User manual PENTAX OPTIO T30

[. . . ] Names of Parts Front Zoom lever (p. 50) Shutter release button (p. 24) Power switch, power indicator (green) (p. 20) Flash (p. 62) Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (Orange) (p. 79, p. 75) Remote control receiver (p. 80) Lens Digital Camera Microphone (p. 30) Operating Manual Q button (p. 25) Back Touch display (LCD monitor) (p. 34, p. 85, p. 162) PC/AV terminal (p. 100, p. 160) Strap lug (p. 13) DC input terminal (p. 167) 3 button (p. 34, p. 145) Battery/card compartment cover (p. 15, p. 17) Tripod socket Speaker (p. 151) To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Accessing the Camera Settings Simply press the Q button or 3 button, or touch the LCD monitor to set up and operate the camera. Monitor Indications These are the indications on the monitor during Capture or Playback mode. Capture Mode A9 A10 A11 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 AUTO PICT Playback Mode C1 A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 A13 B6 C2 C3 C4 Press the Q button. This switches the camera to Playback mode to play back captured images and sound files (p. 25). 38 7M 30 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 7M 100-0038 Press the 3 button. This displays menus to adjust the recorded pixels, EV compensation, and other advanced shooting settings (p. 34, p. 145). C5 C6 C7 D8 Touch the LCD monitor. This displays the [Capture Toolbar] ([Playback Toolbar] in Playback mode) to set the flash, self-timer, and other frequently used functions (p. 34, p. 85). 1/250 F2. 7 ISO400 01/26/2007 +1. 0 14:25 A15 A14 ISO400 1/250 F2. 7 01/26/2007 14:25 C9 C8 C9 Using the touch display Use the touch display by directly touching the LCD monitor with your finger. It is recommended that you use the stylus when precise operations are required such as editing images after shooting. Touch This refers to touching the touch display with your finger or the stylus and then releasing it. Touch an icon to select it, and release to set that option (a guide display may appear describing the function of the selected icon before it is set). Press and hold down an arrow icon (suqr) to change the setting or switch screens in some menus. A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 Double-touch This refers to touching the touch display twice quickly. Use this to directly set a function without having to display the guide display. Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 Voice memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall · Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back · Horizontal lines or intricate patterns · Fast moving objects · When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture · Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background) 3 Taking Pictures 70 Focusing Focusing in Dimly Lit Locations By default, the camera is set to use the auxiliary AF light for easier focusing in dimly lit locations (p. 75). Preventing Camera Shake and Blurring of the Subject There are several solutions to prevent inadvertent camera movement (camera shake) and blurring of the subject. Increasing the ISO sensitivity (p. 76) or using the flash (p. 62) are possible solutions as the camera then takes pictures at higher shutter speeds. Higher shutter speeds are effective for preventing both camera shake and blurring of the subject. When the Digital SR Mode is used, an ISO sensitivity higher than that of other Capture Modes is set, so camera shake is less likely to occur. (p. 49) You can check if camera shake is likely to occur when f (camera shake warning) appears on the LCD monitor. Using a tripod and the selftimer (p. 79) or remote control function (p. 80) is recommended especially when camera shake is likely to occur. Changing the Depth of Field By zooming in on your subject from a close distance, you can narrow the depth of field and create a blurred background (p. 50). 3 Taking Pictures 71 Focusing Selecting the Focus Mode = Standard Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in. ) or more. The camera focuses on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is approximately 15 cm (6 in. ) to 50 cm (20 in. ). The camera focuses on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when you want everything from near to far to be in focus. Use it when asking someone to take your picture or when taking pictures of scenery through the window of a moving car or train. The flash is fixed at a (Flash Off) and the focus position is fixed at Infinity. This mode lets you adjust the focus manually. q Macro 3 Pan Focus 3 Taking Pictures s \ Infinity Manual Focus 1 2 3 In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. Touch the Focus Mode. =). · The icon of the currently selected focus mode appears on the [Capture Toolbar]. · The Focus Mode screen appears. Standard Focus Mode Macro Manual Focus Pan Focus Touch the Focus Mode you want to set. Infinity · The setting is saved and the camera returns to Capture mode. · Press the Q button to return to Playback mode. Caution You cannot use the optical zoom when the focus mode is set to q (Macro). Only the digital zoom is available. Memo · If focusing is not possible with = (Standard), then pan focus is used. · If focusing is not possible with q (Macro), pictures cannot be taken. 72 Focusing Adjusting the Focus Manually 1 Touch [Manual Focus] on the Focus Mode screen. The Adjustable MF guide appears on the LCD monitor. AUTO PICT 38 2 01/26/2007 14:25 Touch a point inside the Adjustable MF guide. The area inside the Adjustable MF guide is enlarged to fill the screen. 3 3 Taking Pictures . 15 0. 2 0. 3 0. 6m Touch the arrow icons (qr) to adjust the focus. The MF bar appears on the LCD monitor to indicate the approximate manual focus position. q: For closer focus r: For distant focus MF bar 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. · The camera returns to Capture mode. · Press the Q button to return to Playback mode. Memo The camera returns to Capture Mode and the picture can be taken five seconds after you release your finger from either arrow icon (qr) or touch . 73 Focusing Setting the Autofocus Conditions Choosing the Focusing Area J K W Multiple Spot Measures a wide range in the center portion within the focusing area and focuses on the nearest object. [. . . ] · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 7 Appendix 183 WARRANTY POLICY Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: Located at: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. [. . . ]