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Page 1: Digital Camera
Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. -
Page 2: For Safe Use Of Your Camera
Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 430 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: Table Of Contents
Care to be Taken During Handling • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. • Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. •... -
Page 4: Contents
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ······················································································49 Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ·····················································49 Selecting the Color Mode (Color)··························································50 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)·································50 Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) ······················································51 Setting the Saturation (Saturation) ························································51 Setting the Contrast (Contrast) ·····························································51 Saving the Settings (Memory) ········································································52 Playback/Erasing ········································································53... -
Page 5: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Rechargeable lithium-ion (Optio 430) battery (D-LI2) Video cable (I-VC2) USB cable (I-USB2) Software CD-ROM Strap EO (S-SW2) ✽ Type of AC plug cord D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong... -
Page 6: Names Of Operating Parts
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 ( Zoom button Four-way controller ( Display button Four-way controller ( DPOF button Four-way controller ( Menu button... -
Page 7: Powering The Camera
Powering the Camera Battery Charging Battery indicator charger AC plug cord 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. -
Page 8: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)
G Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged) Number of recordable images LCD monitor ON LCD monitor OFF With the flash fired for 50% Approx. 130 of the shots Without the flash Approx. 160 * The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. -
Page 9: Installing Or Removing The Cf Card (Optional)
Installing or removing the CF Card (optional) CF card eject button Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or remov- ing the CF card (optional). Installing the Card Open the CF card cover. -
Page 10: Initial Settings
Initial Settings Power switch Menu button Four-way controller OK button Display button When you turn the camera on for the first time, the initial settings screen will be displayed. You can set the following items and save the settings. G Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus, error mes- sages etc. -
Page 11: Quick Start
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Mode dial Power switch Zoom button 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 Frame the subject in the viewfinder. -
Page 12: Playing Back Still Pictures
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor OK button Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View) You can display the last still picture taken. Press the OK button after tak- ing a picture. The last image taken will be dis- played on the LCD monitor. -
Page 13: Common Operations
Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off. Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for play- ing back or erasing images. -
Page 14: Using The Button Functions
Using the Button Functions Capture Mode q Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( button Changes the flash mode. ( p.43) button Changes the shooting mode as follows. Using the Self-timer ( p.36) Using the Remote Control Unit ( Continuous Shooting ( p.35) * When the Capture mode is set on... -
Page 15: Using The Menus
Using the Menus When you press the Menu button, the menu is displayed on the LCD moni- tor. You can set the shooting functions in Capture mode ( ) or the playback functions in Playback mode ( You can set the camera functions in both Capture mode and Playback mode. -
Page 16: Menu List
Menu List Active Menus in Capture Mode G [Rec.Mode] Menu Description Item For selecting the size of recorded Resolution pixels. For selecting the image compres- Quality Level sion rate. For adjusting the color balance White Balance according to lighting. For changing the range and posi- Focusing Area tion of the autofocus. -
Page 17: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display button to change the information displayed. 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 &... -
Page 18: Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)
Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually. Set the mode dial to Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture. Four-way controller ( Decrease the shutter speed Four-way controller ( Increase the shutter speed Four-way controller ( Decrease the aperture value... -
Page 19: Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode)
Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode) You can combine a new image with an image already recorded. Set the mode dial to The last image recorded will be played back. Use the four-way controller ( you want to combine it with. Press the OK button. -
Page 20: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Set the mode dial to Press the button. 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 21: 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 30 seconds. Set the mode dial to The following information will be dis- played on the LCD monitor. q Flash Off w Movie Picture mode e Remaining shooting time... -
Page 22: Changing The Size Of The Subject
Menu button Four-way controller OK button Changing the Size of the Subject You can set the shooting range to Tele or Wide. 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 zoom pictures up to 3x. -
Page 23: Ev Compensation
EV Compensation EV compensation is required when there is an extreme difference in brightness between the background and the subject. Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. Four-way controller ( increases the EV compensa- tion to a positive (+) level Four-way controller ( decreases the EV compensa- tion to a negative (–) level... -
Page 24: Selecting The Recorded Pixels
How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu Menu button Four-way controller OK button Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the size of recorded pixels from [2240 [1120 × 840] and [640 × 480]. Select [Resolution] from the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( Press the OK button. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Color Balance According To Lighting (White Balance)
How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu Menu button Four-way controller OK button Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in the appropriate colors by setting the white balance according to the light conditions. Auto Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. -
Page 26: Changing The Af Area (Focusing Area)
How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu Menu button Four-way controller OK button Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the range and position of the autofocus area. Wide Normal range Spot The range becomes smaller. Free You can change the position of the autofocus area. Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. -
Page 27: Selecting The Color Mode (Color)
How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu Menu button Four-way controller OK button Selecting the Color Mode (Color) Full The picture is taken in color B & W The picture is taken in black and white. Sepia The picture is taken in sepia. Select [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. -
Page 28: Saving The Settings (Memory)
Saving the Settings (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. -
Page 29: Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing Playing Back Images on the Camera Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back a Single Image” (p.21). Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to four times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. Set the mode dial to to magnify with the four-way controller ( Press... -
Page 30: 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. Set the mode dial to and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( Playback will start. -
Page 31: Nine-Image Display
Nine-image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Set the mode dial to and choose an image with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button. Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller ( If you press the four-way... -
Page 32: Erasing Images
Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want to erase with the four-way controller ( Press the button. The [Delete] menu will be displayed. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button. -
Page 33: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally erased. Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want to protect with the four-way controller ( Press the button. The [Protect] menu will be displayed. Select [Protect] with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button. -
Page 34: Printing All Images
Press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to [Trimming]. Change the print size. Press the four-way controller ( display the trimming screen. G The following operations can be performed from the trimming screen. Display button : Switches between vertical and horizontal Zoom button : Changes the image size Four-way controller : Moves the trimming position up, down, left and right... -
Page 35: Viewing Images With Windows Pc
Viewing Images with Windows PC Images recorded with the camera can be edited/printed using a PC with an USB cable and the included software (S-SW2). About the included software The included CD-ROM contains the following software: - USB driver - Image viewing software (ACDSee System environment Windows 98/2000/Me CPU:... - Page 36 Installing ACDSee When installing ACDSee , recorded images can be viewed on your PC. Turn on your PC. Set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double click [My Computer]. Double click the [CD-ROM drive] icon. Double click [English]. Double click [setup.exe]. The Setup screen will appear.
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Page 37: Viewing Images With Macintosh
System folder. PENTAX-USB Storage Driver PENTAX-USB Storage Shim (E) Restart your Macintosh. Optio 430 is usable to USB mass storage class. For MacOS X and MacOS 9.x, there is no need to install the USB driver. Installing ACDSee When installing ACDSee , recorded images can be viewed on your Macintosh. - Page 38 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.
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Page 39: Settings
Settings Camera Settings How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller OK button Formatting a CF Card Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card. • Do not open the CF card cover while the card is being for- Caution matted. -
Page 40: Setting The World Time
How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller 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. -
Page 41: Changing The Display Language
How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller OK button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error mes- sages, etc. are displayed. Select [Language] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( guage. -
Page 42: Setting The Brightness Level
Setting the Brightness Level You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor. Select [Brightness Level] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ness level, [1] to [7]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images. Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, lan- guage, home time, alarm, video output format and date style. -
Page 43: Setting The Alarm
Setting the Alarm Press the Menu button in Play mode. The [Playback] menu will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( The alarm list will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select 1-3. Press the four-way controller ( The screen for setting the operating mode and time will be displayed. -
Page 44: Appendix
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 Toronto New York San Diego Caracas Halifax... -
Page 45: Messages
Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error Compression of the image you captured is in fail. Change the recorded pixels or quality levels, and take a picture again. No base image found You are trying to take a picture in Multiple Exposure mode when there is no base image or the saved images are all movie... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Power will not Battery is not installed Check battery is installed. If come on not, install battery. CF card cover is open Close CF card cover. Battery is installed Check orientation of battery. incorrectly Install with the label towards back of camera. - Page 47 Problem Cause Picture is dark Subject is too far away Picture becomes dark if sub- ject is too far away. Take pic- ture within range of flash. Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against dark back- ground, such as night scene, the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach...
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Page 48: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Type Compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash. Effective pixels 4.0 megapixel. Sensor 4.13 megapixel (total pixels). 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter. × 3 colors. Color Depth 10 bit Still –... -
Page 49: Warranty Policy
WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workman- ship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be ren- dered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, opera- tion contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized... - Page 50 MEMO...
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