Pentax M30 User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this 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 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 without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks.

• QuickTime™ and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in U.S. and other countries.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Right Reserved.

PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Regarding PictBridge

PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better service you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of the front side) for more information.

Using Your Camera Safely

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury.

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart.

• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed.

• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire 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 shock.

Caution

• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as it may explode.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the 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 not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery can cause explosion or leakage.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

Precautions for Battery Charger Usage

• Only use the battery charger D-BC63 supplied with the camera. Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. This can cause explosion or a fire or breakdown of the battery charger.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.

About the AC Adapter

Caution

• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due 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 product while it is still plugged in.

• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock.

• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface. This can cause a malfunction.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• Take the Worldwide 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 has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzene.

•

Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.

• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shock, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.

• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.

• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.

• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.27) regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that formatting an SD memory card or built-in 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 down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.

• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC63. Do not use it with any other equipment.

Using Your Camera Safely...............................................................1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................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 Battery .......................................................................21

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply .................24

Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................25

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures........................28

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........29

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................31

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ....................................32

Initial Settings .....................................................................................33

Setting the Display Language.........................................................33

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................36

Quick Start 38

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................38

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................40

Playing Back Images ......................................................................40

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................40

Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................41

Common Operations 42

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................42

A Mode .........................................................................................42

Q Mode ........................................................................................44

Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................46

Setting with the Menus ...................................................................46

Menu List ........................................................................................49

Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................51

Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................55

Setting the Playback Mode.............................................................57

Taking Pictures 60

Taking Pictures ...................................................................................60

Letting the 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 SR Mode) ...........................................................................62

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ..........................63

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ....................65

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) ..........................66

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode)...................................... 68

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 70

Using the Self-timer........................................................................71

Taking a Series of Pictures.............................................................72

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................73

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ...................................... 75

Displaying Shooting Information ......................................................76

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................78

Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................78

Selecting the Flash Mode...............................................................80

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................82

Selecting the Quality Level.............................................................84

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................86

Changing the Focusing Area..........................................................88

Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................89

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)..........................91

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness).....................................92

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)........................................93

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)............................................94

Saving the Settings (Memory) ...........................................................95

Recording Movies...............................................................................97

Recording a Movie..........................................................................97

Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ...................................... 99

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........................................101

Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................102

Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones

(Color Mode).................................................................................103

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function .....................104

Playing Back and Deleting Images 105

Playing Back Images ........................................................................105

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode.................................105

Playing Back Still Pictures............................................................106

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display..........107

Zoom Playback.............................................................................109

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................111

Slideshow .....................................................................................112

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................114

Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................114

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 115

Deleting Images ................................................................................116

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .............................................116

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

(from Nine-Image Display)............................................................118

Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................120

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........121

Editing and Printing Images 123

Editing Images ..................................................................................123

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................123

Cropping Images ..........................................................................125

Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................126

Using the Digital Filters.................................................................128

Using the Brightness Filter ...........................................................129

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)............................................130

Red-eye Compensation................................................................132

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................133

Printing Single Images..................................................................133

Printing All Images........................................................................135

Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................136

Connecting the Camera to the Printer..........................................136

Printing Single Images..................................................................137

Printing All Images........................................................................139

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................140

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................................140

Recording and Playing Back Sound 141

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................141

Playing Back Sound .........................................................................143

Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................144

Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................144

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................145

Settings 146

Camera Settings................................................................................146

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............146

Changing the Sound Settings .......................................................147

Changing the Date and Time........................................................149

Setting the World Time.................................................................151

Changing the Display Language ..................................................153

Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................154

Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................155

Changing the Video Output Format..............................................156

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................157

Using the Power Saving Function ................................................158

Setting Auto Power Off.................................................................159

Setting the Guide Display.............................................................160

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................161

Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................162

Appendix 163

List of World Time Cities..................................................................163

Default Settings.................................................................................165

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................168

Optional Accessories .......................................................................169

Messages...........................................................................................170

Troubleshooting................................................................................172

Main Specifications ..........................................................................174

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................178

Index...................................................................................................183

The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

A mode

Q mode

s, b, R, A,

d, O, q, <,

I, i, \, c,

Q, E, D, Y

indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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 Mode”, the mode for recording movies is referred to as the “d mode” and the mode for recording sound files is referred to as the “O mode”.

This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound files.

The icons above the title show the shooting modes that can activate the function. Ex.

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

R c Y

Memo

Composition of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures or playing back images straightaway.

3 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective chapters below.

4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions.

5 Playing Back and Deleting Images–––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera.

6 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for 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 Playing Back Sound –––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to record sound files or add sound (a voice memo) to an image, and how to play back sound files.

8 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

9 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio M30 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your 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 M30 features an easy-to-see 2.5-inch LCD monitor. In addition, Settings for capture, playback and editing functions are easy to navigate. Simply select icons that appear on the LCD monitor. If you are unsure of which shooting mode to use, first select b (Auto Picture) (p.60). The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode* depending on the scene. A guide appears when you select an icon, allowing you to check the functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.59)

* When you select b (Auto Picture mode), the shooting mode is selected from

- (Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode), and I (Portrait mode).

Let the camera choose the optimal settings. Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using

standard settings. (p.63)

Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture!

With the Optio M30, you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.66) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame.

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

Easy Printing 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 able to print out pictures at home because operating the computer was too difficult!

Easily print out images without using a computer.

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format!

With the Optio M30, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format. (p.108) This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.

Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio M30

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC63 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. (The battery charger and AC plug cord are not sold separately and only available together in the battery charger kit K-BC63.) For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.169).

Strap

O-ST51 (*)

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

AC plug cord

D-CO24 (*)

Quick Guide

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW63

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI63 (*)

PC Connection Manual

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

Names of Operating Parts

1 4 : 2 5

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 7

+ 1 . 0

3 8

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 Still Picture Capture Mode

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.

6 7

1 2 3 4

03/03/2007

+1.0

14:25

8 9

Shooting mode (p.51)

F 3 . 3

1 / 2 5 0

+ 1 . 0

3 8

200

ISO

Flash mode (p.80)

Drive mode (p.71, p.72)

Focus mode (p.78)

Camera shake icon (p.76)

Digital zoom icon (p.73)

Memory status (p.31)

+ : Built-in memory

(without card)

Remaining image storage

capacity Battery indicator (p.23)

Focus frame (p.38)

EV compensation (p.75)

Date and time (p.36)

World Time (p.151)

No icon : Hometown X : Destination

a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected

* 5 only appears when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

6 7

3 4

1/250

1/250 F3.3

F3.3

+1.0

ISO

200

Bright portion (blinks red)

Dark portion (blinks yellow)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Recorded pixels (p.82)

* 3 and 4 only appear when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Quality (p.84)

White balance (p.86)

Sensitivity (p.89)

Histogram (p.77)

About the Bright and Dark Portions

When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is so dark it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning.

Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode

F 3 . 3

1 / 2 5 0

1 0 0

0 0 3 8

1 4 : 2 5

200

ISO

0 3 / 0 3 / 2 0 0 7

(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.111)

A11

A1 B1 B2

B3 B4 B5

ISO

1/250

F3.3

Playback mode (p.57)

Folder number (p.154)

File number

Protect icon (p.121)

Voice memo icon (p.145)

Battery indicator (p.23)

Volume icon (p.145)

Memory status (p.31)

+ :

Built-in memory (without card)

a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected Captured date and time (p.36)

200

100

100-0038

0038

03/03/2007

14:25

Four-way controller guide

A10

Key lock icon (p.64)

A11

Bright portion (blinks red)

(p.17) Recorded pixels (p.82)

Quality (p.84)

White balance (p.86)

Sensitivity (p.89)

Dark portion (blinks yellow)

(p.17) Shutter speed

Aperture

Histogram (p.77)

A2 A3

A4 A5

A6 A7 A8

A10

In Normal Display, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed in two seconds.

Guide Indications

A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.

Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom button Four-way controller (3) 3 Four-way controller (4) 4 Shutter release button Four-way controller (5) 5 3 button

4/W button

Green/i button |, i

SHUTTER

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera.

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.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears.

Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC63.

2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX

logo is facing up.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when

charging is finished.

•

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.)

• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.

•

Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

Installing the Battery

Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the 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 logo pointing toward the lens.

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

3 Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into

place.

Removing the Battery

1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Release the battery by using your finger to press the

battery lock lever in the direction of 3.

The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.

Getting Started

Use the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.24)

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. Use

Getting Started

of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

• If the battery has been removed from the camera for a long time, when it is reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction. Wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to reset the camera. The date and time may also be reset.

• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time

(at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and exclusive battery fully charged)

Image

Storage Capacity*

230 pictures 80 min. 250 min. 330 min.

*1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during

CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.

*2: According to the result of in-house testing.

•

In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the

Movie Recording

Time*

Sound Recording

Time*

Playback Time*

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 due to cold temperature will return to normal performance when the batteries reach room temperature.

• Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

• Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the w indicator on the LCD monitor.

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.

(green) Battery is running low.

(yellow) Battery is running very low.

(red) Battery is exhausted.

[Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.

Getting Started

AC adapter

AC plug cord

connector cable

DC terminal

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply

Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. (The AC adapter kit K-AC64 includes AC adapter D-AC64 and AC plug cord D-CO24.)

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the DC

terminal cover (DC IN).

2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC

input terminal of the camera.

3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the connector cable are inserted securely. The data may become lost if either cord becomes 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.

Installing the SD Memory Card

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SD Memory Card socket

SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.31)

• Be sure to use this camera 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 capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level. (p.28)

Backing Up Data

The camera may not be able to access data in the built-in memory in the case of a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location.

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 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

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socket so that the label is facing toward the lens.

Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.

3 Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into

place.

Removing the SD Memory Card

1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject

it.

Pull the card out.

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

•

The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.

appears on the LCD monitor when the

card is write-protected.

• Care should be taken when removing 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 card, images or sound files are being played back, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical

interference. (3) when the card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the

card is being recorded or accessed.

• The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

• When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.

• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.

Write-protect switch

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Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you

have taken.

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Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data 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 captured photo or printed picture also depends on the quality level, exposure compensation, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors, so you 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 table below for the appropriate settings according to use.

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

Recorded Pixels Use

a 3072×2304

f 2592×1944

g 2304×1728

h 2048×1536

i 1600×1200

l 1024× 768

m 640× 480

The default setting is a (3072×2304).

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

The default setting is D (Better).

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.82

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC.

Clearer

For making postcard-size prints.

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen.

Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Selecting the Quality Level 1p.84

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity

(Approximate numbers of pictures)

C (Best) D (Better) E (Good)

Built-in

Memory

a 3072×2304

f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480

• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.

6 pictures 35 pictures 12 pictures 69 pictures 18 pictures 103 pictures

7 pictures 44 pictures 15 pictures 88 pictures 24 pictures 137 pictures

11 pictures 62 pictures 22 pictures 124 pictures 31 pictures 177 pictures

13 pictures 77 pictures 27 pictures 153 pictures 40 pictures 223 pictures

22 pictures 124 pictures 36 pictures 206 pictures 54 pictures 301 pictures

43 pictures 244 pictures 73 pictures 412 pictures 93 pictures 522 pictures

87 pictures 489 pictures 127 pictures 711 pictures 175 pictures 978 pictures

128MB

Built-in

Memory

128MB

Built-in

Memory

128MB

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies

Choose the recorded pixels, quality level and frame rate (number of frames per second) according to how you intend to use the movies you have taken. The higher the number of recorded pixels and the quality level, the clearer the details, but the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the bigger the file size. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels, quality level and frame rate in [Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.99

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.101

Selecting the Frame Rate 1p.102

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

(640×480)

(320×240)

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The default setting is m (640×480).

Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.

Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

The default setting is C (Best).

Best Images will be clearer but file size will be larger.

Better

Good Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.

Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use

30fps

15fps

The default setting is 30fps (frames per second).

Produces high quality movies, but reduces the total recording time.

Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller.

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Recording Time

(Approximate recording time)

30fps 15fps Sound

(640×480)

(320×240)

Built-in

Memory

C 20 sec.

D 28 sec.

E 42 sec.

C 33 sec.

D 45 sec.

1 min.

3 sec.

128MB

1 min.

56 sec.

2 min.

36 sec.

3 min.

57 sec.

3 min. 6 sec.

4 min.

12 sec.

5 min.

55 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.

Built-in

Memory

41 sec.

53 sec.

1 min.

22 sec.

1 min. 3 sec.

1 min.

27 sec.

2 min. 7 sec.

128MB

3 min.

50 sec.

5 min. 1 sec.

7 min.

40 sec.

5 min.

55 sec.

8 min. 9 sec.

11 min. 51 sec.

Built-in

Memory

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128MB

1 hr.

36 min.

57 sec.

Turning the Camera On and Off

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Power switch

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the LCD monitor turns on. When you turn the camera on, 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 turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

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Checking the Memory Card

The memory card is checked automatically

when the camera turns on.

appears on the LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera. In this case, images and sound files will be saved in the built-in memory.

appears instead of a when the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position. Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write-protect switch is locked.

If the battery has been removed from the camera for a long time, when it is reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction. Wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to reset the camera. The date and time and other settings may also be reset. Follow the procedure on p.36 to set these settings again.

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Power switch

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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 any more pictures.

Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

The LCD monitor turns on while the lens is closed and the camera turns on in Playback Mode.

To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

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Initial Settings

Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures.

Power switch

Four-way controller

4 button 3 button

The Language/ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36) to set the current date and time. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36) when the Date Adjust screen appears.

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.153).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date

and Time” (1p.149).

Setting the Display Language

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1 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the display language.

English

Dansk Svenska

Deutsch

Finnish Polish Czech

Italiano

Hungarian

Nederlands

Cancel

2 Press the 4 button.

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The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings

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for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36 and p.37). Go to Step 3 in "Setting Hometown and DST" if the desired settings do not appear.

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Cancel

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If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back.

When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the

language and press the 4 button.

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

1 Press the 4 button. 2 Press the 3 button. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). 4 Use the four-way controller (32) to select

[Language/ ].

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Language/ screen appears.

6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the

language.

7 Press the 4 button.

The [u Setting] menu appears in the 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 Date and Time” (p.149).

English

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Setting Hometown and DST

OFF

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Hometown].

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Hometown screen appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

Initial Setting

Hometown New York

Cancel

English

to choose the city.

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select P (Off). 8 Press the 4 button.

The Initial Setting screen appears.

9 Press the 4 button.

The [Date Adjust] screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

DST

OFF

DST

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Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 Press the four-way controller (5).

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The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the date and time display style.

Date Adjust

Date Style mmdd yy

Date 01/01/2007

Time

Cancel

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24h

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

7 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to the month.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

Date Adjust

Date Style mmdd yy

Date 01/01/2007

Time

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style mmdd yy

Date 01/01/2007

Time

Cancel

Date Adjust

Date Style mmdd yy

Date 01/01/2007

Time

Cancel

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24h

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

Language” (1p.153).

• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date

and Time” (1p.149).

• To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in “Setting

the World Time” (1p.151).

• When the 3 button is pressed in the Language/ screen,

the selected language is canceled and the Date Adjustment screen is displayed in the default language (English). To set to another language, follow the steps on p.34.

• When the 3 button is pressed in the Date Adjustment

screen, the camera enters Shooting mode without setting the date. Restart the camera to set the date. The Date Adjust screen reappears. Alternatively, you can display the Date Adjustment screen from the [u Setting] menu. (1p.149)

If you press the 4 button in Step 9, 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 seconds.

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is automatically set according to the City set for [Hometown] in initial settings. Refer to the pages below for the video output settings and instructions on how to change the video output setting after initial settings.

• To see the video output format set in initial settings, refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.163).

• To change the video output format after initial settings, refer to “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.156).

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Quick Start

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Taking Still Pictures

Power switch

Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x button

Quick Start

The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture Mode.

2 Confirm the subject and shooting

information on the LCD monitor.

The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x button to the left or right.

x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera

Focus frame

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.25)

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• The shooting mode is set to b (Auto Picture mode) in the default

settings. (p.60) Turn the power on to enable taking still pictures in b mode.

• Press the Green button to switch to the Green Mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically. (p.63)

Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.

Press halfway

The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red.

Press fully

Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.

[Poor focusing conditions]

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as 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 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)

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Instant Review

The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time. (p.91) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the

i button.

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Playing Back Images

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 Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode.

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Shutter release button

Q button Four-way controller

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100

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1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

The previous or next image appears.

Q button

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All Images/Sounds

Four-way controller

4 button

3 button

i button

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

(2345) to select s (Image Rotation).

The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

Cancel

Cancel OK

4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the

rotation direction and press the 4 button.

The rotated image appears.

• Movies cannot be rotated.

• Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated state.

Deleting the Displayed Image

Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press the 4 button. (p.116)

All Images/Sounds

Delete

Cancel

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Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Common Operations

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) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.38) Starts and stops movie recording in d mode. (p.97) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.141)

3 Zoom/w/x/f/y button

Changes the captured area. (p.73)

4 Q button

Switches to the Q mode. (p.105)

4 5 6

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)

7 Green button

Switches to the Green Mode. (p.63) Calls up the assigned menu. (p.55)

8 3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.46)

Common Operations

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. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.107) Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (p.109) Press f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display. (p.108) Press y during folder display to change to nine-image display of the selected folder. (p.108) Press y during calendar display to change to nine-image display for the selected date. (p.108) Can be used to adjust the volume during playback of movies or sound files. (p.114, p.143)

4 Q button

Switches to A mode. (p.105)

4 5 6

5 Four-way controller

(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.114, p.143)

) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.58)

(

Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.114, p.143)

(45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file

during single-image display. (p.40) Frame forwards, frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback. (p.114) Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the index in sound file playback. (p.143)

(2345) : Moves the display area during zoom display. (p.109)

Selects an image in nine-image display, a folder in folder display, and a date in calendar display. (p.107, p.108) Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function. (p.130)

6 4/W button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.111) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.107, p.109) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.108) Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.108)

7 Green/i button

Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.116) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.118) Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.108). Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.108)

8 3 button

Displays the [H Setting] menu during single-image display. (p.46) Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display. (p.57) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.107, p.109) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.108) Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.108)

Common Operations

Setting the Camera Functions

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To change the camera settings, press the

Rec. Mode] menu or [u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and

[

button to display the

editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.

Setting with the Menus

Pressing the Pressing the 3 button in Q mode displays the [H Setting] menu.

Common Operations

Press halfway

button in A mode displays the [ARec. Mode] menu.

During recording During playback

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SHUTTER

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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Format Sound Date Adjust World Time

Exit

Setting

Format Sound Date Adjust World Time

Exit

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The setting is complete and the camera returns to A mode

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The setting is complete and the camera returns to Q mode

A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor

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during menu operation.

Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu

1 Press the 3 button in A

mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Quality Level].

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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4 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears with the items that can be selected. The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings.

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

The quality level changes each time the four-way controller (23) is pressed.

Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and canceling changes.

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Cancel

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Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6 Press the Q button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.

Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

Common Operations

6 Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4).

The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.

Canceling the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6 Press the 3 button.

The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.

The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications.

Exit : Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and

: Returns to Step 3 with the current setting.

returns to Step 3.

Menu List

This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.165) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.

Item Description Page

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p.84

White Balance

Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p.88

Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.89

EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.75

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies p.101

Frame Rate

Movie

Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p.103

Movie SR

Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.74

Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.91

Memory

Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.92

Saturation For setting the color saturation p.93

Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.94

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures

For adjusting the color balance according to the light conditions

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.99

For setting the frame rate (number of frames per second)

For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function

For choosing whether to save the set values of the shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off

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Common Operations

• Use the Green Mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.63)

• You can save time by assigning frequently used menus to the Green button. (p.55)

[u Setting] Menu

Item Description Page

Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.146

Sound

Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles p.149

World Time For setting the world time p.151

Language/

Folder Name

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USB Connection For setting the USB cable connection (to PC or printer) p.155

Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p.156

Brightness Level For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor p.157

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Quick Zoom

Green Button

Guide Display

Reset

For adjusting the playback volume and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files

For setting the time until power saving mode is activated

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For displaying an image at maximum magnification by pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button during still picture playback

For assigning 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

For returning settings other than the date and time, language, and video out to their defaults

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p.159

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Setting the Shooting Mode

The Optio M30 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose a shooting mode.

A guide of the selected shooting mode appears after approximately two seconds when a shooting mode is selected. (p.59) You can also set to hide the guides. Refer to “Setting the Guide Display” (p.160) for instructions.

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

Landscape

Cancel

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• In shooting modes other than R, A, d, O, c and Y, the flash, focus mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode.

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.168).

• The Capture Mode Palette does not appear even if you press the four-way controller (3) when Focus Mode is set to \ and focus position is being adjusted (p.79).

There are 15 available shooting modes.

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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 mode. Use the flash if including people in your picture. (p.65)

4 d Movie

Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. (p.97)

5 O Voice Recording

Use this mode to record sound files. Be careful not to cover the microphone with your hand. (p.141)

6 q Landscape

Use this mode for taking landscape views. The depth of field encompasses a wide area.

7 < Flower

Use this mode for taking bright, colorful pictures of flowers with soft outlines.

8 I Portrait

Use this mode for taking pictures of people. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look.

9 i Surf & Snow

For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, 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)

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b Q Kids

Ideal for taking pictures of children who are moving around. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look.

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.70)

d D Food

Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright,

vivid finish.

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e Y Frame Composite

Use this mode to take pictures with a frame. Recorded pixels is fixed at h and Quality level is fixed at D. (p.66)

Calling Up a Specific Menu

Assign menu items to the Green Button and recall these quickly by simply pressing the Green Button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance.

• The following functions can be assigned to the Green button: Green Mode, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast.

• The default setting is Green Mode.

• The Green Button setting can be returned to the default setting by selecting [Reset] on the [u Setting] menu.

• The functions assigned to the Green button can also be used in the usual manner on the original menus ([A Rec.Mode] and [u Setting]).

• You cannot save different settings for the same function on the Green button and on the original menu.

Assigning a Function to the Green Button

1 Select [Green Button] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5).

The Green Button screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose the function you want to set and press the 4 button.

Green Button

Green Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity

Cancel OK

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4 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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The function assigned to [Green Button] on the [u Setting] menu is called up.

The function assigned to Green button

EV Compensation

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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 the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button, the camera returns to the original screen if no operation is performed for five seconds after the Green button is pressed.

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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.

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Resize

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MENU OKMENU

Cancel

Closes the Playback Mode

Palette and goes to A mode.

Cancel

SHUTTER OK

Press halfway

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Cancel

Goes to the screen for

selected playback function.

Playback Mode Palette

Item Description Page

Slideshow

Resize

Cropping For deleting the unneeded part of a picture p.125

Image/Sound

Copy

Image Rotation For rotating still pictures p.41

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Digital Filter For changing the color of still pictures p.128

Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of still pictures p.129

Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p.130

Red-eye

Compensation

Voice Memo

Protect

DPOF

Start-up Screen For setting the start-up screen p.162

For playing back recorded images one after another

For changing the recorded pixels and quality of images

For copying images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa

For correcting still pictures where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes

For adding a voice memo to still pictures

For protecting images and sound files from accidental deletion

For setting the DPOF print order data for still pictures

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Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes

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When Guide Display (p.160) is set to O (On), a guide of the mode selected in the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette appears.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette.

2 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose a shooting mode.

Choose a Playback Mode if the camera is in Q mode. A guide of the selected mode appears after approximately two seconds when a mode is selected.

3 Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the selected shooting mode. The setting screen for the selected Playback Mode is displayed if the camera is in Q mode.

Landscape

Cancel

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. The camera focuses on a wide range.

Cancel

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Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting

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Mode (Auto Picture Mode)

In b (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four capture modes:

mode),

(Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode), and I (Portrait mode).

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The 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

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus, and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left of the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button fully.

•In b mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (p.75)

•In b mode, [Focusing Area] is set to Multiple. (p.88)

• The continuous shooting function is not available in b mode.

• The shooting mode is set to b mode in the default settings.

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Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode)

In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture 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.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.78 - p.94) for details of how to set the functions.

5 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 picture is taken.

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Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode)

In c (Digital SR mode), the camera automatically raises the sensitivity to reduce

camera shake and blurring when taking pictures. The camera also sets the shutter

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speed (set to remain faster than 1/15 sec) and aperture automatically. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.

1 Press the four-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.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.78 - p.94) for details of how to set the functions.

5 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

6 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

When shooting mode is set to c, the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 64 and 3200. (p.90)

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Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

1 Press the Green button in A

mode.

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 release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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• If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the

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camera does not switch to Green Mode. The assigned function is displayed. (p.55)

• In Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button.

• You cannot use the [A Rec. Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette in Green Mode. If you try to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette, - (key lock icon) and a

Green mode must be canceled to use this function.

message appear.

•

If you switched to Q mode from Green

Auto Picture

Mode, you cannot display the [

Setting] menu by pressing the

the [

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• When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode, it turns on in the

Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) and a message appear.

Green Mode next time the power switch is pressed.

button. If you try to display

* The Green Mode settings are as shown below.

Flash Mode , (Auto) Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Focus Mode = (Standard) Information Display Standard Recorded Pixels

Quality Level D (Better) White Balance F (Auto) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation ±0.0 Digital Zoom O (On) Instant Review 1 sec Sharpness G (Standard) Saturation G (Standard) Contrast G (Standard)

*1 Can be set to a (Flash Off) *2 Can be set to g (10 sec. Self-timer) or Z (2 sec. Self-timer). (The

*3 Can be set to q (Macro), r (super macro) and 3 (Pan Focus)

setting in a shooting mode other than Green Mode is available.)

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Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

In A (Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture 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.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.

• The continuous shooting function is not available in A mode.

• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.71)

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In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera.

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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 Composite).

3 Press the 4 button.

A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the

frame you want to use.

5 Press the 4 button.

The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.

• Use the four-way controller (45) to

choose a different frame.

•Press the 3 button or f on the Zoom/f/y button to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 4 to choose a different frame.

6 Press the 4 button.

The frame appears on the screen.

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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 function is not available in Y mode.

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Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode)

In I (Portrait mode), Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated. Simply point the camera toward your subject’s face and the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject’s face,

adjusts the focus (using Face Recognition AF) and the exposure (using

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Face Recognition AE) and allows you to take a picture.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

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 location of the face. As the subject moves, the size and location of the focus frame change to match the location of the subject’s face.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• If the camera cannot 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.

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In I mode, only I and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor. No other shooting information is displayed. In addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the

• Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera.

4/W

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Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

In E (Pet mode), your moving pet is kept in focus while you take the picture, allowing you to capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon

depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

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1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet). 3 Press the 4 button.

The Pet mode selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select E, F, F, H, G or G.

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. (Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.) Choose an icon (white, gray or black) whose tone best matches your pet's coat or fur.

5 Press the 4 button.

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. The focus frame follows the pet while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Using 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.

Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release

button is pressed.

Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller

(453) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer.

3 Press the shutter release button

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Self-timer

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.

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In d mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).

•

Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

• Z

cannot be selected while s mode is in default setting. Select Z in

another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to

mode.

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Taking a Series of Pictures

In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

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Continuous Shooting

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots.

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. 2

Use the four-way controller ( to select and press the

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

(Continuous Shooting)

button.

)

Drive Mode

Continuous Shooting

3 Press the shutter release button

halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

Pictures are taken continuously for as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.

• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.

• The continuous shooting function is not available in s, b, A, d, O, I or Y mode.

• You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

• The interval of continuous shooting will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings.

• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.

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You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in A

mode.

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 optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is set to O (On), you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times.

Zoom bar

Press x

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Optical zoom range

Digital zoom range

• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.

• Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.

• The digital zoom function cannot be used in I mode.

Setting the Digital Zoom

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The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off).

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital

Zoom].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select O (On) or P (Off).

The selected setting is saved.

4 Press the 3 button.

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The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status.

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Digital Zoom

Instant Review

QUICK

Memory

Exit

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AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

1 Press the 3 button in A

mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [EV Compensation].

3 Use the four-way controller (45)

Rec. Mode

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Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review

QUICK

Memory

Exit

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to select the EV value.

The selected EV value is saved. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value. You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 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 can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

• When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the exposure. (p.77)

•In s and b modes, the EV compensation is fixed to ±0.0.

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The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info. For 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 monitor in I mode. Other shooting information is not displayed. You cannot

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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 and after shooting tells you

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Dark portions Bright portions

←Brightness→(Dark) (Bright)

whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.

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Understanding Brightness

If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side.

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When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow.

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Understanding Contrast

The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

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Focus Mode

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm

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Macro

Super Macro

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Pan Focus

Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

(15.7 in.) or more (60 cm or 23.6 in. for Tele). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm to 1 m (3.9 in. to 39.4 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 5 cm to 40 cm (1.9 in. to 15.7 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 for zoom.

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a (Flash Off).

This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. The entire picture, from the front to the back, is focused sharply.

1 Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

The focus 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 Focus Mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

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Focus Mode

Standard

•In s mode, you can only select =, q, r and 3.

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• If you select =/q/r/\ in d mode, you can only focus before shooting.

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Manual Focus

The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below.

1 Press the four-way controller (5)

in A mode.

Use the four-way controller (5) to select

and press the 4 button.

Focus Mode

Manual Focus

The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the LCD monitor when focusing.

3 Press the four-way controller

(23).

The \ indicator appears on the LCD monitor to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.

2 : for distant focus 3 : for closer focus

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\ indicator

4 Press the 4 button.

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. The focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four-way controller. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus using the four-way controller (23).

Shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while adjusting \.

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed.

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Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

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Auto

Flash Off

Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye

Flash On + Red-eye

Soft Flash

• The flash will not discharge a (Flash Off) in d mode or when the drive mode is set to 1, or the focus mode is set to s.

• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.

•In s mode, you can only select , or a.

1 2

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.

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.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions.

This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not too bright even when fired at close range. The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions.

1 Press the four-way controller (4)

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in A mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23).

Flash Mode

Auto

2 Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode.

[About the red-eye phenomenon]

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes.

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Rec. Mode

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1, 6

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when

you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends

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on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. 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 (p.84).

Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels Use

a 3072×2304

f 2592×1944

g 2304×1728

h 2048×1536

i 1600×1200

l 1024× 768

m 640× 480

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC.

Clearer

For making postcard-size prints.

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

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1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded

Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

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A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the number of recorded pixels.

Storage capacity for the selected recorded

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Cancel OK

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pixels 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.

• When shooting mode is set to Y, Recorded pixels is fixed at h.

• When shooting mode is set to d, the number of recorded pixels set in [Movie] on the recording mode menu is set. (p.99)

• If you use the [Recorded Pixels] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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2, 3, 4 5

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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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

picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also

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affects the file size (p.82).

Quality Level

Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.

Better

Good

Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen.

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.

Use the four-way controller (

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the quality level.

Storage capacity for the selected quality level is displayed when the Quality Level

) to select [Quality Level].

Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Cancel

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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.

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• 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. (p.55)

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Rec. Mode

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A uto

C anc el

O K

2, 3, 4 5

1, 6

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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Adjusting the White Balance

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

White Balance

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Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

Shade

Tungsten Light

Fluores. Light

Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light.

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The White Balance screen appears.

White Balance

Auto

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

5 Press the 4 button.

The White Balance setting is saved.

Cancel

6 Press the 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 manually.

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If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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Manual Setting

Have a blank sheet of white paper or 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

White Balance

sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment so that it fits the frame at the center of the LCD monitor.

3 Press the shutter release button

SHUTTER

Cancel

Adjust

fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

4 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

5 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

Focusing Area

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Multiple Normal range

Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller.

Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (

) to select [Focusing Area].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the setting.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Focusing Area setting is saved.

6 Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Cancel

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•In d and Y modes, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot).

•In b and I modes, [Focusing Area] is set to J (Multiple).

• If you use the [Focusing Area] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)

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2, 3, 4 5

1, 6

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

Sensitivity

Auto Sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 64 and 400.

100

• The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The

200

400

800

1600

3200

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.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the sensitivity.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Sensitivity setting is saved.

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Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Cancel

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Auto

64 100 200 400 800 1600 3200

6 Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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• 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)

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2, 3, 4 5

1, 6

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display).

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant

Review].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to change the display time.

5 Press the 4 button.

The Instant Review setting is saved.

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0.0

EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom

Instant Review

QUICK

Memory

Cancel

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5sec 3sec 2sec

1sec

0.5sec Off

6 Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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Rec. Mode

E xit

2, 3

1, 4

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

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The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the sharpness level.

The following setting is saved.

F (Soft) G (Normal) H (Hard)

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Sharpness

Saturation Contrast

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. (p.55)

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1, 4

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the saturation level.

The following setting is saved.

F (Low) G (Normal) H (High)

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Saturation

Contrast

Exit

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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. (p.55)

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Rec. Mode

E xit

2, 3

1, 4

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

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Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast level.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

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The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45)

to change the contrast level.

The following setting is saved.

F (Low) G (Normal) H (High)

Rec. Mode

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

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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Saving the Settings (Memory)

The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings even when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O (On) or P (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items not listed here will be saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.) If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. The table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is on or off.

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Item Description

Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) (p.80) O

Drive Mode

Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) (p.78) P Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom/w/x button (p.73) P

MF Position

White Balance

Sensitivity The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.89) P

EV Compensation

Digital Zoom

DISPLAY

File No.

The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) (p.71, p.72)

The manual focus position set with the four-way controller (23) (p.79)

The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.86)

The [EV Compensation] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.75)

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.74)

The LCD monitor information display mode set with the 4/W button (p.76, p.111)

If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been selected, file numbers are assigned sequentially.

Default Setting

Rec. Mode

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2, 3, 4, 5 6

1, 7

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance

AWB

Focusing Area

ISO

Sensitivity

AUTO

Exit

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5).

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The Memory screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to choose an item.

5 Use the four-way controller (45)

to select O (On) or P (Off).

6 Press the 4 button.

The Memory setting is saved.

Memory

Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance

Cancel

7 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

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Recording Movies

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M ovi e

4, 5

1, 2 3

Recording a Movie

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

Cancel

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3 Press the 4 button.

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d mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. The following information appears on the LCD monitor.

1 Movie mode icon 2 Focus mode icon 3 Recording indicator (appears when

recording begins in step 4 and blinks

during recording) 4 Recording time 5 Movie anti-shake icon (appears when Movie SR is set to On. p.104) 6 Date and time display

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7 Focus frame (does not appear during recording) You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x button to the left or right.

x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording starts. You can record movie consecutively until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full, or up to 4 GB.

• The flash will not discharge in d 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 can press the shutter release button halfway before starting to record to focus.

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5 Press the shutter release button fully.

Recording stops.

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Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed

If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, recording will continue for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

Pentax M30 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using Your Camera Safely

Care to be Taken During Handling

Contents

Composition of the Operating Manual

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Monitor Indications

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply

Installing the SD Memory Card

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies

Turning the Camera On and Off

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Setting the Date and Time

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back Images

Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

Rotating the Displayed Image

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Setting with the Menus

Menu List

Setting the Shooting Mode

Calling Up a Specific Menu

Setting the Playback Mode

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode)

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode)

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode)

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Using the Self-timer

Taking a Series of Pictures

Using the Zoom

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Displaying Shooting Information

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Selecting the Quality Level

Adjusting the White Balance

Changing the Focusing Area

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

Saving the Settings (Memory)

Recording Movies

Recording a Movie