User manual PENTAX OPTIO X

[. . . ] 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 X 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 X 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. [. . . ] The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode 1p. 92 Flash Mode Auto 5 MENU Rec. Mode My 1 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit Rq<IAF>;SBJKE\^ Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from six recorded pixels settings. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. The quality of the printed picture depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors; therefore, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. 1024×768 is sufficient for printing postcard-size prints. The approximate file size is indicated after the number of recorded pixels. 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. 81). Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 2304×1728 2048×1536 1600×1200 1024× 768 640× 480 Clearer Use For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC. 4 Taking Pictures For making postcard-size prints. For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 79 1 2 3 4 4 Taking Pictures 80 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. The approximate file size is indicated after the number of recorded pixels. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Cancel My 2560×1920 2304×1728 2048×1536 1600×1200 1024× 760 640× 480 OK 5M 4M 3M 2M 0. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. 0. 3 OK 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. Refer to Step 6 of "How to Use the Menus" (p. 45) for other operations after the setting has been made. Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 1p. 22 5 MENU Rec. Mode My 1 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit Rq<IAF>;SBJKE\^ Selecting the Quality Level Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the higher the quality, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (1p. 79). Quality Level C Best D E Better Good Lowest compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level]. [. . . ] Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to 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. [. . . ]