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PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
(European Headquarters)
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil
Digital Camera
Cedex, FRANCE
(http://www.pentax.fr)
PENTA
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Thank you for purchasing this 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 all the camera’s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using this PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please
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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. This symbol indicates that violating this item could Warning cause serious personal injuries. This symbol indicates that violating this item could Caution cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the c
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Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the batteries in a fire, as they may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. • Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a
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About the AC Adapter Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in. • Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock. • Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to d
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• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid. • Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shock, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The LCD monitor will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal wh
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Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................10 Camera Features.................................................................................11 Checking the Contents of the Package ......
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Common Operations 39 Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................39 A Mode .........................................................................................39 Q Mode ........................................................................................41 Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................43 Setting with the Menus ...................................................................43 Menu List ...
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Playing Back and Deleting Images 89 Playing Back Images ..........................................................................89 Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode...................................89 Playing Back Still Pictures ..............................................................89 Nine-Image Display and Folder Display .........................................90 Zoom Playback...............................................................................92 Displaying Shooting Info
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Recording and Playing Back Sound 120 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................120 Playing Back Sound .........................................................................122 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................123 Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................123 Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................124 Settings 125 Camera Settings.
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The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. 1 Shows useful information. Shows precautions to be taken when operating the camera. This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “Still Picture Capture Mode”, the mode for A mode recording movies is referred to as the “C mode” and the mode for
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Composition 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 2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures or playin
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Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio E30 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the Optio E30 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon,
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Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture! The Optio E30 lets you choose a frame and display it on the screen before you take the picture, so you can be sure that the frame complements your subject perfectly. (p.58) For decorating your pictures with a frame. Easy Printing without Using a Computer! By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB/AV cable, you can print images directly from the camera. In addition, by placing the supplied dock insert onto a Koda
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Checking the Contents of the Package Check that your camera comes complete with the items listed below. Camera Strap Dock insert Optio E30 O-ST62 (*) O-DI62 Software (CD-ROM) USB/AV cable Two AA S-SW62 I-UAV62 (*) alkaline batteries JA EN DE FR IT ES NL SV TC SC Operating Manual (this Quick Guide manual) / PC Connection Manual (CD-ROM) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.142). 13
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Names of Parts Front Strap lug Shutter release button Power switch Self-timer lamp (red) Flash Lens Microphone DC coupler cable cover Back Speaker LCD monitor Access lamp ImageLink Terminal (Dock Terminal) Battery/card cover Tripod socket USB/AV terminal 14
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Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to Understanding the Button Functions (p.39 - p.42) for an explanation of the function of each button. Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 6 7 38 38 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 5 11 0 03/03/2007 3/03/2007 12 +1.0 +1.0 14:25 14:25 15
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Shooting mode (p.48) Remaining image storage 1 8 Flash mode (p.69) capacity 2 Drive mode (p.61, p.62) Battery indicator (p.21) 3 9 4 Focus mode (p.67) 10 Focus frame (p.35) Camera shake icon (p.66) EV compensation (p.65) 5 11 Digital zoom icon (p.63) Date and time (p.33) 6 12 Memory status (p.29) 7 + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) 38 3
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Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when [Normal Display] or [Full Display] is selected. B1 to B6 only appear when [Full Display] is selected. (p.94) A2 A10 A3 - - 100 100 0038 0038 A1 A4 A5 B1 7M A6 B2 A7 B3 A8 B4 ISO ISO 4 400 00 1/250 1/250 03/03/2007 03/03/2007 B5 A9 F3.3 F3.3 1 14:25 4:25 B6 Playback mode (p.52) Four-way controller g
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Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST62) supplied with the camera. 1 2 1 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight. 18
