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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 Optio 450 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 450 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, a
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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. This symbol indicates that it is possible that the user may Warning experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. This symbol indicates that it is possible that the user may Caution experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Warning:
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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 com
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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 better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illumina
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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 the Contents of the Package ·············································
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Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ·····45 Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ················································47 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ·························································································48 Setting the Sensitivity ············································································49 Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ····················
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ···························································100 Printing Single Image ···········································································100 Printing All Images ···············································································102 Viewing Images with your PC ·····································································103 About the included software ································································103
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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. It also tells you how to use the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. Common Operations This chapte
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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Lithium-ion battery D-LI7 Battery charger Optio 450 Rechargeable (*) D-BC7 (*) AV cable AC plug cord USB cable I-AVC7 (*) D-CO2 (*) I-USB7 (*) 3D Image Viewer Software (CD-ROM) Strap O-3DV1 S-SW7 O-ST5 (*) Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Operating Manual (this Manual) About items marked with (*) * Items marked with (*) are also available as option
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Name of Parts Front Remote control receiver Shutter release button Self-timer lamp Power switch Autofocus window Speaker Viewfinder Built-in flash Microphone Lens Back Viewfinder LCD monitor Strap lug Terminal cover USB/AV output terminal DC input terminal Battery lock lever Battery chamber/card cover Tripod socket 9
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Names of Operating Parts Diopter adjustment lever / button /DPOF button Power switch Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom / / button / button Playback button OK button Four-way controller () Display button Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red) Menu/Fn button Guide indications A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Zoom / / button Four-way controller () (Only for digital zoom and ma
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Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap 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 Charging Battery indicator To power outlet x c Battery charger z AC plug cord 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 up. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when c
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Getting Started x z Battery chamber card cover Battery Battery lock lever x 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/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery chamber/card cover. x Insert the battery with the label facing towards the lens while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. Wh
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Getting Started Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI7 battery is fully charged) Number of recordable images: Approx. 400 (when 50% shooting uses flash, LCD monitor ON) Playback time : Approx. 210 min. The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and memo may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Caution • Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product wa
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Getting Started AC adapter To power outlet v z c Terminal cover x AC plug cord 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-AC7 (optional) is recommended. z Make sure that the camera is turned off and 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.
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Getting Started Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Battery chamber/ SD Memory Card/ card cover MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCards and the SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images or recorded voice are recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. z Open the battery chamber/card cover. x Rotate the card with the surface of the card having the symbol facing towards t
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Getting Started Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard • Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery chamber/card cover. • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. • The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard formatted by other Write-protect equipment (camera, PC, etc) cannot be used on this camera. s
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Getting Started Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch z z Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. When the camera is turned on the lens cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Card Check When the camera is turned on, it automatically 000 000 000 performs a card check. If no SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard has been inserted, appears on the LCD monitor. 1/250 1/250 1/250 03/20/2003 03/20/2003 03/20/2003 And if the write-protect switch is
