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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 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 th
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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. Warni
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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
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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····························································
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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 (Saturat
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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 comm
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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger Optio 430RS battery D-LI2 D-BC2 or Optio 330RS USB cable I-USB6 AC plug cord D-CO2✽ 3D Image Viewer O-3DV1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Software (CD-ROM) Strap Operating Manual S-SW5 O-ST5 this manual ✽ Type of AC plug cord D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong
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Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Remote control receiver Flash light sensor 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.) USB terminal DC input terminal Lens Back Viewfinder LCD monitor CF card cover Strap lug Battery chamber cover Tripod socket 7
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Names of Operating Parts Diopter adjustment lever /button /DPOF button Power switch Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom/ button /button Menu button Playback/OK button Four-way controller () Display button Status lamp Flash lamp ● 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
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Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap x z Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. 9
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Getting Started Powering the Camera Battery To power outlet c AC plug cord Battery charger z Charging indicator 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
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Getting Started Battery Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover release lever 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, us
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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. Caution 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
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Getting Started z Terminal cover AC adapter To Power outlet x c 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. Caution •
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Getting Started Installing or removing the CF Card CF card cover CF card CF card eject button 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-connect
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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 f
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Getting Started Initial Settings Power switch Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Display button 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
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Getting Started Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in Initial setting which you will use the camera. Language/ English City NYC DST z Press the four-way controller () to select the desired city MENU OK Exit Ok (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. memo •You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the World Time” (p.1
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Getting Started Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time. z Use the four-way controller ( ) Date Adjust to change the month. 1 / 1 / 2002 00 : 00 DISP 12/24 MENU Exit OK Ok x Press the four-way controller ( ). Date Adjust and will be displayed above and below the day. 6 / 1 / 2002 00 : 00 DISP 12/24 MENU Exit OK Ok c Use the four-way controller ( ) Date Adjust to change the day and press the four-way controller ( ). 6 / 10 / 2002 and will be displayed 00 : 00 above and b
