Pentax Optio S40 Operation Manual - Page 65

Taking Pictures MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU E x i t 2304 AWB Multi Auto OK OK d R + . H = Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2304×1728], [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. 4 The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p.64). Recorded Pixels 2304 ×1728 2048 ×1536 1600 ×1200 1024 ×768 640 ×480 Suitable for printing on A4 paper (8 1/2 in. × 11 1/2 in.) Suitable for printing on A5 paper Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard Suitable for printing on postcards Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 3 Use the four-way controller (45) Quality Level White Balance AWB to change the size. Focusing Area Multi 4 Press the OK button. AE Metering Sensitivity Auto The camera is ready to take the picture. MENU E x i t OK OK • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [320×240] in Moving Picture mode or Marine Moving Picture mode. • Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out. • The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p.19 63