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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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    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
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    or electric shocks. • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric
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    liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth. Precautions for Battery Usage • Only use specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause a fire or explosion. • Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery. • Do
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    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 Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera
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    memory will delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera's memory at your own risk. • Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction. • Be careful not to sit
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    3 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Camera Features 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 14 Names of Parts 15 Names of Operating Parts 16 Monitor Indications 16 Getting Started 19 Attaching the Strap 19 Powering the Camera 20 Charging the Battery 20 Installing the
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    Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode 60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode 61 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital the Sensitivity 89 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review 91 Setting the Image Sharpness (
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    Playing Back Movies 114 Playing Back a Movie 114 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 115 Deleting Images 116 Deleting a Single Image/ the Digital Filters 128 Using the Brightness Filter 129 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite 130 Red-eye Compensation 132 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF
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    Memo 144 Playing Back a Voice Memo 145 Settings 146 Camera Settings 146 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built 158 Setting Auto Power Off 159 Setting the Guide Display 160 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset 161 Troubleshooting 172 Main Specifications 174 WARRANTY POLICY 178 Index
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    . indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. A mode 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
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    Memo 10
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    still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for 8 instructions on saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, and refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help for instructions on editing and printing images with a computer. 7 Recording and
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    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 Picture) (p.60). The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode* depending on the scene. A guide appears when you select an
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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 without Using a Computer! By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable, you can print images directly from the camera. Gone are the days of not being
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    of the Package Camera Optio M30 Strap O-ST51 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW63 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63 (*) Battery charger D-BC63 (*) AC plug cord D-CO24 (*) PC Connection Manual Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked
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    Names of Parts Front Back Shutter release button Self-timer lamp (red) Power switch Flash Lens Microphone Strap lug 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
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    1 Shooting mode (p.51) 2 Flash mode (p.80) 3 Drive mode (p.71, p.72) 4 Focus mode (p.78) 5 Camera shake icon (p.76) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.73) 7 Memory status (p.31) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery
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    (p.31) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected A9 Captured date and time (p.36) A10 Four-way controller guide A11 Key lock icon (p.64) B1 Bright portion (blinks red) (p.17) B2 Recorded pixels (p.82) B3 Quality (p.84) B4 White balance (p.86) B5 Sensitivity
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    Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST51) 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. 19
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    battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up. The charging indicator lights red while conditions.) • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged
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    camera for the first time. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 1. When let go, the cover opens automatically in the direction of 2. 2 Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3, insert the battery with the PENTAX
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    house testing. • In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases. Be sure to take spare batteries when using the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing them in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated
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    Display w (green) x (green) y (yellow) z (red) [Battery depleted] Battery Status Adequate power remains. 1 Battery is running low. Battery is running very low. Battery is exhausted. The camera will turn off after this message appears. Getting Started 23
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    disconnected while data is being recorded. • Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read "Using Your Camera Safely" (p.1) before using the AC adapter. • Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC64 before using the adapter. 24
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    to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to "Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory" (p.146) for instructions on formatting. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. The still picture storage
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    Getting Started 1 12 3 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 1. When let go, the cover opens automatically in the direction of 2. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the lens. Push the card in until it
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    the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. 27
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    volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera's built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card). The quality of the do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. As a rough guide, i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. Refer to the
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    Getting Started Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity (Approximate numbers of pictures) C (Best) D (Better) E (Good) Built-in Memory 128MB Built-in Memory 128MB Built-in Memory 128MB 1 a 3072×2304 6 pictures 35 pictures 12 pictures 69 pictures 18 pictures 103 pictures
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    . 11 min. 7 sec. 51 sec. Sound Built-in Memory 128MB 17 min. 22 sec. 1 hr. 36 min. 57 sec. • The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used. 30
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    , the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.33 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Press the power switch again. The LCD monitor
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    Getting Started Power switch 1 Q button Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode You can start Optio M30 in playback mode with the lens closed. Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking
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    controller 4 button 3 button The Language/ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in . Language, Date, and Time can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in "Changing the Display Language" (1p
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    selected language. The language is now switched to your desired language. To reset Hometown and the Date and Time, refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change Hometown, follow the steps in "Setting the World Time" (p.151). • To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in "Changing the
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    Getting Started Setting Hometown and DST 3 Press the four-way controller (3). Initial Setting The frame moves to [Hometown]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). Hometown English 1 The Hometown screen appears. New York DOSFTF 5 Use the four-way controller (45) MENU Cancel OK OK to choose
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    Getting Started Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 11 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01/01/
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    Getting Started 9 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status. Language, Date, Time, Hometown, and DST can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in "Changing the Display 1 Language" (1p.153). • To change the date and
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    light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. 38 The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture Mode. 2 Confirm on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.25) 38
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    the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully. • Objects that Review The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review
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    2 Q button Four-way controller Playing Back Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. Press the
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    3 button Q button Four-way controller 2 4 button i button Quick Start Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (
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    Common Operations Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 A Mode 1 Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.31) 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.39)
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    5 Four-way controller (2) : Changes the drive mode. (p.71, p.72) (3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.51) (4) : Changes the flash mode. (p.80) (5) : Changes the focus mode. (p.78) (23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.79) 6 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.76)
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    1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 Common Operations 8 Q Mode 1 Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.31) 2 Shutter release button Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.105) 3 Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to nine-image display.
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    Common Operations 5 Four-way controller (2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.114, p.143) (3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.58) (45) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.114, p.143) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single-image
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    Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [u Setting] menu Format Sound Date Adjust World Time 03/03/2007 English MENU Exit The setting is complete and the camera returns to A mode 46 38 03/03/2007 14:25 100-0038 03/03/2007 14:25 The setting
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    Common Operations A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. those AWB White Balance Focusing Area items that can be selected with the current ISO AUTO Sensitivity camera settings. MENU ৾C aકn c e l OKࠨO೰K 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to
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    of Images 6 Press the Q button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. 3 Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications. MENU Exit : Exits the menu and returns to the original screen
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    Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.74 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.91 Memory For choosing whether to save the set values of the shooting function or return to the defaults when the p.95 camera is turned off Sharpness For choosing sharp
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    power saving mode is activated For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically For displaying an image at maximum magnification by a function to the Green button in Capture mode For setting to display guides when an icon is selected in Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette
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    1, 2 3 Setting the Shooting Mode 3 The Optio M30 has a variety of shooting modes that let You can also set to hide the guides. Refer to "Setting the Guide Display" (p.160) for instructions. 3 Press the 4 button. 38 The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 03/03/
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    are 15 available shooting modes. 1 b Auto Picture Selects the best capture mode. (p.60) 2 R Program The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.61) 3 A Night Scene Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this
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    , such as beaches or snowy mountains. 0 \ Sport Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. a c Digital SR (Blur reduction) Uses higher sensitivity to reduce blur when taking pictures. (p.62) b Q Kids Ideal
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    Common Operations c E Pet Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet's coat. (p.
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    to choose the function you want to set and press the 4 button. White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity MENU Cancel OK OK 4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. 55
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    0.0 3 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the settings and press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status. • If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button, the camera enters the Green Mode (p.63) 1.5 seconds after the Green button is pressed. • If a function other than
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    Common Operations Setting the Playback Mode Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button. 100-0038 3 03/03/
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    and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice p.126 versa s Image Rotation For rotating still pictures 3 D Digital Filter For changing the color of still pictures p.41 p.128 q Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of still pictures p.129 Y Frame Composite
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    the Playback Mode Palette. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting Landscape 3 mode. Choose a Playback Mode if the camera is in Q mode. A guide of the selected mode appears after MENU Cancel OK OK approximately two seconds when a mode is selected. 3 Press the 4 button
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    Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b (Auto Picture). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Press the shutter release button 38 halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the
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    Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Program). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Set the functions you want to use. 38 Refer to "Setting the Shooting Functions" (p.78 - p.94) for details of how
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    -way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select c (Digital SR). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Set the functions you want to use. 38 Refer to "Setting the Shooting
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    enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 4 1 Press the Green button in A mode. 38 The camera switches to the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected. 2 Press the shutter
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    Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) and a message appear. • When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode, it turns on in the Green Mode next F (Auto) J (Multiple) Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation Digital Zoom ±0.0 O (On) Instant Review Sharpness Saturation Contrast 1 sec G (Standard) G (
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    Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Night Scene). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus
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    6 Y Taking Pictures Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. 4 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame
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    Taking Pictures 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. 8 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and the quality level at D. • The continuous shooting
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    . The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select I (Portrait). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the location of the subject's face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the LCD monitor at the
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    recognize the location of the subject's face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple). • The digital zoom function cannot be used in I mode. • Continuous Shooting cannot be used in I mode. • In I part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera. 4 69
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    icon (white, gray or black) whose tone best matches your pet's coat or fur. 5 Press the 4 button. 38 The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus
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    the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. 4 Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. g The picture is taken
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    1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a series of pictures. Drive Mode Continuous Shooting 3 Press the shutter release button OK OK halfway. The focus frame on the
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    the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. 38 4 x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. When the digital zoom function is set to P (Off), you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the
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    P (Off). The selected setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. Rec. Mode 2/3 0.0 EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w Memory MENU Exit Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.95 Taking Pictures 74
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    0.0 The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Movie 2 Use the four-way controller (23) Digital Zoom QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w to select [ 1/3 EV steps. 4 Press the 3 button. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. • If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you
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    details of each display mode, refer to "Monitor Indications" (p.16). • S appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.71) • Only I and the focus frame are displayed on the LCD
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    Using the Histogram Number of pixels→ A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram before (Dark) ←Brightness→
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    .7 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Only digital zoom is available the front to the back, is focused sharply. \ Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A
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    before shooting. Manual Focus 1Below Saving the Focus Mode 1p.95 Taking Pictures Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described guide. 2 : for distant focus 3 : for closer focus 4 Press the 4 button. OK OK 5 2 1m \ indicator OK OK The focus is fixed and the camera
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    Taking Pictures 1 2 s b R A q < I i \ c Q E D Y Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 4 , Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. a Flash Off The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography
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    flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode. Flash Mode Auto OK OK [About the red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the flash may
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    Taking Pictures 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 MENU Rec. Mode 1/3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit b R A q < I i \ c Q E D Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your
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    is displayed when the Recorded Pixels setting is changed. 5 Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. 4 • When shooting mode is set to Y, Recorded pixels is fixed at h. • When shooting mode is
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    level is displayed when the Quality Level MENU ৾C aકn c e l OKࠨO೰K setting is changed. 5 Press the 4 button. The Quality Level setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. 84
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    Taking Pictures • When shooting mode is set to Y, Quality level is fixed at D. • When shooting mode is set to d, the quality level set in [Movie] on the recording mode menu is set. (p.101) • If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button.
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    time of shooting. 4 White Balance F Auto G Daylight The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures MENU button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to "Manual Setting" (p.87) for instructions on adjusting the white balance
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    similar material for White balance adjustment ready beforehand. 1 In the White balance screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual). 2 Point the camera at the blank sheet of white paper or similar White Balance 4 material for White balance adjustment so that it fits the frame
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    Focusing Area 5 Press the 4 button. ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Cancel OK OK The Focusing Area setting is saved. 6 Press the MENU button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. • In d and Y modes, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot). • In b and
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    image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. • Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise. 3200 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way
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    Taking Pictures • When shooting mode is set to c, the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 64 and 3200. • If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55) Saving the Sensitivity 1p.95 4 90
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    the four-way controller (23) Movie Digital Zoom 3sec 2sec to change the display time. 1sec QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w 0.5sec 5 Press the 4 button. Memory Off MENU Cancel OK OK The Instant Review setting is saved. 6 Press the MENU button. The camera returns to capture status with the
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    The following setting is saved. F (Soft) Saturation Contrast G (Normal) H (Hard) MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you use the [Sharpness] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button
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    The following setting is saved. F (Low) Saturation Contrast G (Normal) H (High) MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you use the [Saturation] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button
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    The following setting is saved. F (Low) Saturation Contrast G (Normal) H (High) MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you use the [Contrast] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55
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    the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can the Zoom/w/x button (p.73) P MF Position The manual focus position set with the four-way controller (23) [A Rec. Mode] Compensation menu (p.75) P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]
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    Memory setting is saved. Memory 1/2 Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Taking Pictures 96
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    Recording Movies 4, 5 1, 2 3 d Recording a Movie 4 This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select d (Movie). Movie MENU Cancel OK
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    the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can record movie mode. • You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to record, and the digital zoom while recording. • When you select =/q/r/\, you
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    Taking Pictures 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 1, 8 MENU Rec. Mode 1/3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit d Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: [m 640×480] and [D 320×240].
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    recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded Pixels setting is changed. 7 Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p.29 4 100
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    when the Quality Level setting is changed. MENU Cancel OK OK 7 Press the 4 button. The Quality Level setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p.29 101
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    when the Frame Rate setting is MENU Cancel OK OK changed. 7 Press the 4 button. The Frame Rate setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p.29 102
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    . Color Mode Movie SR Full Color B&W 7 Press the 4 button. MENU Cancel Sepia OK OK The Color Mode setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. The color mode setting cannot be changed after a movie is recorded. 103
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    Exit d Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function 4 In d (Movie mode), you can use the Movie SR (movie anti-shake) function to correct camera shake. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. 3 Press the four-way
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    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as "A mode from Q Mode to A Mode 1 Press the Q button or shutter release button halfway. The camera switches to A mode. 105
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    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures Refer to "Playing Back Images" (p.40) for instructions. 5 106
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    Playing Back and Deleting Images Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time. 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. Frame 5 A
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    Playing Back and Deleting Images Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom
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    ×8). Holding down y on the Zoom/f/y button changes the magnification continuously. You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified. Guide The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed. Four-way controller
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    P (Off). Auto Power Off 3min O : Jumps to ×8 magnification P : Pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button once magnifies the image in stages Quick Zoom Green Button Guide Display Reset from ×1.1 to ×8.0 4 Press the 3 button. MENU Exit The camera returns to Q mode. Playing Back and Deleting Images 110
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    Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.18 for details of each display mode. Normal Display 100-0026 03/03/2007 14:25 OK Histogram + Info 5 100-0026 7M OK ISO
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    Slideshow 1, 2, 3 4 MENU Cancel OK OK Playing Back and Deleting Images Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 2 53 4 5 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The
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    or a picture with sound skips to the next image. • Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back in the slideshow. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.115 113
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    Playing Back Movies 2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. 51 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way
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    ) terminal. 3 Turn the AV device on. When the device that the camera is connected to and the device that plays back images are different, turn TV), refer to the operation manual of the device and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected. 4 Turn the camera on. • You are
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    -0017 4 Press the 4 button. The image or sound file is deleted. Delete Cancel All Images/Sounds OK OK If you press the i button during Instant Review, the screen in Step 2 appears, enabling you to delete the image you have just taken. (p.41) 116
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    Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.144), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. 2 Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller
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    Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 3, 5 3, 6 2, 4 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. 5 1 2 3 Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom
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    4 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) Delete all selected images/sounds to select [Select & Delete]. 6 Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. Select & Delete Cancel MENU OK OK 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images
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    3 4 1, 2 Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.121) 1 5 2 3 4 Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-
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    Slideshow 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 MENU Cancel OK OK Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) Playing Back and Deleting Images You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette
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    Slideshow 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 MENU Cancel OK OK Playing Back and Deleting Images Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). 3 5 4 Press the 4 button. The
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    Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 MENU Cancel OK OK Editing and Printing Images Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this
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    5 Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size and quality. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. 6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the image is
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    5 1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 5 Slideshow MENU Cancel OK OK Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to crop. 2 Press the four-way controller (3).
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    the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. 1 62 3 Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette
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    Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}f]. 5 Press the 4 button. 100-0017 Copy this image/sound 6 Use the four-way
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    Mode Palette appears. 6 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital Filter). 4 Press the 4 button. The digital filter selection screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. If you choose a Color extract filter, use the four-way controller (45
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    image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using [Digital Filter] or [Brightness Filter]. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the
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    a Frame (Frame Composite) Editing and Printing Images This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. 2 Press the four
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    7 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom/f/y button to make the image larger or smaller. MENU OK Cancel OK 8 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for
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    level as the original. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. An error message appears in Step 4. • The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this
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    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or
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    5 6 7 8 6 Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be
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    OK Images" (p.134) for details of how to make the settings. 5 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen. The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the
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    the images (printing multiple images on a single sheet) cannot be performed directly from the camera. Make the settings on a printer supporting index printing function or use a PC. 6 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select [PictBridge] for the [USB Connection] mode on the [u Setting] menu
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    Printing Single Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. 2 Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to
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    the settings made on the printer. 6 Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper. Quality with more E indicates higher print quality. 3 button to cancel printing. • The self-timer lamp lights while the camera is communicating with the printer, and blinks while the card is being accessed
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    Printing All Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK 2 Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and 100-0017 Print all images
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    and the total number Copies 01 Date Total 10 of copies. Refer to p.133 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings. MENU Cancel OK Print 3 Press the 4 from the camera and printer when you have finished printing. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer
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    Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located below and to the left of the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Shutter release button Auto Picture Four-way controller 4 button
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    5 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. • If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4, recording continues until you take your finger off the button. • Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files. 7 142 Recording and Playing Back Sound
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    Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. 3 1 2, 3, 4 Recording and Playing Back Sound 1 Press the Q button. 1 2 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. 100-0025 3 Press the four-way controller (2). 00:00:00 The sound file is
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    Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Slideshow 1, 2, 3 4, 5 MENU Cancel OK OK Recording a Voice Memo 1 2 3 7 4 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. Press the four-
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    2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 100-0038 03/03/2007 14:25
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    on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera. 81 2 3 4 • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable. • Formatting will delete protected images
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    How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 03/03/2007 English MENU Exit Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Use the four-way
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    7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off] and press 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. 8 Set [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off) for the self-timer sound. 9 Press the
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    Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust The Date Adjust screen
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    corresponding to the time. 13 Press the 4 button. The date and time settings are saved. When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00
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    How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 03/03/2007 English MENU Exit Setting the World Time The date and time selected in "Setting the Date and Time" (p.36) and "Changing the Date and Time" (p.149)
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    city selected as the Hometown city Press the 4 button. The Select time setting is saved. 7 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. X (Destination) appears on the LCD monitor when the camera returns to A mode and World Time is selected. 38 03/03/2007 14:25 Settings 152
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    How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 03/03/2007 English MENU Exit Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose
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    saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. Folder Name Standard XXXPENTX (where XXX is the 3-digit folder number) Date XXX_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date style is set to [dd/mm/yy]. Picture taken with standard folder
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    on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way
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    button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 03/03/2007 English MENU Exit Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. 1 Use the four-way controller
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    is saved. F (Dark) G (Normal) USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving PC NTSC 5sec H (Bright) MENU Exit 3 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode. The LCD monitor is displayed with the set brightness. To change the brightness setting, perform the
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    . MENU Cancel OK OK 8 The Power Saving setting is saved. Power Saving does not function in the following situations: • in Playback mode • while the camera is connected to a PC or printer • when using the AC adapter • while recording a movie • while the menu is being displayed Settings 158
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    /03/2007 English MENU Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time Quick Zoom Green Button 3min Off The Auto Power Off setting is saved. Guide Display Reset MENU Cancel OK OK Auto Power Off does not function in
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    O (On) or P (Off). Auto Power Off 3min The following setting is saved. On : Display Off : Hide Quick Zoom Green Button Guide Display Reset 3 Press the 3 button. MENU Exit The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode. To change the setting, perform the above steps again. 8 Settings 160
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    Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 03/03/2007 English MENU Exit Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to "Default Settings" (p.165) for the reset settings. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on
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    OK OK Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. 1 Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select
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    Appendix List of World Time Cities The following are cities that can be set for [Hometown] and [Destination] in World Time. Region City Video output Region City Video output North Honolulu NTSC Africa/ Dakar PAL America Anchorage NTSC West Asia Algiers PAL Vancouver NTSC
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    the Video output column in the table on the left is selected when Hometown is selected in Initial Setting (p.33). • Change the video output mode manually when Hometown in [World Time] of the [H Settings] is changed. Appendix 9 164
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    (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. * : The Pixels Quality Level Movie Frame Rate Color Mode Movie SR Digital Zoom Instant Review Flash Mode Drive Mode Memory Focus Mode Zoom Position Default Setting
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    Item MF Position White Balance Sensitivity Memory EV Compensation Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No. Sharpness Saturation Contrast Default Setting Off Off Off Off On Off On Normal Normal Normal Last Memory Setting - - - - - Reset Setting Yes
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    Item Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Green Button Guide Display Default Setting 3 min Off Green Mode On Last Memory Setting Effect Start-up Screen Default Setting Last Memory Setting 3 sec Yes Wipe Yes On Yes Optio Logo screen 1 Yes Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Page p.112 p.162 Key
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    (Pan Focus) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes \ (Manual Focus) No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Recorded Pixels - Yes Yes Movie No # # # Yes # # # # # # Digital Zoom - Yes Yes Yes Yes # Yes Yes Yes No Yes Instant Review - Yes Yes Yes # # Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Memory No
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    . Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Battery Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC63 (*) (including Battery charger D-BC63 and AC plug cord D-CO24) AC adapter kit K-AC64 (including AC
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    again. (p.123) Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to display or copy the or sound in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer. 9 Image folder
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    Data being processed This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an This message appears when you attempt to edit a file that cannot be processed. No card in the camera This message appears when an SD Memory Card is not inserted and [Image/Sound Copy] is selected.
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Battery is not installed Check if the battery is installed. If not, install the battery. Camera will not turn on Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert the battery according to the +- symbols on the battery compartment
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    Problem aim at target and press shutter release button fully (p.39), or use Manual Focus mode. (p.79) Position subject in focus frame in middle of LCD monitor . If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press shutter release button halfway),
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    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 7.1 ×240 pixels) Sensitivity Auto, manual (ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600/3200) * Automatically adjusted between ISO 64 - 400 in ISO Auto. * When Digital SR (blur reduction) mode is
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    actual recording time may vary depending on the SD memory card and the subject. White Balance Lens Digital Zoom LCD Monitor Playback Functions Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm (equivalent to 38 mm - 114 mm in 35 mm format) Aperture
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    - ∞ (Tele) (Movie) Approx. 0.5 m - ∞ (Wide), approx. 2.0 m - ∞ (Tele) Manual focus : Approx. 0.1 m - ∞ (Wide), approx. 0.6 m - ∞ (Tele) * Face Recognition AF is Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR (Blur reduction), Kids, Pet, Food, Frame Composite Movie
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    Memory Card) 135 g (including the battery and SD Memory Card) 9 Exclusive battery, battery charger, AC cord, USB cable, AV cable, software (CD-ROM), strap, operating manual, Quick Guide Appendix 177
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    PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station
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    policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 9 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet
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    . The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio M30 Contact person: Customer Service Manager 9 Date and Place: February, 2007, Colorado Appendix 181
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    Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic
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    q Landscape 52 < Flower 53 I Portrait 53, 68 i Surf & Snow 53 \ Sport 53 c Digital SR (Blur reduction 53, 62 Q Kids 53 EFHG Pet 54, 70 D Food 54 Y Frame Composite Built-in Memory ... 105 C Calling up menus 55 Camera shake 73, 76 Capture Mode Palette ......... 51 Changing volume
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    SR 53, 62 Digital Zoom 74 DPOF printing 140 DPOF settings 133 F File No Green Mode s 63 Guide Display 59, 160 H Histogram 77 I Infinity s 78 Installing battery 21 9 Instant Review 39, 91 L Language 33, 153 M 3 button 43, 45 Macro q 78 Magnify y 109 Manual Focus 78 Manual K 86 184
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    Shutter release button 39, 42, 44 Slideshow 112 Soft b 80 Soft (digital filter 128 Sound settings 147 Sound types 147 Standard 78 Start-up screen connection mode ...... 155 V Video output format 156 Viewing a guide 59 Voice Memo 144 W White Balance 86 World Time 151 Z Zoom xw 73
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    Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (PENTAX Service Department) 12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado 80234
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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.