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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 the 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 t
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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 injury. This symbol indicates that violating this item could Caution cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera.
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Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as it may explode. • 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 risk of discoloring. • 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. • Should the
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• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. 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 pl
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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. • 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 n
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Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11 Camera Features.................................................................................12 Checking the Contents of the Pa
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Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................46 Setting with the Menus ...................................................................46 Menu List ........................................................................................49 Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................51 Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................55 Setting the Playback Mode..........
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Recording Movies ...............................................................................97 Recording a Movie..........................................................................97 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ......................................99 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........................................101 Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................102 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones
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Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................136 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................136 Printing Single Images..................................................................137 Printing All Images........................................................................139 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................140 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer...........
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The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the 1 related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates 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
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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 M30 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 Optio M30 features an easy-to-see 2.5-inch LCD monitor. In addition, Settings for capture, playback and editing functions are ea
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Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture! With the Optio M30, you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.66) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame. For decorating your pictures with a frame. Easy Printing without Using a Compute
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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio M30 O-ST51 (*) S-SW63 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) battery D-LI63 (*) Battery charger AC plug cord PC Connection Manual D-BC63 (*) D-CO24 (*) Operating Manual Quick Guide (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. (The battery charger and AC plug cord are not sold separately and only available together in the battery charger kit K-BC63.
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Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Self-timer lamp (red) Power switch Flash Lens Microphone Strap lug Back LCD monitor PC/AV terminal Battery/card cover Tripod socket DC terminal cover Speaker 15
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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.42 - p.45) 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 3 38 38 8 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 5 11 0 03/03/2007 3/03/2007 12 + +1.0 +1.0 1.0 14:25 14:25 13 16
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Shooting mode (p.51) Remaining image storage 1 8 capacity Flash mode (p.80) 2 Drive mode (p.71, p.72) Battery indicator (p.23) 3 9 Focus mode (p.78) Focus frame (p.38) 4 10 Camera shake icon (p.76) EV compensation (p.75) 5 11 Digital zoom icon (p.73) Date and time (p.36) 6 12 Memory status (p.31) World Time (p.151) 7 13 + : Built-in memory No icon : Hometown (without card) X : Destination a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected * 5 only appears when the shutter release button is pressed
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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 A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.111) A2 A11 A3 - - 100 1 100 00 0038 0038 0038 A1 A4 B1 A5 B2 7M A6 B3 A7 A8 B4 B5 IISO ISO SO 2 200 200 00 B9 B6 0 03/03/2007 3/03/2007 1 1/250 1/250 /250 B7 A9 F F3.3 F3.3 3.3 14:25 1
