User manual PENTAX OPTIO 230

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 230 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 230 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. [. . . ] If the flash lamp lights red when you press the shutter release button halfway after charging is completed, the camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode p. 68 55 Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up MENU z x c Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480]. z x c Taking Pictures 56 Select [Resolution] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the size. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up MENU z x c Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. TIFF TIFF BEST BETTER GOOD The quality is the best and there is a high volume of image data. The quality is better and there is a high volume of image data. Standard level The quality is good and there is a low volume of image data. Taking Pictures z x c Select [Quality Level] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the image quality. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK memo · If you select TIFF, the resolution is fixed at 1600 × 1210. · If you select TIFF, the digital zoom is disabled. · If you select TIFF, the 3D image picture cannot be taken. 57 Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up MENU z xc v Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in the actual colors that you see by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions. AWB Auto Daylight The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade. Use this mode when taking subjects under electric or other tungsten light. Use this mode when taking subjects under fluorescent light. Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually. 58 Taking Pictures Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual z x c v Select [White Balance] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller ( The white balance screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( to change the setting. ). White Balance AWB ) MENU OK Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the Color Balance p. 68 Manual Setting z x c Select [ ] on the white balance screen. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Complete] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen. The camera is ready to take the picture. White Balance AWB SHUTTER Adjust MENU OK v 59 Taking Pictures Rec. Mode Applied Function Set-up MENU z x c Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom MENU 1600×1200 AWB OK Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the range and position of the autofocus area. [ [] ] Normal range (Wide) The autofocus range becomes smaller. (Spot) z x c Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec. Mode] menu. [. . . ] Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ]