Pentax Optio 430RS User manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance

from your camera, please read

the Operating Manual before

using the camera.

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

Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

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.

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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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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
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
Tu rning 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
Ta king 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

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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
Tr imming 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
Tr oubleshooting ··················································································127
Main Specifications ············································································130
Optional Accessories ·········································································132
WARRANTY POLICY·········································································133

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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

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

6

Camera

Optio 430RS

or

Optio 330RS

Battery charger

D-BC2

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW5

3D Image Viewer

O-3DV1

USB cable I-USB6

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI2

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

Operating Manual

this manual

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Names of Parts

Front

Back

Shutter release button

USB terminal

DC input terminal

Lens

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Tr ipod socket

Battery chamber cover

Strap lug

CF card cover

Power switch

Viewfinder

Self-timer lamp/AF spot-

beam

Built-in flash

Te rminal cover

(Rotate and open this

cover to use the USB or

DC input terminal.)

Flash light sensor

Remote control receiver

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

/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

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.

z

x

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.

c

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

10

Getting Started

Charging

indicator

Battery

charger

AC plug cord

z

c

To power outlet

11

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

memo

Battery chamber

cover

Battery chamber

cover release

lever

Battery

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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

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

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Getting Started

z Ter minal cover

AC adapter

To Power outlet

c

x

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Getting Started

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

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.

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Getting Started

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).

memo

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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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).

memo

MENU OK

Exit Ok

Initial setting

Language/

English

DST

City

NYC

MENU OK

Exit Ok

Initial setting

Language/

English

DST

City

NYC

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

Ok

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MENU OK

Exit

Date Adjust

6 / 1 / 2002

00 : 00

Ok

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MENU OK

Exit

Date Adjust

1 / 1 / 2002

00 : 00

Ok

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MENU OK

Exit

Date Adjust

6 / 10 / 2002

10 : 30

Ok

12/24

DISP

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