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Pentax Optio 43WR Operating Manual

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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.
  • Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 43WR 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, industrial enterprise or as items for display.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. • During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.

  • Page 4: Handling The Camera

    • 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.). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred for photography, lost profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.

  • Page 5: Water-Resistant Feature

    If this should occur, please call the Pentax Customer Service Department.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY................1 Handling the Camera................2 Water-resistant Feature..............3 CONTENTS..................4 Contents of This Manual..............7 Checking Package Contents ............9 Names of Parts................10 Names of Operating Parts ..............11 Getting Started Attaching the Strap................12 Powering the Camera .................13 Installing the Batteries ..............13 Using the AC Adapter..............15 Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card ........16 Recorded Pixels and Image Quality ..........17 Turning the Camera On and Off ............20...
  • Page 7 Setting the Focusing Area ..............44 Setting the Light Metering Range ...........45 Setting Sensitivity ................46 Setting Image Sharpness ...............47 Setting Color Saturation ..............48 Setting the Image Contrast.............49 Taking Pictures ...................50 Program Mode................50 Picture Mode ..................51 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode).....53 Using the Self-Timer...............55 Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/Multi Continuous Shooting) ..................56...
  • Page 8 Printing 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 ..........88 Printing Individual Images ..............89 Printing All Images................90 Printing Using Printing Service Settings .........91 Disconnect the Camera from the Printer ........91 Editing/Settings Editing Images ..................92...

  • Page 9: Contents

    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.
  • Page 10 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 beginning of a section.

  • Page 11: Checking Package Contents

    Checking Package Contents Camera Strap Software Optio 43WR O-ST5 (*) (CD-ROM) S-SW18 AV cable USB cable AA Alkaline batteries (2) I-AVC7 (*) I-USB7 (*) (PC Connection Manual) Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC SD Memory Card Operating Manual...

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front view Shutter release button Power switch Strap lug Microphone Lens Flash Self-timer lamp Water-resistant packing Battery/card cover Back view Speaker Status lamp (green) Terminal cover Flash status lamp (red) Viewfinder DC input terminal USB/AV output terminal Water-resistant packing LCD monitor Tripod socket...

  • Page 13: Names Of Operating Parts

    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. Four-way controller (2) Zoom/f/y button Four-way controller (3)

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as shown.

  • Page 15: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera (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.

  • Page 16: Battery Level Indicator

    Approx. 100 AA alkaline batteries min. • These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. They may vary by Capture mode or shooting conditions. • Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket.

  • Page 17: Using The Ac Adapter

    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). Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.

  • Page 18: Installing / Removing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card Battery/card cover 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.

  • Page 19: Recorded Pixels And Image Quality

    Recorded Pixels and Image Quality 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.
  • Page 20 150 sec. • These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB SD Memory Card. • These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, Capture mode, and SD Memory Card used.
  • Page 21 • Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperature changes, condensation, or direct sunlight. • Before purchasing a memory card, make sure to check the Pentax website or inquire with the Pentax Customer Service Center to confirm that the memory...

  • Page 22: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Playback button 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.

  • Page 24: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Power switch 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”...

  • Page 25: Setting The Home Town

    Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. Press the four-way controller (45) Initial Settings to select the desired city (Home Language/ English Town). City Exit MENU Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for setting the D.S.T.

  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time, and the display style. Press the four-way controller (23) Date Adjust to select the date and time display Date Stle yy/mm/dd 24h style. 2004 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 Exit MENU Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 27 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust 23 are displayed above and below the Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h date. 03 / 01 / 2004 00 : 00 Exit MENU Press the four-way controller (23) Date Adjust to set the date and press the four- Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h way controller (5) again.

  • Page 28: Quick Start

    Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/f/y button 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. Press the power switch.

  • Page 29: Instant Review

    Pressing the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in two steps. • Press halfway Lightly press (halfway) the shutter release button to lock the focus position, exposure, and white balance. The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when pressing the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 30: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Delete button Playback button OK button LCD monitor Playing Back Images To play back still pictures: Press the Playback button after Start 100-0001 taking a picture. The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 31: Deleting A Displayed Image

    Deleting a Displayed Image While the image is displayed, press the i File number button to display the Delete screen. Press the four-way controller (2) to select Delete, and 100-0001 press OK. The image is deleted. Pressing the Playback button once again or Delete lightly pressing (halfway) the shutter release Cancel...

  • Page 32: Common Operations

    Common Operations Using the Button Functions 6, 7, 8 Capture Mode 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.

  • Page 33: Playback Mode

    6, 7, Playback Mode 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.83) i button Deletes the image. (1p.80) Zoom/f/y button Press f in Normal Playback mode to display nine images at once.

  • Page 34: Setting The Menu

    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 There are 3 types of the Menu screens according to content type: the Rec.
  • Page 35 Example of menu operation (Pressing the MENU button in Capture mode) MENU button [A Rec.Mode] Menu [Q Playback] Menu [B Set-up] Menu Rec. Mode Playback Set-up Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Playback Message Format Quality Level Digital Filter Sound White Balance Resize Date Adjust 04/01/2004...

  • Page 36: Menu List

    Menu List [A Rec.Mode] Menu Refer- Item Description Default ence Recorded Pixels Selects the number of recorded pixels. 2288 x 1712 p.40 Quality level Selects the image compression rate. p.41 Adjusts color balance according to White Balance F (Auto) p.42 lighting.
  • Page 37 [B Set-up] Menu Refer- Item Description ence Format Formats the SD Memory Card. p.97 Sets the volume and type of button operation sound, start-up Sound p.98 sound, shutter sound, and self-timer sound. Date Adjust Sets the date and time. p.100 World Time Sets world time.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures

    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.

  • Page 39: Changing Focus Settings

    Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Virtual mode dial is displayed. SNAP Press the four-way controller (45) to select your desired Display mode. The selected icon is displayed in a frame. Press the OK button. The icon of the selected Capture mode is displayed and the camera is ready to take pictures.
  • Page 40 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. •...

  • Page 41: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically based on light (No icon) Auto 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.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area Multiple controller AE Metering OK button Exit MENU MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Selecting the Recorded Pixels Select the number of recorded pixels from 2288×1712 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Quality Level

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area Multiple controller AE Metering OK button Exit MENU MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Selecting the Quality Level Select the image compression rate. The more E there are, the better the quality and the larger the file.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The White Balance

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area Multiple controller AE Metering OK button Exit MENU MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Adjusting the White Balance Adjusts for natural coloring in your picture, according to the lighting. Auto The camera makes the adjustment automatically.
  • Page 45 Setting Manually Select [ K ] (Manual) on the White White Balance Balance selection screen. Point your camera at white paper to fill the screen. Press the OK button. Exit MENU [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.

  • Page 46: Setting The Focusing Area

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area Multiple controller AE Metering OK button Exit MENU MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Setting the Focusing Area You can change the area for autofocus (Focusing Area). Multiple Normal range Spot...

  • Page 47: Setting The Light Metering Range

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area Multiple controller AE Metering OK button Exit MENU MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Setting the Light Metering Range You can choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.

  • Page 48: Setting Sensitivity

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area Multiple controller AE Metering OK button Exit MENU MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Setting Sensitivity You can set the Sensitivity to match the brightness of the surroundings. Auto The camera makes the adjustment automatically.

  • Page 49: Setting Image Sharpness

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area Multiple controller AE Metering OK button Exit MENU MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Setting Image Sharpness You can make the image outlines sharp or soft. Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

  • Page 50: Setting Color Saturation

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area Multiple controller AE Metering OK button Exit MENU MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Setting Color Saturation This sets the color saturation. Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

  • Page 51: Setting The Image Contrast

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area Multiple controller AE Metering OK button Exit MENU MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast level. Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button Program Mode In Program mode (e), you can set all the functions and take pictures. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Virtual mode dial is displayed. Press the four-way controller (45) to select [e].

  • Page 53: Picture Mode

    Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button Picture Mode You can match your settings to the situation. Picture Mode There are nine modes available. Landscape Enhances your landscape photos. Night-Scene Mode Enables you to take dark scenes such as night views. Night-Scene Enables you to take portraits in dark conditions.
  • Page 54 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Virtual mode dial is displayed. SNAP Press the four-way controller (45) to select your desired Picture mode. For example, select Landscape. SNAP Picture Mode Press the OK button. The Picture mode is selected. Lightly Press (Halfway) the Shutter Release Button.

  • Page 55: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    OK button Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) Using the software provided with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD PhotoStitcher), you can easily join several images together to create a panorama photograph. Joining captured photographs so that the images overlap end to end in Panorama Assist mode results in a single panorama photograph.
  • Page 56 To cancel Panorama Assist mode, switch to any other mode. • The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software, ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD PhotoStitcher, packed together with the camera. For details on joining panorama images, see the separate booklet PC Connection Manual.

  • Page 57: Using The Self-Timer

    Shutter release button Four-way controller e H / & J M N I . : C F Using the Self-Timer The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) to display g on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 58: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/Multi Continuous Shooting)

    Shutter release button Four-way controller e H / & J M N I . : Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/ Multi Continuous Shooting) Pictures are taken continually while the shutter release button is pressed. There is Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous available. Continuous Images are captured, processed, and saved one by one.
  • Page 59 • The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting or Multi Continuous Shooting mode. • Continuous Shooting and Multi Continuous Shooting cannot be used in Moving Picture, Panorama Assist, Night-Scene, Night-Scene Portrait, or Fireworks mode.

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures At Fixed Intervals (Interval Shoot)

    Four-way controller OK button e H / & J M N I . : 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.
  • Page 61 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.

  • Page 62: Using The Zoom

    Zoom button Four-way controller OK button MENU button e H / & J M N I . : F Using the Zoom You can use the Zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.
  • Page 63 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (3) to Rec. Mode select [Digital Zoom]. Sensitivity Auto Digital Zoom Press the four-way controller (5) to Interval Shoot select On.

  • Page 64: Ev Compensation

    Four-way controller e H / & J M N I . : C F EV Compensation Use EV Compensation when you want to intentionally over expose (brighten) or under expose (darken) your picture. Press the four-way controller (45) in Capture mode. 5Adjusts the exposure to over-expose (+ side), 4Adjusts the exposure to under- expose (- side).

  • Page 65: Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode)

    Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode) 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.
  • Page 66 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.

  • Page 67: Changing The Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Moving Pictures

    Four-way controller OK button MENU button Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Moving 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.

  • Page 68: Changing The Color Mode Setting When Taking Moving Pictures

    Four-way controller OK button MENU button Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Moving Pictures You can record a moving picture in one of three Color mode settings: full- color, black-and-white, or sepia. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 69: Changing The Frame Rate When Taking Moving Pictures

    Four-way controller OK button MENU button Changing the Frame Rate When Taking Moving 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.
  • Page 70 Use the high speed type (10 MB/S) SD memory card when taking moving pictures after selecting 640 x 480 pixels of p.65 and 30 fps frame rate. If the normal type (2 MB/S) card is used, the taking moving picture will stop halfway.

  • Page 71: Taking Fast Forward Moving Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)

    Four-way controller OK button MENU button Taking Fast Forward Moving Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) This mode lets you take moving pictures at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 72: Saving The Settings

    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.
  • Page 73 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to select [Memory]. Sensitivity Auto Digital Zoom Press the four-way controller (5). Interval Shoot Movie The Memory menu will be displayed. Memory Exit MENU Press the four-way controller (23) Memory to select the item.

  • Page 74: Recording/Playback

    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. Press the O button in Capture mode.

  • Page 75: Playing Back Sound

    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). Press the four-way controller (2). Playback time Playback will start.

  • Page 76: Adding A Voice Memo

    Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a recorded image. Enter the Playback mode and Start 100-0001 choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo with the four-way controller (45). 4/10/2004 4/10/2004 4/10/2004 If the image has no voice memo, the 11:20...

  • Page 77: Recording A Voice Message

    Recording a Voice Message The sound and the image with voice memo can be set as a voice message. The O button flashes during voice message saving to indicate that a voice message has been left. Setting Voice Messages in Playback Mode Enter Playback mode and use the 100-0001 Set Msg...
  • Page 78 Setting Voice Messages in the Playback menu You can set voice messages from the Playback menu as well. Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Playback] menu is displayed. Select [Playback Message] from the [Playback] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Voice Message Recording screen will be displayed.

  • Page 79: Playback/Deleting

    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.
  • Page 80 Moving pictures cannot be magnified.

  • Page 81: Nine-Image Display

    Zoom/f/y button Four-way controller Nine-image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to place in the center with the four-way controller (45). Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y button.

  • Page 82: Using Slideshow For Continuous Playback

    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. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller (45).

  • Page 83: Playing Back Moving Pictures

    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. Enter the Playback mode and choose the moving picture you want to play with the four-way controller (45).

  • Page 84: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images 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).
  • Page 85 Deleting a Voice Memo If an image has a voice memo (indicated with U), you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to delete with the four- way controller (45).

  • Page 86: Deleting All Data

    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. Enter the Playback mode and press 100-0001 the i button twice. Delete all images & sounds on the memory card? The Delete All Images/Sound screen will be displayed.

  • Page 87: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Four-way controller OK button Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images/sounds from being accidentally deleted. 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.
  • Page 88 Protect All Images/Sounds You can protect all images/sounds from being accidentally deleted. 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.

  • Page 89: Viewing Images On A Tv

    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. Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable.

  • Page 90: Printing

    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.
  • Page 91 Use the four-way controller (45) to select either O (On) or P (Off) for imprinting the date. The date will be imprinted. The date will not be imprinted. Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings. •...

  • Page 92: Printing All Images

    Four-way controller OK button Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (2). 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.

  • Page 93: Connecting The Camera Directly To A Printer To Print

    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.

  • Page 94: Printing Individual Images

    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 On the [Select printing mode] screen, press the four- way controller (23) to select [Print One]. Press the OK button.

  • Page 95: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images 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). Use the four-way controller (23) 100-0001 to select the number of prints. Print all images You can select up to 10 prints.

  • Page 96: Printing Using Printing Service Settings

    Printing Using Printing Service Settings On the [Select printing mode] screen, press the four- way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. 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.

  • Page 97: Editing/Settings

    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.
  • Page 98 Select [Recorded Pixels] with the four-way controller (45). Press the four-way controller (3). The frame will move to [Quality Level]. Press the four-way controller (45) to select [Quality Level]. Press the OK button. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

  • Page 99: Trimming Images

    Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. Enter the Playback mode and press the MENU button. The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming]. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 100: Editing Images With Digital Filters

    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.
  • Page 101 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Filter]. Press the four-way controller (5). The digital filter setup screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (23) 100-0001 to select the desired digital filter.

  • Page 102: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Camera Settings How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Format Quality Level Sound White Balance Date Adjust 04/01/2004 Focusing Area Multiple World Time AE Metering Language/ English Exit...

  • Page 103: Changing The Sound Settings

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Format Sound Quality Level White Balance Date Adjust 04/01/2004 World Time Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Language/ English Exit Exit MENU MENU Changing the Sound Settings...
  • Page 104 Changing the type of start-up, shutter, operation, or self-timer sound Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (23) and select the type of sound you wish to change. Use the four-way controller (45) to change between [1], [2], [3] and [OFF].

  • Page 105: Changing The Date Style And Date / Time

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Format Sound Quality Level White Balance Date Adjust 04/01/2004 World Time Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Language/ English Exit Exit MENU MENU Changing the Date Style and Date / Time...

  • Page 106: Setting World Time

    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. Select [World Time] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 107: Changing The Display Language

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Format Sound Quality Level White Balance Date Adjust 04/01/2004 World Time Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Language/ English Exit Exit MENU MENU Changing the Display Language...

  • Page 108: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    Changing the Start-up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Screen Setting screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 109: Setting The Background Color

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Format Sound Quality Level White Balance Date Adjust 04/01/2004 World Time Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Language/ English Exit Exit MENU MENU Setting the Background Color...

  • Page 110: Setting Screen Brightness

    Setting Screen Brightness Set the brightness of the LCD monitor screen. Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Screen Setting screen is displayed. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [ Brightness Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the desired brightness.

  • Page 111: Setting Quick Zoom To On Or Off

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Format Sound Quality Level White Balance Date Adjust 04/01/2004 World Time Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Language/ English Exit Exit MENU MENU Setting Quick Zoom to On or Off...

  • Page 112: Setting Auto Power Off

    Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain length of inactivity. 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.

  • Page 113: Setting The Alarm

    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 Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm].

  • Page 114: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm]. Press the four-way controller (5). Alarm The list of alarms will be displayed. 5:30AM Press the four-way controller (23) Once...

  • Page 115: Turning The Alarm Off

    Turning the Alarm Off 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.

  • Page 116: Appendix

    Appendix List of City Names There are the cities and code numbers available for setting the world time. City Code City Code Tokyo Johannesburg Guam Instanbul Sydney Cairo Noumea Jerusalem Wellington Moscow Auckland Jeddah Pagopago Tehran Honolulu Dubai Anchorage Karachi Vancouver Kabul San Francisco...

  • Page 117: Messages

    Messages The following messages may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Alarm set This is displayed when the alarm is set and the camera is about to be automatically turned off. Battery depleted The battery is exhausted.Replace the battery.(p.13) Camera cannot display You are trying to play back an image not supported by this this image...
  • Page 118 No paper Displayed when the printer is out of paper in PictBridge mode. Printer error Displayed when a printer error occurs in PictBridge mode. Setting being recorded The image/sound protect settings or DPOF settings are being changed. Settings not stored 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.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The camera will No batteries are Check whether battery is installed. If not, not turn on. installed. install battery. Battery/card cover is Close the battery/card cover. open. Battery is installed Check polarity of battery.Reinsert battery incorrectly. according to the +- symbols in the battery compartment.(p.13) Battery is exhausted.
  • Page 120 Problem Cause Remedy Out of focus Subject is difficult for Subjects difficult for Autofocus include Autofocus to handle. those with low contrast (blue skies, white walls), dark objects, fine-patterned objects, fast-moving objects, and landscapes seen through a window or net.Focus on something at the same distance as your subject, lock the focus (by pressing shutter release button halfway), aim at your subject, and press...

  • Page 121: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Model Fully-automatic compact weather-resistant (JIS class 5/class 7) digital still camera with housed zoom lens Effective Pixels 4 megapixels Sensor 4.23 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.7 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still 2288x1712 pixels, 1600x1200 pixels, 1024x768 pixels, 640x480 pixels Moving 640x480 pixels, 320x240 pixels, 160x120 pixels...
  • Page 122 AC Adapter (optional) Battery Life Approx. 500 (with 50% of shooting using flash, and using lithium images battery CR-V3) Note: Based on PENTAX measuring conditions. I/O Ports USB/AV terminal (PC communication USB1.1), external power supply terminal Video Output Format NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 123: Optional Accessories

    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.

  • Page 124: 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 125 Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
  • Page 126 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 127: Declaration Of Conformity

    The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio 43WR Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: February, 2004, Colorado...

  • Page 128: Index

    Index Focus button .......... 30 Focus frame .......... 27 AC Adapter ........... 15 Focus Mode ........... 37 AE Metering .......... 45 Focus status lamp ......... 27 Alarm ........... 108 Focus/Delete button ......11 Auto Power Off ........107 Focusing Area ........44 Autofocus ..........
  • Page 129 Shutter Release Button ......27 Shutter Release Button ......10 OK button ........11, 30, 31 Shutter sound ........98 Operation sounds ........98 Slideshow ..........77 Optional Accessories ......118 Soft Filter ..........95 Sound ............ 98 Panorama ..........53 Speaker ..........10 Panorama Assist ........
  • Page 130 Memo...
  • Page 131 Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM (http://www.pentax.be) PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se) PENTAX U.S.A., Inc 600 12th Street, Suite 300, Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A (http://www.pentax.com) PENTAX Canada Inc.

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