Pentax OPTIOWP Operation Manual - Page 89

Taking Pictures 5 Rec. Mode 1/3 MENU 2, 3, 4 5M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF AF Setting ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1 R A F q < I B i \ C E x X y > z D J Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the 4 picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (1p.85). Quality Level C Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. D Better Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. E Good Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Rec. Mode 1/3 A pull-down menu appears. 5M Recorded Pixels 4 Use the four-way controller (23) Quality Level to change the quality level. AWB White Balance AF AF Setting 5 Press the shutter release button ISO AUTO Sensitivity halfway. MENU Cancel OK OK The Quality Level setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58) Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.31 87