User manual PENTAX OPTIO S30

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX 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. This manual contains explanations on the operation of both the Optio S40 and the Optio S30. To differentiate the two models, the S40 is referred to as the "Optio S40" and the S30 is referred to as the "Optio S30. " Images of the liquid crystal panel used in this manual are taken from the Optio S40. [. . . ] 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 For only S40. 4 Taking Pictures Suitable Suitable Suitable Suitable Suitable for printing on A4 paper (8 1/2 in. × 11 1/2 in. ) for printing on A5 paper for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard for printing on postcards for attaching to e-mails or creating websites 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). Quality Levels C D E Best Better Good Lowest compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites. 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 [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the quality level. 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 Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p. 19 1 Rec. Mode Image Quality Super 3, 4 5 2 MENU Image setting for medium print size (approx. 13x18cm)(5"x7") (2048x1536: ) MENU Exit OK OK - Selecting the Image Quality You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Auto Select Mode. The combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below. [. . . ] However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. [. . . ]