Pentax OPTIO T30 User Manual

PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN

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PENTAX Europe GmbH
(European Headquarters)

PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House,

PENTAX France S.A.S.

PENTAX Italy S.r.l. Via Dione Cassio, 15 20138 Milano, ITALY

PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1, 8304 Wallisellen,

PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN

PENTAX Imaging
Company
A Division of PENTAX
of America, Inc.

PENTAX Canada Inc.

(http://www.pentax.co.jp/english)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY

(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
Hotline: [phone] / 0180 5 PENTAX

Austria Hotline: [phone] (http://www.pentax.at)

Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk) Hotline: [phone]

112 Quai de Bezons - BP 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
(http://www.pentax.fr)
Hotline: [phone] (0,15€ la minute) Fax: [phone]

Email: http://www.pentax.fr/_fr/photo/contact.php?photo&contact

(http://www.pentaxitalia.it)
Hotline: + 39-02-509958.1

Postfach 367, 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND
(http://www.pentax.ch)

(http://www.pentax.se)
(Headquarters)

600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.
(PENTAX Service Department)
12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B
Westminster, Colorado 80234, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentaximaging.com)

1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA
(http://www.pentax.ca)

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

Names of Parts

Zoom lever (p.50)

Shutter release button (p.24)

Power switch, power indicator (green) (p.20)

Flash (p.62)

Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
(Orange) (p.79, p.75)

Remote control receiver (p.80)

Lens

Microphone (p.30)

Touch display (LCD monitor) (p.34, p.85, p.162)

Q button (p.25)

PC/AV terminal (p.100, p.160)

Strap lug (p.13)

DC input terminal (p.167)

Front

Back

• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

AP025101/ENG Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2007

FOM 01.02.2007 Printed in Europe

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

3 button (p.34, p.145)

Battery/card compartment cover
(p.15, p.17)

Tripod socket

Speaker (p.151)

Accessing the Camera Settings

ISO400

F2.7

1/250

01/26/2 00 7

14:25

+1.0

38

A
A
A
A

A

14:25

100-00 3 8

30

1/250

F2.7

ISO400

01/26/2 00 7

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Simply press the Q button or 3 button, or touch the LCD monitor
to set up and operate the camera.

Press the Q button.

This switches the camera to Playback
mode to play back captured images and
sound files (p.25).

Press the 3 button.

This displays menus to adjust the
recorded pixels, EV compensation, and
other advanced shooting settings (p.34,
p.145).

Touch the LCD monitor.

This displays the [Capture Toolbar] ([Playback Toolbar] in Playback mode) to set
the flash, self-timer, and other frequently used functions (p.34, p.85).

Monitor Indications

These are the indications on the monitor during Capture or Playback mode.

Capture Mode

AUTO

1

PICT

2
3
4

5

A6
A7

1/250

1/250

A8

F2.7

F2.7

+1.0

A14A15

A11A10A9

38

38

7

M

ISO400

ISO400

01/26/2007

01/26/2007

14:25

14:25+1.0

A12
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5

A13

B6

Playback Mode

C1 C2 C3 C4

D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7

30

7

M

ISO400

ISO400

1/250

F2.7

1/250 F2.7

01/26/2007

01/26/2007

C8C9

14:25

14:25

100-003830

100-0038

C9

C5
C6

C7

D8

Memo

Using the touch display

Use the touch display by directly touching the LCD monitor with your
finger. It is recommended that you use the stylus when precise operations
are required such as editing images after shooting.

Touch

This refers to touching the touch display with
your finger or the stylus and then releasing it.

Touch an icon to select it, and release to set that option (a guide display
may appear describing the function of the selected icon before it is set).
Touch an item for more than two seconds to cancel the selection.
Use this to display toolbars or select icons.
Press and hold down an arrow icon (
setting or switch screens in some menus.

Double-touch

This refers to touching the touch display twice
quickly.

Use this to directly set a function without having to display
the guide display.

Drag

This refers to touching and moving your finger
or stylus across the touch display.

Use this to change the displayed portion of an image or to
change a setting by sliding the cursor along a setting bar.
If you inadvertently select the wrong icon, drag your finger
or the stylus from that icon to the desired icon, and then
release your finger or the stylus to reselect.

suqr

) to change the

A1 Shooting mode ........................... 43

A2 Flash mode.................................. 62

A3 Drive mode .................................. 35

A4 Focus mode................................. 72

A5 Focus frame................................. 74

A6 Camera shake warning................ 71

A7 Shutter speed .............................. 53

A8 Aperture....................................... 53

A9 Digital zoom................................. 51

A10 Memory status ............................. 20

A11 Remaining image storage

capacity ................................. 55, 58

A12 Battery level................................. 16

A13 Current date and time ................ 149

A14 World time setting...................... 153

A15 EV compensation value............... 59

B1 Recorded pixels........................... 54

B2 Quality level ................................. 54

B3 White balance.............................. 64

B4 AE metering................................. 61

B5 Sensitivity .................................... 76

C1 Voice memo............................... 130

C2 Memory status .............................20

C3 Folder name............................... 158

C4 File number

C5 Battery level ................................. 16

C6 Protect ....................................... 105

C7 Voice memo playback..................95

C8 Shooting date and time

C9 Previous/Next .............................. 25

D1 Recorded pixels........................... 54

D2 Quality level ................................. 54

D3 White balance .............................. 64

D4 AE metering ................................. 61

D5 Sensitivity.....................................76

D6 Shutter speed .............................. 53

D7 Aperture ....................................... 53

D8 Histogram .................................... 60

* D1 to D8 only appear when the display

is set to [Standard+Histogram] (p.88).

B6 Histogram .................................... 60

* B1 to B6 only appear when the display is set to [Standard+Histogram] (p.41).
* The screen images are examples to indicate the position of the icons.
Displaying “Bright Portions” and “Dark Portions” (Standard + Histogram Display)
When the subject you are photographing has portions that are too bright, they are
displayed as a flashing red warning. If there are portions that are too dark, they are
displayed as a flashing yellow warning.

Overview of the Operating Manual

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First, you should read the chapters “Getting Started” and “Camera Features”
while operating the Optio T30 to familiarize yourself with how the camera works.
Refer to the other chapters as necessary for information on additional
camera features.

1 Getting Started p.12

This chapter explains what you need to know about the camera.
Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Camera Features p.24

This chapter explains the main features of the camera including basic
operations such as taking pictures, recording movies and sounds,
and printing images.

3 Taking Pictures p.34

This chapter goes into more detail about various ways to take
pictures, how to set relevant functions, and how to get the most out of
these functions.

4 Playing Back and Editing Images p.85

This chapter explains how to play back, delete, and edit still pictures,
movies, and recorded sound.

5 Printing Images p.137

This chapter explains how to print still images using PictBridge and
the DPOF printing setting with a DPOF-compatible printer or photo
processing lab.

6 Settings p.145

This chapter explains how to format the SD Memory Card or the built­in memory, set the date and time, sound, LCD monitor brightness,
and other camera-related functions.

7 Appendix p.167

This section details optional accessories and troubleshooting tips.

* For information on transferring images to a PC and installing ACDSee for PENTAX,

see the supplied “PC Connection Manual”. For details on editing and printing images
on a PC, see Help in the ACDSee for PENTAX software for related topics.

The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

This indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

This indicates information that is useful to know.

1

This indicates the reference page for an explanation of a related
operation.

1

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.

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Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the
features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you
to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

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

Regarding trademarks

• PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.

• SD Logo and SDHC Logo are trademarks.

• QuickTime™ and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license.

The QuickTime logo is registered in U.S. and other countries.

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

To users of this camera

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

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

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

Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Right Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image
Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Regarding PictBridge

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

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

• Both SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards are referred to as SD memory cards
in this manual.

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Contents

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Overview of the Operating Manual.................................................................. 1

Contents .......................................................................................................... 3

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY .................................................................. 7

About the Camera .................................................................................... 7

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter ....................................... 9

Care to be Taken During Handling................................................................ 10

1 Getting Started......................................................12

Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................................... 12

Attaching the Strap........................................................................................ 13

Installing the Battery...................................................................................... 14

Charging the Battery............................................................................... 14

Installing the Battery ............................................................................... 15

Removing the Battery ............................................................................. 15

Installing the SD Memory Card ..................................................................... 17

Removing the SD Memory Card............................................................. 18

Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................................... 20

Checking the Memory Card.................................................................... 20

Initial Settings ................................................................................................ 21

Setting the Language and the Date and Time........................................ 21

2 Camera Features...................................................24

Enjoy Taking Pictures.................................................................................... 24

Enjoy Recording Movies................................................................................ 28

Enjoy Recording Sounds............................................................................... 30

Enjoy Printing Images ................................................................................... 32

3 Taking Pictures.....................................................34

Setting the Shooting Functions ..................................................................... 34

Calling Up Frequently Used Functions ................................................... 37

Saving the Current Camera Settings...................................................... 39

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................. 41

Selecting a Shooting Mode ........................................................................... 43

Selecting the Shooting Mode in the Capture Palette.............................. 43

Composing Your Shot ................................................................................... 50

Using the Zoom ...................................................................................... 50

Taking Pictures with the Built-in Photo Frames...................................... 52

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Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone ..................... 53

Setting the Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, and Frame Rate ................ 54

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation).............................................. 59

Selecting the AE Metering ...................................................................... 61

Using the Flash....................................................................................... 62

Adjusting the Color Balance (White Balance)......................................... 64

Adjusting the Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast................................ 66

Automatically Changing the Shooting Settings When Taking Pictures

(Auto Bracket)......................................................................................... 67

Focusing........................................................................................................ 70

Selecting the Focus Mode ...................................................................... 72

Setting the Autofocus Conditions ........................................................... 74

Setting the Sensitivity ............................................................................. 76

Taking Pictures.............................................................................................. 78

Using the Self-timer ................................................................................ 79

Using the Remote Control ...................................................................... 80

Taking Continuous Pictures.................................................................... 82

Setting the Instant Review Time............................................................. 83

Using the Memo Pad .............................................................................. 84

4 Playing Back and Editing Images .......................85

Setting the Playback Functions ..................................................................... 85

Displaying Shooting Information............................................................. 88

Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files ........................................... 90

Turning on the Camera in Playback Only Mode..................................... 90

Rotating Images ..................................................................................... 90

Magnifying Images ................................................................................. 92

Nine-image Display ................................................................................ 93

Switching between folder and calendar display...................................... 93

Playing Back an Image with a Voice Memo ........................................... 95

Playing Back Movies .............................................................................. 96

Playing Back Sound ............................................................................... 97

Slideshow ............................................................................................... 98

Playing Back on a TV ........................................................................... 100

Deleting Images and Sound Files ............................................................... 102

Deleting One Image or Sound File ....................................................... 102

Deleting All Images and Sound Files.................................................... 103

4

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files.......................................... 104

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Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion ............................... 105

Recovering Deleted Images ................................................................. 106

Editing Images and Movies ......................................................................... 108

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize).................................... 108

Deleting Unwanted Parts of an Image (Cropping)................................ 109

Making Drawings and Adding Stamps.................................................. 111

Rotating Stamps and My Stamp........................................................... 116

Adding a Frame to an Image (Frame Composite) ................................ 119

Creating Your Own Frame.................................................................... 121

Changing the Image Color Tone (Color Filter) ..................................... 124

Making Pictures Look As If They Have Been Taken with a Fish-eye

Lens (Fish-eye Filter)............................................................................ 125

Changing the Image Brightness (Bright Filter) ..................................... 126

Digital Filter Effects............................................................................... 127

Removing Red-eye............................................................................... 128

Adding Sound to an Image (Voice Memo)............................................ 130

Setting an Image for the Start-up Screen ............................................. 131

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image..................................... 132

Divide Movies into Two or More Parts.................................................. 133

Stich Movies Together.......................................................................... 134

Copying Images and Sound Files......................................................... 135

5 Printing Images...................................................137

Printing with DPOF...................................................................................... 137

Applying the DPOF Settings to Each Image......................................... 137

Applying the DPOF Settings to All Images ........................................... 139

Direct Printing with PictBridge ..................................................................... 140

Connecting the Camera to the Printer .................................................. 140

Printing Single Image ........................................................................... 141

Printing All Images................................................................................ 143

Printing Using the DPOF Settings ........................................................ 143

Disconnecting the USB Cable .............................................................. 144

6 Settings................................................................145

Using the Setting Menu ............................................................................... 145

Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory .......................... 147

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

Changing the Sound Settings...................................................................... 151

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Setting the World Time................................................................................ 153

Changing the Display Language ................................................................. 157

Changing a Folder Name ............................................................................ 158

Changing the USB Connection Mode ......................................................... 160

Changing the Video Output Format............................................................. 161

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor .............................................. 162

Using the Power Saving Function ............................................................... 163

Setting Auto Power Off................................................................................ 164

Setting the Guide Display............................................................................ 165

Returning Changed Settings to Their Defaults (Reset) ............................... 166

7 Appendix .............................................................167

Using the AC Adapter.................................................................................. 167

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

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

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

Main Specifications ..................................................................................... 176

WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................................. 181

Index............................................................................................................ 185

Regarding Product Registration

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

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could

Warning

Caution

About the Camera

Warning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or modify the camera. High

internal voltages are present which can produce electric shock.

• If internal parts of the camera become exposed as a result of the

camera being damaged, do NOT touch the exposed portions, as there
is a danger of receiving an electric shock.

• Keep the provided stylus away from infants and children to prevent

possible injury or death. Poking the eyes with the stylus may cause a
loss of sight.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory

Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention
immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed.

• Keep the provided strap away from infants and children to prevent

possible injury or suffocation.

• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for

exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than
that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or
electric shocks.

• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any

other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the
battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued
use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

cause serious personal injury.

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

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Caution

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• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of

the battery in fire, as it may explode.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery

D-LI63. The battery could explode or catch fire.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is

a risk of burns.

• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is

a risk of discoloring.

• If any battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes it may

cause a loss of sight, do not rub your eyes. Flush your eyes with clean
water and get medical attention immediately.

• If any battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes it may

cause irritate the skin, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or

begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care,

as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for
long periods of time.

• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be

careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes
or in your mouth.

• To avoid scratching the display screen of the LCD monitor, use only

your finger or the provided stylus to make selections. Never use sharp
objects such as pens or pencils as they may cause the camera to
malfunction.

8

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

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Warning

• Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage.

Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause
a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

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

electrical shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other

abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a
PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a
fire or electrical shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX

Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or
electrical shock.

• If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC

adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use
the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.

• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with

dust. This can cause a fire.

Caution

• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to

drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to
excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a
PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still

plugged in.

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

electrical shock.

• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a

hard surface. This can cause a malfunction.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply

co rd s et, c ord is Ty pe SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper,
one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified
NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on
female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type
configuration) or the equivalent.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable

lithium-ion battery D-LI63. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.

9

Care to be Taken During Handling

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• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included

in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is

still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures
(such as at a wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording
cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to
a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or
recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not

removable.

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

or benzene.

• Fingerprints and smudges may be removed from the display screen of

the LCD monitor by wiping them gently with a soft, dry cloth.

• 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 the camera from its case and store in a well­ventilated 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.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations,

shocks or pressure as this may cause damage, malfunction, or a loss
in waterproof performance. Place the camera on a cushion for
protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a
motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial
vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest
PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C

(32°F to 104°F).

• The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature but

will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

10

• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low

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temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is
not a fault.

• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to

maintain high performance.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation

may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the
camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the
difference in temperature has subsided.

• 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” (p.19)

regarding the SD Memory Card.

• Please note that formatting an SD memory card or built-in memory will

delete all data, however it may still be possible to recover that data
using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your
camera’s memory at your own risk.

• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause

breakage or malfunction.

• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this

may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.

• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the

screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the

battery charger D-BC63. Do not use it with any other equipment.

LED Safety Standard

This device is a digital still camera that conforms to the safety standard
(IEC60825-1) for a Class 1 LED product.

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1 Getting Started

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Checking the Contents of the Package

If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local authorized PENTAX
dealer.

1

Getting Started

Camera

Optio T30

Software

(CD-ROM) S-SW63

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery D-LI63 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.169).

Strap O-ST20 (*) Stylus pen

USB cable
I-USB7 (*)

Battery charger

D-BC63 (*)

AC plug cord

D-CO24 (*)

12

O-SP63

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

Attaching the Strap

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Attach the camera strap as shown below.

Attaching the Strap

2

1

1 Pass the narrow end of the strap (1) through the strap

lug on the camera.

2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop 1 and

pull tight

Memo

The stylus can be attached to the strap for your convenience, if necessary.

2.

1

Getting Started

13

Installing the Battery

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Installing the Battery

Charging the Battery

1

Getting Started

3

Battery

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

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

AC plug

cord

To power outlet

1

2

Charging indicator
While charging:

Glows red

Charging finished:

Goes out

Battery charger

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2 Plug the AC plug cord into a power outlet.
3 Place the battery in the charger with the PENTAX logo

facing up.

The charging indicator glows red while charging.
It goes out when charging is finished.

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when fully

charged.

Memo

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

• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down

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Caution

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

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

Installing the Battery

2

1

Use only the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery
before using it in the camera for the first time.

Battery lock lever

1 Open the battery/card compartment cover.

Pull out the battery/card compartment cover in the direction as shown by

1. Release it and it opens by itself in the direction shown by 2.

2 Use the side of the battery to lift the battery lock lever

upward 3, and insert the battery with the PENTAX logo
as shown.

Push the battery in until it is locked in place.

3 Close the battery/card compartment cover.

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Removing the Battery

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

battery lock lever upward 3.

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

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Caution

• This camera uses the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. Use of any
other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

• If the battery is incorrectly inserted, malfunction may result.

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

• If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery.

• The date and time may revert to the default setting if the battery is removed

from the camera for an extended period of time.

Image Recording Capacity and Playback Time
(at an ambient temperature of 23°C with the LCD monitor on and the
battery fully charged)

Image Recording Capacity

(with the flash used for 50% of the shots)

Approx. 200 pictures Approx. 170 min.

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

CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on and flash used for 50% of the
shots at an ambient temperature of 23°C). Actual performance may vary
depending on operating conditions.

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

*1

Playback Time

*2

Memo

• Battery performance may be temporarily reduced at low temperatures.

• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold

region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level can be checked by observing the * indicator on the
LCD monitor.

Screen Display Battery Status

* (green) Adequate power remains.
, (green) Battery is running low.
; (yellow) Battery is running very low.

% (red) Battery is almost exhausted.

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

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Installing the SD Memory Card

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Installing the SD Memory Card

1

SD Memory
Card slot

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. When an SD Memory Card is
installed in the camera, captured images and sound files are saved on the
card. If a card is not installed, they are saved in the built-in memory (p.20).

Caution

• Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD
Memory Card.

• Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is new or has been used in
another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in
Memory” (p.147) for instructions on formatting.

2

SD Memory Card

1 Open the battery/card compartment cover.

Pull out the battery/card compartment cover in the direction as shown by

1. Release it and it opens by itself in the direction shown by 2.

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2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card slot

so that the front of the card (the side with the label) is
facing up toward the lens.

Push the card in until it clicks. Make sure to insert the card all the way into
the slot or images and sound may not be recorded properly.

3 Close the battery/card compartment cover.

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Memo

• The number of pictures that can be stored on an SD Memory Card will vary
depending on the capacity of the card and the image resolution and quality
level selected (p.55, p.58).

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• The power indicator blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed
(data is being recorded or read).

Backing Up Data

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

Removing the SD Memory Card

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

Pull the card out.

3 Close the battery/card compartment cover.

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Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/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.

• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card
immediately after using the camera, as the card may be
hot.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera
off while data is being recorded on the card, images or
sound are being played back, or the camera is connected to a PC with the USB
cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

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

• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in another
camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory”
(p.147) for instructions on formatting.

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

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

interference.
(3) when the card has not been used for a long time.
(4) when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is

removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.

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

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

• Before purchasing a SD Memory Card please check the Pentax website to
ensure that it is compatible with your camera. You can also contact the nearest
Pentax service center for this information.

• If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should
ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is
destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. Please note that
formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it
cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software. There are off­the-shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely
delete the data. In any case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be
managed at your own risk.

Write-protect switch

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Turning the Camera On and Off

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1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take pictures (Capture mode).
If the Language/ screen appears when you turn the camera on,
follow the procedure on p.21 to make the initial settings.

2 Press the power switch again.

The camera turns off and the power indicator light goes off.

Checking the Memory Card

Power switch

The memory card is checked automatically
when the camera turns on, and an icon for the
built-in memory or SD Memory Card appears
on the LCD monitor. a appears on the LCD
monitor when an SD Memory Card is inserted,
and + appears when there is no SD Memory
Card inserted. When + appears on the LCD
monitor, images and sound files will be saved
in the built-in memory.
Y appears instead of a when the write-protect switch on the SD Memory
Card is in the locked position. Images and sound cannot be recorded
when the write-protect switch is locked.

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Initial Settings

Set the language, time, and date before using the camera for the first time.

Power switch

3 button

The Language/ screen appears when the
camera is turned on for the first time. Perform
the operations below to set the language and
the current date and time.

Setting the Language and the Date and Time

Language 1/3

English

Français

Deutsch Español Português

Italiano

Nederlands

Dansk

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1 Choose a language from the screen

display.

If the desired language does not appear,
touch the arrow icons to advance the screen
and select the language.

The Initial Setting screen appears in the
selected language.

[Hometown] and [Video Out] will appear in the selected language. If
[Hometown] or [Video Out] is not correctly displayed, touch the flashing
icon on the LCD monitor and change the setting.

Initial Setting

English

Hometown

OKCancel

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2 Touch [OK].

The Date Adjust screen appears.

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Caution

If the 3 button is pressed without touching [OK] on the Initial Setting
screen, the language will not be set and the Date Adjust screen appears. In
this case, the Language/ screen will appear next time you turn the
camera on.

[Hometown] and [Date Style] are automatically set according to the
language selected on the Initial Setting screen. To change these
settings, refer to the pages below.

• [Hometown] : “Setting the Destination” (p.153)

• [Date Style] : “Changing the Date and Time” (p.149)

Date
Style

3 Touch [Date Style].

The Date Style screen appears.

4 Touch the arrow icons (qr) to

choose the display style of the
year, month, and day.

Select [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

Date Adjust

Date Time

OKCancel

Date Style

mm/dd/yy

24h

OKCancel

5 Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the time display

style.

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

6 Touch [OK].

The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Date Adjust screen.

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7 Touch [Date].

The Date screen appears.

8 Touch the arrow icons (su) to

Date

0101 2007

set the current date.

9 Touch [OK].

The setting is saved and the screen returns to
the Date Adjust screen.

10 Touch [Time].

The Time screen appears.

11 Touch the arrow icons (su) to

Time

0000

set the time.

12 Touch [OK].

The setting is saved and the screen returns to
the Date Adjust screen.

13 Touch [OK].

The camera returns to Capture mode.

Caution

If the shutter release button is pressed without touching [OK] on the Date
Adjust screen, the camera will return to Capture Mode without setting the time.

The set language, date, and time can be changed. Refer to the pages
below for instructions.

• To change the language: “Changing the Display Language” (p.157)

• To change the date and time: “Changing the Date and Time” (p.149)

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OKCancel

Getting Started

OKCancel

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Enjoy Taking Pictures

You can take beautiful pictures by simply composing your picture and
pressing the shutter release button. To view and edit the pictures you have
captured, just touch the LCD monitor to perform the desired operation. This
section looks at the basics of how to capture, play back, and edit pictures.

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2

Camera Features

Point the Camera

2

Compose Your Shot

Turn on the camera (p.20) and point it in the
direction of your subject. To prevent camera
shake, hold the camera steady with both
hands.

Compose your shot using the LCD monitor.
You can use the zoom lever to choose the area
you want to capture (p.50).

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Focus On the Subject

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Lightly press the shutter release button to set

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

• The focus frame turns red if the subject is not in
focus.

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Memo

Lightly pressing the shutter release button is
referred to as pressing it “halfway”. When the
shutter release button is pressed halfway, the
focusing point and exposure (brightness) lock.
When you remove your finger from the shutter
release button, the locked focusing point and
exposure are canceled.

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Take the Picture

After the shutter release button is pressed
halfway (which locks in the focusing point and
exposure values), press it all the way down to
take a picture.
The captured image appears on the LCD monitor
for one second (Instant Review) and is saved.

• The Instant Review time can be adjusted (p.83). To
delete the image without saving it, touch the i icon
during Instant Review.

Memo

• Pressing the shutter release button all the way down is referred to as
pressing it “fully”.

•

Pressing the shutter release button also allows you to take pictures continuously
(p.82). In addition, self-timer (p.79) and remote control (p.80) enable you to take
pictures hands-free.

Using the Flash

By default, the flash is set to automatically fire
when taking pictures in low light conditions.
You can change the flash mode setting (p.62) to
turn off the flash, reduce the brightness of the
picture, prevent the subject from appearing with
red eyes, and perform other functions.

Setting the flash mode

X

Touch the LCD monitor J [Capture Toolbar] J ,.

Auto

Auto +

Red-eye

Flash Mode

Flash

Off

Flash On

+Red-eye

Flash On

Soft

Flash

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5

Play Back the Images

100-0038

100-0038

After taking a picture, press the Q button to switch
to Playback mode. The captured image appears on
the LCD monitor (p.85). Touch the arrow icons
(

qr

) to play back the images in order.
In Playback mode, you can magnify (p.92),
delete (p.102), or rotate the images (p.90).

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Additionally, you can view the images in a nine­image display (p.93) or as a slideshow (p.98).

Selecting the function for the displayed image
X In Playback mode, touch the LCD monitor J

[Playback Toolbar] J select the function.

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Playback Palette

Guide

Cancel

OK

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Viewing Images on a TV

The pictures that you take can also be viewed on
a TV or other AV equipment so that everyone can
enjoy them (p.100).

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6

Edit an Image

You can edit captured images (p.108).

1/2

Playback Palette

Playback Palette

Guide

Guide

Various Editing Functions

1/2

You can change the size and quality level
(p.108), crop an image (p.109), draw a picture
(p.111), add stamps (p.111), add a frame
(p.119), change the brightness (p.126), add
sound (p.130), correct images where the flash
has caused the subject to appear with red eyes
(p.128), and more.

Selecting the editing method
X In Playback mode, touch the LCD monitor J

[Playback Toolbar] J n.

1.0

OKCancel

Digital Filters

Use these to soften an image, give
the image the look of an illustration,
change the width of the subject to
appear broader or more slender
(p.127).

Selecting the editing method
X On the [Playback Palette], double-touch h J i or j.

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Cancel

Cancel OK

My

OK

My Drawing

Use the supplied stylus to draw
pictures on an image, add stamps,
create a stamp from part of the
image, and more (p.111).

Enjoy Taking Pictures

Guide

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Capture Palette

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Capture Palette

Guide

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Tips on Taking Pictures

Adjusting the Shooting Conditions

You can adjust the shooting conditions based on your creative intent.

• You can change the recorded pixels and quality level of the pictures
depending on how you intend to use them (p.108).

X 3 button J [Rec. Mode 1] J [Recorded Pixels] or [Quality Level]

• You can adjust the brightness of the picture.
“Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” (p.59)

X 3 button J [Rec. Mode 2] J [EV Compensation]

“Selecting the AE Metering” (p.61)

X 3 button J [Rec. Mode 1] J [AE Metering]

• You can adjust the color balance of the picture.
“Adjusting the Color Balance (White Balance)” (p.64)

X 3 button J [Rec. Mode 1] J [White Balance]

You can also adjust the sharpness, saturation, and contrast of the picture
(p.66).

Selecting the Shooting Mode

By selecting the shooting mode according to
the shooting situation, you can easily take
pictures with the appropriate settings.
Select from Auto Picture, Program, Night
Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital SR,
Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Kids, Frame
Composite, Food and Text (p.43).

Selecting the shooting mode
X Touch the LCD monitor J [Capture Toolbar] J b.

Capture Palette

Capture Palette

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Capture Palette

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Guide

Guide

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Enjoy Recording Movies

Guide

1/2

Capture Palette

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Enjoy Recording Movies

With this camera, you can record movies (640×480 pixels at 30 fps), with
sound for playback on a TV or PC, up to a maximum 4-Gigabyte size file
(as a single movie). Recorded movies can easily be edited with a variety
of editing functions.

• You can also record movies at QVGA (320×240) size or at 15 fps.

2

Camera Features

1

Switch to Movie Recording Mode

To record movies, use the [Capture Palette] to

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Capture Palette

Capture Palette

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Guide

Guide

2

Record a Movie

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switch to Movie Recording mode.

Switching to Movie Recording mode

X In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor J

[Capture Toolbar] J b J double-touch C.

Press the shutter release button lightly to focus,
then continue to press it to start movie
recording.
Press the shutter release button fully again to
stop movie recording.
The information on the left appears on the LCD
monitor during recording.

1 Recording icon
2 Remaining recordable time

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