Asahi Pentax Optio 430 User manual

Brand: Asahi Pentax

Model: Optio 430

Category: Bridge cameras

Type: User manual

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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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, and please

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

• Use an AC adapter and Battery charger 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.

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

electrical shock.

Caution:

• Do not attempt to touch the product, should the product catch fire due to a battery

short, etc, and do not attempt to disassemble or charge the battery at such times, as

there is a danger of the product bursting into flames.

• On the other hand, should the camera battery explode or start smoking, extract the

battery as soon as possible, taking great care not to get burnt at such times.

• 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.

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 430 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 all the camera’s capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the Optio 430 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment

cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright

Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking

pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as

items for display. 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 trademarks of their

respective companies.

• The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Reserved.

• PRINT Image Matching is a term for the print command that is embedded in the

header file of the image created by Digital Camera. It contains color setting and

image parameter information.

Rights Reserved.

• PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

• The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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% of fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may

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

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor

in this manual are different from the actual product.

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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 (optional) ················································14

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

Quick Start···················································································18

Taking Still Pictures ························································································18

Playing Back Still Pictures ··············································································20

Common Operations ··································································22

Turning the Camera On and Off ·····································································22

Changing the Mode ························································································23

Using the Button Functions ············································································24

Capture Mode························································································24

Playback Mode ······················································································25

Using the Menus·····························································································26

How to Use the Menus··········································································26

Menu List·······························································································28

Taking Pictures ···········································································30

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)············································30

Taking Pictures ·······························································································31

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)····································31

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ·············································31

Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)·····························32

Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode) ······································34

Continuous Shooting ·············································································35

Using the Self-Timer··············································································36

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ·············································37

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)········································38

Setting the Shooting Functions ······································································39

Adjusting the Viewfinder········································································39

Changing the Size of the Subject··························································40

Selecting a Focus Mode········································································41

EV Compensation ·················································································42

Changing the Shutter Speed·································································42

Changing the Aperture Setting······························································42

Selecting the Flash Mode······································································43

Selecting the Recorded Pixels ······························································44

Selecting the Quality Levels ··································································45

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)·····46

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)················································48

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

but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

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

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

• Remove dust from the lens 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-perfor-

mance.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, please, without fail, try out the

camera to confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important

pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). No guarantee can be given with

regards to collateral damage (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of

benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) that may cause this product

to fail.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, drops of water appear 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.

• Take care to ensure that garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. do not

enter within the camera, as this may cause the camera to become damaged. 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.

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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

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.

● 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 [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 on the camera or

on a TV and how to delete images.

● Settings

This chapter explains 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

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE

Metering) ······················································································49

Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ·····················································49

Selecting the Color Mode (Color)··························································50

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)·································50

Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) ······················································51

Setting the Saturation (Saturation)························································51

Setting the Contrast (Contrast) ·····························································51

Saving the Settings (Memory) ········································································52

Playback/Erasing ········································································53

Playing Back Images on the Camera ·····························································53

Playing Back Still Pictures·····································································53

Zoom Display·························································································53

Playing Back Movie Pictures ·································································54

Displaying Shooting Information (DISPLAY mode) ·······························55

Nine-image Display ···············································································56

Slideshow ······························································································57

Erasing Images·······························································································58

Erasing a Single Image ·········································································58

Erasing All Images ················································································59

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ············································60

Setting the Printing Service············································································61

Printing Single Image ············································································61

Printing All Images ················································································62

Viewing Images on a TV·················································································63

Viewing images with Windows PC ·································································64

Viewing images with Macintosh······································································68

Settings························································································72

Camera Settings·····························································································72

Formatting a CF Card ···········································································72

Setting the Date Style ···········································································73

Changing the Date/Time ·······································································73

Setting the World Time ··········································································74

Setting the Beep····················································································75

Changing the Display Language ···························································76

Changing the Video Output Format·······················································76

Powersaving Function ···········································································77

Auto Power Off Function ·······································································77

Setting the Brightness Level··································································78

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)····················································78

Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time ·································································79

Checking the Alarm···············································································79

Setting the Alarm···················································································80

Turning the Alarm Off ············································································80

Appendix······················································································81

List of City Names ··························································································81

Messages ·······································································································82

Troubleshooting ······························································································84

Main Specifications·························································································88

WARRANTY POLICY ·····················································································90

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Names of Parts

Front

Back

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

(Optio 430)

Video cable (I-VC2)

Software CD-ROM

(S-SW2)

Battery charger

(D-BC2)

AC plug cord (D-CO2✽)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from

your camera, please read the Operating

Manual before using the camera.

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery (D-LI2)

USB cable (I-USB2)

Strap EO

Shutter release button

Self-timer lamp

Flash light sensor

Power switch

Viewfinder

Remote control receiver

Built-in flash

Terminal cover

USB/Video output terminal

DC input terminal

Lens

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

Battery chamber cover

Strap lug

CF card cover

Battery chamber cover

release lever

✽ 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

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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

OK button Shutter release button

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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

the other end through the loop.

Diopter adjustment lever

/ button

/DPOF button

Display button

Status lamp

Flash lamp

OK button

Menu button

/ button

Zoom button

Mode dial

Shutter release button

Power switch

Four-way controller

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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 for a long period, use of the AC

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

• 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

Getting Started

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.

• Charging takes approximately 120 minutes.

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

rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI2.

•

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

Charging

indicator

Battery chamber

cover

Battery chamber

cover release

lever

Battery

charger

AC plug cord

Battery

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● Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged)

Number of recordable images

LCD monitor ON LCD monitor OFF

Playback time

With the flash

fired for 50% Approx. 130 Approx. 160

Approx. 75 min.

of the shots

Without the flash

Approx. 160 Approx. 200

* 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 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

c Open the terminal cover of your camera and connect the

AC adapter to the DC input terminal.

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

played on the LCD monitor.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting

the AC adapter.

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

operation manual accompanying the AC adapter.

Caution

memo

Getting Started

Terminal cover

AC adapter

AC plug cord

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Getting Started

● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded

pixels/Quality levels

Quality levels

Best Better Good

Recorded pixels

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2240 × 1680 Approx. 5 Approx. 11 Approx. 16

1120 × 840 Approx. 22 Approx. 32 Approx. 64

640 × 480 Approx. 64 Approx. 106 Approx. 200

• The above table indicates is the number of images when using a 16MB CF

card.

• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by

PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, cap-

ture mode, CF card, etc.

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 anoth-

er camera. Refer to “Formatting a CF Card” (p.72) for instructions on formatting.

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

be damaged and become unusable.

• 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.

Getting Started

Installing or removing the CF Card (optional)

Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or remov-

ing the CF card (optional).

Installing the Card

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, the camera will be forcibly turned off.

• 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 eject button

CF card cover

CF card

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Getting Started

Initial Settings

When you turn the camera on for the first time, the initial settings

screen will be displayed.

You can set the following items and save the settings.

● 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.

● City

You can choose the name of the city in which you will use the

camera from 62 cities.

See p.81 for the list of cities and code names.

● DST

You can set to summer time.

● Date and Time

You can set the present date and time. The date and time that

you set here becomes the Home Time.

You can skip this operation by pressing the Menu button. In this

case, the initial settings screen will be displayed again when you

next turn the camera on.

z Turn the camera on.

1. Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on and the initial settings screen will

be displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Getting Started

x Select the display language.

1. Use the four-way controller (

or ) to select the display lan-

guage.

2. Press the four-way controller

().

If you skip this operation, the menus and error messages

etc. will be displayed in English.

c Select the nearest city in the time zone in which you will

use the camera.

1. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the city.

2. Press the four-way controller ( ).

3. Use the four-way controller (

) to enable ( ) if you live

in a area with summer time.

4. Press the OK button.

The screen for setting the date

and time will be displayed.

See p.81 for the list of cities and code names.

v Set the date and time.

1. Press the four-way controller

( ) to change the month.

2. Press the four-way controller

().

and will be displayed

above and below the day.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to change the [day] [year] [hour]

and [minutes] and select the 12-hour or 24-hour dis-

play format with the Display button.

4. When you have finished the settings, press the OK but-

ton when the clock reaches 00 seconds.

The screen confirming the settings will be displayed and the

camera is ready to take a picture.

You can change the settings after they have been made.

Refer to “Changing the Display Language” (p.76), “Setting the

World Time” (p.74) and “Changing the Date/Time” (p.73).

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Caution

Display button

MENU OK

Exit Ok

Initial setting

Language/

English

DST

City

NYC

MENU OK

Exit Ok

Initial setting

Language/

English

DST

City

NYC

MENU OK

Exit

Date Adjust

1 / 1 / 2001

0 : 00

12/24

DISP

Menu button

Power switch

OK button

Four-way controller

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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.

When the image seen through the lens is displayed on the

LCD monitor, you can take the next picture.

While recording the image on the CF card, the status lamp

and the flash lamp will light alternately.

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. 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 light red.

w Flash symbol

The flash symbol indicates the sta-

tus of the flash when the shutter

release button is pressed.

e Aperture and shutter speed settings

The aperture and shutter speed settings are usually dis-

played in white. If the image is under- or over-exposed, they

are displayed in orange.

Status lamp & Flash lamp

(on the right of the viewfinder)

status Status lamp Flash lamp

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

Changing the Instant Review Time p.50

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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 Frame the subject in the viewfinder.

The focus frame in the middle of

the viewfinder indicates the zone

of the automatic focusing.

You can change the size of the

subject by pressing the Zoom

button.

makes the subject bigger.

makes the subject smaller.

● To take pictures using the LCD

monitor

When the LCD monitor is turned

on, you can take pictures while

viewing the image on the LCD

monitor.

Changing the focus range and position p.41, 48

Preventing the flash firing automatically p.43

Displaying shooting information p.30

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F2.8

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

Power switch

Zoom button

Mode dial

Shutter release button

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Quick Start

Playing Back a Single Image

You can play back still pictures one at a time.

z Set the mode dial to

An image will be displayed on

the LCD monitor.

x Press the four-way controller

().

displays the previous image.

displays the next image.

•

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

• If there are no image stored on the CF card, the [No images

in camera] message will be displayed, and if there is no CF

card in the camera, the [No card in camera] message will

be displayed.

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View)

You can display the last still picture taken.

z Press the OK button after tak-

ing a picture.

The last image taken will be dis-

played on the LCD monitor.

During this time you can erase

the image by pressing the

button (The [Delete] menu will

be displayed.), and selecting

[Delete].

Press the OK button again to

return to shooting status.

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OK button

LCD monitor

Four-way controller

LCD monitor

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Common Operations

Changing the Mode

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

ing back or erasing images. The mode is set by the mode dial.

Capture Mode

p.18, 31

p.31

p.32

p.38

p.34

Playback Mode

Playback mode p.53

z Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on

or .

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.

Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

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.

You can combine images to make

one picture.

Auto mode

Night-scene mode

Manual exposure

mode

Movie picture mode

Multiple exposure

mode

This mode is for playing back

recorded images.

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Common Operations

Playback Mode

q button

Deletes the image. ( p.58)

w DPOF button

Sets the print service. ( p.61)

e button

Protects the image from erasure. ( p.60)

r Zoom button

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

( p.53)

t Menu button

Displays the active menus in Play mode. ( p.29)

y Four-way controller ( )

Displays images one by one. ( p.21)

u OK button

Displays nine images at once. ( p.56)

i Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (

p.55)

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode

q Diopter adjustment lever

Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( p.39)

w button

Changes the flash mode. ( p.43)

e button

Changes the shooting mode as follows.

Using the Self-timer ( p.36)

Using the Remote Control Unit ( p.37)

Continuous Shooting ( p.35)

* When the Capture mode is set on or , Continuous

Shooting mode will be skipped.

r button

Changes the focus mode. ( p.41)

t Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject. ( p.40)

y Menu button

Displays the active menus in Capture mode. ( p.26, p.28)

u Four-way controller ( )

Changes the EV compensation in mode. ( p.42)

Changes the shutter speed in mode. ( p.32)

i Four-way controller ( )

Adjusts the focus in mode. ( p.41)

Changes the aperture value in mode and changes the

exposure mode in mode.

o Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (

p.30)

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Common Operations

In Capture Mode

z Menu button

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

Select screen

To the next screen

When you press the Menu button in Playback mode, the Playback

mode menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller ( ) to switch to the [Playback] or

[Set-up] menu.

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Using the Menus

When you press the Menu button, the menu is displayed on the LCD moni-

tor. You can set the shooting functions in Capture mode (

) or the playback functions in Playback mode ( ).

You can set the camera functions in both Capture mode and Playback

mode.

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.

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

screen.

x Press the four-way controller ( ).

The frame will move to the menu item.

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.

If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller ( ) to

move to the Select screen.

A guide to operation of the buttons will be displayed on the

LCD monitor for a Select screen. When you have finished

making the settings, press the OK button to return to the

menu.

b Press the OK button.

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

ing 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 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 correctly,

any changes to setting will not be saved.

Caution

MENU OK

Memory

Flash

White Balance

Focusing Area

Exit

Digital Zoom

AE Metering

Rec.Mode

Set-up

1/2

2240×1680

MENU OK

Rec.Mode

Memory

Set-up

1/3

Resolution

Quality Level

White Balance

Auto

Wide

Exit

Focusing Area

Digital Zoom

MENU OK

Memory

Date Style

Date Adjust

Off

Exit

World Time

Beep

Format Card

mm/dd/yy

9/30/2001

Rec.Mode

Set-up

1/3

2240×1680

MENU OK

Memory

Resolution

Quality Level

White Balance

Auto

Wide

Exit

Focusing Area

Digital Zoom

1/3

Rec.Mode

Set-up

2240×1680

MENU OK

Memory

Resolution

Quality Level

White Balance

Auto

Wide

Off

Exit

Focusing Area

Digital Zoom

1/3 Ok

Rec.Mode

Set-up

2240×1680

MENU OK

Memory

Resolution

Quality Level

White Balance

Auto

Wide

Exit

Focusing Area

Digital Zoom

1/3 Ok

Rec.Mode

Set-up

MENU OK

Exit

Color

Full

B&W

Sepia

MENU OK

Memory

AE Metering

ISO Speed

Color Full

0.5sec

Auto

Normal

Exit

Instant Review

Sharpness

2/3 Ok

Rec.Mode

Set-up

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Active Menus in Playback Mode

● [Playback] Menu

Item Description

Default setting

Reference

Slideshow Recorded images are played 3 sec. p.57

successively. intervals

Alarm Alarm sounds at the pre-set time. Off p.79

Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode

● [Set-up] Menu

Item Description

Default Setting

Reference

Format Card p.72

Date Style p.73

Date Adjust p.73

World Time p.74

Beep p.75

Language p.76

Video Out p.76

Sleep Timeout p.77

Auto Power Off p.77

Brightness p.78

Level

Reset p.78

The [Sleep Timeout] will not appear in Playback mode.

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Common Operations

Menu List

Active Menus in Capture Mode

● [Rec.Mode] Menu

Item Description

Default Setting

Reference

Resolution 2240 × 1680 p.44

Quality Level p.45

White Balance Auto p.46

Focusing Area Wide p.48

Digital Zoom On p.40

AE Metering p.49

ISO Speed Auto p. 49

Color Full p.50

Instant Review 0.5sec p.50

Sharpness Normal p.51

Saturation Norma p.51

Contrast Normal p.51

● [Memory] Menu

This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when

the camera is turned off.

Refer to p.52 for the items that can be set.

For selecting the size of recorded

pixels.

For selecting the image compres-

sion rate.

For adjusting the color balance

according to lighting.

For changing the range and posi-

tion of the autofocus.

For taking digital zoom pictures.

For setting the metering method to

determine the exposure.

For setting the ISO speed.

For selecting the color mode.

For setting the instant review time.

For setting the sharpness.

For setting the saturation.

For setting the contrast.

For formatting the CF card

For setting the date style

For adjusting the date and time

For setting the world time

For adjusting the beep sound

when a button is pressed

For changing the language in

which menus and messages are

displayed

For setting the video output format

For setting the power-saving

function

Power is turned off automatically

For setting the brightness of the

LCD monitor

For returning the camera settings

to defaults

Set according to

the Language

default setting

01/01/2001

Default world

time setting

English

Set according to

the Language

default setting

1min.

3min.

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Taking Pictures

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 .

x Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken.

Using the Shutter Release Button p.19

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark

scenes such as night views.

z Set the mode dial to .

x Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken.

Using the Shutter Release Button p.19

Playing Back Images p.53

As the shutter speed is slow in low light conditions, care

should be taken to avoid camera shake.

Caution

Taking Pictures

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)

You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display

button to change the information displayed.

Display On

Shooting information is displayed.

q Flash mode w Shooting mode

e Focus mode r Capture mode

t AF frame y Remaining images

u Date & time i Battery symbol

Histogram Display

The brightness distribution is dis-

played.

q Histogram w Recorded pixels

e Quality level r White balance

t AE metering y ISO speed

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.

Display Off

No shooting information is displayed

(except the AF frame).

•

If there is any change in the battery level,

the battery symbol is displayed.

• When in manual mode, the aperture

setting and shutter speed are dis-

played.

• If there is any change in such as Flash

mode, the mode you have changed is

displayed for a few seconds.

LCD Monitor Off

The LCD monitor is turned off.

Saving the Display Mode p.52

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 mode.

Caution

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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 .

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.

If the exposure cannot be measured, and will blink

alternately.

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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.53

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

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Taking Pictures

Continuous Shooting

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is

pressed.

z Set the mode dial to or .

x Press the button three times.

The mode will change to Continuous

Shooting mode.

c Press the shutter release button.

Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release

button is pressed, and stop when the button is released.

Playing Back Images p.53

• You can continue shooting until the CF card is full.

• The interval will vary according to the [Resolution] and [Quality

Level] setting.

• The flash will not fire in Continuous Shooting mode.

• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie picture and

Multiple exposure mode.

Caution

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Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode)

You can combine a new image with an image already recorded.

z Set the mode dial to .

The last image recorded will be played back.

x Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose the picture

you want to combine it with.

c Press the OK button.

v Use the four-way controller (

) to choose the exposure

mode.

: Priority is given to the brighter

image

: Priority is given to the darker image

: The average exposure is obtained

b Press the shutter release button.

After the Instant Review screen is displayed, the [Continue

Shooting] message will be displayed.

If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the compos-

ite picture you have just made will be played back and the

camera is ready to combine the next picture.

The newly composed picture will be saved.

Playing Back Images p.53

•

Movie pictures cannot be used to make composite pictures.

•

Continuous shooting is not possible in Multiple exposure mode.

•

The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Multiple exposure mode.

• If there is not even a single image on the CF card, the

message [No base image found] will be displayed. Capture

the base image in , or

mode

• The digital zoom can not be used.

Caution

Exposure mode

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Taking Pictures

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

You can take pictures using the wireless remote control unit

(optional).

z Set the mode dial to or .

x Press the button twice.

The self-timer lamp will blink and the

camera is ready to take pictures.

If you press the Zoom button on the

remote control unit, the zoom will

switch from [Wide] to [Tele] to [Middle].

c Press the shutter release button on the remote control

unit.

The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be

taken after approximately three seconds.

Playing Back Images p.53

• The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way.

• Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 5

meters apart from the front of the camera.

• When the digital zoom function is enabled, the digital zoom can

not be operated with the remote control unit, but the digital

zoom can be operated by pressing the Zoom button on the

camera. However, the camera will revert to optical zoom mode

by pressing the Zoom button on the remote control unit.

• The powersaving function can be worked (the self-timer lamp

will also go off).

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Taking Pictures

Using the Self-Timer

The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is

pressed.

z Set the mode dial to or .

x Press the button.

c Press the shutter release button.

The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The

picture is taken approximately three seconds after the self-

timer lamp starts to blink.

Playing Back Images p.53

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