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Pentax OPTIO S30 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 Optio S30. To differentiate the two models, the S40 is referred to as the “Optio S40” and the S30 is referred to as the “Optio S30.” Images of the liquid crystal panel used in this manual are taken from the Optio S40.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    • 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 or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 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 Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
  • Page 5 AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.

  • Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.
  • Page 7 • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ..........1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........4 Contents ...................6 Contents of the Operating Manual............9 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........10 Names of Parts................11 Names of Operating Parts ..............12 Getting Started Attaching the Strap................13 Powering the Camera .................14 Installing the Batteries ..............14 Using the AC Adapter (optional).............16...
  • Page 9 Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........41 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) ................42 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ....44 Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode).........45 Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode) .........45 Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode) ......46 Using the Zoom ................49 Using the Self-Timer...............51 Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) .......52...
  • Page 10 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......85 Nine Image Display ................86 Slideshow ..................87 Deleting....................88 Deleting Single Images and Sounds ..........88 Deleting All Images.................90 Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) ....91 Viewing Images on a TV..............93 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)..........94 Printing Single Images..............94 Printing All Images................96 Direct Printing Using PictBridge ............97...

  • Page 11: Contents Of The Operating Manual

    Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 12: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio S40/S30 O-ST20 (∗) S-SW16 AV cable USB cable Two AA batteries I-AVC7 (∗) I-USB7 (∗) Digital Camera (PC Connection Manual) Operating Manua l Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

  • Page 13: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Remote control receiver Self-timer lamp Power switch Flash Speaker Viewfinder Microphone Lens PC/AV terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover Back Viewfinder Focus status lamp (green) Mode dial Flash status lamp (red) Strap lug Card cover Battery cover LCD monitor...

  • Page 14: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts i button Power switch Shutter release button Zoom /w/x/f/y button Q Playback button OK button Four-way controller 4 (b) 5 (zqs) 2 (gj) 3 DISPLAY button MENU button button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

  • Page 16: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera (when using AA batteries) (when using a CR-V3 battery) Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, AA nickel or AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR-V3 battery. Open the battery cover.

  • Page 17: Battery Level Indicator

    AA alkaline batteries Approx. 50 pictures Approx. 35 minutes • The above figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. • In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in a cold environment, keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your coat.

  • Page 18: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    DC terminal AC adapter To power outlet ∗ AC power cable Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 is recommended. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.

  • Page 19: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card Card cover This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor) or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor).
  • Page 20 • The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

  • Page 21: Recorded Pixels And Quality

    Recorded Pixels and Quality Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the [A Rec.
  • Page 22 • The above table indicates the approx. number of images when using a 16MB SD Memory Card. • The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.

  • Page 23: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Q Playback button Press the power switch. The camera turns on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the camera is turned Press the power switch again. The camera turns off. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.58 Taking Pictures 1p.39...

  • Page 24: Voice Recording Only Mode

    Power switch Mode Dial Voice Recording Only Mode Voice Recording Only mode is for recording sound only. The lens does not extend in this mode. You can use the camera as a voice recorder. Set the mode dial to O and press the power switch. The camera turns on in Voice Recording Only mode.

  • Page 25: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Power switch Q Playback button Four-way controller OK button DISPLAY button MENU button If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Use the four-way controller (23) D a t e A d j u s t to choose the date and time m m / d d / y y 24H D a t e S t y l e display style.
  • Page 27 Repeat Step 7 to change the [year], [hour] and [minutes]. Choose AM or PM if you selected [12h] in Step 3. Press the OK button when you have finished the settings. The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen.

  • Page 28: Quick Start

    Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Power switch Mode Dial Viewfinder Zoom/f/y button LCD monitor DISPLAY button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on.
  • Page 29 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 30: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Q Playback button LCD monitor Four-way controller Playing Back Images You can display the still picture you have just taken. Press the Q Playback button 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 after taking a picture.

  • Page 31: Rotating The Displayed Image

    Rotating the Displayed Image Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). 100-0004 100-0004 100-0004 The image is rotated 90° clockwise each time the button is pressed. When you displaying rotated image, press any button, i, Q, f, y, 0, MENU, OK, 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4...

  • Page 32: Common Operations

    Common Operations Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode. (1p.28) Zoom button You can change the shooting area by pressing the Zoom button. (1p.26) 0 button Displays the Help screen in - mode. (1p.40) Activates the function assigned by [Fn Setting] on the [BSet-up] menu in any mode other than -, C or O mode.

  • Page 33: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode i button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.88) Q Playback button Switches to the Capture mode. ( p.28) Zoom/f/y button Press f during normal playback to display nine images at once. (1p.86) Press Zoom/f/y during zoom playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 34: Voice Recording Mode

    Voice Recording Mode Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. (1p.78) Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Voice Recording mode. (1p.78) Four-way controller (in Playback mode) Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. (1p.79) ) Selects a file recorded before playback.

  • Page 35: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Use the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 36: Example Of Menu Operation

    Example of Menu Operation [A Rec. Mode] Menu R e c . M o d e MENU R e c o r d e d P i x e l s 2304 Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...
  • Page 37 [Q Playback] Menu [B Set-up] Menu S e t - u p Playback P r o t e c t F o r m a t D P O F S o u n d mm/dd/yy S l i d e s h o w 3sec D a t e A d j u s t O f f...

  • Page 38: Enlarging A Menu Display

    Enlarging a Menu Display Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu. Press w to return to the original display. Example of Menu Operation R e c . M o d e R e c . M o d e 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l...

  • Page 39: Menu List

    Menu List [A Rec. Mode] Menu Yes ... Adjustable ... Any changes made are invalid in d, H and = modes. No ... Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation. Default Item Description...
  • Page 40 [Q Playback] Menu Item Description Page Protect For protecting images from deletion p.91 DPOF For setting the printing service to print out images p.99 Slideshow For playing back recorded images successively p.87 Resize For changing the size of images p.101 For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD Copy image/sound p.105...

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions 2, 3 Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode) - (Auto Select) mode is the simplest way to take pictures without having to set any functions. The camera automatically chooses the optimal settings for the shooting scene when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 42: Using The Help Function

    5, 6 3, 4 Using the Help Function You can display the Help screen while taking or viewing pictures in Auto Select mode. The Help screen describes the function of each button, such as the four-way controller keys and zoom button. Set the mode dial to -.

  • Page 43: Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

    3, 4 Setting the Functions (Program Mode) In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode. Set the mode dial to R. Set the functions you want to use.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Picture Mode According To The Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

    5, 6 2, 3 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are ten available modes in Picture mode. Flower (default setting) Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures. <...
  • Page 45 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the Picture mode. F l o w e r Press the OK button. The Picture mode is selected. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4...

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

    2, 3 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings. The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. To prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface. Set the mode dial to ..

  • Page 47: Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode)

    2, 3 Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode) This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings. Set the mode dial to H. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4...

  • Page 48: Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode)

    2, 3 Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode) This mode lets you take moving pictures. Sound can be recorded at the same time. Set the mode dial to C. The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Flash Off icon 2 Moving Picture mode icon 00:01:23 00:01:23...
  • Page 49 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second. Pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Recording stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.
  • Page 50 • Sound will not be recorded in Marine Moving Picture mode. • The optical zoom is not available during shooting in Marine Moving Picture mode. Only the digital zoom can be used during shooting. • The flash will not discharge in Marine Moving Picture mode. •...

  • Page 51: Using The Zoom

    - d R + C . H = Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the shooting area. Press the Zoom/w/x button in Capture mode. x (Tele) : enlarges the subject. w (Wide) : enlarges the area captured by the camera.
  • Page 52 Disabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) R e c . M o d e to select [Digital Zoom]. D i g i t a l Z o o m I n s t a n t R e v i e w 0.5sec Use the four-way controller (45)

  • Page 53: Using The Self-Timer

    - d R + C . H = Using the Self-Timer Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 54: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

    - d R + . H = Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor. 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4 0 4 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4 1 0 : 2 5...

  • Page 55: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for...

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures With Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

    5, 6 2, 3 Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode) You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors, such as red, blue and green. Set the mode dial to +. Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears.

  • Page 57: Taking Two-In-One Pictures (Two-In-One Mode)

    5, 6 2, 3 Taking Two-in-One Pictures (Two-in-One Mode) You can take two images in succession and place them side by side to form a single picture. The first image is positioned in the left half of the picture and the second image in the right half. Set the mode dial to +.

  • Page 58: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX) and a computer are necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together into a panorama picture.
  • Page 59 To cancel Panorama Assist mode, change to another mode. • The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD Photostitcher). Refer to “Viewing Digital Camera Images on a PC” for instructions on creating panorama pictures.

  • Page 60: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button.

  • Page 61: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button. Display On 1 2 3 Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on. 11 11 11 1 Flash mode 2 Drive mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 Focus frame...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Focus Mode

    - d R + C . H = Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Autofocus mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more icon) than 40 cm (16 in.).

  • Page 63: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus When the mode is set to (Manual Focus), the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Pressing the four-way controller (23) displays the indicator on the LCD monitor. Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the focus with the four-way controller (23).

  • Page 64: Selecting The Flash Mode

    - d R + . H = Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes The flash discharges automatically depending on the light Auto conditions. icon) The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Flash Off Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc. where flash photography is prohibited.

  • Page 65: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 66: Selecting The Quality Level

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 67: Selecting The Image Quality

    R e c . M o d e I m a g e Q u a l i t y S u p e r I m a g e s e t t i n g f o r m e d i u m p r i n t s i z e MENU ( a p p r o x .

  • Page 68: Adjusting The White Balance

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3, 4 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...
  • Page 69 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper ready. Select [K] (manual) on the [White Balance] screen. Point the camera at the blank W h i t e B a l a n c e sheet of paper so that it fills the frame of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 70: Changing The Focusing Area

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 71: Setting The Light Metering Range To Determine The Exposure (Ae Metering)

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 72: Setting The Sensitivity

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 73: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 74: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 75: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 76: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 77: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 78: Saving The Settings

    Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 79 R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e 2, 3, 4, 5 M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 80: Recording And Playback

    Recording and Playback Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. 2, 3 Speaker Microphone Set the mode dial to and press the power switch.

  • Page 81: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. 1, 5 2, 3, 4 Press the Q Playback button. Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0012 100-0012 100-0012 to choose the recording to play back. 00 : 0 : 01 : 1 : 41 41 00 : 01 : 41 00 : 0 : 03 : 3 : 25 25...

  • Page 82: Adding Sound (Voice Memo) To Images

    Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images You can add sound (voice memo) to a captured image. 2, 3 Recording a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you...

  • Page 83: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with the voice memo that you want to play back.

  • Page 84: Playback/Deleting/Editing

    Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images Q Playback button Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q Playback button. Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.28) for instructions. Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to 12 times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to magnify.
  • Page 85 Playback MENU P r o t e c t D P O F S l i d e s h o w 3sec 2, 3 R e s i z e C o p y i m a g e / s o u n d D i g i t a l F i l t e r E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 86: Playing Back Moving Pictures

    1, 2, 3 Playing Back Moving Pictures You can play back moving pictures. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the moving picture to play back.

  • Page 87: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display mode. Display On Shooting information is displayed. 1 Protect icon 2 Voice Memo icon 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 3 Folder name and file name...

  • Page 88: Nine Image Display

    2, 3 Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image. Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y 100-0017 button. Nine images appear with the selected image in the center.

  • Page 89: Slideshow

    1, 3, 4 Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built- in memory continuously. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with which to start the slideshow.

  • Page 90: Deleting

    Deleting 1, 3 Deleting Single Images and Sounds You can delete single images and sound recordings one at a time. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • You cannot delete protected images. (1p.91) Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image or sound to delete.
  • Page 91 Deleting a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo to delete.

  • Page 92: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sounds at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images and sounds cannot be deleted. Press the i button twice in Playback mode. The Delete All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [All data deleted].

  • Page 93: Protecting Images And Sounds From Deletion (Protect)

    Playback MENU P r o t e c t D P O F S l i d e s h o w 3sec 2, 3, 4, 5 R e s i z e C o p y i m a g e / s o u n d D i g i t a l F i l t e r E x i t E x i t...
  • Page 94 Playback MENU P r o t e c t D P O F S l i d e s h o w 3sec 2, 3, 5 R e s i z e C o p y i m a g e / s o u n d D i g i t a l F i l t e r E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 95: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV PC/AV terminal 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 to the PC/AV terminal.

  • Page 96: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Playback MENU P r o t e c t D P O F S l i d e s h o w 3sec...
  • Page 97 Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 to choose the number of copies, then press the four-way controller (3). C o p i e s The frame moves to [Date]. D a t e E x i t E x i t E x i t A l l A l l...

  • Page 98: Printing All Images

    Playback MENU P r o t e c t D P O F S l i d e s h o w 3sec 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 R e s i z e C o p y i m a g e / s o u n d D i g i t a l F i l t e r E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 99: Direct Printing Using Pictbridge

    Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer.

  • Page 100: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One]. P r i n t A l l Press the OK button. P r i n t O n e P r i n t w / D P O F s e t t i n g s The Print One screen appears.

  • Page 101: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All]. Press the OK button. The Print All screen appears. P r i n t A l l P r i n t A l l Use the four-way controller (23) C o p i e s D a t e D a t e...

  • Page 102: Disconnecting The Camera From The Printer

    Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing. Turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

  • Page 103: Editing Images

    Editing Images Playback MENU P r o t e c t D P O F S l i d e s h o w 3sec 2, 3, 4, 6, R e s i z e C o p y i m a g e / s o u n d 7, 8, 10 D i g i t a l F i l t e r 5, 9, 11...
  • Page 104 Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 to change the recorded pixels. S e l e c t r e s o l u t i o n a n d S e l e c t r e s o l u t i o n a n d S e l e c t r e s o l u t i o n a n d Press the four-way controller (3).

  • Page 105: Editing Pictures With Digital Filters

    Playback MENU P r o t e c t D P O F S l i d e s h o w 3sec 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 R e s i z e C o p y i m a g e / s o u n d D i g i t a l F i l t e r 6, 8 E x i t...
  • Page 106 Use the four-way controller (23) 100-0003 100-0003 100-0003 to choose a digital filter. The filter effect is created and the image appears on the LCD monitor. The example shows an image with illustration filter 1 effect. E x i t E x i t E x i t MENU...

  • Page 107: Copying Files

    Copying Files Playback MENU P r o t e c t D P O F S l i d e s h o w 3sec 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 R e s i z e C o p y i m a g e / s o u n d D i g i t a l F i l t e r E x i t E x i t...
  • Page 108 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card Use the four-way controller (23) C o p y i m a g e / s o u n d to select [ ] and press the OK button. All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 109 Memo...

  • Page 110: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to call the [B Set-up] menu R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e Four-way controller F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 111: Changing The Sound Settings

    S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d mm/dd/yy D a t e A d j u s t O f f W o r l d T i m e E n g l i s h S c r e e n S e t t i n g E x i t...

  • Page 112: Changing The Date And Time

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e Four-way controller M u l t i...
  • Page 113 S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d mm/dd/yy D a t e A d j u s t O f f W o r l d T i m e E n g l i s h S c r e e n S e t t i n g E x i t...

  • Page 114: Changing The Start-Up Screen, Background Color And Screen Effects

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e Four-way controller M u l t i...
  • Page 115 S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d mm/dd/yy D a t e A d j u s t O f f W o r l d T i m e E n g l i s h S c r e e n S e t t i n g E x i t...

  • Page 116: Changing The Display Language

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e Four-way controller M u l t i...

  • Page 117: Changing The Video Output Format

    S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d mm/dd/yy D a t e A d j u s t O f f W o r l d T i m e E n g l i s h S c r e e n S e t t i n g E x i t...

  • Page 118: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e Four-way controller M u l t i...

  • Page 119: Setting Auto Power Off

    S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d mm/dd/yy D a t e A d j u s t O f f W o r l d T i m e E n g l i s h S c r e e n S e t t i n g E x i t...

  • Page 120: Registering Functions

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu R e c . M o d e MENU 2304 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e Four-way controller M u l t i...
  • Page 121 S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d D a t e A d j u s t mm/dd/yy O f f W o r l d T i m e E n g l i s h S c r e e n S e t t i n g E x i t...

  • Page 122: Appendix

    Appendix List of City Codes Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time. Tokyo Johannesburg Guam Istanbul Sydney Cairo Noumea Jerusalem Wellington Moscow Auckland Jeddah Pagopago Tehran Honolulu Dubai Anchorage Karachi Vancouver Kabul San Francisco Male Los Angeles Delhi...

  • Page 123: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC5 USB cable I-USB7 (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Camera case O-CC16 Strap O-ST20 Remote control unit F Waterproof case O-WP3 Products marked with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those supplied with the camera.

  • Page 124: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change the quality/size and try again. No image & sound There are no image/sound files on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory.
  • Page 125 Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function. No paper in a printer There is no paper in the printer. No ink in a printer There is no ink in the printer. Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not Batteries are not Check batteries are installed .If not, install turn on installed batteries. Batteries are installed Check orientation of batteries. incorrectly Reinsert batteries according to the +- symbols on the battery compartment. (p.14) Battery power is low Insert new or charged batteries or use the...
  • Page 127 Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on using focus autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc. Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press...

  • Page 128: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 4.0 megapixels (S40) / 3.2 megapixels (S30) Sensor 4.23 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.5-inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter (S40) / 3.34 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.7-inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter (S30) Recorded Pixels Still Picture...
  • Page 129 Approx. 500 (at 25°C with LCD monitor on, flash fired for 50% of pictures shots and using a lithium battery CR-V3, in accordance with PENTAX measuring conditions) In/Out Port USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB 1.1), external power supply terminal...

  • Page 130: 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 representatives in that country.
  • Page 131 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 132 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 133: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals Pentax Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
  • Page 134 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals Pentax Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
  • Page 135 Memo...
  • Page 136 PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B.V.

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