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Pentax OPTIO M30 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Optio Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating PictBridge Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 In order to better service you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connect on Manua (bottom r ght of the front s de) for more nformat on.
  • Page 3 AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as it may explode. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.
  • Page 5 PENTAX Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. ii!ii!i _i_iiii!_iiii!_ !Iiiiiii!_i_ii_iiIi_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_Ii_ Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to...
  • Page 6 • Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. • Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming...
  • Page 7 Using Your Camera Safely ............ Care t obeTaken During Handling ..........Contents ............... Composition ofthe Operating Manual ......... Camera Features ..............Checking the Contents ofthe Package ........Names ofParts ..............Names ofOperating Parts ............. Monitor Indications ............Getting Started Attaching the Strap ................
  • Page 8 Setting the Camera Functions ............Setting with the Menus ..............Menu List ..................Setting the Shooting Mode ............. Calling Up a Specific Menu ............Setting the Playback Mode ............. Taking Pictures Taking Pictures ................... Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode) ................
  • Page 9 Recording Movies ................Recording a Movie ................Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ........Selecting the Quality Level of Movies ........... Selecting the Frame Rate ............. Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) ................. Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function .....
  • Page 10 Printing Using PictBridge ..............Connecting the Camera to the Printer .......... Printing Single Images ..............Printing All Images ................ Printing Using the DPOF Settings ..........Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer ........Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ........Playing Back Sound .................
  • Page 11 The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording...
  • Page 12 Memo...
  • Page 13 Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, and refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help for instructions on editing and printing images with a computer.
  • Page 14 In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio M30 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.
  • Page 15 With theOptio M30, youcan addafun frame w hen taking a picture o fa child oryourpet, f orexample. (p.66) You canalso add frames t opictures you have taken. Adjust theposition ofthe subject inthepicture o rreduce o r enlarge t hepicture s ize tomatch t he frame shape a nd size.
  • Page 16 ..HHi,. Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio M30 O-ST51 (*) S-SW63 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) battery D-LI63 (*) PENTAX OPLiOM30 Connection Manual PC Connection Manual Battery charger AC plug cord D-BC63 (*)
  • Page 17 Front Shutter release button Self-timer lamp (red) Microphone Strap lug Back LCD monitor PC/AV terminal Battery/card cover Tripod socket DC terminal cover Speaker...
  • Page 18 Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/,_/_/[]/Q, button r-€-I button Four-way controller OK/DISPLAY button Green/_ button MENU button Refer to i'Understanding the Button Functionsll (p.42 -p.45) for an explanation of the function of each button: Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.
  • Page 19 1 Shooting mode (p.51) Remaining image storage Flash mode (p.80) capacity Drive mode (p.71, p.72) Battery indicator (p.23) Focus mode (p.78) 10 Focus frame (p.38) Camera shake icon (p.76) 11 EV compensation (p.75) Digital zoom icon (p.73) 12 Date and time (p.36) Memory status (p.31) 13 World Time (p.151) _3 : Built-in memory...
  • Page 20 Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected.
  • Page 21 Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
  • Page 22 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet, Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished. Remove...
  • Page 23 Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of _3_,insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. Push the battery in until it is locked in place. Close the battery/card...
  • Page 24 Use the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.24) • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.
  • Page 25 • Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the _ indicator on the LCD monitor. Screen Display Battery Status (green) Adequate power remains. (green) Battery is running low. (yellow) Battery is running very low. (red) Battery is exhausted. [Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message...

  • Page 26: Using Your Camera Safely 3

    Jg cord AC adapter 5" connector cable DC terminal Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) with a household power supply long is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a time computer. or connect it to a (The AC adapter kit K-AC64 includes...
  • Page 27 D Memory _____--_-_. Card socket Car Mem°ry This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted.
  • Page 28 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of _@_'. When let go, the Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card cover opens automatically in the direction of _. socket so that the label is facing toward the lens. Push the card in until it clicks.
  • Page 29 • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.
  • Page 30 Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera's built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card).
  • Page 31 • Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity (Approximate numbers of pictures) Yr'kYr (Best) "k-k (Better) Yr (Good) Built-in Built-in Built-in 128MB 128MB 128MB Memory Memory Memory 7M 3072X2304 6 pictures 35 pictures 12 pictures 69 pictures 18 pictures 103 pictures 5M 2592X1944 7 pictures...
  • Page 32 5 min. 2 min. 11 min. 3 sec. 55 sec. 7 sec. 51 sec. The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used.
  • Page 33 Powerswitch Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the LCD monitor turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.33 to set the display language...
  • Page 34 Powerswitch button You can start Optio M30 in playback mode with the lens closed. Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. Press the power switch while holding down the _ button.
  • Page 35 Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Power switch Four-way controlleri ____. _!I°_ OK button MENU button The Language/_ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in "Setting the Display Language" below to set the language, and in "Setting the Date and Time"...
  • Page 36 Press the OK button. The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language, tf the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the OK button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to "Setting the Date and Time" (p.36 and p.37). Go to Step 3 in "Setting Hometown DST"...

  • Page 37: Table Of Contents

    Press the four-way controller (•). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller ( i_ ). The Hometown screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( • _ ) to choose the city. Press the four-way controller (•). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).
  • Page 38 Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller (_). Theframe movesto [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (• • ) iiiiiiii!iSii:ii:i!!i to choose the date and time iiiiiii iiiiiiill display style. Press the four-way controller ( _ ). The frame moves to [24h].
  • Page 39 Press the OK button. The camera returns to capture status. D_wn_ DST can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. , To change the language, follow the steps in "Changing the Display Language" (,_p. 153). , To change the date and t me fo ow the steps n "Chang ng the Date and Time"...
  • Page 40 Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/$$$/$ button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures.
  • Page 41 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii CCCCCI t The shooting mode iSset to _ (A uto P!cture mode)in the default ..settings. (p.60) Tur n the power on to enable taking still pictures in model ' Press the Green button to switch to the Green Mode and let the Camera set all the shOoting functions aut0maticallyl (p.63) The shutter release button works _na two-step acbon as follows.
  • Page 42 Playing Back Still Pictures ........... Shutter release button ......button _[i: Four-waycontro,er 4 II° ojl Press the I-_ button after taking a picture. File number The image appears on the LCD monitor. this manual, this is called _ mode (Playback mode).
  • Page 43 r-¢q button I'!ii _[_! _ '_ Four-way controller MENU button • button iiiii_i;iiiiii iiiii_!_! Press the I-_ button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. iiiiiiiii Press the four-way controller (•). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 44 ® ® _1_ Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.31) Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode. (Except in _, PF and MF modes) (p.39) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.38) Starts and stops movie recording in _ mode.
  • Page 45 Four-way controller (&) : Changes the drive mode. (p.71, p.72) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.51) ( • ) : Changes the flash mode. (p.80) ( • ) : Changes the focus mode. (p.78) (AV) : Adjusts MF in MF mode. (p.79) ®...
  • Page 46 ® ® _1_ Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.31) Shutter release button Switches to I_ mode when pressed halfway. (p.105) _3_ Zoom/[]/Q. button Press [] during single-image display to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when O, is pressed. (p.107) Enlarges the image when O, is pressed during single-image...
  • Page 47 Four-way controller (• ) Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p. 114, p. 143) Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.58) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p. t 14, p. 143) ( • • ) Displays the previous or next image and sound file...
  • Page 48 To change the camera settings, press the MENU button to display the [1_ Rec. Mode] menu or [X_Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Pressing the MENU button in I_ mode displays the [1"1 Rec. Mode] menu. Pressing the MENU button in _ mode displays the [X_ Setting] menu.
  • Page 49 Press the four-way controller (•). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Press the four-way controller ( i_). A pull-down menu appears with the items that can be selected. The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings.
  • Page 50 Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. Press the DE] button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.
  • Page 51 This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix "Default Settings" (p. 165) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
  • Page 52 [_ Setting] Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.146 For adjusting the playback volume and setting Sound start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound p.147 and self-timer sound Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles p.149 World...
  • Page 53 The Optio M30 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the four-way controller (•)
  • Page 54 • In shooting modes other than C_3, _, ((A)) and [_], the flash, focus mode. saturation, contrast, sharpness, wh ite balance etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode. • Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the shooting...
  • Page 55 Flower Use this mode for taking bright, colorful pictures of flowers with soft outlines. _ Portrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. Surf & Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains.
  • Page 56 Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet's coat. (p.70) _ Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures...
  • Page 57 Assign menu items to the Green Button and recall these quickly by simply pressing the Green Button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance. • The following functions can be assigned to the Green button:...
  • Page 58 Press the Green button in a The function assigned to Green button mode. The function assigned to [Green Button] on the [_G Setting] menu is called up. four-way controller (• to change settings press button, The camera returns to capture status. _er,o ' If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button;...
  • Page 59 Press the four-way controller (T) in Playback mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (A • • 1_) to choose an icon and pressing the OK button.
  • Page 60 Playback Mode Palette Item Description Page For playing back recorded images one after Slideshow another p.112 For changing the recorded pixels and quality p.123 Resize images Cropping For deleting the unneeded part of a picture p.125 For copying images and sound files from the Image/Sound built-in memory...
  • Page 61 When Guide Display (p.160) is set to _ (On), a guide of the mode selected in the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette appears. Press the four-way controller in a mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Press the four-way controller ( • ) in _ mode to display the Playback Mode Palette.
  • Page 62 In _ (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four capture modes: © (Normal mode), _ (Night Scene mode), _, (Landscape mode), and .'_ (Portrait mode). Press the four-way controller (•) in a...
  • Page 63 iiiiiiiiiiii In [] (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 and recorded pixels. Press the four-way controller (•) in a mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 64: Press The Four-Way Controller

    ¢&)) In ((&)) (Digital SR mode), the camera automaticallyraisesthe sensitivity to reduce camera shake and blurring when taking pictures.The camera also sets the shutter speed (setto remain faster than 1/15 sec) and aperture automatically. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recordedpixels. Press the four-way controller in a...
  • Page 65 In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [1_1Rec. Mode] menu. Press the Green button in a mode, The camera switches to the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected.
  • Page 66 • If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the camera does not switch to Green Mode. The assigned function displayed. (p.55) • In Green Mode. you cannot change the information displayed the LCD monitor by pressing the OK/DISPLAY button.
  • Page 67 _ _4, In _ (Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Press the four-way controller (•) in a mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (• • • _ ) to select (Night Scene), Press...
  • Page 68 _ _7, :2,4 5, 6 In _ (Frame Composite mode), you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (•) in a mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (• • • _ ) to select [_] (Frame Composite).
  • Page 69 Press the shutter release button halfway. iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in iiiiiiiiiiii focus. iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii Press the shutter release button fully. iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii The picture is taken. iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii...

  • Page 70: Use The Four-Way Controller

    _ _4, In _ (Portrait mode), Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated. Simply point the camera toward your subject's face and the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject's face, adjusts the focus (using Face Recognition AF) and the exposure (using Face Recognition AE) and allows you to take a picture.
  • Page 71 • If the camera cannot recognize the ocation of the subject's face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple). • The digital zoom function cannot be used in .'_ mode. • Continuous Shooting cannot be used in ._ mode. •...

  • Page 72: Use The Four-Way Controller To Select

    tn _ (Pet mode), your moving pet is kept in focus while you take the picture, allowing you to capture the color of your pet's coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). Press the four-way controller (•)
  • Page 73 In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
  • Page 74 _ _3, In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Continuous Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the Shoot ng longer the interval between shots.
  • Page 75 You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the Zoom/_/_ button in a mode. _, Tele : enlarges the subject _, Wide : widens the area that is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification.
  • Page 76 The digital zoom is set to _ (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to [] (Off). Press the MENU button in a mode. The [1_ Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 77 You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed underexposed. Press the MENU button in a mode, The [1_ Rec. Mode] menu appears. four-way controller (• • ) to select [EV Compensation], four-way controller...
  • Page 78 The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the OK/DISPLAY button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info. For details of each display mode, refer to "Monitor Indications" (p. 16). appears if the shutter release button is pressed ha!fway when camer a shak e is likely to occur: TO prevent...
  • Page 79 A histogram shows the 1" brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at "6 the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents "_ the number of pixels, (Dark) <--Brightness--> (Bright) The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you Dark portions Bright portions...

  • Page 80: Press The Ok Button

    Focus Mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (15.7 in.) or more (60 cm or 23.6 in. for Tele). The camera is Standard focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button...
  • Page 81 Manual Focus ,_Below Saving the Focus Mode ,_p.95 The procedure for setting the focus manually (MF) is described below. Press the four-way controller ( • ) in a mode. Use the four-way controller (•) select MF and press the OK button.
  • Page 82 Flash Modes The flash discharges automatically depending on the _A Auto light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the Flash Off brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
  • Page 83 Press the four-way controller (•) in a mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (A • ). Press the OK button. The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode.
  • Page 84 You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.

  • Page 85: Recorded Pixels And Quality Level Of Still Pictures

    Press the four-way controller ( b ). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (• • ) ..to change the number of recorded pixels. 'MENUiC an col Storage capacity for the selected recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded Pixels setting is changed.
  • Page 86 You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (p.82). Quality Level _it "/1_ Y_"...
  • Page 87 iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ i" When shooting mode iS set to 1_7, Quality level is fixed at ,Yt, iiiiiiiiiiiiiii • When shooting mode is set to _; the quality leve! set in [Movie] iiiiiiiiiiiiiii i ! on the recording mode menu is set. (p,! 01) !i!i!i!i!i!i!i •...
  • Page 88 You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. _£_ Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
  • Page 89 If you Use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button: (p.55) Saving the White Balance ,_p.95 Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment ready beforehand. 1 I.theWhite bala.ce scree., usethe four-way...
  • Page 90 Youcanchange t heautofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing A rea Multiple Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller. Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus. Press the MENU button in a mode. The [1_ Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select [Focusing Area]. Press the four-way controller ( _ ).
  • Page 91 You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 64 and 400. .• The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
  • Page 92 *When shooting mode is set to ((A)); the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between !SO64 and 32001 • If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently; you can save time by assigning it to the Green button! (p55) Saving the Sensitivity ,_p95...
  • Page 93 2, 3, 4 You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, lsec, 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display). Press the MENU button in a mode. The [1_ Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 94 You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. Press the MENU button in a mode. The [1_1 Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller ( • I_) to change the sharpness level.
  • Page 95 ::::::::::::::::: iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii :_e*s 1, 4 _E×it Press the MENU button in a mode. YOU can set the color saturation. The [1_ Rec. Mode] menu appears. four-way controller (• •) to select [Saturation]. four-way controller ( • to change saturation level.
  • Page 96 You can set the image contrast level. Press the MENU button in a mode. The [1_1 Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller ( • I_) to change the contrast level. The following setting is saved.
  • Page 97 The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings even when the camera is turned off. Forsomecamerasettings, theMemoryfunction isalwayssetto [_ (On) (thesettingsaresavedwhenthecameraisturnedoff),whiteforothers you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or notwhenthecameraisturnedoff).Theitemswhichcanbesetto[_ (On) or [] (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items not listed here wilt be saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.) If you select _ (On), the settings wilt be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off.
  • Page 98 2, 3, 4, 5 Press the MENU button in I_1 mode. The [1_ Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (• • ) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller ( _ ). The Memory screen appears. Use the four-way controller (• • ) to choose an item.

  • Page 99: Press The Four-Way Controller

    This modeenablesyou to recordmovies.Soundis recordedat thesame time. Press the four-way controller (•) in a mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (• • • _) to select _ (Movie).
  • Page 100 Press the OK button. mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Movie mode icon 2 Focus mode icon 3 Recording indicator (appears when recording begins in step 4 and blinks during recording) 4 Recording time...
  • Page 101 You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: 640x480] and [[_ 320x240]. The more pixels there are, the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level and frame rate settings. (p.29) Recorded Pixels for Movies Suitable for viewing...
  • Page 102 Use the four-way controller (• •) to change the number of recorded pixels. Recording time for the selected recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded Pixels setting is changed. Press the OK button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. Press the MENU button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

  • Page 103: Recorded Pixels, Quality Level And Frame Rate Of Movies

    You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. Quality level of movies Best Images will be clearer but file size will be larger. Better Good Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.
  • Page 104 You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: [30fps] and [15fps]. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger• Press the MENU button in a mode.
  • Page 105 In _ (Movie mode), you can set the color mode to Black and White or Sepia, as well as Full Color, when recording a movie. Press the MENU button in a mode. The [1_1 Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 106 2,3,4,5 In i,_ (Movie mode), you can use the Movie SR (movie anti-shake) function to correct camera shake. Press the MENU button in a mode. The [1_ Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (• • ) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller ( _ ).
  • Page 107 In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, referred to as "1_1 mode". The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor, is referred to as "lIE] mode". In r-_ mode, you can perform simple editing operations...
  • Page 108 Refer to "Playing Back Images" (p.40) for instructions. iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i_i!il...
  • Page 109 Zoom/[]/Q, button i ... r-cq button !!il r ! £i__ Four-way controller OK button l_MENUbutto You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time. mode, Zoom/ In I-€1 press on the Frame []/0_ button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears.
  • Page 110 In nine-image display, press [] on the Zoom/[]/O, button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. In I-¢q mode, press on the Zoom/[]/O, button. The screen changes to nine-image display. Press [] on the Zoom/[]/O, button.
  • Page 111 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii You can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback. Enter the _ mode and use the four-way controller ( •...
  • Page 112 _!_!_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ Format Bound Date Adjust 03/03/2007 World Time English _jExit maximum magnification (x8) simply by pressing O, on the Zoom/[]/O, button once. When the Quick Zoom function is enabled, you can display an image Press the MENU button in I-_ mode. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 113 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in _ mode. Pressing the OK/DISPLAY button changes the display mode. Refer to p.18 for details of each display mode. Normal Display Histogram + Info No Info Displaying Shooting Information ,_p.76...
  • Page 114 41'2'3 You can play back recorded images one after another. Enter the I-_ mode and use the four-way controller ( • _ ) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (•). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller ( •...
  • Page 115 Press the OK button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Interval], Press the four-way controller ( i_ ). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (• •)to change the interval and press the OK button.
  • Page 116 2, 3 You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the I-_ mode and use the four-way controller ( • _ ) to choose the movie you want to play back.
  • Page 117 PC/AV terminal By using the AV cable, you can take pictures and play back captured images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.
  • Page 118 Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. You can delete a single image and sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be de eted. (p 121) Enter the I-_ mode and use the four-way controller ( • _ ) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete.
  • Page 119 The sound file is deleted. _mem6 Select [Delete] in Step 3 above to delete both the image and sound .... file.
  • Page 120 60©°:i You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected mages and sound files cannot be deleted. In DE] mode, press [] on the Zoom/ []/C_. button. Nine thumbnail images appear. iiiiiiii_i'_ii' Press the • button. [] appears on the images and sound files.
  • Page 121 Press the • button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (• • ) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the OK button. 'M_Oi__.,_ The selected images and sound files are deleted.
  • Page 122 _1,2 You can delete all the images and sound files at once. P[°tec!ed i_ages and sound file s cannot be de!ete& (p!!2!) Press the _ button in I-€1 mode. A confirmation dialog appears. Press the • button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 123 --1, 2, 4, 6 --3, 5, 7 You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. Press the four-way controller (T) in I-_ mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (• • • _ ) to select O-n (Protect), Press button,...
  • Page 124 --1, 2, 4, 6 --3, 5, 7 Press the four-way controller (•) in I-_ mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (• • • _ ) to select O-n (Protect), Press button, The screen for selecting [Select image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.
  • Page 125 _-_1,2,3,5,7'_ --4, 6, 8 By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
  • Page 126 Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller ( < • ) to choose the size and quality. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to switch between [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. Press button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

  • Page 127: Press The Four-Way Controller

    1, 2, 3, 5 You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image. Enter the I-_ mode and use the four-way controller ( • _ ) to choose the image you want to crop. Press the four-way controller (v).
  • Page 128 --1,2,4,6 --3, 5, 7 You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 129 Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. use the four-way controller (• •) to select [[_l-o-]], Press button, four-way controller ( • to select file you want to copy, Press button,...
  • Page 130 --1,2,3,5,7 --4,6,8 This function lets you edit selected images with digital filters to change the color, etc. You can choose from 10 digital filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Color extract (B&W with Red, B&W with Green, B&W with Blue), and SOFT.
  • Page 131 --1,2,3,5,7 --4,6,8 This function lets you adjust the brightness of the selected image. Enter the I-_ mode and use the four-way controller ( • 1_) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (•). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 132 --1,2,3,5,9 --4, 6, 7, 8, 10 This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Enter the I-_ mode and use the four-way controller (< _) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. Press the four-way controller (•).
  • Page 133 Press the OK button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (• • • • ) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom/_;_/O, button to make the image larger or smaller. Press the OK button.
  • Page 134 --1,2,3,5 --4,6 You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. Enter the I-_ mode and use the four-way controller ( • _ ) to choose the image you want to correct. Press the four-way controller (•).
  • Page 135 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order dataonstittpicturescapturedwithadigitalcamera. Oncetheprintorder datahasbeenstored, thepicturescanbeprintedaccordingtotheDPOF settings using a DPOg-compatible printer or photo processing lab. You cannot store print order data for movies or sound-only files. q_._:i 1, 2, 4, 6 Set the following items for each image.
  • Page 136 Press the OK button. The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller ( • • ) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting or []) will be displayed.
  • Page 137 1,2,4 4' 3, 5 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiil, ..iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Display the screen for DPOF settings in I-_ mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.133.
  • Page 138 By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera. •...
  • Page 139 ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Single Image], Press button, The setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to choose an image to print. use the four-way controller (•...

  • Page 140: Use The Four-Way Controller

    Use the four-way controller (• • • _) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. CardPostcard100x150L A3A48"x 2L1Letter l"x 17"_OK 10" Press the OK button. 'MENUiC an cel The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen.
  • Page 141 iiii, iiiiii, iiiiiiiiiiiiiii In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way (A T) [All controller to select Images]. Press the OK button. The setting screen appears. Choose number of copies whether to insert date or not. The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images.
  • Page 142 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (• •) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. Press the OK button. The DPOF settings you have made appear. Use the four-way controller ( • • ) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies.
  • Page 143 You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located below and to the left of the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Shutter release Four-way controller OK button button Green button Speaker Microphone...
  • Page 144 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. ' !f YOU press and h01d dow n the shutter release button f0r rnore than one second inStep 4, recording continues until you take your • Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.
  • Page 145 You can play back the sound files you made in ÷ mode. 3, 4 Press the I-_ button. Use the four-way controller ( • !_) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (•). The sound file is played back.

  • Page 146: Press The Four-Way Controller

    You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. _----1, 2, 3 --4, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enter the I-_ mode and use the four-way controller ( • _ ) to choose the still picture to which you want to iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii add a voice memo. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Press the four-way controller (•).

  • Page 147: Press The Four-Way Controller (•)

    2, 3 Enter the _ mode and use the four-way controller ( • _ ) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. EJq appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. Press the four-way controller (•).

  • Page 148: Press The Four-Way Controller

    How to display the [Xl Setting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller World Time OK button English _Exit MENU button Formatting wilt delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera.

  • Page 149: Use The Four-Way Controller

    How to display the [X_Setting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller World Time OK button English _Exit MENU button You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Sound]...
  • Page 150 Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off] and press OK button. The selected sound type is saved. Set [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7. Use the four-way controller ( <...

  • Page 151: Initial Settings

    How todisplay the [X_ S etting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust 0310312007 Four-way controller World Time button English _Exit MENU button iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 152 Press the four-way controller ( i_). The frame returns to [Date Style]. Press the four-way controller (v). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller ( !_). The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in Step 4.

  • Page 153: Setting The Date And Time

    How to display the [X_Setting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller World Time OK button English _Exit MENU button The date and time selected in "Setting the Date and Time" (p.36) and "Changing the Date and Time" (p.149) serve as the _ (Hometown) date and time.
  • Page 154 Press the OK button. The World Time setting is saved. Press the MENU button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select t:_ (Hometown) in Step 3 of p.151 to set the city and DST ..setting for the Hometown city.
  • Page 155 How todisplay the [X_ S etting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller World Time button English _Exit MENU button You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.
  • Page 156 How to display the [X_Setting] menu ..t / Sound / Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller /World Time OK button _O _ /_e/_ English L _Exit MENU button You can change the image folder name from the standard name to the date that pictures were taken.
  • Page 157 How to display the [X_Setting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller World Time OK button English _Exit MENU button Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridge- compatible printer.

  • Page 158: Playing Back Images

    How todisplay the [X_ S etting] menu ..t / Sound / Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller /World Time OK button /_e/_ English L _Exit MENU button When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 159 How todisplay the [%1 Setting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller World Time English _Exit MENU button iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii YOU can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Use the four-way controller (A T) to select [Brightness Level] on the [_(i Setting] menu.
  • Page 160 How todisplay the [X_ S etting] menu /F..t / Sound / Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller /World Time OK button > /_e/_ English L _Exit MENU button You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed...
  • Page 161 How todisplay the [%1 Setting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller World Time OKbutton English _Exit MENU button You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii performed for a fixed time. Use the four-way controller (A •) to select [Auto Power Off] on the [%_Setting] menu.
  • Page 162 How to display the [X_Setting] menu ..t / Sound / Date Adjust 0310312007 Four-way controller /World Time OK button _O _ /_e/_ English L _Exit MENU button You can set to display or hide guides when the mode is selected in Capture Mode Palette (p.51) and Playback Mode Palette (p.57).
  • Page 163 How todisplay the [X_ S etting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust 03/03/2007 Four-way controller World Time OKbutton English _Exit MENU button You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to "Default Settings" (p. 165) for the reset settings. Use the four-way controller (•...
  • Page 164 How to display the Playback Mode Palette ..'°; 2, 3, 5 4, 6 You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Press the I-_ button. The camera enters _ mode. Press the four-way controller (•).
  • Page 165 The following arecities t hat c anbesetfor[Hometown] and [Destination] inWorld Time. Region City Video output Region City Video output North Honolulu NTSC Africa! Dakar West Asia NTSC America Anchorage Algiers Vancouver NTSC Johannesburg San Francisco NTSC Istanbul NTSC Cairo Los Angeles NTSC Jerusalem Calgary...
  • Page 166 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Re0_oo o_ty Wdeooutpot iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Oceania Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Page Page NTSC iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _e_r, ' The video output mode show n in the Video outpu t co!utah in the ......°'_,J table on the left is selected when Hometown is selected in Initial...
  • Page 167 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting ililililililililililililil : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 168 item Default setting Last Kese," Memory ..Page • Setting _e_ung MF Position p.79 White Balance p.86 Sensitivity p.89 EV Compensation p.75 Memory Digital Zoom p.74 p.76, DISPLAY p.111 File No. Sharpness Normal p.92 Saturation Normal p.93 Contrast Normal p.94 •...
  • Page 169 item Default setting Last t_ese," Memory ..Page • Setting _e_ung Auto Power Off 3 min p.159 Quick Zoom p.110 Green Button Green Mode p.55 Guide Display p.160 • Playback Mode Palette Items Defauit setting MemoryLast _t_e-se_ Page" Setting be_ung Interval 3 sec Slideshow...
  • Page 170 Yes: Can b e set and f unction isavailable. Fixed setting. Cannot be changed. # Can b e set but function isnot available, No Cannotbeset. _A (Auto) YesYesYesNo No No YesYes (Flash Off) YesYesYes Yes No YesYes _- (Flash On) No YesYes YesNo No YesYes (Auto+ Red-eye) No YesYes No No No YesYes <% ( Flash...
  • Page 171 A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products markedwith an asterisk(*) arethesame asthosesuppliedwith the camera. • Battery Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC63 (*) (including Battery charger D-BC63 and AC plug cord D-CO24) AC adapter kit K-AC64 (including AC adapter D-AC64 and AC plug cord D-CO24) The battery charger and AC adapter...
  • Page 172 Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery with the Battery depleted charger. (p.23) The built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full and no more Built-in memory full images can be saved.
  • Page 173 This m essage appears when the camera takes more than Data b eing processed five seconds todisplay an image due toimage processing, orwhen the SD Memory Card orbuilt-in memory isbeing formatted. Green mode must be This f unction isnot a vailable inGreen Mode.

  • Page 174: Taking Pictures

    Problem Cause Remedy Check if the battery is installed. If not, Battery is not installed install the battery. Check orientation of the battery. Camera will not Battery is installed Reinsert the battery according to the _ O turn on incorrectly symbols on the battery compartment.
  • Page 175 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Problem Cause Remedy Lock focus on another object located at Subject is difficult same distance (press shutter release focus on with button halfway), then aim at target and autofocus )ress shutter release button fully (p.39), or use Manual Focus mode.
  • Page 176 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Type Fu,y automat,c compact d,g,ta, st,, camera w,th bu,t-,n zoom ,ens Effective Pixels 7.1 megapixels Sensor 7.38 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD witha primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture (3072x2304 pixels), 5M (2592x1944 pixels) 4M_ (2304x1728 pixels), 3M (2048x1536...
  • Page 177 Movie/Sound The r ecording time i sfor r eference only. The a ctual recording time m ay vary d epending on the SD memory card a nd the subject. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Lens Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm (equivalent...
  • Page 178 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Autofocus, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity, Pan Focus, Manual Focus iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii FocusModes iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 9-point autofocus (multiple/spot/automatic tracking AF changeable) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Focus Range Normal : Approx. 0.4 m - oo iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii (from lens front) (full zoom range;...
  • Page 179 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Power Supply _t%tional) Battery Life Recordable number of shots recorded during CIPA- Images compliant testing. Actual performance 230 pictures...
  • Page 180 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...
  • Page 181 • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time...
  • Page 182 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device c omplies with Part 1 5oftheFCC Rules. Operation issubject tothe fo,owing two conditions: (1) This d evice may not c ause h armfu_ interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 183 The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 470FR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Diqital Still Camera Model Number: Optic M30 Contact person:...
  • Page 184 Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii general household waste. There exists a separate collection iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii system for these products.
  • Page 185 Symbols Auto PowerOff ....159 Autofocus ......88 Rec. Mode] menu ..49 a mode ......9, 105 AVequipment ....115 I-_ button ......42, 44 mode ......9, 105 B&W ......103, 128 [X_ Setting] menu ....50 Basicmode ......63 Green Mode ....63 Battery ........21 ®...
  • Page 186 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Memory ......... 95 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Digital SR ......53, 62 Movie SR ......104 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Digital Zoom ......74 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii DPOF printing .....140 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii DPOFsettings ....133 Nine-image display [] ..107 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii NTSC ........156 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii File No ........95 Number of pixels ....

  • Page 187: Recording Movies

    iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii TV......... 115 iiiiiii Recorded Pixels iiiiiiii ......28, 29, 82, 99 USBconnectionmode ..155 Recording movies ....97 Recording sounds ....141 Red-eye Compensation ..132 Video output format ... 156 Red-eye reduction Viewing a guide ....59 _<_ ........
  • Page 188 Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P.

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