User manual PENTAX OPTIO 430

[. . . ] 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 430 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. 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. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 430 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. [. . . ] Use this mode when taking subjects under fluorescent light. Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually. Manual Setting z x Select [Manual] on the white balance screen. The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Complete] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen. White Balance Auto Taking Pictures 46 Taking Pictures SHUTTER Manual MENU Adjust Exit OK Ok memo When you adjust the white balance, point your camera at a blank sheet of paper, etc. and press the shutter release button. c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. 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 Saving the White Balance Setting p. 52 Auto ) Manual MENU Exit OK Ok Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. 47 How to recall the [Rec. Mode] menu ( ) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Rec. Mode Memory Set-up (5 times) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller OK button Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2240×1680 Auto Wide On Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2240×1680 Auto Wide On AE Metering ISO Speed Color Instant Review Sharpness Auto Full 0. 5sec Normal 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok 2/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Refer to p. 40 for [Digital Zoom]. Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the range and position of the autofocus area. Wide Spot Free Normal range The range becomes smaller. You can change the position of the autofocus area. Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen. Centre-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the centre of the screen. Spot The exposure is determined by the middle of the screen only. z x c v Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec. Mode] menu. Focusing Area Press the four-way controller ( ). The Focusing Area screen will be Wide displayed. Spot Free Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting. The camera is ready to take the picture. z x c Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec. Mode] menu. ) to change the meter- Taking Pictures 48 Taking Pictures memo Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. p. 52 Saving the AE Metering Method OK Ok memo Changing the Position When you set the metering mode to [Spot], the light metering range will change as you move the autofocus area. z x c v Select [Free] on the Focusing Area screen. Focusing Area Press the four-way controller ( ). Use the four-way controller to move the focusing area. [. . . ] Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. For customers in the USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ]