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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 450 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 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: 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 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.
  • Page 5 To users of this camera • There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. • The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ····························································1 Care to be Taken During Handling ··································································2 Contents ··········································································································4 Contents of the Operating Manual ··································································7 Checking the Contents of the Package ···························································8 Name of Parts ·································································································9 Names of Operating Parts ···········································································10 Getting Started ····················································································11 Attaching the Strap ························································································11 Powering the Camera ····················································································12 Charging the Battery ··············································································12...
  • Page 7 Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ·····45 Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ················································47 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ·························································································48 Setting the Sensitivity ············································································49 Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ··································50 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ···········································50 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ···············································51 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ···················································51...
  • Page 8 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ···························································100 Printing Single Image ···········································································100 Printing All Images ···············································································102 Viewing Images with your PC ·····································································103 About the included software ································································103 Installing the software ··········································································104 Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ·······························111 Joining panorama images using ACD photostitcher ····························112 Disconnecting the camera from your computer ···································115 Viewing Images with your Macintosh ··························································117 About the included software ································································117...

  • Page 9: Contents Of The Operating Manual

    Contents of the Operating Manual This Operating manual contains the following chapters. b 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. Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.

  • Page 10: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio 450 USB cable I-USB7 (*) 3D Image Viewer O-3DV1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Operating Manual...

  • Page 11: Name Of Parts

    Name of Parts Front Back Remote control receiver Shutter release button Self-timer lamp Power switch Autofocus window Speaker Viewfinder Built-in flash Microphone Lens Viewfinder LCD monitor Strap lug Terminal cover USB/AV output terminal DC input terminal Battery lock lever Battery chamber/card cover Tripod socket...

  • Page 12: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts b 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/Fn button Shutter release button...

  • Page 13: 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 14: The Battery Charger

    Powering the Camera Charging indicator Battery charger 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. Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up.

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    Battery chamber card cover Installing the Battery Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing. Slide the battery chamber/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery chamber/card cover.
  • Page 16 Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI7 battery is fully charged) Number of recordable images : Approx. 400 (when 50% shooting uses Playback time The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and memo may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

  • Page 17: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    Terminal cover 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-AC7 (optional) is recommended. Make sure that the camera is turned off and opening the terminal cover.

  • Page 18: Installing The Sd Memory Card/Multimediacard

    • The above table indicates the 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 19 • The data on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased • when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user.

  • Page 20: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning 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. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Card Check When the camera is turned on, it automatically performs a card check.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Adjusting the Viewfinder If the subject through the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust the diopter in the range of –3 m Aim the camera at the bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the subject appears in the sharpest focus.

  • Page 22: Turn The Camera On

    Initial Settings If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST, video output format and current date and time. If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time is not the current time, follow the instructions for “Setting the Date and Time”...

  • Page 23: 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 ( to select the desired city (Home Town). Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

  • Page 24: Setting The Date And Time

    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 ( ).
  • Page 25 When you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds. The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set date and time except the initial settings, press the OK button again after pressing the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to capture mode.

  • Page 26: Information On The Lcd Monitor

    Taking Still Pictures Viewfinder LCD monitor 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 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 27 Press the shutter release button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.) Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor Playing Back Images You can display the still picture. Press the Playback button after taking a picture. The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.
  • Page 29 Erasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor While the image is displayed, you can erase it by pressing the button (The Delete screen will be displayed.), press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Delete], and then pressing the OK button.

  • Page 30: How To View The Recorded Images

    How to View the Recorded Images Images taken with the Optio 450 camera are recorded on the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard. You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and print them out.
  • Page 31 Viewing images on a PC You can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images (you need to install the USB driver if you are using Windows 98).

  • Page 32: Common Operations

    Common Operations Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and voice recording. 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 33: Using The Button Functions

    Using the Button Functions Capture Mode 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 ( Using the remote control unit ( Continuous shooting ( Multiple exposure shooting ( Interval shooting ( *When the Capture mode is set to...

  • Page 34: Playback Button

    Playback button Switches to Playback mode. ( Four-way controller ( Changes the EV compensation in modes other than p.73) Changes the shutter speed in Four-way controller ( Adjusts the focus in Sets the aperture value in Sets the shutter speed in Selects the type of filter in Selects Picture mode in OK button...

  • Page 35: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode button Protects the image from erasure. ( DPOF button Sets the DPOF data for printing pictures. ( button Deletes the image. ( Zoom / displays nine images at once. ( Press – in normal mode to change the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 36: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus When you press the Menu/Fn button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 37: Example Of Menu Operation

    Example of menu operation Menu/Fn button Rec.Mode] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2288 1712 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto...

  • Page 38: Menu List

    Menu List Please refer to pages 141 to 143 for List of Menu Default settings and the adjustable [Rec. mode] menu items by shooting mode. Rec.Mode] Menu Item Recorded Pixels For selecting the size of recorded pixels. Quality Level For selecting the image compression rate. White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to lighting.
  • Page 39 Playback] Menu Item Resize For changing the size of images Trimming For trimming images Alarm For setting the alarm to ring at specified time Slideshow Recorded images are played successively. Set-up] Menu Item Format For formatting the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Sound For adjusting the beep sound when a button is pressed.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode) You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button. Display On Shooting information is displayed. q Flash mode w Drive mode e Focus mode r Shooting mode t AF area y Number of images can be taken...
  • Page 41 Display Off No shooting information is displayed. • The AF area in autofocus mode is displayed. • If any of the modes are changed such as Flash mode, the mode you have changed is displayed for a few seconds. LCD Monitor Off Turn off the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode b Focus Mode Autofocus mode (No icon) Macro mode Super macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject Infinity-landscape This mode is used for taking distant objects. mode Move focusing area The position of the autofocus area is changed.
  • Page 43 If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the Caution focus mode is set on Macro or Super Macro, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor. Manual Focus When the mode is set on the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD...

  • Page 44: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode (No icon) Auto flash Flash Off Flash On Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction caused by the light from the flash being reflected in Flash On + Red-eye Reduction caused by the light from the flash being reflected in •...

  • Page 45: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2288 [1600 1200], [1024 Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( change the size. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. •...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Quality Levels

    Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. BEST BETTER GOOD Select [Quality Level] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( to change the image quality. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. •...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Color Balance According To Lighting (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Automatic The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
  • Page 48 Selecting the Type of Fluorescent Light Select [ Use the four-way controller ( choose “W”, “N” or “D”. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. Manual Setting Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen.

  • Page 49: Changing The Af Area (Focusing Area)

    Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the angle of the autofocus area. Wide Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller. Select [Focusing Area] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( to change the setting. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.

  • Page 50: Setting The Light Metering Range To Determine The Exposure

    Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. Multi segment Center-weighted Spot Select [AE Metering] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( to change the metering mode.

  • Page 51: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. b Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the speed automatically. • As the lower sensitivity produces sharp images with little or no noise, but the shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. •...

  • Page 52: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    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 [ Use the four-way controller ( to change the display time. Press the OK button.

  • Page 53: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Select [Saturation] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast.
  • Page 54 Memo...

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (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 Press the shutter release button.

  • Page 56: Setting The Aperture Value (Aperture Priority Mode)

    Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture Priority Mode) In this mode the aperture value is set manually and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to Use the four-way controller ( change the aperture value. Makes the aperture larger. (Reduces the aperture value.) Makes the aperture smaller.

  • Page 57: Setting The Shutter Speed (Shutter Priority Mode)

    Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter Priority Mode) In this mode the shutter speed is set manually and the camera automatically sets the aperture value. Set the mode dial to Use the four-way controller ( change the shutter speed. Increases the shutter speed. Reduces the shutter speed.

  • Page 58: Setting The Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)

    Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually. Set the mode dial to Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture value. Increases the shutter speed. Reduces the shutter speed. Makes the aperture larger.
  • Page 59 Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture value. Playing Back Still Pictures The shutter speed and aperture value will be saved when the camera memo is turned off. • EV compensation is not available in this mode. Caution •...

  • Page 60: Selecting The Picture Mode According To The Shooting Scene

    Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. b Picture mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode. Landscape Night-Scene Mode Enables you to take dark scenes such as night views. Flower Portrait Surf &...
  • Page 61 • The picture mode will be saved when the camera is turned off. memo • The flash is disabled in Fireworks mode and the focus is fixed at infinity. • When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller Caution ) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the picture mode.

  • Page 62: Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

    Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum length of one motion picture is approximately 10 minutes. Sound can be recorded at the same time. Set the mode dial to The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 63 Keeping the shutter release button pressed If 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. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button.

  • Page 64: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) The ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the Japanese version. You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software (ACD photostitcher) provided with the camera is necessary for joining the images.
  • Page 65 Press the OK button. The screen returns to Step z. To cancel Panorama assist mode, change to another mode. memo • The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software Caution (ACD photostitcher) provided with the camera. • Continuous shooting, Multiple Exposure mode and interval shooting are not possible in Panorama assist mode.

  • Page 66: Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)

    Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.66). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.
  • Page 67 Taking pictures Set the Mode dial to The screen for taking the first picture appears in the middle of the LCD monitor. Take the first picture. Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the screen, and press the shutter release button.
  • Page 68 b Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye.
  • Page 69 b 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. As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to memo person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size.
  • Page 70 b Example of a 3D picture...

  • Page 71: Taking Pictures With Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

    Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue and green, a soft filter that produces a fuzzy effect. b Color filters Eight colors, black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and yellow, are provided for the color filters.
  • Page 72 Set the Mode dial to Use the four-way controller ( select a digital filter you want to use. Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Playing back still pictures When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller ( Caution becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the filter.

  • Page 73: Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)

    Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) By setting the mode dial to functions are activated, enabling you to take pictures immediately with your own camera settings. Set the mode dial to Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Registering Functions in User Mode Playing back images , the preset shooting mode and...

  • Page 74: Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

    Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. Set the mode dial to The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 75: Ev Compensation

    EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally over exposed or under exposed. Press the four-way controller ( Capture mode. Four-way controller ( ) decreases the EV compensation to a negative (–) level Four-way controller ( ) increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 76: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to take pictures in tele or wide mode. Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. (Tele): makes the subject larger (Wide): makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 5 magnification using the optical zoom.
  • Page 77 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the Menu button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [On]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

  • Page 78: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Press the on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.

  • Page 79: 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. If the battery needs changing, contact your nearest Pentax customer service center. (A charge is made for replacing the battery.) button in Capture on the LCD p.88...

  • Page 80: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the mode to display monitor. The mode will change to Continuous Shooting mode. Press the shutter release button. Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

  • Page 81: Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)

    Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up. Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

  • Page 82: On The Lcd Monitor

    Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting) In this mode still pictures are taken automatically at a fixed interval. Press the on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. Interval shooting will start with the following settings. • Interval •...
  • Page 83 Setting the interval, number of shot, and start time Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Interval Shoot]. Press the four-way controller ( ). The Interval Shooting menu will be displayed and [Interval] will be framed.

  • Page 84: Superimposing One Picture On Top Of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode)

    Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode) You can superimpose a new image on top of an image already recorded. When images have been recorded Press switch to Multiple Exposure mode. The screen for selecting the base image will be displayed.
  • Page 85 When there are no recorded images Press in Capture mode to switch to Multiple Exposure mode. A message will appear on the LCD monitor informing you that the camera is ready to take the base image. Take the base image. When you have taken the base image, it will appear in transparent form on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 86: Automatically Changing The Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket)

    Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) You can take pictures automatically with three different exposure, white balance, sharpness, saturation and contrast settings. Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode. The [ Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Auto Bracket].
  • Page 87 Press the OK button. The Bracket mode is set. Press and hold down the shutter release button. Auto bracket shooting starts. When shooting is finished, a message will be displayed asking whether you want to continue shooting or not. To continue shooting in auto bracket mode, select [Continue] and press the OK button.

  • Page 88: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) 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 [On], the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off.

  • Page 89: Registering Functions In User Mode

    Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller ( to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller ( ). [Memory] menu will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( select the item. Use the four-way controller ( switch [On] and [Off]. Press the OK button twice.

  • Page 90: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Playing Back Images and Sound Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back Still Pictures” (p.26). Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to 8 times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four-way controller ( Press / button.

  • Page 91: Adding A Voice Memo

    Press the OK button. Zoom playback will end. If you set [Quick Zoom] in the [ memo Zoom/ button ( magnified eight times. Movie pictures cannot be magnified. Caution Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a recorded image. Enter the playback mode and choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo with the...

  • Page 92: Playing Back Movie Pictures

    Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-played on the LCD monitor during playback. The sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( ).

  • Page 93: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. Enter the Playback mode and choose the recording you want to play back with the four-way controller Press the four-way controller ( ). Playback will start. b The following operations can be performed during playback.

  • Page 94: Playing Back Shooting Information (Playback Mode)

    Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode) You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display button to change the information displayed. Display On Playback information is displayed. Folder No. Protect icon Four-way controller operation guide Date & time Battery indicator Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is...

  • Page 95: Nine-Image Display

    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 on the Zoom button Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller ).

  • Page 96: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard continuously. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller ( Press the Menu/Fn button. The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.

  • Page 97: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image or Sound Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or sound you want to erase with the four-way controller Press the button. The Delete screen will be displayed. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller ( ).
  • Page 98 Erasing a Voice Memo If an image has a voice memo, you can erase the voice memo without erasing the image. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to erase with the four- way controller ( Press the The Sound Delete screen will be displayed.

  • Page 99: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images You can erase all the images/sound at once. • Once erased, images/sound cannot be restored. Caution • Protected images/sound cannot be erased. Enter the Playback mode and press button twice. The Delete screen will be displayed. Select [Delete All] with the four-way controller ( ).

  • Page 100: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images/sound from being accidentally erased. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image/sound you want to protect with the four-way controller ( Press the The Protect screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Protect].

  • Page 101: Viewing Images On A

    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 102: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Printing Single Image Set the following items for each image. b Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.
  • Page 103 Use the four-way controller ( select the number of prints, then press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Date]. Use the four-way controller ( select whether to insert the date or not. : The date will be printed : The date will not be printed Press the OK button.

  • Page 104: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the DPOF button twice. The [All Images] screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( select the number of prints. You can print up to 99 copies. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Date].

  • Page 105: Viewing Images With Your

    Viewing Images with your PC By using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and image- browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your PC and edit them or print them out. This section explains how to view images on your PC using the provided USB driver and software.

  • Page 106: Installing The Software

    Installing the software This section describes the procedures for installing the necessary software. Installing the USB driver Installing the image processing software (ACDSee™ and ACD photostitcher) Installing the USB driver on Windows 98/98 SE only If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP, you do not need to install the USB driver.
  • Page 107 Click [Next]. Select [Search for the best driver for your device] and click [Next]. Select [Specify a location] in the box on the left and click [Browse]. If another item has been selected, click the box to deselect it. Click the CD-ROM drive icon and click [OK].
  • Page 108 Make sure that the specified drive is displayed and click [Next]. ⁄0 Make sure that [PENSSTOR.INF] is displayed and click [Next]. Installation of the driver starts. ⁄1 Click [Finish]. When installation is finished, installation of the driver for the new hardware starts. ⁄2 Click [Next].
  • Page 109 ⁄4 Select [Specify a location] and click [Browse]. If another item has been selected, click the box to deselect it. ⁄5 Click the CD-ROM drive icon and click [OK]. The figure on the right is displayed when the CD-ROM is set as the F drive. ⁄6 Make sure that the specified drive is displayed and click [Next].
  • Page 110 ⁄8 Click [Finish]. When installation is finished, the Wizard window is exited. ⁄9 Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop. A removable disk will be added.
  • Page 111 Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into your CD-ROM drive. The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear. b If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen. 1) Double click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
  • Page 112 Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into your CD-ROM drive. The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear. b If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen. 1) Double click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.

  • Page 113: Displaying And Copying Images Using Acdsee

    Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ Turn your computer on. Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to your computer with the USB cable. Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card in the camera. Turn your camera on.

  • Page 114: Joining Panorama Images Using Acd Photostitcher

    Select the image you want to view from the list. Double-click the selected image to enlarge it to full-screen display. Copy the image to your computer. Select an image from the list and copy it to the desired folder in your computer.
  • Page 115 Adjust the position of the images. ACD photostitcher starts up and the selected images are displayed in panorama format. If you move the mouse pointer onto an image, the pointer changes to a symbol. Adjust the position of the images by pressing the left mouse button and moving the images one by one to the desired position.

  • Page 116: Trim The Picture

    Trim the picture. If you move the mouse pointer onto the dotted line around the picture, the pointer changes to a pressing the left mouse button and moving the dotted line. When you have finished trimming, click the [TRIMMING] button. Save the picture.

  • Page 117: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    The [Stop a Hardware device] screen will appear. Make sure that [PENTAX USB DISK Device] is selected and click [OK]. A message will appear. Click [OK]. Unplug the USB cable from your computer and camera. (Hot Plug) icon PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO 450...
  • Page 118 Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows 98/98 SE) Windows 98 and 98 SE have no Hot Plug icon. To disconnect the camera, turn the camera off and unplug the USB cable. PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO 450...

  • Page 119: Viewing Images With Your Macintosh

    Viewing Images with your Macintosh By using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and image- browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your Macintosh and edit them or print them out. This section explains how to view images on your Macintosh using the provided USB driver and software.
  • Page 120 Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW7) icon. Double-click the [Master Installer] icon. Double-click the [Master Installer] alias icon. The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear. Click the applicable language. The screen for selecting the software you want to install will be displayed.

  • Page 121: Displaying And Copying Images Using Acdsee

    Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ Turn your Macintosh on Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to your Macintosh with the USB cable. Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card in the camera. Turn your camera on.

  • Page 122: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Macintosh

    Copy the image to your Macintosh. Refer to the operating manual for your Macintosh for instructions on copying or moving files. Before editing an image, copy it to your Macintosh first. If there is a volume label on the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card, the memo name on the volume label will be displayed instead of [untitled].

  • Page 123: Editing/Settings

    Editing/Settings Editing Images 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. Press the Menu/Fn button.
  • Page 124 Press the OK button. Press the four-way controller ( [Recorded pixels]. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Quality Level]. Press the four-way controller ( Level]. ⁄0 Press the OK button. ⁄1 Press the four-way controller ( [Overwrite] or [Save as].

  • Page 125: Trimming Images

    Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. Press the Menu/Fn button. Press the four-way controller ( ). The [ Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( ). The image that can be trimmed.

  • Page 126: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings How to recall [ Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard while the Caution card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

  • Page 127: Changing The Sound Settings

    Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ MENU Changing the Sound Settings You can change the volume of the start-up sound, shutter sound and operation sounds. You can also change the type of each sound. Changing the volume Select [Sound] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( ).
  • Page 128 How to recall [ Changing the type of start-up, shutter or operation sound Select [Sound] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( ). The Volume screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( Sound] and choose [1], [2], [3] or [off] with the four- way controller ( Change the [Shutter sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way.

  • Page 129: Setting The Date Style

    Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ MENU Setting the Date Style You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Select [Date Style] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( style.

  • Page 130: Changing The Date/Time

    How to recall the [ Changing the Date/Time You can change the initial date and time settings. Select [Date Adjust] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( ). The date screen will be displayed. See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.22) for the setting procedure. memo Setting the World Time The city and time selected in “Initial Settings”...
  • Page 131 Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ MENU Switch (On) and controller ( On : The time in the country selected in World Time will be displayed. Off : The time in the country selected in Home Time will be displayed.

  • Page 132: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    How to recall the [ 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 [Start-up Screen] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( ). The Start-up screen will be displayed.

  • Page 133: Changing The Display Language

    Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ MENU Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Select [Language] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( The menus will be displayed in selected language. Press the OK button.

  • Page 134: Lcd Power Saving (Sleep Timeout)

    How to recall the [ LCD Power Saving (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 [ Use the four-way controller ( min], [2 min] or [Off].

  • Page 135: Setting The Quick Delete Function

    Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ MENU • The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation. memo • The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected. Setting the Quick Delete Function When the Quick Delete function is set to On, the Delete screen will be displayed when [Delete] or [Delete All] is selected.

  • Page 136: Registering Functions

    How to recall the [ Registering Functions You can register the functions you use most frequently on the four-way controller. The functions can then be set directly by pressing the four- way controller, without displaying the [Rec.Mode] menu. Registering a function Select [Fn Setting] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( ).
  • Page 137 Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ Retrieving a function Enter the Capture mode and press the Menu/Fn button and the four-way controller key ( function is registered at the same time. Press the four-way controller ) while pressing the Menu/Fn button to change the setting.

  • Page 138: Adjusting The Focus Limit

    How to recall the [ Adjusting the Focus Limit You can choose whether or not to limit the movement of the lens when shooting normally and in macro mode. Select [Focus Limiter] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( [Off].

  • Page 139: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language, Video output format, world time and date style. Select [Reset] on the [ Press the four-way controller button ( ).

  • Page 140: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image. Checking the Alarm Press the Menu/Fn button. Press the four-way controller ( ). The [ Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( ).

  • Page 141: Turning The Alarm Off

    Press the four-way controller ( ). The list of alarms will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( to select alarm 1-3. Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the alarm mode and time will be displayed. Four-way controller ( Selects the item.

  • Page 142: Appendix

    Appendix List of City Names Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time. Code Pagopago Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Mexico City Chicago Miami Toronto New York San Diego Caracas Halifax Buenos Aires Sao Paulo...

  • Page 143: List Of Menu Default Settings

    List of Menu Default Settings Rec.Mode] Menu Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Bracket Digital Zoom Instant Review Interval Shooting Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast USER Playback] Menu Item Resize Trimming Alarm...
  • Page 144 Set-up] Menu Item Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ Start-up Screen Video Out Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off Quick Delete Quick Zoom Fn Setting Focus Limit Reset Default Setting — — mm/dd/yy/ 2003/01/01 English NTSC 1 min 3 min.

  • Page 145: Adjustable [Rec.mode] Menu Items By Shooting Mode

    Adjustable [Rec.Mode] Menu Items by Shooting Mode : Changes are reflected in all camera operations : Only default setting is reflected in camera operations; changes are invalid Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Bracket Digital Zoom Instant Review Interval Shoot...

  • Page 146: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Memory card full No image & sound Camera can not display this image. No card in camera. Battery depleted. Memory card error. This card is not formatted. Image recording.
  • Page 147 Deleting The image is being deleted. Image folder could not The largest file number is assigned to an image and be created. no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or format the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. (p.124) This card is not The SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card you have inserted formatted.

  • Page 148: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Power will not come on No image on the LCD monitor Shutter will not be released Zoom does not work Cause Battery is not installed Check battery is installed. If not, install battery. Battery is installed Check orientation of battery. incorrectly Reinsert battery with the label towards front of camera.
  • Page 149 Problem Subject is not Subject difficult to in focus focus on Subject is not in focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set on Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene. Background is dark Flash mode is set to Flash does not...

  • Page 150: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 4.0 megapixels Sensor 4.13 megapixels (total pixels) 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400) File Format Still Movie Mov (Quick Time Motion), 15fps...
  • Page 151 Control, Continuous, Interval, Multiple Exposure Self-timer Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec. Remote Control Unit Pentax Remote Control Unit F (optional) Exposure 3 seconds after receipt of signal or instant exposure Time function World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones)

  • Page 152: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Lithium-ion battery (D-LI7) Battery charger (D-BC7) AC adapter (D-AC7) AC Plug Cord D-CO2A Australia D-CO2B United Kingdom D-CO2E Europe D-CO2H Hong Kong D-CO2J Japan D-CO2K Korea D-CO2U North America, Canada USB Cable (I-USB7) AV Cable (I-AVC7) Camera Case (O-CC7)

  • Page 153: 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 154 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 155: 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 450 Contact person: Customer Service Manager...
  • Page 156 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) Pentax House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl)

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