User manual PENTAX UCF X

[. . . ] 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. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks · · · · CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. PENTAX is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co. , Ltd. Optio is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co. , Ltd. [. . . ] The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions. 62 Taking Pictures memo · The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous shooting, or infinity-landscape mode. · [Auto] and [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] modes cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to . · In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make subject's pupil smaller. The picture will then be taken in the flash mode after a brief interval. z Press the button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. 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. 74 Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On (1/3) MENU Exit OK Ok Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels. These choices are for Optio 430RS and Optio 330RS respectively. Optio 430RS [2304 × 1712], [2240 × 1680], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480] Optio 330RS [2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480]. Taking Pictures z x c Select [Recorded Pixels] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the size. The camera is ready to take the picture. AWB White Balance The camera is ready to take the picSpot Focusing Area On Digital Zoom ture. (1/3) MENU Taking Pictures Exit OK Ok memo The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor. 67 Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On (1/3) MENU Exit OK Ok Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen. Center-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen. Spot The exposure is determined by the middle of the screen only. 68 Taking Pictures z x c Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the metering mode. The camera is ready to take the picture. ) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up AE Metering ISO Speed Instant Review Interval Shooting Time-lapse Movie Auto 0. 5sec Off (2/3) MENU Exit OK Ok Saving the AE Metering Method p. 74 Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 AWB Multiple On (1/3) MENU Exit OK Ok Playback/OK button Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of the surroundings. ISO Speed Auto The camera sets the speed automatically. 100 (430RS) Produces sharp images with little or no noise. Decreases the 125 (330RS) shutter speed in low light conditions. 200 (430RS) Increases the shutter speed in low light conditions but there is 250 (330RS) more risk of noise. Taking Pictures z x c Select [ISO Speed] on the [Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the ISO speed. [. . . ] · This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. · 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. 133 Appendix 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. [. . . ]