Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 230 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 Optio 230 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, industrial enterprise or as
items for 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
• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.
• PENTAX is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd.
• Optio is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd.
•All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
• The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor
in this manual are different from the actual product.
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols
during use.
Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the
user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the
user may experience minor or middling difficulties or
physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
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 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.
•Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, and please
take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Use an AC adapter that are 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 disconnect the AC adapter
and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may
result in fire or electric shock.
•Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or
electrical shock.
Caution:
•Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the
battery in fire, as it may explode.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to
smoke.
Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some por tions 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.
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Care to be Taken During Handling
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol 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.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liq-
uid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera
get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a
dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure.
Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the
vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C
but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.
• The display response speed of the liquid crystal becomes slow at low temperatures
but this is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a
lens brush.
•Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-perfor-
mance.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, please, without fail, try out the
camera to confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important
pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). No guarantee can be given with
regards to collateral damage (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of
benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) that may cause this product
to fail.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, drops of water appear 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.
•The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C.
•Take care to ensure that garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. do not
enter within the camera, as this may cause the camera to become damaged. If rain
or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.
•Please refer to “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.14) regarding the
CompactFlash CF card.
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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA······························································1
Care to be Taken During Handling ···································································2
Contents ···········································································································3
Contents of the Operating Manual ···································································5
Checking the Contents of the Package····························································6
Names of Parts·································································································7
Names of Operating Parts················································································8
Getting Started··············································································9
Attaching the Strap ···························································································9
Powering the Camera ·····················································································10
Installing the Battery··············································································10
Using the AC Adapter (optional) ···························································12
Installing or removing the CF Card·································································13
Initial Settings ·································································································15
Setting the Display Language ·······························································15
Setting the Home Town ·········································································16
Setting the D.S.T Mode·········································································16
Setting the Video Output Format···························································17
Setting the Date and Time ····································································17
Quick Start···················································································20
Taking Still Pictures ························································································20
Playing Back Still Pictures··············································································22
Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View) ··································22
Playing Back a Single Image ································································23
How to use the CF Card·················································································24
Common Operations ··································································26
Tur ning the Camera On and Off ·····································································26
Changing the Mode ························································································27
Using the Button Functions ············································································28
Capture Mode························································································28
Playback Mode······················································································29
Using the Menus·····························································································30
How to Use the Menus··········································································30
Menu List·······························································································32
Taking Pictures ···········································································34
Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)············································34
Taking Pictures·······························································································35
Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)····································35
Taking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Full Selectable Mode) ·······36
Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)·············································37
Continuous Shooting ·············································································38
Using the Self-Timer··············································································39
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ········································40
Using the Zoom·····················································································42
Taking a Picture of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)···································44
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D image mode)·············································45
Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)··········50
Setting the Shooting Functions ······································································52
Selecting a Focus Mode········································································52
EV Compensation ·················································································54
Selecting the Flash Mode······································································55
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ······························································56
Selecting the Quality Levels··································································57
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)·····58
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Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)················································60
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
··61
Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ·····················································62
Selecting the Color Mode (Color)··························································63
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)·································64
Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) ······················································65
Setting the Saturation (Saturation)························································66
Setting the Contrast (Contrast) ·····························································67
Saving the Settings (Memory) ········································································68
Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory)···············································68
Saving the Exposure Compensation Setting·········································69
Playback/Erasing ········································································70
Playing Back Images on the Camera·····························································70
Playing Back Still Pictures·····································································70
Zoom Display·························································································70
Playing Back Movie Pictures·································································71
Displaying Shooting Information (Display mode) ··································72
Nine-image Display ···············································································73
Slideshow ······························································································74
Erasing Images·······························································································75
Erasing a Single Image ·········································································75
Erasing All Images ················································································76
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)············································77
Viewing Images on a TV·················································································78
Setting the Printing Service ············································································79
Printing Single Image ············································································79
Printing All Images ················································································81
Viewing images with Windows PC ·································································82
About the included software··································································82
System environment··············································································82
Installing the software············································································83
Connecting the camera and PC····························································93
Viewing images on your PC··································································94
Disconnecting the camera from your PC ··············································95
Viewing Images with Macintosh ·····································································98
About the included software··································································98
System environment··············································································98
Installing the software············································································99
Connecting the camera and your Macintosh·······································100
Viewing images on your Macintosh·····················································101
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh·································101
Settings······················································································102
Camera Settings···························································································102
Formatting a CF Card ·········································································102
Setting the Date Style ·········································································103
Changing the Date/Time ·····································································104
Changing the Display Language ·························································104
Changing the Video Output Format·····················································105
Setting the Beep··················································································105
Setting the World Time········································································106
Powersaving Function (Sleep Timeout)···············································108
Auto Power Off Function ·····································································108
Setting the Brightness Level································································109
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)··················································109
Appendix····················································································110
List of City Names ························································································110
Messages ·····································································································111
Troubleshooting ····························································································113
Main Specifications·······················································································116
WARRANTY POLICY···················································································118
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Contents of the Operating Manual
This Operating manual contains the following chapters.
● 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.
● Quick Start
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also tells you how to
use the CF card.
● Common Operations
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode
dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the
respective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Settings] chapters.
● Taking Pictures
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and
how to set the relevant functions.
● Playback/Erasing
This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or
on a TV and how to delete images.
● Settings
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.
● Appendix
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor
and what to do in the event of trouble.
The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are
explained below.
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.
Caution
memo
Checking the Contents of the Package
Strap
O-ST5
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Camera
Optio 230
Video cable I-VC2
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW5
3D Image Viewer
O-3DV1
USB cable I-USB2
Lithium battery
CR-V3
Operating Manual
this manual
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
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Names of Parts
Front
Back
Shutter release button
USB/Video output terminal
DC input terminal
Lens
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
Tr ipod socket
Battery chamber cover
Strap lug
CF card cover
Power switch
Viewfinder
Self-timer lamp/AF spotbeam
Built-in flash
Te rminal cover
Names of Operating Parts
● Guide indications
A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during
operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller ( ) Zoom button
(Only for digital zoom
and magnified playback)
Four-way controller ( ) Display button
Four-way controller ( ) button
Four-way controller ( ) button
Menu button Shutter release button
OK button Reverse button
OK
MENU
8
/button
/
//
/button
Display button
Status lamp
Flash lamp
Reverse button
OK button
Menu button
Zoom button
Mode dial
Shutter release button
Power switch
Four-way controller
()
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass
the other end through the loop.
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Getting Started
Powering the Camera
Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery into the camera. When using the camera for the
first time, insert a new battery.
z Slide the battery chamber cover sideways and lift it up.
x Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the (+) (–)
marks inside the battery chamber.
c Close the battery chamber cover and slide it back into
place.
• If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC
adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. ( p.12)
• Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time,
remove the battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the
date setting will be reset.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause a malfunction.
Caution
memo
● Approximate Operating Time (when new batteries are
loaded)
Number of recordable images
LCD monitor LCD monitor Playback time
ON OFF
With the
CR-V3 lithium
500 650 —
flash fired AA lithium 400 450 —
for 50% of AA NiMH 200 250 —
the shots AA alkaline 100 200 —
Without
CR-V3 lithium
600 850 240
the flash AA lithium 450 650 180
AA NiMH 250 300 100
AA alkaline 150 300 30
* The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary
depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low temperatures.
● Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the symbol displayed on
the LCD monitor.
(lit green) : Adequate power remains.
↓
(lit yellow) : Battery remains half.
↓
(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.
↓
[Battery depleted] : After the message is displayed, the camera
will turn off.
Caution
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Getting Started
Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the
camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended.
z Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening
the terminal cover.
x Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera.
c Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
v Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
When using the AC adapter, the battery level indicator is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting
or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are
inserted securely. If the cord becomes disconnected while
you are taking pictures, the data may be lost.
• When using the AC adapter D-AC5, be sure to read the
operation manual accompanying the AC adapter.
Caution
memo
12
Getting Started
AC outlet
13
Getting Started
Installing or removing the CF Card
Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF card (optional).
Installing the Card
z Open the CF card cover.
x Orient the card with the surface of the card having the
symbol facing towards the lens and with the
pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot and
insert fully.
c Close the CF card cover.
Removing the Card
z Open the CF card cover.
x Press the CF card eject button and remove the card.
c Close the CF card cover.
• If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned
on, a warning beep will sound and the camera will be
forcibly turned off.
• If you open the CF card cover while recording an image on
the CF card, the recording operation will be terminated (the
image will not be saved).
Caution
14
Getting Started
● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded
pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
TIFF Best Better Good
Movie images
Recorded pixels
()()()
1600 × 1210 2
——— —
1600 × 1200 —
Approx. 14 Approx. 29 Approx. 64 —
1024 × 768 —
Approx. 26 Approx. 53 Approx. 94
—
640 × 480 —
Approx. 53 Approx. 94
Approx. 133 —
320 × 240 —
——— 2
• The above table indicates is the number of images when using a 16MB CF
card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, CF card, etc.
Precautions When Using a CF Card
•Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.
• Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the
camera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not open the CF card cover or turn the camera off while data is being
recorded on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the
data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water
and store away from high temperature.
•
Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on another
camera. Refer to “Formatting a CF Card” (p.102) for instructions on formatting.
•Never open the CF card cover during formatting as this may cause the card to
be damaged and become unusable.
• Data recorded on a CF card with the Optio 230 cannot be played back accurately on the Optio 330 or Optio 430. Similarly, data recorded with the Optio 330
or Optio 430 cannot be played back accurately on the Optio 230.
• The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax
does not accept any liability for data that is erased
• when the CF card is mishandled by the user.
• when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
• when the card has not been used for a long time.
• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is
removed while the data on the card is being accessed (when the status lamp
and flash lamp are blinking green and red).
• The CF 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 make a backup of important
data on a PC.
•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.
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Getting Started
Initial Settings
If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on,
follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home
To wn, DST, video output format and current date and time. If the
date and time appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when
you turn the camera on for the first time, follow the instructions for
“Changing the Date/Time” (p.104) to set the correct date and time.
Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
z Turn the camera on.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to select the display lan-
guage.
The default setting is English.
c Press the four-way controller
().
The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Changing the Display Language” (p.104).
memo
Display button
Menu button
Power switch
OK button
Four-way controller
English
NTSC
MENU OK
NYC
Language/
Initial setting
16
Getting Started
Setting the Home Town
You can choose the city (Home Town) in
which you will use the camera.
z Press the four-way controller (
) to select the desired city
(Home Town).
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.
• See p.110 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
•You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Setting the World Time” (p.106).
Setting the D.S.T. Mode
You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T mode.
z Use the four-way controller ( )
to select (On) or (Off).
The default setting is (Off).
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
The screen for setting the next item
will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Setting the World Time” (p.106).
memo
memo
English
NTSC
MENU OK
NYC
Language/
Initial setting
English
Language/
Initial setting
NTSC
MENU OK
NYC
17
Getting Started
Setting the Video Output Format
You can choose the output format (NTSC
or PAL) for taking or playing back pictures
using a TV monitor.
z Use the four-way controller ( )
to select the video output format.
The default setting is NTSC.
x Press the OK button.
The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
•You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Changing the Video Output Format” (p.105).
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time.
z Use the four-way controller ( )
to change the month.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
and will be displayed
above and below the day.
memo
Date Adjust
04 / 01 / 2002
00 : 00
12H/24H
MENU
DISP
OK
Date Adjust
01 / 01 / 2002
00 : 00
12H/24H
MENU
DISP
OK
English
Language/
Initial setting
NTSC
MENU OK
NYC
18
Getting Started
c Use the four-way controller ( )
to change the day and press the
four-way controller ( ).
and will be
displayed above and below the year.
v Repeat Step c to change the
[year] [hour] and [minutes].
b Use the Display button to select the
12-hour or 24-hour display format.
n When you have finished the set-
tings, press the OK button when
the clock reaches 00 seconds.
The screen confirming the settings
will be displayed and the camera is
ready to take a picture.
•You can cancel setting operation and switch to Capture mode
by pressing the MENU button. In this case, the initial settings
screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on.
•You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer
to “Changing the Date/Time” (p.104).
memo
Date Adjust
04 / 23 / 2002
00 : 00
12H/24H
MENU
DISP
OK
Date Adjust
04 / 23 / 2002
00 : 00
12H/24H
MENU
DISP
OK
Date Adjust
04 / 23 / 2002
11 : 00 PM
12H/24H
MENU
DISP
OK
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Getting Started
20
Quick Start
Quick Start
Taking Still Pictures
For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:
The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.
z Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
x Set the mode dial to .
c Turn the LCD monitor on.
Press the Display button to display the shooting screen on the
LCD monitor.
The focus frame in the middle of
the LCD monitor indicates the
zone of automatic focusing.You
can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button.
makes the subject bigger.
makes the subject smaller.
You can check the size of the subject by looking through
the viewfinder.
As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to check
the focusing area on the LCD monitor.
memo
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1/250
F2.8
1/250
F2.8
Focus frame
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
Power switch
Zoom button
Mode dial
Shutter
release button
Power switch
Display button
Viewfinder
v Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5
seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card.
(The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder
blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the
CF card.)
Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
● Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway),
the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. You can
find the following information on the LCD monitor, the status
lamp and the flash lamp.
The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed
when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway).
q Focusing area
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the
subject is not in focus, the frame will not appear.
w Flash symbol
The flash symbol indicates the status of the flash when the
shutter release button is pressed.
Status lamp & Flash lamp
(on the right of the viewfinder)
status Status lamp (green) Flash lamp (red)
lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged
blink Subject is not in focus Flash is charging
● Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During this
time you can delete the image by pressing the button (The
[Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete].
Setting the Instant Review Time p.64
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Quick Start
22
Quick Start
Quick Start
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View)
You can display the last still picture taken.
z Press the OK button after tak-
ing a picture.
The last image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
During this time you can erase
the image by pressing the
button (The [Delete] menu will
be displayed.), and selecting
[Delete].
Press the OK button again to
return to shooting status.
•You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by
pressing the zoom lever.
Playing Back Still Pictures p.70
memo
DeleteDeleteDelete
OK button
LCD monitor
23
Quick Start
Playing Back a Single Image
You can play back still pictures one at a time.
z Set the mode dial to .
An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
displays the previous image.
displays the next image.
•
In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.
• If there are no image stored on the CF card, the [No images
in camera] message will be displayed, and if there is no CF
card in the camera, the [No card in camera] message will
be displayed.
memo
Mode dial
Four-way controller
LCD monitor
24
Quick Start
Quick Start
How to Use the CF Card
Images taken with the Optio 230
camera are recorded on the CF card.
You can view the images recorded
on the card on the camera itself,
transfer them to your PC and print
them out.
Viewing images on the camera
One of the advantages of a digital
camera is that it enables you to view
your pictures immediately after you
have taken them.You can check the
composition and brightness and take
the picture again if you are not satisfied.
Playing Back Still Pictures p.22
Viewing images on a TV
If you want to show your pictures to friends, you can display
them on your TV monitor. To view images on your TV, connect
the camera to the TV with the video cable.
Viewing Images on a TV p.78
25
Quick Start
Viewing images on a PC
You only need to install the USB driver the first time. After that,
you can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by
connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and
downloading the images. Or you can remove the CF card from
the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card
reader. If you use a laptop computer, you can transfer the
image data by fitting the CF card into the card adapter and
inserting the card adapter into the card slot.
Viewing Images with Windows PC p.82
Viewing Images with Macintosh p.98
Printing images by a printing service
By selecting the pictures you want to have printed and specifying the number of prints in advance on the CF card, you can
take the card to a DPOF-compatible (Digital Print Order
Format) printing service and have prints made.
Setting the Printing Service p.79
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Common Operations
Common Operations
Turning the Camera On and Off
Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off.
z Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
When the camera is turned on, the lens cover opens and the
lens extends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.
If you turn the camera on in Playback mode, the lens cover
remains closed and the lens does not extend.
memo
z
27
Common Operations
Changing the Mode
Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images. The mode is set by the mode dial.
Capture Mode
p.35
p.37
p.36
p.40
Playback Mode
Playback mode p.70
z Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on or
.
Most of the settings are made
automatically by the camera when
a picture is taken.
You can set all the functions as
you like when a picture is taken.
This mode is for taking dark
scenes such as night views.
This mode is for taking moving
images.
Auto mode
Full selectable
mode
Night-scene mode
Movie picture mode
This mode is for playing back
recorded images.
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Common Operations
Using the Button Functions
Capture Mode
q button
Changes the flash mode. ( p.55)
w button
Changes the shooting mode as follows.
Using the Self-timer ( p.39)
Using macro mode ( p.52)
Infinity landscape mode ( p.52)
Manual focus ( p.53)
e Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. ( p.42)
r Menu button
Displays the active menus in Capture mode. ( p.32)
t Four-way controller ( )
Changes the EV compensation in mode. ( p.54)
y Four-way controller ( )
Adjusts the focus in mode. ( p.52)
u Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (
p.34)
i Reverse button
Reverse the image from right to left. (The image is not recorded
in reverse. p.44)
MF (manual focus) and EV compensation are disabled in Auto
mode .( p.35)
memo
q
w
t y
e
r
u
i
29
Common Operations
Playback Mode
q button
Erases the image. ( p.75)
w button
Protects the image from erasure. ( p.77)
e Zoom button
Changes the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor.
(p.70)
r Menu button
Displays the active menus in Play mode. ( p.33)
t Four-way controller ( )
Displays images one by one. ( p.23)
y OK button
Displays nine images at once. ( p.73)
u Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (
p.72)
q
w
t
y
e
r
u
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Common Operations
Using the Menus
When you press the Menu button, the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.You can set the shooting functions in Capture mode ( ) or
the playback functions in Playback mode ( ).
You can set the camera functions in both Capture mode and Playback
mode.
How to Use the Menus
When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation
is displayed on the LCD monitor.
z Press the Menu button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be
displayed in a green frame.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the menu
screen.
c Use the four-way controller ( ) to select an item.
Use the four-way controller ( ) to move the frame up or
down.
v Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting.
v’ If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller
() to move to the Select screen.
When you have finished making the settings, press the OK
button to return to the menu.
b Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to shooting or playback status.
• If you press the Menu button and leave the menu screen,
any changes to setting will not be saved.
•Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu
screen, if you remove the battery before turning off the
camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly,
any changes to setting will not be saved.
Caution
31
Common Operations
Example of shooting (in Capture mode)
z Menu button
[Rec.Mode] menu [Applied Function] menu [Set-up] menu
x
cv
(Ex.) Turning the digital zoom off
cv’
(Ex.) Adjusting the white balance
c
To the next screen
When you press the Menu button in Playback mode, the Playback
mode menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller ( ) to switch to the [Playback] or
[Set-up] menu.
memo
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
3D image mode
Auto bracket
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
Date Style
Date Adjust
World Time
Beep
Format
mm/dd/yy
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
White Balance
AWB
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
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Common Operations
Menu List
Active Menus in Capture Mode
● [Rec.Mode] Menu
Item Description
Default Setting Reference
Auto mode
Resolution
1600 × 1200
p.56 Adjustable
Quality Level
p.57 Adjustable
White Balance
AWD (Auto)
p.58
Fixed at default setting
Focusing Area
[ ](Wide)
p.60
Fixed at default setting
Digital Zoom (On) p.43
Fixed at default setting
AE Metering p.61
Fixed at default setting
ISO Speed Auto p.62
Fixed at default setting
Color Full p.63
Fixed at default setting
Instant Review
0.5sec p.64
Fixed at default setting
Memory p.68
Fixed at default setting
Exp.
(Off)
p.69
Fixed at default setting
comp.
memory
Continuous
(Off)
p.38
Fixed at default setting
Shooting
Sharpness Normal p.65
Fixed at default setting
Saturation Normal p.66
Fixed at default setting
Contrast Normal p.67
Fixed at default setting
● [Applied Function] Menu
Item Description
Default Setting Reference
Auto mode
3D image mode
Parallel method
p.45 –
Auto bracket Exposure p.50 –
For taking 3-D pictures.
For setting the shooting conditions such as exposure, saturation and sharpness.
For selecting the size of
recorded pixels.
For selecting the image
compression rate.
For adjusting the color balance according to lighting.
For changing the Area of
the autofocus.
For taking digital zoom pictures.
For setting the metering method
to determine the exposure.
For setting the ISO speed.
For selecting the color mode.
For setting the instant review time.
For saving the shooting function settings when the camera is turned off.
For saving the exposure
compensation setting when
the camera is turned on.
For taking pictures continuously while
the shutter release button is pressed.
For setting the sharpness.
For setting the saturation.
For setting the contrast.
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Common Operations
Active Menus in Playback Mode
● [Playback] Menu
Item Description
Default setting
Reference
Slideshow Recorded images are played 3s (3 sec. p.74
successively. intervals)
DPOF For setting the printing service. – p.79
Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode
● [Set-up] Menu
Item Description
Default Setting Reference
Auto mode
Format Card p.102 Adjustable
Date Style p.103 Adjustable
Date Adjust p.104 Adjustable
World Time p.106 Adjustable
Beep p.105 Adjustable
Language p.104 Adjustable
Video Out p.105 Adjustable
Sleep
p.108 Adjustable
Timeout
Brightness p.109 Adjustable
Level
Reset p.109 Adjustable
For formatting the CF card
For setting the date style
For adjusting the date and time
For setting the world time
For adjusting the beep sound
when a button is pressed
For changing the language
in which menus and messages are displayed
For setting the video output format
For setting the powersaving function
For setting the brightness
of the LCD monitor
For returning the camera
settings to defaults
Cancel
Set according
Set according
to the
to the
Language
Language
def
def
ault setting
ault setting
01/01/2002
(Off)
On
English
Set according to
the Language
default setting
1min.
Normal
Cancel
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Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)
Display On
Shooting information is displayed.
q Flash mode w Focus mode/
Self-timer e Continuous Shooting
mode On r Applications
t AF frame y Remaining images
u Shutter speed & aperture
i Battery symbol o Date & time
Display Off
No shooting information is displayed.
• Only the AF frame is displayed in auto
focus mode.
• If there is any change in the battery
level, the battery symbol is displayed.
• If there is any change in such as Flash
mode, the mode you have changed is
displayed for a few seconds.
LCD Monitor Off
The LCD monitor is turned off.
Saving the Display Mode p.68
When using the AC adapter, the battery level indicator is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
LCD Monitor Off cannot be set in Movie Picture mode.
Caution
memo
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F2.8
1/250
F2.8
45 6321
8
79
➞➞
➞
Display On
35
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)
By setting the mode dial to , most of the settings will be made
automatically by the camera when a picture is taken.
z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
In Auto mode, with the exception of certain functions, the menu
settings are fixed at the default settings. See “Menu List” (p.32) for
the menus where the settings can be changed.
Using the Shutter Release Button p.21
memo
x
z
36
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Full Selectable Mode)
By setting the mode dial to , you can set all of the functions.
z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the Menu button.
The Menu screen will be displayed. For details of how to
make the settings, see “How to Use the Menus” (p.30).
c Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Using the Shutter Release Button p.21
Playing Back Images p.22
c
x
z
37
Taking Pictures
Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)
The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark
scenes such as night views.
z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Using the Shutter Release Button p.21
Playing Back Images p.22
As the shutter speed becomes slow in night-scene mode,
camera shake should be avoided.
Caution
x
z
Continuous Shooting
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is
pressed.
z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the Menu button.
The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
c Press the four-way controller ( )
to select [Continuous Shooting].
v Press the four-way controller ( ) to select (On).
b Press the OK button.
The (Continuous Shooting) icon will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
n Press the shutter release button.
Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release
button is pressed, and stop when the button is released.
Playing Back Images p.22
•You can continue shooting until the CF card is full.
• The interval will vary according to the [Resolution] and [Quality
Level] setting.
• The flash will not fire in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Auto and Movie picture mode.
Caution
memo
38
Taking Pictures
n
z ()
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
MENU
x Menu button
b OK button
cv
Four-way controller
Exp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Rec.Mode
Set-up
Applied Function
MENU OK
39
Taking Pictures
Using the Self-Timer
The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is
pressed.
z Set the mode dial to or .
x Press the
///
button to display on the LCD
monitor.
c Press the shutter release button.
The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The
picture is taken approximately three seconds after the selftimer lamp starts to blink.
If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be displayed.
Playing Back Images p.22
Taking picture with self-portrait Mode p.44
memo
c
x
z ()
40
Taking Pictures
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
This mode enables you to take moving images.The maximum
length of one motion picture is 30 seconds.
z Set the mode dial to .
The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
q Flash Off
w Remaining shooting time
e Remaining number of sets
x Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will start.
You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.
makes the image bigger
makes the image smaller
c Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will end.
The remaining shooting time will be displayed.
55
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xc
z
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Taking Pictures
Keeping the shutter release button pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one
second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button
pressed. Shooting stops when the button is released.
Playing Back Movie Pictures p.71
• The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture
mode.
• Sound cannot be recorded in Movie Picture mode.
Caution
42
Taking Pictures
Using the Zoom
You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.
z Press the Zoom button in Capture
mode.
makes the subject larger
makes the subject smaller
When the digital zoom function is
disabled, you can take pictures at
up to 3x magnification using the
optical zoom.
When the digital zoom is enabled,
you can further enlarge the subject
to a maximum magnification equivalent to 7.5x.
198198
z
Zoom bar
198198
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Digital
zoom range
43
Taking Pictures
Enabling the Digital Zoom Function
z Press the Menu button in Capture
mode.
The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.
x Press the four-way controller ( )
to select [Digital Zoom].
c Use the four-way controller ( ) to select (On).
v Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
• When you turn the LCD monitor off, the digital zoom is disabled even if the digital zoom function is set to On.
• The digital zoom function is disabled when the Record
mode is set to TIFF.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p.68
Caution
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
44
Taking Pictures
Taking a Picture of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)
You can turn the LCD monitor over, enabling you to see yourself in
the monitor when you want to take a picture of yourself or include
yourself in the picture.
z Turn the LCD monitor over.
x Reverse the image on the LCD monitor.
When you press the Reverse button, appears on the LCD
monitor and the image is displayed in reverse from right to
left.
c Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
• The image is not recorded in reverse.
•The menu screen is not reversed.
• If you press the Reverse button without opening the LCD monitor outwards, the image will be reversed on the LCD monitor.
• If you are taking pictures in low light conditions, use the selftimer to avoid camera shake when pressing the shutter release
button.
Using the Self-Timer p.39
memo
c
z
x
45
Taking Pictures
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D image mode)
You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by
the parallel method or cross method. If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the
image will appear in three dimensions.
z Select [3D Image mode] on the [Applied Function] menu
and press the four-way controller ( ).
x Use the four-way controller (
) to select [Parallel] or
[Cross].
To view the picture with the 3D
image viewer, select [Parallel].
You can also view it without the
image viewer.
c Press the OK button.
v Press the shutter release button
while watching the capture guide.
Ta ke the picture so that the subject
is in the shooting zone in the middle. The first image is taken and
[Move camera to right] appears on
the LCD monitor.
b Press the OK button.
Even if you press the shutter release button halfway, you can
proceed to take the second image.
z
x.
v,
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MENU OK
3D image mode
Applied Photo Mode
Parallel mode
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
3D image mode
Auto bracket
MENU OK
MENU
Shooting zone
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n Move the camera to the right
without changing your stance.
m Overlap the images.
The first image will appear in a
semi-transparent state on top of the
second image. Compose the picture
so that the first semi-transparent
image is superimposed on the outlines of the second real image.
If the overlapping images are hard to see, use the four-way
controller to move the semi-transparent image and superimpose it on the real image.
The semi-transparent section is lengthened sideways
and moves up and down when the four-way controller is
pressed.
The semi-transparent section is lengthened longways
and moves right and left when the four-way controller is
pressed.
, Press the shutter release button.
The second image will be taken.
. Use the four-way controller (
)
to choose whether to
continue shooting.
Choose whether to continue or end
3D shooting and press the OK button.
• 3D image picture cannot be taken when the Quality level is set
to TIFF.
• Press the Menu button to end 3D shooting.
•A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two
images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are
not straight. When taking a person, you are recommended to
ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base.
• As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the
subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved
will be 3m × 40=7.5cm.
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Cancel
Continue
OK
Continue
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However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differs from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to
move the camera.
Distance to subject 0.1 m 0.3 m 0.5 m 1 m 3 m 5m
Camera movement 0.5 cm 1 cm 1.5 cm 2.5 cm 7.5 cm 13 cm
● Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross
method
As our eyes are positioned about 6~7cm apart, there is a very
slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what
we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain
to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to
taking and viewing 3D pictures.
3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left
and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at a
distant scene, or the cross method where the left and right lines of
vision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain
amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without
using the viewer.
● How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer
Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as
shown below.
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● How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer
Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide
and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the
two.
Viewing the images with a PC or Macintosh p.82 or p.101
• As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a
three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are
the same size. It may be especially difficult if the pictures are
very large or very small. Try different sizes until the right effect
is achieved.
•Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.
• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to
direct sunlight as this may lead to fire.
Caution
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● Example of a 3D picture
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Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)
You can take pictures in succession while automatically changing
the exposure, white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast
settings. Three pictures are taken in succession with different
exposure settings. The other settings are automatically set for
each picture.
z Select [Auto bracket] on the [Applied Function] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to select the conditions for
bracket shooting.
c Press the four-way controller ( )
to select [Ex. Bracketing] or
[white balance].
The [Step] setting screen appears.
v Use the four-way controller (
) to set the steps.
In addition to the NORMAL setting,
you can take the 3 pictures in steps
using a plus or minus setting.
b Press the OK button.
The Bracket mode is set.
MENU OK
Auto bracket
Applied Photo Mode
Step
Ex.Bracketing
±0.3EV
MENU OK
Auto bracket
Applied Photo Mode
Step
Ex.Bracketing
±0.3EV
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
3D image mode
Auto bracket
MENU OK
MENU
z
b
xcv
n
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n Press the shutter release button.
m Use the four-way controller (
) to choose whether or
not you wish to continue bracket
shooting.
Choose whether you wish to continue bracketing under the same conditions or end bracketing and press
the OK button.
• Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode.
• If you set auto bracket when you set the Continuous Shooting
mode, continuous shooting will be canceled.
Playing Back Images p.22
memo
Cancel
Continue
OK
Continue
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Setting the Shooting Functions
Selecting a Focus Mode
● Focus Mode
None Auto
The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing
area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Macro Mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 10cm-50cm (0.33ft-1.64ft).The camera is
focused on the subject in the focusing area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Infinity-landscape mode
This mode is used for taking distant objects.
Manual Focus Mode
The subject is brought into focus manually.
z Press the button in Capture mode.
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and
the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.
•
The focus mode returns to [Auto] when the camera is turned off.
• The default setting of the focus mode is [Auto]. When the focus
mode is [Auto], no icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.
memo
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If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when
the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture may differ from what was seen in the viewfinder.
Manual Focus
When the mode is set on , focus the camera on the subject
manually while observing the enlarged display in the middle.
increases the distance to the focusing position
decreases the distance to the focusing position
•
The Manual Focus mode is canceled when you exit the Capture
mode.
• It is difficult to obtain the correct focus in Auto mode when taking pictures in a dark place. In this case, if you press the shutter
release button halfway, AF spotbeam will be emitted, enabling
the camera to focus more easily on the subject.
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Caution
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EV Compensation
You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.
z Press the four-way controller (
) in Capture mode.
Four-way controller ( )
increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level
Four-way controller ( )
decreases the EV compensation to a negative (–) level
The set level is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
• The EV Compensation is disabled in the Auto mode.
• If you press or one time, or set to ± 0, the set level
displayed on the LCD monitor will go off after three seconds.
• EV compensation is reset when power is off.
•You can save the Exposure Compensation setting by the Exp.
comp. memory mode when the camera is being turned on.
Saving the EV Compensation p.68
memo
EV compensation level
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Selecting the Flash Mode
None Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Auto +
Red-eye
Reduction
Flash On +
Red-eye
Reduction
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous
shooting, or infinity-landscape mode.
• The flash discharges once as the auxiliary light for the photome-
try when taking a picture in the flash mode.
• In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye
Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make subject’s
pupil smaller. And then, take a picture in the flash mode after a
brief interval.
z Press the button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and
the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. If the
flash lamp lights red when you press the shutter release button halfway after charging is completed, the camera is ready
to take the picture in the set flash mode.
Saving the Flash Mode p.68
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The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
The flash will not discharge.
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
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 lighting conditions.
z
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Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [1600 ×
1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].
z Select [Resolution] from the
[Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller
() to change the size.
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
MENU
z
c
x
Selecting the Quality Levels
You can choose the image compression rate.
TIFF TIFF The quality is the best and there is a high volume of
image data.
BEST The quality is better and there is a high volume of
image data.
BETTER Standard level
GOOD
The quality is good and there is a low volume
of image data.
z Select [Quality Level] from the
[Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to change the image quality.
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
• If you select TIFF, the resolution is fixed at 1600 × 1210.
• If you select TIFF, the digital zoom is disabled.
• If you select TIFF, the 3D image picture cannot be taken.
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MENU
z
c
x
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
MENU OK
Set-up
1600×1200
AWB
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
MENU OK
1600×1200
Set-up
AWB
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Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)
You can take pictures in the actual colors that you see by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions.
AWB
Auto The camera adjusts the white balance
automatically.
Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in
sunlight.
Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in
the shade.
Tungsten Use this mode when taking subjects under
Light electric or other tungsten light.
Fluorescent Use this mode when taking subjects under
Light fluorescent light.
Manual Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting
the white balance manually.
z Select [White Balance] from the
[Rec.Mode] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
The white balance screen will be
displayed.
c Use the four-way controller ( )
to change the setting.
v Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the Color Balance p.68
White Balance
AWB
MENU OK
z
v
xc
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
MENU
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
1600×1200
AWB
MENU OK
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Manual Setting
z Select [ ] on the white balance screen.
x Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills
the screen.
c Press the shutter release button.
The white balance is automatically
adjusted, [Complete] is displayed on
the LCD monitor and the display
returns to the menu screen.
v Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Adjust
White Balance
SHUTTER
AWB
MENU OK
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Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the range and position of the autofocus area.
[ ] Normal range (Wide)
[ ] The autofocus range becomes smaller. (Spot)
z Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to change the setting.
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the
focusing area on the LCD monitor.
Save the AF Area p.68
memo
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
z
c
x
MENU
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
MENU OK
Set-up
1600×1200
AWB
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Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the
brightness and determine the exposure.
Multi segment
The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
Center-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.
Spot
The exposure is determined by the middle of the screen only.
z Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to change the metering
mode.
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the AE Metering Method p.68
Rec.Mode
z
c
x
Applied Function
Set-up
MENU
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
1600×1200
AWB
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color Full
Instant Review
Memory
Set-up
Applied Function
Auto
0.5s
MENU OK
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Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)
You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
● ISO Speed
Auto The camera sets the speed automatically.
100 Produces sharp images with little or no noise. Reduces the
shutter speed in low light conditions.
200 Increases the shutter speed in low light conditions but there is
more risk of noise.
z Select [ISO Speed] on the
[Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to change the ISO
speed.
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the ISO Speed p.68
Rec.Mode
z
c
x
MENU
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
Applied Function
Set-up
1600×1200
AWB
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color Full
Instant Review
Memory
MENU OK
Set-up
Auto
0.5s
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Selecting the Color Mode (Color)
You can give atmosphere to your pictures by changing the colors
to black and white or sepia.
● Color Mode
Full The picture is taken in color
B & W The picture is taken in black and white.
Sepia The picture is taken in sepia.
z Select [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to change the Color mode
setting.
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec.Mode
z
c
x
MENU
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
Applied Function
Set-up
1600×1200
AWB
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color Full
Instant Review
Memory
Auto
MENU OK
Set-up
0.5s
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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec,
3sec, 5sec or Off (no display).
z Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to change the display time.
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
The Instant Review display setting is saved when the camera is
turned off.
memo
AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color Full
0.5s
Auto
Instant Review
Memory
Rec.Mode
Set-up
Applied Function
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
MENU
z
c
x
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Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft
outlines.
z Select [Sharpness] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to change the setting from
[Hard (+)] to [Normal], [Soft (–)].
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Exp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Rec.Mode
Set-up
Applied Function
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
MENU
z
c
x
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Setting the Saturation (Saturation)
You can set the saturation.
z Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to change the setting from
[High (+)] to [Normal], [Low (–)].
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Exp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Rec.Mode
Set-up
Applied Function
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
MENU
z
c
x
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Setting the Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the contrast.
z Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller (
) to change the setting from
[High (+)] to [Normal], [Low (–)].
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Exp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Rec.Mode
Set-up
Applied Function
MENU OK
Rec.Mode
Applied Function
Set-up
Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AWB
MENU OK
1600×1200
MENU
z
c
x
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Saving the Settings (Memory)
Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the
camera is turned off. If you select (On), the settings will be saved in
the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If
you select (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
Item Description
Default Setting
Flash
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AE Metering
ISO Speed
Display
File No.
Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is
turned off.
memo
The setting on the button is saved.
The [White Balance] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.
The [Focusing Area] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.
The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.
The [AE Metering] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.
The [ISO Speed] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.
The LCD monitor display mode is saved.
The file number is saved. If a new CF card is inserted,
the sequential file number is assigned.
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z Press the Menu button in Capture
mode.
x Press the four-way controller
() to select the [Memory]
menu.
c Press the four-way controller ( ).
[Memory] menu will be displayed.
v Use the four-way controller (
) to select the item.
b Use the four-way controller (
) to switch and .
n Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the Exposure Compensation Setting
You can choose whether or not to save the exposure compensation setting when the camera is turned on.
z Press the Menu button in Capture
mode.
x Press the four-way controller ( )
to select the [Exp. comp. memory] menu.
[Exp. comp. memory] menu will be
display.
c Use the four-way controller ((
) to switch between
(On)
and
(Off)
.
v Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
EV compensation is reset when the camera is turned off.
memo
AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color Full
0.5s
Auto
Instant Review
Memory
Rec.Mode
Set-up
Applied Function
MENU OK
MENU OK
WB
AF
Memory
Exp.comp.memory
Continuous shooting
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Rec.Mode
Set-up
Applied Function
MENU OK
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Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing
Playing Back Images on the Camera
Playing Back Still Pictures
See “Playing Back a Single Image” (p.23).
Zoom Display
You can display images magnified up to four times. A guide to
operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.
z Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want
to magnify with the four-way controller ( ).
x Press on the Zoom button.
The image will be magnified (1× to 4×).
● The following operations can be
performed while the magnified
image is displayed.
Four-way controller ( )
Moves the position to be magnified
Zoom button ( ) Makes the picture bigger
Zoom button ( ) Makes the picture smaller
Display button Tu r ns the guide marks on/off
c Press the OK button.
Zoom playback will end.
Movie pictures cannot be magnified.
Caution
x
Mode dial
c
z
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Playback/Erasing
Playing Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback.
z
Set the mode dial to and choose the movie picture you
want to play back with the four-way controller ( ).
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
Playback will start.
● The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller ( ) :
Reverse playback
Four-way controller ( ) :
Forward playback
Four-way controller ( ) : Pause
Display button : Changes the Display mode
● The following operations can be performed while Pause is
engaged.
Four-way controller ( ) : Frame forward
Four-way controller ( ) : Frame return
Four-way controller ( ) : Releases the Pause function
Display button : Changes the Display mode
c Press the four-way controller ( ).
Playback ends.
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zxc
Mode dial
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Playback/Erasing
Displaying Shooting Information (Display mode)
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.
The information displayed can be changed by pressing the Display
button.
Display On
Information is displayed when
shooting.
q Folder No. w File No.
e Protect symbol
r Shutter speed/Aperture
t Battery remaining
y Shooting date
Display Off
No information is displayed when
shooting.
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Display On
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Nine-image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.
z Set the mode dial to and choose an image with the
four-way controller ( ).
x Press the OK button.
Nine images will be displayed with
the selected image in the center.
Choose an image with the four-way
controller ( ).
If you press the four-way
controller( ) while an image on the
left row is selected, previous 9
images will be displayed. If you
press the four-way controller( )
while an image on the right row is
selected, next 9 images will be displayed.
c Press the OK button.
The screen will return to single-image display of the selected
image.
For movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.
memo
Selected image
xc
z
Mode dial
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Playback/Erasing
Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously.
z Set the mode dial to and choose the image with
which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller
().
x Press the Menu button.
The [Playback] menu will be displayed.
c Select [Slideshow] with the four-
way controller ( ).
v Use the four-way controller (
) to change the playback inter-
val.
Choose from the following: 3s (3
sec), 5s (5 sec), 10s (10 sec), 20s
(20 sec), 30s (30 sec).
b Press the OK button.
Playback will start at the set interval.
n Press any button (except the shutter release button).
The slideshow will stop.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• In the case of movie pictures, when one movie picture has
been played through, the next movie picture will be played
regardless of the set playback interval.
memo
Slideshow
Playback
Set-up
DPOF
3s
MENU OK
b
zcv
Mode dial
x
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Playback/Erasing
Erasing Images
Erasing a Single Image
z
Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want
to erase with the four-way controller ( ).
x Press the button.
The [Delete] menu will be displayed.
c Select [Delete] with the four-way
controller ( ).
v Press the OK button.
•You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.21) and
Easy View (p.22).
•You cannot erase protected images (with the symbol).
memo
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Cancel
Delete
DeleteDeleteDelete
MENU OKALL
v
zc
Mode dial
x
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Erasing All Images
You can erase all the images on the CF card.
• Once erased, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be erased.
z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the button twice.
The [Delete All] menu will be displayed.
c Select [Delete All] with the four-
way controller ( ).
v Press the OK button.
Caution
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Cancel
Delete All
Delete AllDelete AllDelete All
MENU OK
v
c
Mode dial
x
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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally erased.
z Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want
to protect with the four-way controller ( ).
x Press the button.
The [Protect] menu will be displayed.
c Select [Protect] with the four-way
controller ( ).
v Press the OK button.
• Select [Unprotect] in step c above to release the Protect set-
ting.
• If the image is protected, the symbol is displayed when the
image is played back.
Protecting All Images
You can protect all the images.
z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the button twice.
The [Protect (All)] menu will be displayed.
c Select [Protect] with the four-way controller ( ).
v Press the OK button.
Even protected images will be erased by formatting a CF
card.
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Viewing Images on a TV
By using the video cable, you can capture and play back images
on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that
both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the
cable.
z Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable.
x Connect the other end of the video cable to the image
input terminal of the TV.
c Turn the TV and camera on.
Changing the Video Output Format p.105
The LCD monitor is always turned off when the camera is connected to a TV.
If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual
for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.
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Setting the Printing Service
You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service.
Printing Single Image
Set the following items for each image.
● Copies
Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.
● Date
Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.
z Press the menu button and select [DPOF] on the
[Playback] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( )
to choose the image for which you
want to specify the number of
prints and press the four-way controller ( ).
The frame will move to [Copies].
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c Use the four-way controller ( )
to select the number of prints and
press the four-way controller ( ).
The frame will move to [Date].
v Use the four-way controller ( )
to select On or Off.
On : The date will be printed
Off : The date will not be printed
b Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the
previously set number of prints and On/Off date setting will be
displayed.
•You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the
photo tab, the date may not be printed on the pictures even
if the DPOF setting was made.
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Printing All Images
z
Select [DPOF] on the [Playback] menu.
x Press the Display button.
c Use the four-way controller ( )
to select the number of prints.
You can specify up to 99 prints.
v Press the four-way controller ( ).
The frame will move to [Date].
b Use the four-way controller ( )
to select On or Off.
On : The date will be printed
Off : The date will not be printed
n Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.
• When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting, the
number applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the
number is correct.
• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.
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Viewing Images with Windows PC
By using the provided USB cable (I-USB2) or card reader and
image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with
the camera to a PC and edit them or print them out.
This section explains how to view images on a PC using the provided USB driver and software (S-SW5).
About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW5) contains the following software:
- USB driver
- Image viewing software (ACDSee
TM
3.1)
System environment
OS: Windows 98/2000/Me
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
CPU: Pentium or later recommended
Memory: 64MB or more
Hard disk space: 15MB or more
Standard equipped USB port
To view movie pictures on your PC, Direct X 8.0 and Media Player
pre-installed on system, or QuickTime 3.0 or later are required.
For Windows Me/XP, Media Player pre-installed on system,
QuickTime 3.0 or later is required.
• Not compatible with Windows 95.
• When you connect the camera to your PC, you are recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery power runs
out while image data is being transferred, the data may be
lost.
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Installing the software
The procedures for installing the necessary software are
explained.
• The installation procedure varies depending on the version
of Windows (98/Me/2000). Before starting installation,
check which version of Windows you have on your PC. If
you are using Windows XP, see “Installing the USB Driver
(Windows XP)” (p.90) for installation instructions.
• If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP
(Professional), log in by the administrator before starting
installation. Refer to your PC’s operation manual for
instructions on how to log in.
Installing the USB driver (Windows 98/Me/2000)
z Turn on your PC.
x Set the included CD-ROM (S-SW5) in the CD-ROM drive.
c Tu rn the camera off, and connect the PC and camera
using an USB cable.
Mak
e sure that the CF Card has been inserted into the cam-
era.
v Turn the camera on.
The PC recognizes the camera and the [Add New Hardware
Wizard] screen is displayed.
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If you are using Windows 98, follow the procedure below to
install the software. For Windows Me, see p.86, and for
Windows 2000, see p.88.
● Windows 98
b Click [Next].
n Select [Search for the
best driver for your
device (Recommended)],
and then click [Next].
m Select [Specify a loca-
tion], and then click
[Browse].
If any other item has been
selected, click the check
box to unselect it.
, Specify the [Win] folder
in the CD-ROM drive and
click [OK].
If you click the [+] symbol,
the folder will open and display the files inside.
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. Make sure that the [Win]
folder is selected and
click [Next].
⁄0 Make sure that [penus-
bp.inf] is selected, then
click [Next].
Installation starts.
⁄1 Click [Finish].
Installation is completed
and the [Wizard] screen is
closed.
⁄2 Tu rn the camera off and restart your PC.
When Windows is up and running, turn the camera on.
Mak
e sure that the CF Card has been inserted in the camera.
⁄3 Double-click the [My
Computer] icon on the
desktop.
When the camera is turned
on, the Removable Disk
(Camera) icon appears in
the window.
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● Windows Me
b Select [Specify the location of
the driver (Advanced)], and
then click [Next].
n Select [Specify a location], and
then click [Browse].
If [Removable Media] has been
selected, click the check box to
unselect it.
m Specify the [Win] folder in the
CD-ROM drive and click [OK].
If you click the [+] symbol, the
folder will open and display the
files inside.
, Make sure that the [Win] folder
is selected and click [Next].
. Make sure that [penusbp.inf] is
selected, then click [Next].
Installation starts.
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⁄0 Click [Finish].
Installation is completed and the
[Wizard] screen is closed.
⁄1 Turn the camera off and restart your PC.
When Windows is up and running, turn the camera on.
Mak
e sure that there is a CF card in the camera.
⁄2 Double-click the [My Computer]
icon on the desktop.
When the camera is turned on,
the Removable Disk (Camera)
icon appears in the window.
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● Windows 2000
b Click [Next].
n Select [Search for the best dri-
ver for your device], and then
click [Next].
m Select [Specify a location], and
then click [Next].
If any other item has been selected, click the check box to unselect
it.
, Click [Browse].
The [Files] screen is displayed.
. Select the [Win] folder in the
CD-ROM drive and make sure
that [penusbp.inf] is displayed.
And then click [Open].
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⁄0 Make sure that the [Win] folder
containing the files to be copied
is selected, and click [OK].
⁄1 Make sure that [penusbp.inf] is
selected, then click [Next].
Installation starts.
⁄2 Click [Finish].
Installation is completed and the
[Wizard] screen is closed.
⁄3 Double-click the [My Computer]
icon on the desktop.
When the camera is turned on,
the Removable Disk (Camera)
icon appears in the window.
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Installing the USB driver (Windows XP)
z Turn on your PC.
x Set the CD-ROM (S-SW5) supplied with the camera in the
CD-ROM drive.
c Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera
using the USB cable.
Make sure that the CF card has been inserted in the camera.
v Turn the camera on.
[New hardware has been located]
will appear on the task bar and
the [New Hardware Search
Wizard] screen will be displayed.
b Select [Install the software auto-
matically (Recommended)] and
click [Next].
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n When [The software has been
successfully installed] message
appears, click [Finish].
Installation is completed and the
[Wizard] screen is closed.
If the screen for choosing an automatic Windows operation is displayed, click [Cancel].
m Click [My Computer] from [Start]
menu.
After installing the software, make
sure that a Removable Disk
(Camera) has been added to [My
Computer].
In the case of Windows XP, if the CF card has a volume label
attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed instead
of [Removable Disk]. If the CF card is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.
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Installing ACDSee
TM
When installing ACDSeeTM, recorded images can be viewed on
your PC.
z Turn on your PC.
x Set the CD-ROM (S-SW5) in the CD-ROM drive.
c Double click [My Computer].
v Double click the [CD-ROM drive] icon.
b Double click [English].
n Double click [setup.exe].
The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidance
and enter the registration information.
m When the installation is completed, restart Windows.
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Connecting the camera and PC
z
Turn on your PC.
x Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera
using an USB cable.
Mak
e sure that the CF Card is inserted.
c Turn on the camera.
The camera will be
detected as
[Removable Disk] in
[My Computer].
• Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in
the CF card of the camera. To save the image data in the CF
card to another medium, refer to the instruction manual of your
PC and move or copy files using Explorer, etc.
•You can edit images on your PC after moving or copying files
there.
• In the case of Windows XP, if the CF card has a volume label
attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed
instead of [Removable Disk]. If the CF card is new and has not
been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will
be displayed.
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Viewing images on your PC
z
Double click the [ACDSeeTM] icon on the desktop.
x Select the image to view.
Camera images can be found in [My Computer] ➝
[Removable Disk (or the name on the volume label on the CF
card, if there is one)] ➝ [DCIM] ➝ [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3digit numeral) folder.
You can also view movie pictures operating the above procedures.
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Disconnecting the camera from your PC
Disconnecting the camera from your PC (Windows 2000)
z Double click (Hot Plug icon)
on the lower right task bar tray of
the desktop.
The [Remove Hardware] screen will
appear.
x Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk
Device] is selected and click
[Stop].
[Stop Hardware Device] screen will
appear.
c Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk
Device] is selected and click [OK].
A message will appear.
v Click [OK].
b Disconnect the USB cable from
your PC and camera.
For Windows 98/Me, there is no Hot Plug icon. When removing the
camera, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.
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Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP)
z Click [Remove Hardware icon] on
the task bar.
x Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk
Device] is selected and click
[Stop].
c Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk
Device] is selected and click [OK].
v A message confirming removal of
the hardware will appear.Turn the
camera off and disconnect your
camera from your PC.
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Viewing Images with Macintosh
By using the provided USB cable or card reader and image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to
a PC and edit them or print them out.
This section explains how to view images on a PC using the provided USB driver and software.
About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW5) contains the following software:
- USB driver
- Image viewing software (ACDSee
TM
)
System environment
OS: Mac OS 8.6 or later (QuickTime 4.0 or later required)
CPU: Power PC 266MHz or higher
Memory: 8MB or more
Hard disk space: 6MB or more
Standard equipped USB port
To view movie pictures on your Macintosh, QuickTime 4.0 or later
pre-installed on system is required.
When you connect the camera to your PC, you are recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery power runs out
while image data is being transferred, the data may be lost.
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