User manual PENTAX OPTIO 330RS

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for buying the 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 the camera's capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 430RS/330RS that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. [. . . ] The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. p. 74 Saving the Focus Mode · When [Focus Mode] in the [Memory] menu (p. 74) is not turned on, the focus mode goes back to [Auto] when you turn off the power. When the focus mode is [Auto], no icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. Caution If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture may differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Manual Focus When the mode is set on , the center of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus with the fourway controller while looking at the image on the monitor. increases the distance to the focusing position decreases the distance to the focusing position When you release the four-way controller, the focus position is set, and the screen returns to the normal display two seconds later. Saving the Manual Focus Position memo p. 74 When it is difficult to obtain the correct focus in Manual Focus mode for taking pictures in dark places, press the shutter release button halfway in Auto mode, and the AF spotbeam will be emitted, enabling the camera to focus more easily on the subject. 59 Taking Pictures Setting the position of the autofocus (AF) area When the mode is set on area can be changed. , the position of the autofocus (AF) The AF area moves upward. The AF area moves to the right. Press the Playback/OK button to determine the position of the AF area. memo When the mode is set on , the AF area is automatically set on spot. Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) p. 67 60 Taking Pictures z EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. z Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. Four-way controller ( ) increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level Four-way controller ( ) decreases the EV compensation to a negative (­) level 198 ­1. 0 6/10/2002 11:19 Taking Pictures EV compensation level The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor. memo · If you set to ± 0, the set level displayed on the LCD monitor will go off after three seconds. · When [EV Compensation] on the [Memory] menu (p. 74) is not turned on, the set value goes back to ±0 when you turn off the power. Saving the EV Compensation p. 74 Caution This function cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode. Changing the Shutter Speed/Aperture Setting See "Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)" (p. 36). 61 z Selecting the Flash Mode None Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Reduction The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. The flash discharges automatically. Flash On + This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in Red-eye Reduction the subject's eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions. 62 Taking Pictures memo · The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous shooting, or infinity-landscape mode. · [Auto] and [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] modes cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to . · In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make subject's pupil smaller. The picture will then be taken in the flash mode after a brief interval. z Press the button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. If the flash lamp lights red when you press the shutter release button halfway after charging is completed, the camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode p. 74 Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On (1/3) MENU Exit OK Ok Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels. Optio 430RS [2304 × 1712], [2240 × 1680], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480] Optio 330RS [2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480]. Taking Pictures z x c Select [Recorded Pixels] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. ) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 1600×1200 AWB Multiple On (1/3) MENU Exit OK Ok 63 Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On (1/3) MENU Exit OK Ok Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. BEST BETTER GOOD The quality is better and there is a high volume of image data. Standard level The quality is good and there is a low volume of image data. 64 Taking Pictures z x c Select [Quality Level] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. ) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On (1/3) MENU Exit OK Ok Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On (1/3) MENU Exit OK Ok Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. AWB Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. [. . . ] · This warranty 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 PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 133 Appendix For customers in the USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ]