User manual PENTAX OPTIO SV

[. . . ] 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 Optio SV 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 SV 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. [. . . ] Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB AUTO SIMPLE Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Pictures 88 You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2560×1920], [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. 90). Number of Recorded Pixels Size 2560×1920 2048×1536 1600×1200 1024×7680 640×480 Appropriate Use Sharp, Clear Fine printing such as photo printing, large-sized printing, editing Postcard-sized printing, using on homepage, attaching to E-mail 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in the Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press x/y of the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to change the size. Press the OK button and then the MENU button. The camera is ready to take pictures. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 2048 1600 1024 640 AUTO OK Cancel OK · The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 320×240 in the Movie 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. Image Size and Quality 1p. 23 4 Taking Pictures 89 Zoom/f/y button MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB AUTO SIMPLE Exit Selecting the Quality Level 4 Taking Pictures 90 You can choose the image compression ratio (Quality levels). The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume (1p. 88). Quality Levels C D E Best Better Good Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Suitable for use such as creating websites. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in the Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press x/y of the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level] and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to change the quality level. Press the OK button and then the MENU button. The camera is ready to take pictures. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AUTO OK Cancel OK The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Image Size and Quality 1p. 23 Setting in the SIMPLE Menu In the SIMPLE menu, the recorded pixels and quality level are set by the Image Quality. You can choose from the following four qualities. Image Quality Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 2560×1920 2048×1536 640×480 Quality Level Superior Super Normal Economy C D D D 4 Taking Pictures 91 MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB AUTO SIMPLE Exit Adjusting the White Balance 4 Taking Pictures 92 You can take pictures in natural colors by selecting the white balance best suited to the light conditions at the time of shooting. [. . . ] 30 V Video Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Viewing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]