. *2: According to the results of PENTAX in-house testing. Memo • Battery performance may be temporarily reduced at low temperatures.
  • Page 19: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. When an SD Memory Card is installed in the camera, captured images and sound files are saved on the card. If a card is not installed, they are saved in the built-in memory (p.20). Caution •...
  • Page 20: Removing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card Memo • The number of pictures that can be stored on an SD Memory Card will vary depending on the capacity of the card and the image resolution and quality level selected (p.55, p.58). • The power indicator blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed (data is being recorded or read).
  • Page 21 • Before purchasing a SD Memory Card please check the Pentax website to ensure that it is compatible with your camera. You can also contact the nearest Pentax service center for this information.
  • Page 22: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take pictures (Capture mode). If the Language/ follow the procedure on p.21 to make the initial settings. Press the power switch again.
  • Page 23: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date before using the camera for the first time. screen appears when the Language/ camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations below to set the language and the current date and time. Setting the Language and the Date and Time Choose a language from the screen display.
  • Page 24 Initial Settings Touch [OK]. The Date Adjust screen appears. Caution If the 3 button is pressed without touching [OK] on the Initial Setting screen, the language will not be set and the Date Adjust screen appears. In this case, the Language/ camera on.
  • Page 25 Touch [Date]. The Date screen appears. Touch the arrow icons (su) to set the current date. Touch [OK]. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Date Adjust screen. Touch [Time]. The Time screen appears. Touch the arrow icons (su) to set the time.
  • Page 26: Camera Features

    Camera Features Enjoy Taking Pictures You can take beautiful pictures by simply composing your picture and pressing the shutter release button. To view and edit the pictures you have captured, just touch the LCD monitor to perform the desired operation. This section looks at the basics of how to capture, play back, and edit pictures.
  • Page 27: Take The Picture

    Take the Picture Memo • Pressing the shutter release button all the way down is referred to as pressing it “fully”. • Pressing the shutter release button also allows you to take pictures continuously (p.82). In addition, self-timer (p.79) and remote control (p.80) enable you to take pictures hands-free.
  • Page 28 Enjoy Taking Pictures Viewing Images on a TV The pictures that you take can also be viewed on a TV or other AV equipment so that everyone can enjoy them (p.100). Edit an Image Playback Palette Playback Palette Playback Palette Guide Guide Guide...
  • Page 29: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Tips on Taking Pictures Adjusting the Shooting Conditions You can adjust the shooting conditions based on your creative intent. • You can change the recorded pixels and quality level of the pictures depending on how you intend to use them (p.108). 3 button [Rec.
  • Page 30: Enjoy Recording Movies

    Enjoy Recording Movies Enjoy Recording Movies With this camera, you can record movies (640×480 pixels at 30 fps), with sound for playback on a TV or PC, up to a maximum 4-Gigabyte size file (as a single movie). Recorded movies can easily be edited with a variety of editing functions.
  • Page 31 Play Back the Movie 30 30 100-0017 100-0017 100-0017 01/26/2007 01/26/2007 01/26/2007 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit a Movie Cancel About Movie Recording: • You can use both the optical and digital zoom when composing your shot, but only the digital zoom is available when recording (p.50).
  • Page 32: Enjoy Recording Sounds

    Enjoy Recording Sounds Enjoy Recording Sounds You can record sounds up to a maximum of 24 hours (as a single recording) with the camera. You can add an index during recording to help you quickly find the section of sound you want to listen to. You can also add voice memos to pictures you have taken.
  • Page 33 Using the Index Function for Quicker and Easier Playback Press the 3 button during recording to add an index to the current sound file. By adding an index to a point in the sound file, you can quickly jump to that position during playback at any time.
  • Page 34: Enjoy Printing Images

    Enjoy Printing Images Enjoy Printing Images After taking pictures and editing them, you can print them easily by using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings. You can even print them directly from the camera without a PC when using a PictBridge- compatible printer.
  • Page 35 Connect the Camera to a Printer Select printing mode Print Print DPOF Setting Print the Images Print with DPOF setting Total Date Copies Cancel Print Inserting the Date on Prints By inserting the date on your prints, you can easily determine when the picture was taken.
  • Page 36: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions In Capture mode, press the 3 button or touch the LCD monitor to display the shooting settings. Touch the LCD monitor. [Capture Toolbar] AUTO P I C T DISPLAY Memo Pad Touch the desired icon. Capture Palette Capture Palette Capture Palette...
  • Page 37 Functions set with the [Capture Toolbar] Item Shooting Sets the shooting mode according to the Mode shooting condition or your subject. Sets the flash mode according to the Flash Mode shooting condition. Sets the self-timer, continuous shooting Drive Mode mode, Auto Bracket and remote control. Focus Mode Sets the focus mode.
  • Page 38 Setting the Shooting Functions Item Recorded Sets the number of recorded pixels for Pixels movies. Quality Level Sets the quality level of movies. Sets the frame rate (number of frames Frame Rate per second). Color Mode Selects the color of movies. Sets whether or not to compensate Movie SR camera shake in movies.
  • Page 39: Calling Up Frequently Used Functions

    Calling Up Frequently Used Functions Up to four frequently used functions can be assigned to the [Capture Toolbar] for easy access when taking pictures or recording movies. Functions that can be called up when taking pictures and recording movies Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate...
  • Page 40 Setting the Shooting Functions Assigning a Function to the Capture Toolbar Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Common]. The Common screen appears. Touch [Fn Setting]. The Fn Setting screen appears. Touch the l icon you want to assign a function to in the [Capture Toolbar].
  • Page 41: Saving The Current Camera Settings

    Saving the Current Camera Settings You can choose to have the camera save the following function settings when it is turned off. By using [Memory] in the Memory screen, you will not need to select the same settings again when shooting under similar conditions.
  • Page 42 Setting the Shooting Functions Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Common]. The Common screen appears. Touch [Memory]. The Memory screen appears. Touch the setting you want to change. • The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). •...
  • Page 43: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode You can choose from the following four display modes when in Capture mode. Refer to “Monitor Indications” on the inside of the front cover for details of each display mode. (The screen images are examples to indicate the position of the icons.) [Standard] AUTO P I C T...
  • Page 44 Setting the Shooting Functions In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. Touch [DISPLAY]. The DISPLAY Selection screen appears. Touch the desired setting. The setting is saved and the camera returns to Capture mode. AUTO P I C T DISPLAY Memo Pad Standard+...
  • Page 45: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting the Shooting Mode in the Capture Palette By selecting the shooting mode according to the shooting situation, you can easily take pictures with the appropriate settings. The shooting modes for taking pictures are as shown below. Shooting Icon Mode...
  • Page 46 Selecting a Shooting Mode Shooting Icon Mode For taking sharp pictures of text. Pictures can B Text also be reproduced in black and white or reversed as desired. The camera increases the saturation for bright, Food vivid pictures of food. Digital For reducing camera shake and taking pictures at a higher ISO sensitivity.
  • Page 47: Taking Portrait Pictures

    Touch the desired shooting mode icon. A guide display of the selected shooting mode appears. • To skip the guide display, double-touch the icon. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to Capture mode. • Touch the arrow icons (qr) to advance to other shooting modes. •...
  • Page 48: Press The Shutter Release Button Halfway

    Selecting a Shooting Mode Touch the Shooting Mode (e.g. b). • The icon of the currently selected Capture Mode appears on the [Capture Toolbar]. • The [Capture Palette] appears. • If the desired icon does not appear, touch the arrow icons (qr) to advance the screen.
  • Page 49 Letting the Camera Decide the Optimum Mode In the b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera can judge the optimum mode and take pictures in that mode simply by pressing the shutter release button. The camera selects - (Standard) mode, I (Portrait) mode, q (Landscape) mode or A (Night Scene) as the optimum mode.
  • Page 50 Selecting a Shooting Mode Memo • In the Auto Picture Mode, EV compensation is fixed to ±0.0. • The face recognition AF and face recognition AE functions also are activated when the Auto Picture Mode is selected and the mode is the Portrait Mode.
  • Page 51 Taking Pictures of Your Pet In Pet mode (E), choose the appropriate icon depending on whether your pet is dark, light, or in between. The exposure will automatically be adjusted to produce the best picture. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture.
  • Page 52: Composing Your Shot

    Composing Your Shot Composing Your Shot Using the Zoom When the zoom is set to a wide angle, more of the scene is included. When the zoom is set to telephoto, distant objects appear closer. Wide angle settings make near-to-far objects look further apart than they really are while telephoto settings make them look closer together.
  • Page 53: Setting The Digital Zoom

    Setting the Digital Zoom [Digital Zoom] is set to On in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to Off. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Common]. The Common screen appears. Touch [Digital Zoom].
  • Page 54: Taking Pictures With The Built-In Photo Frames

    Composing Your Shot Taking Pictures with the Built-in Photo Frames You can take pictures using any of the 3 decorative frames stored in the camera. In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. Touch the Shooting Mode. (e.g. •...
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Size, Quality Level, Brightness, And Color Tone

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone The camera will automatically adjust settings such as brightness and color tone to capture pictures and movies as optimally as possible. If, however, you want to use creative effects, you will need to customize the shooting functions.
  • Page 56: Setting The Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, And Frame Rate

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Setting the Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, and Frame Rate You can set the number of recorded pixels (width × height) and quality level (data compression rate) for pictures and movies, and the frame rate (number of frames per second) for movies, according to how you intend to use the pictures or movies.
  • Page 57: Setting The Quality Level

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Touch [Recorded Pixels]. The Recorded Pixels screen appears. Touch the recorded pixels you want to set. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen. Touch twice. • The camera returns to Capture mode. •...
  • Page 58: For Movies

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone For Movies Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m 640×480 Suitable for viewing the movie on a TV or PC. D 320×240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. Appropriate Quality Level According to Use C (Best) (Better)
  • Page 59: Setting The Recorded Pixels

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Setting the Recorded Pixels Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Movie]. The Movie screen appears. Touch [Recorded Pixels]. The Recorded Pixels screen appears. Touch the recorded pixels you want to set. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen.
  • Page 60: Setting The Color Mode

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Approx. Recording Time Built-in Memory 640×480 320×240 • The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and capacity of the SD Memory Card, etc. Setting the Color Mode In Step 3, touch [Color Mode] and select the desired color mode.
  • Page 61: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Rec. Mode 2]. The Rec. Mode 2 screen appears. Touch [EV Compensation].
  • Page 62: Using The Histogram

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Using the Histogram This camera has a function for displaying a graph (histogram) that shows the tonal range of your scene with the darkest areas on the left and the brightest ones to the right. The height of the points along the graph show the number of pixels at each brightness value.
  • Page 63: Selecting The Ae Metering

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Selecting the AE Metering You can choose which area of the image to measure for determining the exposure (brightness). AE Metering The camera takes a detailed reading of the overall brightness of Multi-segment the picture and determines the correct exposure.
  • Page 64: Using The Flash

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Using the Flash Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the light Auto conditions. Flash Off The flash will not discharge. Flash On The flash will discharge each time a picture is taken. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light Auto + from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
  • Page 65 Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Memo • The approximate range of the flash is 0.15 m to 6 m when not using the zoom (wide-angle setting) (factory default setting. The approximate range of the flash is 0.4 m to 3 m when using the 3× optical zoom (telephoto setting)). If the subject is too far from the camera, it will not be illuminated by the flash.
  • Page 66: Adjusting The Color Balance (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Color Balance (White Balance) White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. If the automatic camera settings do not provide the desired color balance, or if you want to make pictures more bluish or reddish, you can adjust the White Balance setting.
  • Page 67 Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the White Balance Manually (Manual) Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. Select [Manual] on the White Balance screen. [Adj.] and the adjustment frame appear. Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the middle of the adjustment frame.
  • Page 68: Adjusting The Sharpness, Saturation, And Contrast

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast Sharpness, saturation, and contrast each have three levels of adjustment available for sharpening or softening image outlines, enhancing vividness, and adjusting image contrast. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears.
  • Page 69: Automatically Changing The Shooting Settings When Taking Pictures (Auto Bracket)

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Automatically Changing the Shooting Settings When Taking Pictures (Auto Bracket) You can take three continuous pictures with shooting settings, such as exposure and white balance, automatically changed. After you have taken the picture, you can choose the better looking one. You can also adjust the level of exposure and white balance compensation.
  • Page 70 Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Touch and select the exposure compensation value. • You can select the value from ±0.3/±0.7/±1.0/±1.3/±1.7/±2.0. • The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen. Touch twice. • The camera returns to Capture Mode. •...
  • Page 71: Other Settings

    Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Other Settings Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast are selected when the respective button is touched in step 4. When Auto Bracket for sharpness, saturation or contrast is set, the shutter opens and closes one time to take one picture, and then the camera automatically creates the different image data according to the setting.
  • Page 72: Focusing

    Focusing Focusing The camera automatically focuses on your subject when you press the shutter release button halfway. If, however, you want to quickly focus on a specific point, you will need to select one of the camera’s focus modes. This section explains the various focusing settings. Choosing the Focusing Range Controlling the range of the lens motion (focus range).
  • Page 73: Flash (P

    Focusing Focusing in Dimly Lit Locations By default, the camera is set to use the auxiliary AF light for easier focusing in dimly lit locations (p.75). Preventing Camera Shake and Blurring of the Subject There are several solutions to prevent inadvertent camera movement (camera shake) and blurring of the subject.
  • Page 74: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Focusing Selecting the Focus Mode Standard Macro Pan Focus Infinity Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually. In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. Touch the Focus Mode. (e.g. =). • The icon of the currently selected focus mode appears on the [Capture Toolbar].
  • Page 75: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    Adjusting the Focus Manually Touch [Manual Focus] on the Focus Mode screen. The Adjustable MF guide appears on the LCD monitor. Touch a point inside the Adjustable MF guide. The area inside the Adjustable MF guide is enlarged to fill the screen. Touch the arrow icons (qr) to adjust the focus.
  • Page 76: Setting The Autofocus Conditions

    Focusing Setting the Autofocus Conditions Choosing the Focusing Area Measures a wide range in the center portion within the focusing Multiple area and focuses on the nearest object. Spot Measures narrower range in the focusing area. Auto- Continues to adjust the focus while the shutter release is pressed Tracking AF half way.
  • Page 77 Limiting the Focus Range (Focus Limiter) Focuses on a subject within the range of approximately 40 cm (16 in.) to infinity. Focuses on a subject within the range of approximately 15 cm (6 in.) to infinity when the zoom is not used (wide-angle setting). Focuses on a subject within the range of approximately 40 cm (16 in.) to infinity when the zoom is used (telephoto setting).
  • Page 78: Setting The Sensitivity

    Focusing Caution The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED products. Looking at the light directly will not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a very short distance as it may make you dizzy.
  • Page 79 To set AUTO adjust Touch [AUTO XXX] (XXX is the currently selected value). The ISO Corction in AUTO screen appears. Select AUTO adjust and touch it. • You can select from 64 to 100/64 to 200/64 to 400/64 to 800/64 to 1600/64 to 3200. •...
  • Page 80: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Instead of pressing the shutter release button on the camera, you can use the self-timer (p.79) or remote control function (p.80) to take pictures. You can also take continuous pictures (p.82) by keeping the shutter release button pressed. The captured image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved.
  • Page 81: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. This mode lets you be included in a group picture. The picture is taken about ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
  • Page 82: Using The Remote Control

    Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control (Remote control F does not have a zoom button.) Instead of pressing the shutter release button, you can use the Remote control E or F (optional) to take pictures. In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears.
  • Page 83: Control Mode

    Using the Remote Control to Adjust the Zoom Magnification With the Remote control E (optional), you can also adjust the zoom magnification with the zoom button. Press the zoom button on the remote control in remote control mode. The zoom magnification changes each time the button is pressed. Caution •...
  • Page 84: Taking Continuous Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Continuous Pictures In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full. In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor.
  • Page 85: Setting The Instant Review Time

    Setting the Instant Review Time You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after a picture is taken) from [1sec], [2sec], [3sec], [4sec], [5sec] and [Off] (no display). Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears.
  • Page 86: Using The Memo Pad

    Taking Pictures Using the Memo Pad You can use the Memo Pad to write notes or memos or draw lines on a white background as you would do on white paper. In Capture Mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. Touch [Memo Pad].
  • Page 87: Playing Back And Editing Images

    Playing Back and Editing Images Setting the Playback Functions Press the Q button to switch from Capture mode to Playback mode. In Playback mode, you can use the [Playback Toolbar] to set the playback functions. Continue with operations while following the on-screen guidance. •...
  • Page 88: Information Display

    Setting the Playback Functions Functions Set with the [Playback Toolbar] Item Playback Palette Image Enlargement Image Rotation Image Deletion My Drawing Frame Composite W Information Display Functions Available on the [Playback Palette] Item Slideshow Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Description The Playback Palette appears. Magnifies images.
  • Page 89 Item Color Filter Digital Filter Fish-eye Filter Special Effect Bright Filter Frame Composite Drawing Save as Stll Img Movie Divide Edit Movies Stitch Movies Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Protect DPOF Image Recovery Start-up Screen Setting the Playback Functions Description Uses black-and-white, sepia, red, blue, green, and other color filters to process an image.
  • Page 90: Displaying Shooting Information

    Setting the Playback Functions Displaying Shooting Information You can choose from the following three display modes when in Playback mode. Refer to “Monitor Indications” on the inside of the front cover for details of each display mode. [Standard] 30 30 01/26/2007 01/26/2007 01/26/2007...
  • Page 91 Memo • With the histogram displayed, you can determine if the image was properly exposed (p.60). • When the histogram is displayed, warnings are shown for portions that are too bright or dark. • The histogram is not displayed for movie files. In Playback mode, touch the LCD monitor.
  • Page 92: Playing Back Images, Movies, And Sound Files

    Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Turning on the Camera in Playback Only Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking pictures. With your camera turned off, press the power switch while holding down the Q button.
  • Page 93 Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Caution • Movies cannot be rotated. • Protected images (p.105) and images on a write-protected SD Memory Card (p.19) cannot be rotated.
  • Page 94: Magnifying Images

    Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Magnifying Images You can magnify an image up to 8 times. When an image is magnified, you can drag it to change the display location. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to magnify.
  • Page 95: Nine-Image Display

    Nine-image Display You can display nine captured images or sound files on the LCD monitor at a time. In Playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward f. • Nine-image display appears. The icons that appear on the thumbnails indicate the following: No icon O (with image) O (without image) : Sound-only file...
  • Page 96 Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Folder display A list of the folders in which images and audio files are stored is displayed. Touch a folder to display the images in the folder in the 9-image display. If there are 10 or more folders, touch the arrow icons (qr) to switch the folders.
  • Page 97: Playing Back An Image With A Voice Memo

    Playing Back an Image with a Voice Memo In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose an image with a voice memo (p.130). The U icon appears for images with a voice memo. Touch the w icon. Playback of the voice memo starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
  • Page 98: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back Movies You can play back the movies you have taken in Movie (C) mode. Sound is played back at the same time. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the movie to play back.
  • Page 99: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you recorded in Voice Recording (O) mode. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the sound file to play back. Touch the w icon. Playback of the sound file starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
  • Page 100: Slideshow

    Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Slideshow You can play back recorded images and movies one after another. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose an image from which to start the slideshow. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears.
  • Page 101: Setting The Screen Effect

    Setting the Interval Touch [Interval] on the Slideshow screen to set the playback interval. Select from [3sec], [5sec], [10sec], [20sec], or [30sec] for setting [Interval]. Touch the icon of the desired duration time to save the setting and return to the Slideshow screen. Setting the Screen Effect Touch [Screen Effect] on the Slideshow screen to set the transition effect between images.
  • Page 102: Playing Back On A Tv

    Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back on a TV Instead of using the LCD monitor, you can use the provided AV cable to play back images, movies and sounds on AV equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV or video projector. Make sure that both the AV equipment and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
  • Page 103: Turn Off The Camera

    An operations guide will appear on the TV screen. • Use the zoom lever, shutter release button, Q button, or 3 button. Zoom lever Shutter release button Q button 3 button • Press the 3 button to display the Video Out Only menu. u : Starts the slideshow.
  • Page 104: Deleting Images And Sound Files

    Deleting Images and Sound Files Deleting Images and Sound Files Deleting One Image or Sound File You can delete images and sound files individually. Caution • Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.105). • Images and sound files cannot be deleted when the SD Memory Card’s write-protect switch is in the locked position.
  • Page 105: Deleting All Images And Sound Files

    Deleting a Voice Memo To delete a voice memo recorded with an image (p.130), touch [Delete Sound] in Step 5. Only the voice memo is deleted. Select [Delete] in Step 5 to delete both the image and sound file. Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files saved in the camera at once.
  • Page 106: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files

    Deleting Images and Sound Files Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images or sound files selected from the nine- image display at once. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted (p.105). In Playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward f.
  • Page 107: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion

    Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion You can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. In Playback mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. • The [Playback Palette] appears. • If the desired icon does not appear, touch the arrow icons (qr) to advance the screen.
  • Page 108: Recovering Deleted Images

    Deleting Images and Sound Files Protecting All Images and Sound Files Touch [All Images/Sounds] on the Protect screen. A confirmation dialog appears. Touch [Protect]. All the images and sound files are protected. Memo To change the Protect setting on all your images and sound files, select [Unprotect] in Step 2.
  • Page 109 Double-touch the ] icon. • The Image Recovery screen appears. • If the desired icon does not appear, touch the arrow icons (qr) to advance the screen. • Touch an icon with the guide checkbox checked to display the guide display.
  • Page 110: Editing Images And Movies

    Editing Images and Movies Editing Images and Movies Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels and quality level of an image, you can reduce the file size. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory.
  • Page 111: Deleting Unwanted Parts Of An Image (Cropping)

    Caution • Movies and sound files cannot be resized. • You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image. • For images with voice memos that are resized and saved as new images, the voice memo is saved together with the new image. Deleting Unwanted Parts of an Image (Cropping) You can crop part of an image and save it as a separate image.
  • Page 112 Editing Images and Movies Caution Movies or sound files cannot be cropped. Memo • The cropped image will be saved at the same quality setting as the original image. • For images with voice memos that are cropped and saved as new images, the voice memo is saved together with the new image.
  • Page 113: Making Drawings And Adding Stamps

    Making Drawings and Adding Stamps You can make drawings on and add stamps to the pictures you have taken. You can also create your own stamp (“My Stamp”) from a picture you have taken. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to edit.
  • Page 114 Editing Images and Movies Use the drawing tools on the bottom of the screen to make a drawing or add stamps. • Touch the icon of a drawing tool to select each function. : Displays the toolbar. : Closes the toolbar. : Undoes the previous operation.
  • Page 115 Touch and select the color, type and hardness of each line. • You can select from 12 line colors: black, white, red, orange, yellow, green, purple, blue, pink, light blue, dark green, brown. • You can select from ten line types. (free curved lines [fine/standard/ thick/extra thick], free dotted curved lines [fine/standard/thick], straight lines [fine/standard/thick]) •...
  • Page 116 Editing Images and Movies Touch the arrow icons (qr) to select the stamp you want to use. You can select functions by touching the corresponding icon. i : This icon is displayed only when a currently selected stamp can be deleted. Touch this icon to delete the currently selected stamp.
  • Page 117 Touch the stamp you want to use. Touch the arrow icons (qr) if they are displayed to switch the display. You can select functions by touching the corresponding icon. [New] : Touch this icon to create a new icon. (p.117) : This icon is displayed only when a currently selected stamp can be deleted.
  • Page 118: Rotating Stamps And My Stamp

    Editing Images and Movies Rotating Stamps and My Stamp You can rotate stamps and My Stamp 15 degrees at a time. The following explanation is for stamps. Operations for My Stamp are the same. Touch the The Stamp Selection screen appears. Touch the arrow icons (qr) to select the stamp you want to use.
  • Page 119 Touch the location where you want to add the stamp. The stamp is added at the specified location. Touch [OK]. The screen returns to the Special Effect screen. Touch [Exit]. A save dialog for selecting the save method appears. Touch [Overwrite] or [Save as]. •...
  • Page 120 Editing Images and Movies Drag the stylus pen over the area you want to cut. • Draw an unbroken line to select the area you want to cut. When you have enclosed the area with the line and release the stylus pen from the screen, the area to cut is determined.
  • Page 121: Adding A Frame To An Image (Frame Composite)

    Touch [OK]. The confirmation dialog appears. Touch [Save]. The stamp (My Stamp) is registered, and the screen returns to the My Stamp Selection screen. Using the Eraser Touch the S icon to display the Eraser Selection screen. Touch the type of eraser you want to use, and touch [OK].
  • Page 122 Editing Images and Movies Double-touch the h icon. • The Special Effect screen appears. • Touch an icon with the guide checkbox checked to display the guide display. Touch [Frame Comp]. The Frame Selection screen appears. Touch the frame to add to the picture.
  • Page 123: Creating Your Own Frame

    Creating Your Own Frame You can make your own frames from captured images. Touch [New] in the Frame Selection screen. • The Frame Method Selection screen appears. • Select the cutting method. To Cut Frames by Freehand Cutting Touch [Freehand Cutting]. The Image Cutting screen appears.
  • Page 124: Downloading Frames

    You can add frames you have downloaded from the Internet and other sources. Before adding a downloaded frame, copy it first to the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card. Visit the PENTAX website at the address below to download new frames. http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/frame_01.html Which form do you...
  • Page 125 Caution • Decompress downloaded frames and copy them to the FRAME folder on the built-in memory or the SD memory card. • If you format either the SD memory card or the built-in memory with the camera, a FRAME folder is created in whichever memory you have formatted.
  • Page 126: Changing The Image Color Tone (Color Filter)

    Editing Images and Movies Changing the Image Color Tone (Color Filter) You can use the Color Filter function to change the color tone of images. You can choose from 13 color filters: B&W, sepia, color (8 variations), B&W+Red, B&W+Green, and B&W+Blue. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image for which you want to change the color tone.
  • Page 127: Making Pictures Look As If They Have Been Taken With A Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-Eye Filter)

    Making Pictures Look As If They Have Been Taken with a Fish-eye Lens (Fish-eye Filter) You can make photographed pictures look as if they have been taken with a fish-eye lens. In the Playback Mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to edit.
  • Page 128: Changing The Image Brightness (Bright Filter)

    Editing Images and Movies Changing the Image Brightness (Bright Filter) In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image for which you want to change the brightness. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. •...
  • Page 129: Digital Filter Effects

    Digital Filter Effects You can use digital filters to give an image softness, make it look like an illustration, or make the subjects look broader or more slender. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to edit. Touch the LCD monitor.
  • Page 130: Removing Red-Eye

    Editing Images and Movies Removing Red-eye You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image for which you want to use the red-eye compensation function.
  • Page 131 Caution • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or for pictures where red eyes are smaller than a certain size. • When at least one example of red-eye is successfully detected when two or more locations are selected, a save dialog for selecting the save method appears.
  • Page 132: Adding Sound To An Image (Voice Memo)

    Editing Images and Movies Adding Sound to an Image (Voice Memo) You can add sound (voice memo) to pictures you have taken. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo.
  • Page 133: Setting An Image For The Start-Up Screen

    Setting an Image for the Start-up Screen You can choose an image saved on the SD Memory Card to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to use as the start-up screen.
  • Page 134: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Image

    Editing Images and Movies Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the movie you want to use to capture a still image. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon.
  • Page 135: Divide Movies Into Two Or More Parts

    Divide Movies into Two or More Parts In the Playback Mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the movie you want to divide. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. • The [Playback Palette] appears. •...
  • Page 136: Stich Movies Together

    Editing Images and Movies Stich Movies Together In the Playback Mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose a movie you want to stitch to another one. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. • The [Playback Palette] appears. •...
  • Page 137: Copying Images And Sound Files

    Copying Images and Sound Files For copying images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. Caution • You cannot use this function if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera. •...
  • Page 138 Editing Images and Movies To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files can be copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory one at a time. Touch the b icon. Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the file to copy.
  • Page 139: Printing Images

    Printing Images Printing with DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) stores printing information for pictures so they can automatically be printed on a DPOF-compatible printer or at DPOF-enabled photo processing labs. Applying the DPOF Settings to Each Image Specify the number of copies for each image and if you want the date to appear on the print.
  • Page 140 Printing with DPOF Touch [Date]. The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted. Touch [Copies]. The Copies screen appears. Touch the arrow icons (su) to specify the number of copies.
  • Page 141: Applying The Dpof Settings To All Images

    Applying the DPOF Settings to All Images The same number of copies and the same date setting are applied to all the images stored in the camera. In Playback mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. •...
  • Page 142: Direct Printing With Pictbridge

    Direct Printing with PictBridge Direct Printing with PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the provided USB cable, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and use the camera to choose the images you want to print, the number of copies, and whether you want the date to appear on the print.
  • Page 143: Printing Single Image

    Printing Single Image In the Printing Mode Selection screen, touch [Print One]. The setting screen appears. Touch [Date]. The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted. Touch [Copies].
  • Page 144 Direct Printing with PictBridge Changing the Print Settings Touch [Print]. A confirmation dialog appears. Touch [Paper Size]. The Paper Size screen appears. Touch the desired paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. Repeat Steps 6 to 7 for [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status].
  • Page 145: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images In the Printing Mode Selection screen (Step 5 on p.140), touch [Print All]. The setting screen appears. Specify the number of copies and if you want the date to appear on the print. Refer to Steps 2 to 4 in “Printing Single Image” (p.141) for how to make the settings.
  • Page 146: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    Direct Printing with PictBridge Disconnecting the USB Cable Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing. Turn off the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
  • Page 147: Settings

    Settings Using the Setting Menu In Capture or Playback mode, press the 3 button to display the menu for setting the various camera functions. This section explains how to set the [Sound] and [Setting] menu items (For [Rec. Mode 1], [Rec. Mode 2], [Movie], and [Common], refer to p.35.) •...
  • Page 148 Using the Setting Menu Available Settings with [Sound] icon Item Sets the volume of the operation Operation Volume sounds. Sets the volume of movies and sound Playback Volume files. Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound. Shutter Sound Sets the shutter sound. Operation Sound Sets the operation sound.
  • Page 149: Formatting An Sd Memory Card And The Built-In Memory

    Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data in the built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card. If an SD Memory Card is in the camera, all its data will be deleted. If no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera, all the data in the built- in memory will be deleted.
  • Page 150 Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory Touch [Format]. The Format screen appears. Touch [Format]. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to take pictures. Format All data deleted Format Cancel...
  • Page 151: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the Date and Time You can change the date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date and time appear. Setting the Date Style Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Setting]. • The Setting screen appears. •...
  • Page 152: Setting The Date

    Changing the Date and Time Setting the Date Touch [Date] on the Date Adjust screen. The Date screen appears. Touch the arrow icons (su) to set the date. Touch [OK]. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Date Adjust screen. Setting the Time Touch [Time] on the Date Adjust screen.
  • Page 153: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation and playback sounds and change the type of start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound. You can also turn off the sounds. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Sound].
  • Page 154 Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, Self-timer Sound Type Touch the desired sound setting icon on the Sound screen. The setting screen appears. Touch the icon of the sound type you want to set. •...
  • Page 155: Setting The World Time

    Setting the World Time The date and time selected with the procedure in “Setting the Language and the Date and Time” (p.21) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.149) serve as the Hometown date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (Destination).
  • Page 156 Setting the World Time Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the destination city. The current time of the selected city appears. Touch the Z icon. The DST screen appears. Touch [On] or [Off]. [On] : Turns on the daylight saving time setting.
  • Page 157 Refer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time. Region City North America Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Central and Mexico City South America Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro...
  • Page 158 Setting the World Time Region City Oceania Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago...
  • Page 159: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which information appears on the LCD monitor of the camera. You can choose from Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Thai, Korean, and Chinese (traditional and simplified).
  • Page 160: Changing A Folder Name

    Changing a Folder Name Changing a Folder Name You can choose how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files. The initial setting is “Date” so photos are saved to files according to the date they were shot. Folder Naming Method XXXPENTX (where XXX is the 3-digit folder number) x Standard...
  • Page 161 Changing a Folder Name Touch twice. The camera returns to Capture mode.
  • Page 162: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    Changing the USB Connection Mode Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridge- compatible printer. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Setting].
  • Page 163: Changing The Video Output Format

    Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) to play back images. Depending on the country or region, images, sound files, and movies may not play back if the video output format of the camera does not match the video format used there.
  • Page 164: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor

    Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Setting]. • The Setting screen appears. • If the desired icon does not appear, touch the arrow icons (qr) to advance the screen.
  • Page 165: Using The Power Saving Function

    Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operations have been performed for a predetermined time period. After the power saving function is activated, you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any button on the camera. Press the 3 button.
  • Page 166: Setting Auto Power Off

    Setting Auto Power Off Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operations have been performed for a predetermined time period. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Setting]. • The Setting screen appears. •...
  • Page 167: Setting The Guide Display

    Setting the Guide Display You can choose whether or not the guide display will appear when an icon is touched on the [Capture Palette] or [Playback Palette]. The guide display provides a description of each icon’s function. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears.
  • Page 168: Returning Changed Settings To Their Defaults (Reset)

    Returning Changed Settings to Their Defaults (Reset) Returning Changed Settings to Their Defaults (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. The language, date and time, world time, and video output format are not affected. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears.
  • Page 169: Appendix

    Appendix Using the AC Adapter DC terminal The optional AC adapter kit K-AC63 is recommended when the camera will be used with AV or PC equipment and will be on for long periods of time. Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the DC input terminal cover.
  • Page 170 Using the AC Adapter Caution • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
  • Page 171: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter kit K-AC63 (AC adapter D-AC63, AC Plug cord D-CO24) Battery charger kit K-BC63 (*) (Battery charger D-BC63, AC Plug cord D-CO24) The ending of the AC plug cord D-CO24 (*) differs depending on the country.
  • Page 172: Messages

    Messages Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Battery depleted Memory card full Built-in memory full Memory card error Card not formatted Card locked Compression error No image/sound Deleting Camera cannot play this image and sound Image folder cannot be created...
  • Page 173 Data being recorded Protected Data being processed This image/sound cannot be resized. This image/sound cannot be cropped. No card in the camera The card memory is not enough to copy images/ sounds The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/ sounds There is no image to be processed...
  • Page 174: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Battery is not installed Battery is installed incorrectly Camera will not The battery is exhausted Charge the battery (p.14). turn on The battery performance has temporarily deteriorated because it is too cold Camera is turned off Camera is connected to a computer Camera is connected to a No image on LCD...
  • Page 175 Problem Subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus Subject is not in focusing Subject is not in area focus Subject is too close Focus mode is set to q (Macro) Subject is too dark to focus on Flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) The shooting mode is set to C (Movie), the drive...
  • Page 176 Troubleshooting Problem Flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) Subject is beyond the flash range Picture is too dark Camera is unable to correctly adjust exposure Subject is backlit Flash discharged Picture is too light Camera is unable to correctly adjust exposure SD Memory Card is write- protected...
  • Page 177 Problem Improper cable Camera images are connections, no power, not displayed on TV incorrect TV format chosen Cause Make sure video cable is connected to proper input on TV, that both camera and TV are turned on, and that the correct video format is selected (p.100).
  • Page 178: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Main Specifications Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels ISO Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Picture a 3072× 2304 f 2592× 1944 g 2304× 1728 h 2048× 1536 i 1600× 1200 640×...
  • Page 179 Movie/Sound 30fps Built-in Memory 19 sec. 25 sec. 640×480 38 sec. 30 sec. 41 sec. 320×240 58 sec. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Lens Focal Length Aperture Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups (two aspherical elements) Zoom Type Picture Range Digital Zoom...
  • Page 180 Main Specifications Focusing Type System Still Picture Focusing Range (from lens front) Movie Focusing Range (from lens front) Focus Lock Exposure AE metering Mechanism Compensation Shooting Auto picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Modes Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Kids, Frame Composite, Food, Text, Voice Recording Movie Continuous...
  • Page 181 (with LCD monitor on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and at an ambient temperature of 23°C). Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions. * According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing. PictBridge-compatible printer Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT Card, L, 2L, Postcard, 100 mm×150 mm, 4"×6",...
  • Page 182 Main Specifications Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
  • Page 183: Warranty Policy

    Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s...
  • Page 184 • This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your...
  • Page 185 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.
  • Page 186: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model Number: Optio T30 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: February, 2007, Colorado Declaration of Conformity PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. 600 12 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
  • Page 187: Index

    Index Symbols x Tele... 50 w Wide ... 50 y Magnify ... 92 f Nine-image display... 93 Q button ... 25 C Movie ... 28 O Voice Recording ... 30 b Auto Picture ... 43 A Program... 43 A Night Scene ... 43 q Landscape...
  • Page 188 Index Flash On (Flash) ... 62 Fluores. Light (White Balance)... 64 Focus ... 70 Focus Limiter... 75 Focus Modes... 72 Focusing Area ... 74 Folder Name ... 158 Format... 147 Frame Composite... 119 Frame Rate ... 54 Framing pictures ... 52 Guide Display...
  • Page 189 Recorded Pixels ... 54 Recording Capacity... 16 Red-eye Compensation ... 128 Red-eye Reduction (Flash) ... 62 Remote Control ... 80 Reset... 166 Resize ... 108 Rotating... 90 Saturation... 66 Saving as a still picture (Movie) ... 132 Saving by date ... 158 SD Memory Card ...
  • Page 190 Memo...
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  • Page 192 PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57883 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

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