User manual PENTAX OPTIO 30

[. . . ] 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 30 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 30 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 the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x (Normal) to z (High) or y (Low). Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Saturation Contrast MENU Exit OK OK 4 49 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU 2048x1536 AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K Exit eHABJLICKEF Setting the Image Contrast 4 Taking Pictures 50 You can set the image contrast. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p. 28) Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x (Normal) to z (High) or y (Low). Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Saturation Contrast 4 MENU Exit OK OK Taking Pictures When an SD Memory Card has been inserted, all images are saved to the card. Images are saved to the Built-in memory when no card has been inserted. 5, 6 1, 2 3 4 4 Taking Pictures Setting the Functions (Program Mode) In Program mode (e), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can change the function settings if necessary. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [e]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Set the functions you want to use. Refer to "Setting the Shooting Functions" (p. 35 to p. 50) for details of how to set the functions. OK OK Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. Press the shutter release button. The picture is taken. Taking Still Pictures 1p. 22 51 4, 5 1, 2 3 4 Taking Pictures 52 Selecting the Picture Mode according to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. Picture Mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode. H A B J L I C K E Landscape mode Lets you take landscape photos with bright colors. Night-Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views. Night-Scene Lets you take portraits in dark conditions. Portrait mode Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by Portrait mode emphasizing the person. Lets you take clear photos at dazzling places like Surf & Snow mode beaches and snow covered mountains. Flower mode Lets you take flower photos bright in color. Lets you take pictures of a party while capturing the Party mode background. Lets you take vivid pictures of prepared food that will Food mode whet your appetite. Lets you take pictures of your pet that beautifully Pet mode capture the color of your pet's coat. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. OK OK 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Picture mode. 3 4 5 Press the OK button. OK OK The Picture mode is selected. [. . . ] 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ]