Pentax 430RS User manual

Brand: Pentax

Model: 430RS

Category: Bridge cameras

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

330RS

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance

from your camera, please read

the Operating Manual before

using the camera.

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Thank you for buying the Pentax Digital Camera. Please read this

manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of

all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be

a valuable tool in helping you to understand the camera’s capa-

bilities.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the Optio 430RS/330RS 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 per-

sonal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items

for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also

cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the

Regarding trademarks

• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.

• PENTAX is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd.

• Optio is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trade-

marks of their respective companies.

• The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation.

• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combina-

tion, PRINT Image Matching II enabled printers and software, help pho-

tographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.

PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

This manual is common to Optio 430RS and Optio 330RS. In this

manual the features specific to Optio 430RS and Opio 330RS are

indicated as “430RS” and “330RS” respectively.

The illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual

may be different from the actual product.

To customers who already have Optio 430/330

Please read page 87 before connecting the Optio 430RS/330RS to

your PC.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please

pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols

during use.

Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the

user may experience serious difficulties if the warn-

ings are not heeded.

Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the

user may experience minor or middling difficulties or

physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

Warning:

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are

present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks.

• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the

camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed

portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, please take

care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with

this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use

with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.

• 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.

• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or

electrical shock.

Caution:

• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the

battery in fire, as it may explode.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to

smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a

risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

• If the batteries become old and begin to leak, handle with extreme care.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them.

Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the

affected areas throughly with water.

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Contents

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA···········································1

Care to be Taken During Handling ················································2

Contents·························································································3

Contents of the Operating Manual·················································5

Checking the Contents of the Package ·········································6

Names of Parts··············································································7

Names of Operating Parts ·····························································8

Getting Started ·······························································································9

Attaching the Strap·················································································9

Powering the Camera···········································································10

Charging the Battery····································································10

Installing the Battery ····································································11

Using the AC Adapter (optional)··················································13

Installing or removing the CF Card ······················································14

Initial Settings·······················································································16

Setting the Display Language······················································16

Setting the Home Town································································17

Setting the D.S.T. Mode ·······························································17

Setting the Date and Time ···························································18

Quick Start ····································································································20

Taking Still Pictures ··············································································20

Playing Back Still Pictures····································································22

Playing Back Images ···································································22

Playing Back Previous or Next Images········································23

How to Use the CF Card······································································24

Common Operations ····················································································26

Turning the Camera On and Off···························································26

Changing the Mode··············································································27

Using the Button Functions··································································28

Capture Mode ··············································································28

Playback Mode ············································································29

Using the Menus ··················································································30

How to Use the Menus ································································30

Menu List ·····················································································32

Taking Pictures ·····························································································34

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) ·································34

Taking Pictures ·····················································································35

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode) ··························35

Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) ···················36

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ···································38

Continuous Shooting ···································································39

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)····································40

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ······························42

Using the Zoom ···········································································44

Using the Self-Timer ····································································46

Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ···································47

Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ··············52

Taking Pictures at a Specified Interval (Interval Shooting)··········54

Shooting Time-lapse Movies (Time-lapse Movie)························56

Setting the Shooting Functions ····························································57

Adjusting the Viewfinder ·····························································57

Selecting a Focus Mode ······························································58

EV Compensation········································································61

Changing the Shutter Speed/Aperture Setting ····························61

Selecting the Flash Mode ····························································62

Selecting the Recorded Pixels·····················································63

Selecting the Quality Levels ························································64

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.

• 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 moldy during storage.

• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liq-

uid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera

get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a

dry soft cloth.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure.

Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the

vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.

• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C

(140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures.

This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.

•

Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush.

•

Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance.

• 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 dur-

ing travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred

as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking

pictures) arising from failure of this product.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on

the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic

bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to

104°F).

• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may

cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please

wipe dry.

• Please refer to “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.15) regarding the

CompactFlash (CF) card.

• Be sure to use the D-LI2 rechargeable lithium ion battery provided for this camera. If

you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction.

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. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or bet-

ter, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may

illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

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Contents of the Operating Manual

This Operating manual contains the following chapters.

● Getting Started

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera and

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.

Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also tells you how to

use the CF card.

● Common Operations

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode

dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the

respective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Editing Images/Settings]

chapters.

● Taking Pictures

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and

how to set the relevant functions.

● Playback/Erasing

This chapter explains how to play back images and how to delete

images.

● Editing Images/Settings

This chapter explains how to edit captured images and how to set

the camera-related functions.

● Appendix

This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor

and what to do in the event of trouble.

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.

Caution

memo

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)

······65

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ······································67

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)

····68

Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)············································69

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) ·······················70

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ·································71

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)·····································72

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)·········································73

Saving the Settings (Memory)······························································74

Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory) ·····································74

Playback/Erasing··························································································76

Playing Back Images············································································76

Playing Back Still Pictures ···························································76

Zoom Display···············································································76

Playing Back Movie Pictures ·······················································78

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)·························79

Nine-image Display······································································80

Erasing Images ····················································································81

Erasing a Single Image ·······························································81

Erasing All Images·······································································82

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ··································83

Setting the Printing Service··································································84

Printing Single Image ··································································84

Printing All Images·······································································86

Viewing Images with Windows PC·······················································87

About the included software ························································87

System environment ····································································87

Installing the software··································································88

Connecting the camera and PC ··················································98

Viewing images on your PC ························································99

Disconnecting the camera from your PC···································100

Viewing Images with Macintosh·························································102

About the included software ······················································102

System environment ··································································102

Installing the software································································103

Connecting the camera and your Macintosh·····························104

Viewing images on your Macintosh···········································105

Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh ·······················105

Editing Images/Settings·············································································106

Editing Images····················································································106

Copying the Image·····································································106

Trimming Images ·······································································108

Changing the Image Size (Resize)············································110

Camera Settings·················································································112

Formatting··················································································112

Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time ············································113

Setting the Beep ········································································115

Changing the Start-up Screen ···················································116

Setting the Date Style································································117

Changing the Date/Time····························································117

Setting the World Time ······························································118

Changing the Display Language················································119

Powersaving Function (Sleep Timeout) ·····································120

Auto Power Off Function····························································120

Quick Delete ··············································································121

Quick Enlargement ····································································121

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ········································122

Appendix ·····································································································124

List of City Names··············································································124

Messages ···························································································125

Troubleshooting ··················································································127

Main Specifications ············································································130

Optional Accessories ·········································································132

WARRANTY POLICY·········································································133

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance

from your camera, please read

the Operating Manual before

using the camera.

Strap

O-ST5

Names of Parts

Front

Back

Camera

Optio 430RS

Optio 330RS

Battery charger

D-BC2

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW5

3D Image Viewer

O-3DV1

USB cable I-USB6

Shutter release button

USB terminal

DC input terminal

Lens

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

Battery chamber cover

Strap lug

CF card cover

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI2

Power switch

Viewfinder

Self-timer lamp/AF spot-

beam

Built-in flash

Terminal cover

(Rotate and open this

cover to use the USB or

DC input terminal.)

AC plug cord D-CO2✽

✽ Type of 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

Flash light sensor

Remote control receiver

Operating Manual

this manual

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Names of Operating Parts

● 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 ( ) button

Menu button button

Playback/OK button Shutter release button

8 9

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass

the other end through the loop.

/ button

/DPOF button

Display button

Status lamp

Flash lamp

Playback/OK button

Menu button

Zoom/ button

Mode dial

Shutter release button

Power switch

Four-way controller

()

/ button

Diopter adjustment lever

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Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery

depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery.

z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Place the battery in the charger with the label facing down.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging

and changes to green when charging is completed.

v When charging is completed, remove the battery from the

battery charger.

• The time required for full charge is about 120 minutes maxi-

mum.

The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the

battery is 0°C-40°C.

• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temper-

ature and charging conditions.

• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time

that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when

the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.

• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has

not been used for a long time.

• Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than the

D-LI2 rechargeable lithium ion battery as the charger may

overheat or be damaged.

•

If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails

to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

Caution

memo

Getting Started

Installing the Battery

Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first

time, charge the battery before installing.

z Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the

direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery

chamber cover.

x Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera .

c Close the battery chamber cover.

If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use

of the AC adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended. ( p.13)

• Be sure to use the D-LI2 rechargeable lithium ion battery

provided for this camera. If you use any other battery the

camera may be damaged or malfunction.

• Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove the bat-

tery when the camera is turned on.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time,

remove the battery.

• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the

date setting will be reset.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly ori-

ented, it may cause malfunction.

Caution

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Charging

indicator

Battery

charger

AC plug cord

Battery chamber

cover

Battery chamber

cover release

lever

Battery

To power outlet

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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-AC2 (optional) is recom-

mended.

z Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening

the terminal cover.

x Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC

input terminal on the camera.

c Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

v Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting

or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are

inserted securely. If the cord becomes disconnected while

you are taking pictures, the data may be lost.

• When using the AC adapter D-AC2, be sure to read the

operation manual accompanying the AC adapter.

Caution

Getting Started

● Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged)

Number of recordable images: Approx. 250 (with the flash fired for

50% of the shots. LCD monitor ON)

Playback time : Approx. 150 min.

* The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary

depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low tempera-

tures.

● Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the symbol displayed on

the LCD monitor.

(lit green) : Adequate power remains.

↓

(lit green) : Battery is running low.

↓

(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.

↓

(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.

↓

[Battery depleted.] : After the message is displayed,

the camera will turn off.

Caution

z Terminal cover

AC adapter

To Power outlet

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Getting Started

Precautions When Using a CF Card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.

• Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the

camera, as the card may be hot.

• Do not open the CF card cover or turn the camera off while data is being

recorded on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the

data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water

and store away from high temperature.

•

Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on another

camera. Refer to “Formatting” (p.112) for instructions on formatting.

• Never open the CF card cover during formatting as this may cause the card to

be damaged and become unusable.

• Data recorded on a CF card with the Optio 430RS/330RS cannot be played back

accurately on the Optio 430/330/230. Similarly, data recorded with the Optio 230

cannot be played back accurately on the Optio 430RS/330RS.

• The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax

does not accept any liability for data that is erased

• when the CF card is mishandled by the user.

• when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

• when the card has not been used for a long time.

• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is

removed while the data on the card is being accessed (when the status lamp

and flash lamp are blinking green and red).

• The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data

on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of important

data on a PC.

• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or

electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to

rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

Installing or removing the CF Card

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). When no card is inserted, the images

are recorded in the camera’s built-in memory (11MB).

Installing the Card

z Open the CF card cover.

x Orient the card with the surface of the card having the

symbol facing towards the lens and with the

pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot and

insert fully.

c Close the CF card cover.

Removing the Card

z Open the CF card cover.

x Press the CF card eject button and remove the card.

c Close the CF card cover.

• If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned

on, a warning beep will sound and the camera will turn off

automatically.

• If you open the CF card cover while recording an image on

the CF card, the recording operation will be terminated (the

image will not be saved).

Caution

CF card cover

CF card

CF card eject button

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Getting Started

Setting the Home Town

You can choose the city (Home Town) in

which you will use the camera.

z Press the four-way controller

( ) to select the desired city

(Home Town).

x Press the four-way controller ( ).

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

• See p.124 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to

“Setting the World Time” (p.118).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight

Saving Time) mode.

z Use the four-way controller ( )

to select (On) or (Off).

The default setting is (Off).

x Press the four-way controller ( ).

The screen for setting the next item

will be displayed.

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to

“Setting the World Time” (p.118).

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MENU OK

Exit Ok

Initial setting

Language/

English

DST

City

NYC

MENU OK

Exit Ok

Initial setting

Language/

English

DST

City

NYC

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, and current date and time. If the date and time appear

at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn the camera

on for the first time, follow the instructions for “Changing the

Date/Time” (p.117) to set the correct date and time.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error mes-

sages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French,

German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

z Turn the camera on.

x Use the four-way controller ( )

to select the display language.

The default setting is English.

c Press the four-way controller ( ).

The screen for setting the next item

will be displayed.

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to

“Changing the Display Language” (p.119).

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Display button

Menu button

Power switch

Playback/OK button

Four-way controller

MENU OK

Exit Ok

Initial setting

Language/

English

DST

City

NYC

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Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time.

z Use the four-way controller ( )

to change the month.

x Press the four-way controller ( ).

and will be displayed

above and below the day.

c Use the four-way controller ( )

to change the day and press the

four-way controller ( ).

and will be displayed

above and below the year.

v Repeat Step c to change the

[year] [hour] and [minutes].

b Use the Display button to select the 12-hour or 24-hour

display format.

MENU OK

Exit

Date Adjust

6 / 10 / 2002

00 : 00

12/24

DISP

Getting Started

n When you have finished the settings, press the

Playback/OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.

The screen confirming the settings will be displayed and the

camera is ready to take a picture.

• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the

setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the

MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be

displayed next time you turn the camera on.

• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer

to “Changing the Date/Time” (p.117).

memo

MENU OK

Exit

Date Adjust

6 / 1 / 2002

00 : 00

12/24

DISP

MENU OK

Exit

Date Adjust

1 / 1 / 2002

00 : 00

12/24

DISP

MENU OK

Exit

Date Adjust

6 / 10 / 2002

10 : 30

12/24

DISP

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v Press the shutter release button.

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5

seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card or

in the built-in memory when no card is inserted. (The

green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink

alternately while the image is being recorded.)

Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

● Press halfway

When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway),

the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. The shut-

ter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when the

shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway).

You can find the following information on the LCD monitor,

the status lamp and the flash lamp.

q Focusing area

If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the

subject is not in focus, the frame will not appear.

w Flash symbol

The flash symbol indicates the status of the flash when the

shutter release button is pressed.

Status lamp & Flash lamp

(on the right of the viewfinder)

status Status lamp (green) Flash lamp (red)

lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged

blink Subject is not in focus Flash is charging

● Pressed down fully

The picture is taken.

Instant Review

The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During this

time you can delete the image by pressing the button (The

Delete screen will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete].

Setting the Instant Review Time p.70

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:

The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

z Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on.

x Set the mode dial to .

c Turn the LCD monitor on.

Press the Display button to dis-

play the shooting screen on the

LCD monitor.

The focus frame in the middle of

the LCD monitor indicates the

zone of automatic focusing. You

can change the size of the sub-

ject by pressing the Zoom but-

ton.

makes the subject bigger.

makes the subject smaller.

You can check the size of the

subject by looking through the

viewfinder.

Changing the focus range and position p.58

Stopping the flash firing automatically p.62

Displaying shooting information p.34

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Focus frame

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

Zoom button

Mode dial

Shutter release button

Power switch

Focus frame

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back Images

You can display the still picture.

z Press the Playback/OK button

after taking a picture.

The image taken will be dis-

played on the LCD monitor.

During this time you can erase

the image by pressing the

button (The Delete screen will

be displayed.), selecting

[Delete], and then pressing the

Playback/OK button.

Press the Playback/OK button

again or press the shutter

release button halfway to return

to shooting status.

• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by

pressing the zoom button.

• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the

image with the largest file number will be displayed first.

Playing Back Still Pictures p.76

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Quick Start

Playing Back Previous or Next Images

Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding

either forward or backward.

z Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture.

An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

x Press the four-way controller ( ).

displays the previous image.

displays the next image.

During this time you can erase the image by pressing the

button (The Delete screen will be displayed.), select-

ing [Delete], and then pressing the Playback/OK button.

Press the Playback/OK button again or press the shutter

release button halfway to return to shooting status.

•

In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

• If there are no images stored, the [No image] message will

be displayed.

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100-0020100-0020

Stop

Delete

MENU OK

ExitExitExit

All ImagesAll Images

OkOkOk

Playback/OK button

LCD monitor

Four-way controller

LCD monitor

File No.

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Quick Start

Viewing images on a PC

You only need to install the USB driver the first time. After that,

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. Or you can remove the CF card from

the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card

reader. If you use a laptop computer, you can transfer the

image data by fitting the CF card into the card adapter and

inserting the card adapter into the card slot.

Viewing Images with Windows PC p.87

Viewing Images with Macintosh p.102

Printing images by a printing service

Prints of images recorded on the CF card can be ordered in

the same way as with conventional photographs by taking the

CF card to a store that performs printing.

The number of prints can be specified and dates can be includ-

ed in the prints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before

taking the CF card to a store that performs DPOF printing.

Setting the Printing Service p.84

How to Use the CF Card

When the CF card is inserted into the camera, images taken

are recorded on the card. You can view the images recorded

on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and

print them out.

Viewing images on the camera

One of the advantages of a digital camera is that it enables

you to view your pictures immediately after you have taken

them. You can check the composition and brightness and take

the picture again if you are not satisfied.

Playing Back Still Pictures p.76

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Most of the settings are made

automatically by the camera when

a picture is taken.

This mode is for taking dark

scenes such as night views.

You can set the aperture and

shutter speed manually.

This mode is for taking moving

images.

This mode is for taking 3D

pictures.

Various color filters including red,

blue and green can be used for

taking pictures.

Auto mode

Night-scene mode

Manual exposure

mode

Movie picture mode

3D image mode

Digital filter mode

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off.

z 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.

This mode is for playing back

recorded images.

Power switch

Changing the Mode

Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for play-

ing back or erasing images. Press the Playback/OK button to

change the mode between Capture mode and Playback mode.

Pressing the Playback/OK button halfway during Playback mode

also moves the camera to Capture mode.

Capture Mode

p.20, 35

p.38

p.36

p.42

p.47

p.52

z Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on

or .

x Press the Playback/OK button or the shutter release but-

ton halfway in Playback mode.

Playback Mode

Playback/

Playback mode p.76

OK button

z Press the Playback/OK button in Capture mode.

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Common Operations

Playback Mode

q button

Deletes the image. ( p.81)

w DPOF button

Sets the print service. ( p.84)

e button

Protects the image from erasure. ( p.83)

r Zoom button

Changes the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor.

( p.76)

t button

Displays nine images at once. ( p.80)

y Menu button

Displays the active menus in Play mode. ( p.32, p.33)

u Four-way controller ( )

Displays images one by one. ( p.23)

i Playback/OK button

Changes the mode from Playback to Capture, or selects the

menu item. ( p.27, p.30)

Ends zoom display or nine-image display. ( p.76, p.80)

o Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (

p.79)

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode

q Diopter adjustment lever

Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( p.57)

w button

Changes the flash mode. ( p.62)

e button

Changes the shooting mode as follows.

Using the Self-timer ( p.46), Using the Remote Control Unit (

p.40), Continuous Shooting ( p.39), Interval Shooting ( p.54)

* When the Capture mode is set on , Continuous

Shooting mode will be skipped.

r button

Changes the focus mode. ( p.58)

t Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject. ( p.44)

y Menu button

Displays the active menus in Capture mode. ( p.32, p.33)

u Four-way controller ( )

Changes the EV compensation in mode. ( p.61),

Changes the shutter speed in mode. ( p.36), Changes the slim rate

in mode. ( p.52)

i Four-way controller ( )

Adjusts the focus in mode. ( p.59), Changes the aperture value in

mode. ( p.36), Selects the type of filter in mode ( p. 52).

o Playback/OK button

Changes the mode from Capture to Playback, or selects the

menu item. ( p.27, p.30)

!0 Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.34)

qwer

u i

qwe

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Common Operations

Example of menu operation

z Menu button

[Rec.Mode] menu [Memory] menu [Set-up] menu

cv’

Select screen

To the next screen

If you press the shutter release button halfway to leave the menu

screen and move the camera to Capture mode, any changes to

the setting will not be saved.

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Using the Menus

When you press the Menu button, the menus are displayed on the LCD

monitor. You can set shooting functions, save the values set for shooting

when the power is off, and change the camera settings on these menus.

How to Use the Menus

When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation

is displayed on the LCD monitor.

z Press the Menu button.

The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be

displayed in a green frame.

x Press the four-way controller ( ).

Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the menu

screen.

c Use the four-way controller ( ) to select an item.

Use the four-way controller ( ) to move the frame up or

down.

v Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting.

v’ If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller

( ) to move to the Select screen.

When you have finished making the settings, press the

Playback/OK button to return to the menu.

b Press the Playback/OK button.

The settings will be saved and the screen will return to cap-

ture or playback status.

• If you press the Menu button and leave the menu screen,

any changes to setting will not be saved.

• Even if you press the Playback/OK button and leave the

menu screen, if you remove the battery before turning off

the camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correct-

ly, any changes to setting will not be saved.

Caution

MENU OK

Memory

Flash

White Balance

EV Compensation

Exit

Digital Zoom

AE Metering

Rec.Mode

Set-up

(

1/3

)

2048×1536

MENU OK

Rec.Mode

Memory

Set-up

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

Multiple

Exit

Focusing Area

Digital Zoom

AWB

(

1/3

)

MENU OK

Memory

Off

Exit

Beep

Copy Image

Resize

Trimming

Alarm

Rec.Mode

Set-up

(

1/3

)

Format

2048×1536

MENU OK

Rec.Mode

Memory

Set-up

Quality Level

White Balance

Multiple

Exit

Focusing Area

Digital Zoom

(

1/3

)

Recorded Pixels

AWB

2048×1536

MENU OK

Rec.Mode

Memory

Set-up

Quality Level

White Balance

Multiple

Off

Exit

Focusing Area

Digital Zoom

Recorded Pixels

AWB

(

1/3

)

2048×1536

MENU OK

Rec.Mode

Memory

Set-up

Quality Level

White Balance

Multiple

Exit

Focusing Area

Digital Zoom

Recorded Pixels

AWB

(

1/3

)

hour(s)

00min

01min00sec

MENU OK

Exit

Interval Shooting

Interval

Number of shot

Start Time

MENU OK

Memory

AE Metering

ISO Speed

Instant Review

0.5sec

Auto

Off

Exit

Interval Shooting

Time-lapse Movie

Rec.Mode

Set-up

(

2/3

)

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Common Operations

Menu List

● [Rec.Mode] Menu

Item Description Default Setting

Reference

Recorded 2240 × 1680 (430RS) p.63

Pixels 2048 × 1536 (330RS)

Quality Level

p.64

White Balance

AWB p.65

Focusing Area

Multiple p.67

Digital Zoom On p.45

AE Metering p.68

ISO Speed Auto p.69

Instant Review

0.5sec p.70

Interval

Off

p.54

Shooting

Time-lapse

Off

p.56

Movie

Applied Parallel Mode p.47

Photo Mode

Sharpness Normal p.71

Saturation Normal p.72

Contrast Normal p.73

● [Memory] Menu

This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when

the camera is turned off.

Refer to p.74 for the items that can be set.

For selecting the size of

recorded pixels.

For selecting the image

compression rate.

For adjusting the color bal-

ance according to lighting.

For changing the Area of

the autofocus.

For taking digital zoom pictures.

For setting the metering method

to determine the exposure.

For setting the ISO speed.

For setting the instant review time.

For shooting at the speci-

fied interval of time.

For shooting at a delayed

frame rate (images are

played back in an effect of

fast forward).

For setting the applied

photo mode to take a 3D

picture.

For setting the sharpness.

For setting the saturation.

For setting the contrast.

Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode

● [Set-up] Menu

Item Description Default Setting

Reference

Format p.112

Copy p.106

Image

Resize p.110

Trimming p.108

Alarm p.113

Beep p.115

Start-up p.116

Screen

Date Style p.117

Date Adjust p.117

World Time p.118

Language p.119

Sleep

p.120

Timeout

Auto Power p.120

Off

Quick Delete p.121

Quick p.121

Enlargement

Reset p.122

–

Off

Set according to the

Language default set-

ting

01/01/2002

Off

English

1min

3min

Off

–

For formatting the built-in

memory or CF card

For copying images from

the built-in memory to the

CF card and vice versa.

For changing the image size.

For trimming the image.

For sounding an alarm at a

specific time.

For adjusting the beep sound

when a button is pressed

For setting the screen

appearing first when the

power is turned on.

For setting the date style

For adjusting the date and

time

For setting the world time

For changing the language

in which menus and mes-

sages are displayed

For setting the power-sav-

ing function

For turning off the power

automatically.

When this option is turned

on, the Delete screen is

displayed with [Delete] or

[All Images] selected.

For playing back images at

the maximum zoom size

with the Zoom button

pressed only once.

For returning the camera

settings to defaults

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Taking Pictures

When the CF card is installed, all images will be recorded on the

CF card. When the CF card is not installed, the images will be

recorded in the camera’s built-in memory.

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)

By setting the mode dial to , most of the settings will be made

automatically by the camera when a picture is taken.

z Set the mode dial to in Capture mode.

x Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken.

Using the Shutter Release Button p.21

Taking Pictures

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)

Display On

Shooting information is displayed.

q Flash mode w Shooting mode

e Focus mode r Capture mode

t AF frame y Remaining images

u Date & time i Battery symbol

Histogram Display

The brightness distribution is dis-

played.

The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at

the left end and brightest at the right end)

and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers.

q Histogram w Recorded pixels

e Quality level r White balance

t AE metering y ISO speed

Display Off

No shooting information is displayed.

• Only the AF frame is displayed in auto

focus mode.

• If there is any change in the battery

level, the battery symbol is displayed.

• If any of the modes are changed such

as Flash mode, the mode you have

changed is displayed for a few sec-

onds.

LCD Monitor Off

The LCD monitor is turned off.

Saving the Display Mode p.74

When using the AC adapter, the battery level indicator is not dis-

played on the LCD monitor.

LCD Monitor Off cannot be set in Movie Picture, 3D Image

and Digital Filter modes.

When you turn off the LCD monitor, the digital zoom is turned

off even if it has been enabled.

Caution

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2048

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Display On

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Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)

You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.

z Set the mode dial to in

Capture mode.

x 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

Four-way controller ( ) :

Increase the aperture value

If the combination of shutter speed and aperture do not give an

appropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed.

(lit) If the exposure difference from the appropriate exposure is

between -2.0EV and -0.3EV, will light, and if between

+0.3EV and +2.0EV, will light and the level will be

displayed.

(blinking) If the picture is underexposed, will blink, and if overex-

posed, will blink.

(blinking) If the exposure cannot be measured, will blink.

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1/250

F2.6

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Aperture Shutter speed

c Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and

aperture settings.

Playing Back Images p.76

The shutter speed and aperture settings will be saved when the

camera is turned off.

• Exposure compensation is not available in this mode.

• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way

controller ( ) becomes the manual focus button and

the aperture setting cannot be changed.

• You cannot select [Auto] or [Auto + Red-eye reduction]

flash mode.

Caution

memo

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