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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 purchasing the PENTAX Optio 30 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 30 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
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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. These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user Warning may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user Caution may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
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Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged. • 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 o
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• 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 liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.
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CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................2 CONTENTS......................................................................................4 Contents of the Operating Manual....................................................7 Checking Package Contents ............................................................8 Names of Parts..............................................
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Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................41 Selecting the Quality Levels ...........................................................42 Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ..............................................................................44 Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) .........................................45 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ..................
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Printing All Images..........................................................................86 Printing Using the Printing Service Settings (DPOF)......................86 Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ...................................87 Editing / Settings 88 Editing Images ....................................................................................88 Changing the Image Size ...............................................................88 Trimming Images...................
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Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 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. 2 Quick Start–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. 3
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Checking Package Contents Camera Strap Software Optio 30 O-ST18 ( ∗) (CD-ROM) S-SW18 USB cable AA Alkaline batteries (2) Operating Manual I-USB6 (*) (this manual) Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) About items marked with ( ∗) ∗ Items marked with ( ∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to the list on page 106. ∗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-C
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Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch Self-timer lamp Flash DC input terminal USB output terminal Lens Back Viewfinder lamp (red) Viewfinder Strap lug LCD monitor Battery / Card cover Tripod socket 9
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Names of Operating Parts )/i button Zoom/f/y button b/Z button OK button Four-way controller (2345) Q Playback button MENU button 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 (2) 2 Zoom/f/y button 3 for digital zoom y Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) 4 for trimming 5 Four-way controller (5) i button MENU button Z button Q Playback button Q OK button OK 10
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Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. 11
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Getting Started Powering the Camera 1 1 2 2 Battery / Card cover (Using AA batteries) (Using CR-V3) Installing the Batteries Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. 1 Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open. 2 Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in the battery chamber. 3 Close the battery / card cover and push horizontally to lock. When u
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Getting Started Number of Captures and Playback Time (At 25°C, with new batteries) Captures (Using flash 50% of the time) Playback 1 Image storage Playback time capacity CR-V3 Approx. 600 CR-V3 Approx. 520 min. Ni-MH batteries Approx. 420 Ni-MH batteries Approx. 340 min. AA alkaline batteries Approx. 140 AA alkaline batteries Approx. 240 min. • These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Results may vary depending on the capture mode and shooting conditions. • Generally, battery
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Getting Started To power outlet 1 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-AC5 (optional) is recommended. 1 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 2 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 3 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure connections
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Getting Started Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card 1 SD Memory Card 1 2 2 3 This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted (? icon on the LCD monitor), or in the Built-in memory if no card is inserted (@ icon on the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open. 2 Insert t
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Getting Started Data Backup Very occasionally, data stored in the Built-in memory becomes unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the Built-in memory. 1 Precautions when using an SD Memory Card • Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the battery Write-protect / card cover. switch • The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. Moving the switch to the [Lock] position prevents the recording an
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Getting Started Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Power switch Q Playback button 1 Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Card check feature When the camera is turned on and the Built-in 0 memory is being used, @ appears on the LCD monitor. When the SD Memory Card is being used, ? appears on the LCD monitor. When the SD Memory Card write-protect 10/10/2004 1 10/10/2004 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4 sw
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Getting Started Initial Settings 1 Power switch Four-way controller OK button If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and current date and time. If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor are not the current date and time, follow the instructions for “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.95) to set the correct date and time. The Initial Settings are not needed if the above
