User manual PENTAX OPTIO S40

[. . . ] 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www. pentax. co. jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www. pentaxeurope. com) (Germany - http://www. pentax. de) PENTAX U. K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U. K. (http://www. pentax. co. uk) PENTAX France S. A. S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B. V. [. . . ] The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Auto + the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. Red-eye reduction The flash discharges automatically. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Flash On + the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. Red-eye reduction The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions. · The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C or X, the Drive mode is set to Continuous Shooting or the Focus mode is set to H. · The flash discharges twice, first a pre-flash and then a second time to take the picture. (In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the pre-flash and the main flash is longer. ) 1 Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp 1p. 27 Saving the Flash Mode 1p. 76 MENU Rec. Mode 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2304 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK dR+. H= Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2304×1728], [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p. 64). Recorded Pixels 2304 ×1728 2048 ×1536 1600 ×1200 1024 ×768 640 ×480 Suitable for printing on A4 paper (8 1/2 in. × 11 1/2 in. ) Suitable for printing on A5 paper Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard Suitable for printing on postcards Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the size. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2304 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK · The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [320×240] in Moving Picture mode or Marine Moving Picture mode. · Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out. · The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p. 19 63 MENU Rec. Mode 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2304 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK dR+. H= Selecting the Quality Level 4 Taking Pictures 64 You can choose the image compression rate. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting (1p. 63). [. . . ] In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. 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. 8 Appendix 128 · This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. [. . . ]