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6/6/02 4:30 PM Page 1 (1,1) Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. This manual is common to Optio 430RS and Optio 330RS. In this manual the features specific to Optio 430RS and Opio 330RS are indicated as “430RS”...
(such as at a wedding or dur- ing travelling). 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.
e01KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:30 PM Page 4 (1,1) Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)······65 Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ······································67 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ····68 Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)············································69 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) ·······················70 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ·································71 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)·····································72...
6/6/02 4:30 PM Page 6 (1,1) Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Rechargeable lithium-ion Optio 430RS battery D-LI2 Optio 330RS USB cable I-USB6 AC plug cord D-CO2✽ Software (CD-ROM) Strap S-SW5 O-ST5 ✽ Type of AC plug cord...
e01KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:30 PM Page 8 (1,1) Names of Operating Parts G Guide indications A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Menu button...
e01KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:30 PM Page 10 (1,1) Powering the Camera Battery Battery charger Charging indicator Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery. Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Number of recordable images : Approx. 250 (with the flash fired for Playback time * The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low tempera- Caution tures.
• Never open the CF card cover during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable. • Data recorded on a CF card with the Optio 430RS/330RS cannot be played back accurately on the Optio 430/330/230. Similarly, data recorded with the Optio 230 cannot be played back accurately on the Optio 430RS/330RS.
e01KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:30 PM Page 16 (1,1) Initial Settings Power switch Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Display button If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST, and current date and time.
e01KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:30 PM Page 18 (1,1) Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time. Use the four-way controller ( to change the month. Press the four-way controller ( will be displayed above and below the day. Use the four-way controller ( to change the day and press the four-way controller (...
e02KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 20 (1,1) Quick Start Taking Still Pictures For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Set the mode dial to Turn the LCD monitor on.
e02KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 22 (1,1) Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images You can display the still picture. Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. The image taken will be dis- played on the LCD monitor. During this time you can erase the image by pressing the button (The Delete screen will...
Viewing images on the camera One of the advantages of a digital camera is that it enables you to view your pictures immediately after you have taken them. You can check the composition and brightness and take the picture again if you are not satisfied.
e03KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:38 PM Page 26 (1,1) Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off. Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. When the camera is turned on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends.
e03KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:38 PM Page 28 (1,1) Using the Button Functions q wer Capture Mode q Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( button Changes the flash mode. ( button Changes the shooting mode as follows. Using the Self-timer ( p.46), Using the Remote Control Unit ( p.40), Continuous Shooting ( * When the Capture mode is set on...
e03KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:38 PM Page 30 (1,1) Using the Menus When you press the Menu button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set shooting functions, save the values set for shooting when the power is off, and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Use the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Refer to p.74 for the items that can be set. Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode G [Set-up] Menu Item Default Setting Reference Format 2240 × 1680 (430RS) p.63 2048 × 1536 (330RS) Copy p.64 Image p.65 Resize Trimming Multiple p.67 Alarm p.45...
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:38 PM Page 34 (1,1) Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) Display On Shooting information is displayed. q Flash mode w Shooting mode e Focus mode r Capture mode t AF frame y Remaining images u Date & time i Battery symbol Histogram Display The brightness distribution is dis- played.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:38 PM Page 36 (1,1) Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually. Set the mode dial to Capture mode. Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture. Four-way controller ( Decrease the shutter speed Four-way controller (...
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:38 PM Page 38 (1,1) Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark scenes such as night views. Set the mode dial to Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Using the Shutter Release Button Playing Back Images p.22...
G Remote control unit battery service life Up to approximately 30,000 signals can be sent to the camera from the remote control unit. Contact your nearest Pentax service center when battery replacement becomes necessary. Zoom on the remote controller The zoom can be changed using the remote control E (optional).
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:38 PM Page 42 (1,1) Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) This mode enables you to take moving images with no sound. The maximum length of one motion picture is 30 seconds. Set the mode dial to mode. The following information will be dis- played on the LCD monitor.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 44 (1,1) Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. makes the subject larger makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3x magnification using the optical zoom.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 46 (1,1) Using the Self-Timer The picture will be taken ten seconds after the shutter release but- ton is pressed. Set the mode dial to mode. Press the button to display Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is started and the self-timer lamp lights.
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e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 48 (1,1) The image of the first picture is dis- played to the left half screen of the LCD monitor, and the right half screen is for taking the second pic- ture. Move the camera to the right without changing your stance.
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e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 50 (1,1) G How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 52 (1,1) Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) Digital filters include the color filters and a slim filter which elon- gates the subject vertically or horizontally. G Color filters Eight colors, black and white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and yellow, are provided for the color filters.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 54 (1,1) button Mode dial Shutter release button Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Taking Pictures at a Specified Interval (Interval Shooting) Still pictures can be taken automatically at a specified interval. Set the Mode dial to Press the Menu button.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 56 (1,1) Mode dial Shutter release button Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Shooting Time-lapse Movies (Time-lapse Movie) With the time-lapse movies, the frame rate (number of pictures taken for one second) is slowed down. When you play back these pictures, the subject appears to move much more quickly.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 58 (1,1) Selecting a Focus Mode G Focus Mode None Auto The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Macro Mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 60 (1,1) Setting the position of the autofocus (AF) area When the mode is set on area can be changed. The AF area moves upward. The AF area moves downward. The AF area moves to the left. The AF area moves to the right.
You can choose the number of recorded pixels. These choices are for Optio 430RS and Optio 330RS respectively. Optio 430RS [2304 × 1712], [2240 × 1680], [1600 × 1200], Optio 330RS [2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768], Select [Recorded Pixels] from the [Rec.Mode] menu. , continu- Use the four-way controller ( to change the size.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 64 (1,1) Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. BEST The quality is better and there is a high volume of image data. BETTER Standard level GOOD The quality is good and there is a low volume of image data.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 66 (1,1) Manual Setting Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. Press the Display button. Adjustment will start and [Adjusting] will appear on the LCD monitor.
The camera sets the speed automatically. 100 (430RS) Produces sharp images with little or no noise. Decreases the 125 (330RS) shutter speed in low light conditions. 200 (430RS) Increases the shutter speed in low light conditions but there is Rec.Mode...
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 70 (1,1) Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 4sec, 5sec or Off (no display). Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the display time.
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 72 (1,1) Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
e04KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:39 PM Page 74 (1,1) Saving the Settings (Memory) Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the cam- era is turned off.
e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 76 (1,1) Playback/Erasing Playing Back Images When the CF card is installed, the images recorded on the CF card are played back. When the CF card is not installed, the images recorded in the built-in memory are played back. Press the Playback/OK button to enter the playback mode.
e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 78 (1,1) z x c Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis- played on the LCD monitor during playback. Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( Playback will start.
e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 80 (1,1) Nine-image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-way controller ( Press the button. Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center.
e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 82 (1,1) Erasing All Images You can erase all the images at once. Caution • Once erased, images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be erased. • If the CF card is installed, only the images recorded on the CF card will be deleted.
e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 84 (1,1) Setting the Printing Service You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Printing Single Image Set the following items for each image. G Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.
If you have already installed the driver for Optio 430/330 on your PC Windows 98/98SE or Windows Me, do not connect the Optio 430RS/330RS to your PC. Otherwise your PC may freeze up. This phe- nomenon can be resolved by updating the driver installed on your PC.
(Professional), log in by the administrator before starting installation. Refer to your PC’s operation manual for instructions on how to log in. • Either “430RS” or “330RS” will be displayed in the installa- tion screen area where “xxxxx” is displayed. Installing the USB driver (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) Turn on your PC.
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e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 90 (1,1) Make sure that the [Win] folder is selected and click [Next]. ⁄0 Make sure that [penusbp.inf] is selected, then click [Next]. Installation starts. ⁄1 Click [Finish]. Installation is completed and the [Wizard] screen is closed.
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e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 92 (1,1) ⁄0 Click [Finish]. Installation is completed and the [Wizard] screen is closed. ⁄1 Turn the camera off and restart your PC. When Windows is up and running, turn the camera on. ⁄2 Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
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e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 94 (1,1) ⁄0 Make sure that the [Win] folder containing the files to be copied is selected, and click [OK]. ⁄1 Make sure that [penusbp.inf] is selected, then click [Next]. Installation starts. ⁄2 Click [Finish]. Installation is completed and the [Wizard] screen is closed.
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e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 96 (1,1) When [The software has been successfully installed] message appears, click [Finish]. Installation is completed and the [Wizard] screen is closed. If the screen for choosing an auto- matic Windows operation is dis- played, click [Cancel]. Click [My Computer] from [Start] menu.
e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 98 (1,1) Connecting the camera and PC Turn on your PC. Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera using an USB cable. Turn on the camera. The camera will be detected as [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].
(Hot Plug icon) on the lower right task bar tray of the desktop. The [Remove Hardware] screen will be displayed. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [Stop]. [Stop Hardware Device] screen will be displayed. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [OK].
Macintosh. Copy the following 2 files to the [Extensions] folder within the System folder. PENTAX-USB Storage Driver PENTAX-USB Storage Shim (E) Restart your Macintosh. For MacOS 9.x or later, there is no need to install the USB driver. memo...
e05KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:28 PM Page 104 (1,1) Connecting the camera and your Macintosh Turn on your Macintosh. Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh and camera using an USB cable. Turn on the camera. The camera will be detected as [untitled] on the desktop. The folder name can be changed as desired.
e06KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:40 PM Page 106 (1,1) Editing Images/Settings Editing Images How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Copying the Image Images can be copied between the built-in memory and the CF card and vice versa. Copying from built-in memory to CF card All images saved in the built-in memory are copied to the CF card.
e06KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:40 PM Page 108 (1,1) How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button If the built-in memory space is insufficient, [Built-in Memory Caution Full. Cannot Copy] appears on the LCD monitor. Format the built-in memory, or erase unnecessary images. Trimming Images Part of the image can be trimmed and saved as another image.
e06KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:40 PM Page 110 (1,1) How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Changing the Image Size (Resize) The recorded pixels and quality of the selected image can be altered to change the file to a smaller size. The image whose size is changed can be overwritten on the original image, or saved as another image.
e06KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:40 PM Page 112 (1,1) Camera Settings How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Formatting If the CF card is installed, all data stored on the CF card will be deleted and the CF card will be formatted. If the CF card is not installed, all data stored in the camera’s built-in memory will be deleted and the built-in memory will be formatted.
e06KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:40 PM Page 114 (1,1) How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Setting the Alarm Select [Alarm] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( The alarm list will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( The screen for setting the operating mode and time will be displayed.
Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Changing the Start-up Screen Images recorded with the Optio 430RS/330RS can be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Select [Start-up Screen] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( Press the DPOF button.
e06KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:40 PM Page 118 (1,1) How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Setting the World Time The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.16) serve as the World Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time) when shooting or playing back.
e06KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:40 PM Page 120 (1,1) How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Powersaving Function (Sleep Timeout) You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [Set-up] menu.
e06KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:40 PM Page 122 (1,1) How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, lan- guage, Home Time, alarm and date style. Select [Reset] on the [Set-up] menu.
e07KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:29 PM Page 124 (1,1) Appendix List of City Names Refer to the following list of city and code names for setting the world time. Code City Names Pagopago Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Mexico City Chicago Miami...
e07KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:29 PM Page 126 (1,1) This card is not formatted. The card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device. (p.112) Image recording... The image is being recorded. DPOF settings recording The DPOF settings are being recorded on the CF card.
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e07KB335_33e.qk 6/6/02 4:29 PM Page 128 (1,1) Problem Cause Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus focus Subject is not in focus- ing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set on Focus mode is set on manual Subject is not Diopter is not correctly clear in...
If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. 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...
The above named party is responsible for ensur- ing that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio 430RS/330RS Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: June, 2002, Colorado...
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