Pentax Optio 450 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 buying the Pentax Optio 450 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 450 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
• The SD logo is a trademark.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.When used in combination,
PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software
help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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
This symbol indicates that it is possible that the user may
experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Caution
This symbol indicates 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, please
take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
•
To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD / Multi Media
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if
accidentally swallowed.
•
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 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 begins to
smoke.Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
•
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.
•
Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of
burns.
•
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.
1
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 liquid, 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 (140°F) 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.
•
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 highperformance.
•
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 travelling).Pentax is not responsible for consequential
damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were
to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.
•
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.
•
The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F).
•
Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this
may cause damage to the camera.If rain or drops of water get onto the camera,
please wipe dry.
•
Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard” (p.17)
regarding the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
•
Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 provided for this
camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or
malfunction.
2
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.
3
4
Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ····························································1
Care to be Taken During Handling ··································································2
Contents ··········································································································4
Contents of the Operating Manual ··································································7
Checking the Contents of the Package ···························································8
Name of Parts ·································································································9
Names of Operating Parts ···········································································10
Getting Started ····················································································11
Attaching the Strap ························································································11
Powering the Camera ····················································································12
Charging the Battery ··············································································12
Installing the Battery ··············································································13
Using the AC Adapter (optional) ····························································15
Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard ···········································16
Turning the Camera On and Off ····································································18
Adjusting the Viewfinder ················································································19
Initial Settings ································································································20
Setting the Display Language ································································20
Setting the Home Town ··········································································21
Setting the D.S.T.Mode ·········································································21
Setting the Date and Time ·····································································22
Quick Start ···························································································24
Taking Still Pictures ·······················································································24
Playing Back Still Pictures ·············································································26
Playing Back Images ·············································································26
Playing Back Previous or Next Images ··················································26
How to View the Recorded Images ·······························································28
Common Operations ···········································································30
Changing the Mode························································································30
Using the Button Functions ···········································································31
Capture Mode ························································································31
Playback Mode ······················································································33
Using the Menus ···························································································34
How to Set the Menus ···········································································34
Menu List ·······························································································36
Taking Pictures ····················································································38
Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode)··········································38
Setting the Shooting Functions ·····································································40
Selecting the Focus Mode ·····································································40
Selecting the Flash Mode ······································································42
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ·······························································43
Selecting the Quality Levels ··································································44
5
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ·····45
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ················································47
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure
(AE Metering) ·························································································48
Setting the Sensitivity ············································································49
Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ··································50
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ···········································50
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ···············································51
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ···················································51
Taking Pictures ······························································································53
Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) ························53
Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture Priority Mode) ·····························54
Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter Priority Mode) ································55
Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) ····················56
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene
(Picture mode) ·······················································································58
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ········································60
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) ····························62
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ··············································64
Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ························69
Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ········································71
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ···········································72
EV Compensation ··················································································73
Using the Zoom ·····················································································74
Using the Self-Timer ··············································································76
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ··············································77
Continuous Shooting ··············································································78
Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) ·························79
Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting) ···························80
Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another
(Multiple Exposure Mode) ······································································82
Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) ··········84
Saving the Settings (Memory) ·······································································86
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ·························································86
Registering Functions in User Mode ·····················································87
Playback/Erasing ·················································································88
Playing Back Images and Sound ··································································88
Playing Back Still Pictures ·····································································88
Zoom Display ·························································································88
Adding a Voice Memo ············································································89
Playing Back Movie Pictures ··································································90
Playing Back Sound ···············································································91
Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode) ····························92
Nine-image Display ················································································93
Slideshow ·······························································································94
Erasing Images ·····························································································95
Erasing a Single Image or Sound ··························································95
Erasing All Images ·················································································97
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ············································98
Viewing Images on a TV ···············································································99
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ···························································100
Printing Single Image ···········································································100
Printing All Images ···············································································102
Viewing Images with your PC ·····································································103
About the included software ································································103
Installing the software ··········································································104
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ·······························111
Joining panorama images using ACD photostitcher ····························112
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ···································115
Viewing Images with your Macintosh ··························································117
About the included software ································································117
System environment ············································································117
Installing the software ··········································································117
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ·······························119
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh ·································120
Editing/Settings ·················································································121
Editing Images ····························································································121
Changing the Image Size ····································································121
Trimming Images ·················································································123
Camera Settings ·························································································124
Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard ·································124
Changing the Sound Settings ······························································125
Setting the Date Style ··········································································127
Changing the Date/Time ······································································128
Setting the World Time ········································································128
Changing the Start-up Screen ·····························································130
Changing the Display Language ··························································131
Changing the Video Output Format ·····················································131
LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout) ····················································132
Setting Auto Power Off ········································································132
Setting the Quick Delete Function ·······················································133
Setting the Quick Zoom Function ························································133
Registering Functions ··········································································134
Adjusting the Focus Limit ·····································································136
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ··················································137
Setting the Alarm ························································································138
Checking the Alarm ·············································································138
Setting the Alarm ·················································································138
Turning the Alarm Off ···········································································139
Appendix ····························································································140
List of City Names ·······················································································140
List of Menu Default Settings ······································································141
Adjustable [Rec.Mode] Menu Items by Shooting Mode·······························143
Messages·····································································································144
Troubleshooting····························································································146
Main Specifications ······················································································148
Optional Accessories ···················································································150
WARRANTY POLICY ··················································································151
6
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 SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
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 [Editing/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.
Editing/Settings
This chapter explains how to edit images and 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.
The icons above the title show the Capture modes, that
can activate the function.
king Contents of the Package
Caution
memo
7
8
Checking the Contents of the Package
Camera
Optio 450
USB cable
I-USB7 (*)
AV cable
I-AVC7 (*)
3D Image Viewer
O-3DV1
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW7
Strap
O-ST5 (*)
Lithium-ion battery D-LI7
Rechargeable (*)
Battery charger
D-BC7 (*)
About items marked with (*)
* Items marked with (*) are also available as optional accessories.For other optional
accessories, refer to the list on page 150.
✽Type of AC plug cord
D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong
/ D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada
Operating Manual
(this Manual)
AC plug cord
D-CO2 (*)
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
9
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
Strap lug
Terminal cover
USB/AV output terminal
DC input terminal
Battery lock lever
Battery chamber/card cover
Tripod socket
Name of Parts
Front
Back
Remote control receiver
Shutter release button
Self-timer lamp
Power switch
Autofocus window
Speaker
Viewfinder
Built-in flash
Microphone
Lens
10
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.
Zoom / / button
Four-way controller () (Only for digital zoom and
magnified playback)
Four-way controller () DISPLAY button
Four-way controller () DPOF button
Four-way controller () button
Menu/Fn button button
Shutter release button OK button
Diopter adjustment lever
/ button
/DPOF button
Power switch
Shutter release button
Mode dial
Zoom / / button
/ button
Playback button
OK button
Four-way controller ()
Display button
Focus status lamp (green)
Flash status lamp (red)
Menu/Fn button
11
Getting Started
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the
other end through the loop.
Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
12
Getting Started
Powering the Camera
Charging the Battery
When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery
depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery.
z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
c Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and
changes to green when charging is completed.
v When charging is completed, remove the battery from
the battery charger.
• The time required for full charge is about 180 minutes maximum.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery
is 0°C-40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature
and charging conditions.
• When the batter y reaches the end of its ser vice life, the time that the
camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is
fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.
• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not
been used for a long time.
• Use the Battery charger D-BC7 to charge the rechargeable Lithiumion battery D-LI7 only as the charger may overheat or be damaged.
• If the batter y is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to
light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.
Charging
indicator
Battery
AC plug cord
To power outlet
Battery charger
z
x
c
memo
Caution
13
Getting Started
Installing the Battery
Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time,
charge the battery before installing.
z Slide the battery chamber/card cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow to open the battery
chamber/card cover.
x Insert the battery with the label facing towards the lens
while using the side of the battery to press the battery
lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
When you have inserted the battery, check that it is firmly secured
by the battery lock lever.
c Close the battery chamber cover.
To remove the battery, release the battery by using your finger to
press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you
inserted the battery, and pull the battery out.
If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use
of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended.(☞p.15)
• The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 is exclusively for
powering this camera. If you use any other battery the camera
may be damaged or malfunction.
• Do not 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 batter y for a long time, the date
setting will be reset.
• Inser t the battery correctly.If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it
may cause malfunction.
Battery chamber
card cover
Battery
Battery
lock lever
z
x
x
memo
Caution
● Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI7 battery is fully charged)
Number of recordable images: Approx. 400 (when 50% shooting uses
flash, LCD monitor ON)
Playback time :Approx. 210 min.
The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and
may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
• Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as
temperature decreases.When the camera is used in a cold
environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some
protection against cold or inside the clothes.
• Batter y performance once deteriorated due to low temperature
will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room
temperature.
● Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the symbol displayed on the
LCD monitor.
(lit green) : Adequate power remains.
↓
(lit green) : Battery is running low.
↓
(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.
↓
(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.
↓
[Battery depleted.] : After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off.
14
Getting Started
memo
Caution
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-AC7 (optional) is
recommended.
z Make sure that the camera is turned off and 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.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off when 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-AC7, be sure to read the operating
manual accompanying the AC adapter.
15
Getting Started
AC adapter
AC plug cord
To power outlet
Terminal cover
z
x
c
v
Caution
16
Getting Started
MultiMediaCards and the SD Memory Card can be used with this
camera. Captured images or recorded voice are recorded on the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. Make sure that the camera is turned off
before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
z Open the battery chamber/card cover.
x Rotate 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 until it clicks.
If the card is not inserted correctly, images and voice memos may
not be recorded properly.
c Close the battery chamber/card cover.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and pull it out.
● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded
pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
Best Better Good Movie images voice
Recorded pixels
()()() (320 × 240)
recording
2288 × 1712 Approx. 5 Approx.10 Approx. 15
1600 × 1200 Approx. 11 Approx. 20 Approx. 27 Approx. Approx.
1024 × 768 Approx.25 Approx. 45 Approx. 56 40sec. 30min.
640 × 480 Approx.53 Approx. 82 Approx. 100
• The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may
vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Battery chamber/
card cover
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
17
Getting Started
●Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery chamber/card
cover .
• 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.
• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard formatted by other
equipment (camera, PC, etc) cannot be used on this camera.
Formatting must be done by this camera.
• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard immediately after using the camera, as the card
may be hot.
•
Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or turn the
camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to
PC using USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the
card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent
impact.
• Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused SD Memory Cards/MultiMedia Cards or SD Memory
Cards/MultiMedia Cards that have been used on another camera.Refer to
“Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard” (p.124) for instructions on
formatting.
• Never remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard during formatting as this
may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable.
• The data on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard may be erased in the
following circumstances.Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is
erased
• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user.
• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard 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.
• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard 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.
Write-protect
switch
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.
Card Check
When the camera is turned on, it automatically
performs a card check. If no SD Memor y
Card/MultiMediaCard has been inserted,
appears on the LCD monitor.
And if the write-protect switch is set to LOCK,
will be displayed instead of , and the images or
sound cannot be recorded.
18
Turning the Camera On and Off
Getting Started
z
Power switch
000
11:19
03/20/2003
F2.8
1/250
1/250
1/250
F2.8
F2.8
000
000
03/20/2003
03/20/2003
11:19
11:19
19
Getting Started
If the subject through the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust
the diopter in the range of –3 m
–1
to +1 m–1(per meter).
z Aim the camera at the bright subject.While looking
through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment
lever to the left or right until the subject appears in
the sharpest focus.
For easy adjustment, point the camera at a subject with clearly
defined outlines.
Adjusting the Viewfinder
z
Viewfinder
20
Getting Started
Power switch
OK button
If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on,
follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town,
DST, video output format and current date and time. If the date and
time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn
the camera on for the first time is not the current time, follow the
instructions for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.22) 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 from the following: English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
z Turn the camera on.
x Use the four-way controller ()
to select the display language.
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.131).
Menu button
Display button
Four-way controller
Initial Settings
memo
Initial settings
Language/
MENU
Exit
City
DST
English
NYC
OK
Ok
21
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.140 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.128).
Setting the D.S.T. Mode
You can choose whether or not to display the (Daylight Saving
Time) mode.
z Use the four-way controller ()
to select or .
The default setting is (Off).
x Press the OK button.
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.128).
Initial settings
Language/
MENU
Exit
City
DST
NYC
memo
Initial settings
Language/
MENU
Exit
City
DST
NYC
memo
English
English
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
22
Getting Started
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.
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.
Date Adjust
01 / 01 / 2003
MENU
Exit
Date Adjust
03 / 01 / 2003
MENU
Exit
Date Adjust
03 / 20 / 2003
MENU
Exit
Date Adjust
03 / 20 / 2003
MENU
Exit
Date Adjust
03 / 20 / 2003
0 : 00
DISP
0 : 00
DISP
0 : 00
DISP
0 : 00
DISP
11 : 19 PM
12/24
12/24
12/24
12/24
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
OK
Ok
MENU
Exit
DISP
12/24
OK
Ok
23
Getting Started
n When you have finished the settings, press the OK
button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
When you set date and time except the initial settings, press the OK
button again after pressing the OK button when the clock reaches
00 seconds to return to capture mode.
• For an accurate time setting, when you have finished the settings,
press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the
settings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the
MENU/Fn button. If this is done, 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.128).
Caution
24
Quick Start
Quick Start
Shutter
release button
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 Confirm the subject and shooting
information on the LCD monitor.
The focus area 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 area in the viewfinder, be sure to check the
focusing area on the LCD monitor.
200
11:19
03/20/2003
F2.8
1/250
Focus Area
Mode dial
Power switch
LCD monitor
Zoom / / button
Viewfinder
memo
1/250
1/250
F2.8
F2.8
200
200
03/20/2003
03/20/2003
11:19
11:19
25
Quick Start
v Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds
(Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard. (The green and red lamps on the right of the
viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.)
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 and exposure are locked.
They remain locked while the button is pressed halfway, and the
shutter speed and aperture are displayed on the LCD monitor.
You can find the following information on the LCD monitor, the status
lamp and the flash lamp.
Autofocus area
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green.If the subject is
out of focus, the frame will not appear.
Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp
status Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)
lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged
blink Subject is out of focus Flash is charging
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.
Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 2 seconds. During this time you
can delete the image by pressing the button (The [Delete] menu
will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK
button.To start recording a voice memo, press the OK button during
Instant Review. Press the OK button again to stop recording.
Setting the Instant Review Time ☞p.50
26
Quick Start
Quick Start
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Images
You can display the still picture.
z Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Playing Back Previous or Next Images
Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either
forward or backward.
z Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
x Press the four-way controller ().
displays the previous image.
displays the next image.
LCD monitor
Playback button
Four-way controller
27
Quick Start
Erasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor
While the image is displayed, you can erase it
by pressing the button (The Delete screen
will be displayed.), press the four-way controller
() to select [Delete], and then pressing the OK
button.
Press the Playback button or press the shutter
release button halfway to return to shooting
status.
• When you turn the camera on while pressing the Playback button,
the camera turns on in Playback Only mode.As the lens does not
extend in Playback Only mode, this feature is useful when you
want to pass the camera to someone and show them the picture
you have just taken. To switch to the Capture mode, turn the
camera off and then turn it on again.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by
pressing the Zoom/ / button.
• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the image
with the largest file number will be displayed first.
• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.
• If there are no images stored, the [No image] message will be
displayed.
Zoom Display ☞p.88
Adding a Voice Memo ☞p.89
100-0020
Ok
Exit
File No.
memo
MENU
Exit
Delete
Cancel
100-0020
100-0020
OK
Ok
OkExit
28
Quick Start
How to View the Recorded Images
Images taken with the Optio 450 camera are
recorded on the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard.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 focus and
take the picture again if you are not satisfied.
Playing Back Still Pictures ☞p.88
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 AV cable.
Viewing Images on a TV ☞p.99
Quick Start
Loading...