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 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 cameras 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. 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 The SD logo is a trademark. PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations. To users of this camera There is a possibility that recorded data may be deleted or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Warning
Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks. If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks. To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed. Use an AC adapter of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks. If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock. Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

Caution

Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged. If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time. Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring. Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or eyes or in your mouth.
Care to be Taken During Handling
Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product. The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable. Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.
Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc. The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60C (140F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to. The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance. If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry. Refer to Precautions when using an SD Memory Card (p.16) regarding the SD Memory Card. Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction. Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor. When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

Type of AC plug cord D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada

Names of Parts

Shutter release button Power switch Self-timer lamp Flash
DC input terminal USB output terminal
Viewfinder lamp (red) Viewfinder

Strap lug LCD monitor

Battery / Card cover

Tripod socket

Names of Operating Parts
)/i button Zoom/f/y button b/Z button
OK button Four-way controller (2345) Q Playback button MENU button
Guide indications A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) MENU button Q Playback button

Zoom/f/y button

for digital zoom for trimming y
i button Z button OK button

Attaching the Strap

1 Getting Started Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

Powering the Camera

1 Getting Started

(Using AA batteries)

(Using CR-V3)

Installing the Batteries

Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.
Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open. Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in the battery chamber. Close the battery / card cover and push horizontally to lock.
When using for a prolonged period, please use the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) (p.14). CR-V3 battery, AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are not rechargeable. Do not open the battery / card cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. Otherwise, the batteries may leak. If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long time, follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time (p.19). Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards may cause malfunction.

Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted (? icon on the LCD monitor), or in the Built-in memory if no card is inserted (@ icon on the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open. Insert the SD Memory Card so the label (the side with the 2 symbol) is facing toward the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks. Close the battery / card cover and push horizontally to lock.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out.

Data Backup

Very occasionally, data stored in the Built-in memory becomes unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the Built-in memory.
Precautions when using an SD Memory Card
Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the battery Write-protect / card cover. switch The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. Moving the switch to the [Lock] position prevents the recording and deleting of data and the formatting of the card and protects all saved data. When you purchase the SD Memory Cards, access the PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they have compatibilty with your camera. Inquiries on the card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center. SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera. The SD Memory Card may be hot when removed immediately after camera use. Be careful. Do not remove the card or turn off the camera when recording data or playing back images from the SD Memory Card, or when connected to a PC with the USB cable. This could cause data loss or card damage. Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Do not get it wet or leave it in a high temperature location. New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use. For more information about formatting the card, see Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory (p.94). Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable. Data stored on an SD Memory Card may be deleted under the following conditions. PENTAX does not accept any liability regarding deleted data. (1) When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card (2) When the SD Memory Card is placed in a location with static electricity or electrical interference (3) When the card is not used for a long time (4) When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording or reading data on the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card has a finite operating life. The stored data may become unreadable after long periods of disuse. Please periodically backup important data onto your PC. Avoid using or storing your card where static electricity or electrical interference can occur. Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperature changes, condensation, or direct sunlight.

Playing Back Images

You can display the still picture.
Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture.
The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Playing Back Previous or Next Images
Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.
An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the four-way controller (45).
displays the previous image.

displays the next image.

Deleting a Displayed Image
During this time you can delete the image by pressing the i button (the Delete screen will be displayed), press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete], and then pressing the OK button. Press the shutter release button halfway or fully to return to capture mode.

File No.

100-020
Delete Cancel Exit All images OK O K
When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the image with the largest file number will be displayed first. You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing x/y on the Zoom/f/y button. In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed. If there are no images stored, the [No image] message will be displayed.

Zoom Display 1 p.72

Using the Button Functions

3 Common Operations

The buttons on your camera will function differently in different camera modes.

Capture Mode

) button
Changes the capture mode as follows. Macro mode (1p.38), Infinity-landscape mode (1p.38), Manual focus mode (1p.38)

Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. (1p.59)

b button

Changes the flash mode. (1p.40)

Four-way controller (45)

Changes the EV compensation. (1p.61)

Four-way controller (2)

Selects Self-timer mode or Continuous Shooting mode. (1p.57, 58)

Four-way controller (3)

Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the capture mode. (1p.35)

OK button

Determines the menu item.
Switches to Playback mode. (1p.35)

MENU button

Displays SIMPLE menu or [A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.33)

Playback Mode

Deletes the image. (1p.78)
Press y during normal playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.72) Press f during normal playback to display nine images at once. (1p.74)

Z button

Protects the image from deletion. (1p.80)
Plays back previous or next image. (1p.24)
Sets the DPOF settings. (1p.81)
Saves the function selected by the menu item. (1p.29, 31) When pressed in [Zoom Display] or [Nine Image Display] mode, changes to normal playback mode. (1p.72, 74)

Switches to Capture mode.
Displays SIMPLE menu or [Q Playback] menu. (1p.29, 33)

Setting the Menus

When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings on these menus. This camera has two types of menus: SIMPLE menu, which can set commonly used functions, and FULL menu, which can set all functions.

How to Display the Menus

Press the MENU button in Capture or Playback mode.
The SIMPLE menu screen is displayed by default.
Image Quality Movie Digital Zoom

Superior On

Ta k e u s i n g s e t t i n g s b e l o w. Recorded pixels 2048x1536 Quality level

SIMPLE Menu

Press the Zoom/f/y button.
The FULL menu screen is displayed. Press Zoom/f/y again to display the SIMPLE menu screen.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering

2048x1536

AWB Multiple S I M P L E OK O K

FULL Menu

The menu setting is saved even when the camera is turned off. If the camera is turned off with the FULL menu displayed, the FULL menu will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on. When switching from the FULL menu to the SIMPLE menu, the settings not available in the SIMPLE menu will be reset to the initial settings.
Basic Operation of the SIMPLE Menu
The SIMPLE menu screen displays only commonly used menus. The same menu will be displayed in both Capture mode and Playback mode.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item.
Use the four-way controller (23) to move the frame up or down. A description of the item in the frame is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting. If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller (5) to move to the Select screen.
When you have finished making the settings, press the OK button to return to the menu.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or playback status. If you press any buttons, except the OK button, before pressing the OK button to leave the menu screen, any changes to the settings will not be saved. Even after you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as removing the battery when the camera is on), any changes to the settings will not be saved.

Saving the Flash Mode 1p.70

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [20481536], [16001200], [1024768] and [640480]. The more pixels there are, the larger the image size and file size. The image file size will also differ according to the quality level settings.
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the Zoom/f/y button if the SIMPLE menu is displayed. (1p.28)
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the recorded pixels. Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
In the Movie Picture mode, you can choose 320240 pixels or 160120 pixels. (1p.64) If you select a large size, the picture may appear distinct when it is printed out. In the SIMPLE menu, the recorded pixels and quality level are set by the Image Quality. (1p.43)
Selecting the Quality Levels
You can choose the image compression ratio. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume.
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.
Settings 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 Superior Super Normal Economy Recorded Pixels Quality Level C D D D

2, 3, 1

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
F Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade. Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light. Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

G H I J

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance]. Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance screen will be displayed.
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. Press the OK button twice.
Saving the White Balance 1p.70
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the autofocus area.
Multiple Spot Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting. Press the OK button.
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)

Use the four-way controller (23) to select E or F.
There are two icons for the Pet mode, a dog and a cat. Press the y button when the Pet mode is selected to switch between E and H, and F and G. * It does not matter whether you choose the dog or the cat icon. The resulting picture is only affected by the choice of coat color.
The Pet mode is selected.
The picture is taken in the selected Pet mode.

1, 2, 3, 4

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)
Using the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX), you can join multiple images and easily create panoramic photos. Use Panorama Assist mode to combine images taken so that edges overlap to create a single panoramic photo.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [ F Panorama Assist]. Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.
4 Joins the images at the left. 5 Joins the images at the right. 2 Joins the images at the top. 3 Joins the images at the bottom. The example shows the images when 5 is selected.

Set shift direction

Take the first picture.
Press the shutter release button to take the first image. The right edge of the image is displayed in half-transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor.
Move the camera to the right and take the second picture.
Position the camera so that the fixed image display overlaps the left edge of the halftransparent display and then release the 10/10/2004 11:20 shutter. Repeat step 5 and 6 for taking the third and following pictures. To change the direction in which the images will be joined, return to step 1 and choose again. To cancel Panorama mode, change to another mode.
You cannot use the camera itself to create panoramic images. Use the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX) to join the pictures. For details on creating panorama images, see the separate booklet PC Connection Manual. Continuous shooting and multi continuous shooting are not possible in Panorama Assist mode.

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Using the Self-Timer
The picture will be taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. 4 Taking Pictures
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button halfway.
g The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights for about seven seconds. The picture is taken about three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink. r The self-timer is engaged and the picture is taken about two seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink. The number of seconds until the picture is taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. To cancel the self-timer, press the four-way controller or the MENU button while the second count is displayed.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.24

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Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting / Multi Continuous Shooting)

When an SD Memory Card has been inserted, images saved on the card are played back. Images are played back from the Built-in memory when no card has been inserted.

5 Playback / Deleting

See Playing Back Images (p.24), or Playing Back Previous or Next Images (p.24).

Zoom Display

You can display images magnified up to eight times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four-way controller (45). Press x/y on the Zoom/f/y 1.5x button.
The image will be magnified (1 to 8). If you keep pressing, the magnification of the image will be changed continuously.
The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed. Four-way controller (2345) : moves the position to be magnified. Zoom/f/y button (x) : makes the subject bigger. Zoom/f/y button (w) : makes the subject smaller.

Zoom playback will end.

Movie pictures cannot be magnified.
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode
You can display information on the LCD monitor when playing back. The display mode can be changed by pressing the OK button. Normal Display
Shooting information is displayed. 7 Playback mode Folder name, File name Protect icon Card / Built-in memory icon Four-way controller operation guide Shooting date and time Battery indicator
The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels. Histogram Quality AE metering F number Recorded pixels White balance Sensitivity Shutter speed

1/100 F3.9

100-WB AWB AE ISO AUTO 10/10/2004 11:20
No shooting information is displayed.

Nine Image Display

You can display nine images at the same time.
Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-way controller (45). Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y button.
Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller (2345). When ten or more images have been recorded, if you press the four-way controller (5) while the bottom Selected image right image is selected, the next nine images will be displayed, and if you press the four-way controller (4) while the top left image is selected, the previous nine images will be displayed. Similarly, if you press the four-way controller (2) while an image on the top row is selected, the previous nine images will be displayed, and if you press the four-way controller (3) while an image on the bottom row is selected, the next nine images will be displayed.

Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer (PictBridge)
When you use the USB cable provided with the camera (I-USB6) to connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. The selection of the images to print and the number of prints are set using the controls on the camera after the camera has been connected to the printer.
We recommend that you use the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) while the camera is connected to a printer. The printer may not operate correctly or image data may be damaged if the power for the battery runs low while the camera is connected to the printer. The viewfinder lamp blinks slowly while data is being transferred from the camera to the printer. Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
Depending on the type of printer, camera settings (such as image quality and DPOF settings) may not be applied.
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
Select [PictBridge] in [USB Connection] on the [BSet-up] menu.
1Changing the USB Connection Mode (p.99)
Connect the camera and printer with the USB cable provided.
The print mode selection screen appears.
Select printing mode Print All Print One DPOF AUTOPRINT
Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected for the USB connection mode.
Select [Print One] by pressing the four-way controller (23). Press the OK button.
The Print screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to print. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of prints.
You can set up to 10 prints.

Copies

100-0001 Print this image

Date Date

Use the Q Playback button to select O[On] or P [Off].
The image is printed using the selected settings. The message Continue printing ? is displayed after the image has been printed. Press the OK button to return to step 3 and continue printing. Press the MENU button to end printing. Press the MENU button to stop printing halfway.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Filter]. Press the four-way controller (5).
The Digital Filter setup screen will be displayed.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to edit. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the desired digital filter.
The filtered image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Operations available with the brightness filter P Zoom/f/y button (x): Makes the image brighter Zoom/f/y button (w): Makes the image darker
Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button.
The image edited with the digital filters will be saved.

Camera Settings

How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Four-way controller OK button MENU button
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the data in the Built-in memory if there is no card inserted.
Do not open the card cover while the SD Memory Card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable. SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera. Formatting will delete protected data too.
Select [Format] on the SIMPLE menu or the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The Format screen will be displayed.

Format All data deleted

Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Format]. Press the OK button.

Format Cancel

Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to take pictures.
Set-up Format Date Adjust Screen Setting USB Connection
05/03/2004 English PC S I M P L E OK O K
Changing the Date Style and Date / Time
You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
Select [Date Adjust] on the SIMPLE menu or the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The Date Adjust screen will be displayed. See Setting the Date and Time (p.19) for the setting procedure.
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

7 Appendix

Card not formatted

Formatting Card locked

The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not compatible with the camera. (p.94) The SD Memory Card or Built-in memory is being formatted. (p.94) The SD Memory Card write protect switch is in the [LOCK] position. (p.16)
Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function.
No paper No ink Printer error Data error Paper stuck There is no paper in the connected printer. There is no ink in the connected printer. The connected printer sent an error message to the camera. The connected printer sent a data error message to the camera. The paper in the connected printer has jammed.

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Power will Battery is not not come installed on Battery / card cover is open Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low No image on the LCD monitor Shutter will not release Camera is connected to PC with USB cable Image is displayed but is hard to see Flash is charging
Remedy Check battery is installed. If not, install battery. Close the battery / card cover. Check orientation of battery. Reinsert battery according to the +- symbols in the battery compartment. (p.12) Insert a charged battery or use the AC adapter. The LCD monitor is always off when the camera is connected to a PC. Images on the LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight. When viewfinder lamp blinks red, flash is charging and no pictures can be taken. The lamp turns off when charging is completed. Insert an SD Memory Card with available space, or delete unwanted images. (p.15, 78) Wait until recording is finished.
No available space on SD Memory Card or in Built-in memory Recording
Remedy Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc. Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully. Subject is not in Position subject in AF frame (focusing focusing area area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press shutter release button halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully. Subject is too close Set the focus mode on q. (p.38) Focus mode is set on Normal pictures will be out of focus if q taken with focus mode set on q. Picture is Subject is too far Picture becomes dark if subject is too far dark away in a dark away. Take picture within range of flash. environment, such as a night scene Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against dark background, such as night scene, the person may appear clearly while the background appears dark because the flash does not reach the background. Set to A or B mode on the virtual dial screen to ensure both person and background are clear. (p.52) Flash Flash mode is set to Set to Auto or b. (p.40) does not Off discharge The Capture mode is Flash will not discharge in these modes. set to C, Continuous Shooting or s mode

Exposure Mechanism AE Metering Exposure Modes EV Compensation Shutter Flash Movie Type Speed Type Flash Modes Working Range Drive Modes Self-timer Time function Power Supply Battery Life In / Out Ports Direct Printing Size Weight Accessories
Single-frame Shooting, Self-timer Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Multi Continuous Shooting Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 2 sec./10 sec. Time setting One Lithium battery CR-V3, two AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium), AC Adapter (optional) Approx. 600 (with LCD monitor on, flash fired for 50% of shots images and using a lithium battery CR-V3, in accordance with PENTAX measuring conditions) USB terminal (PC communication type USB1.1), external power supply terminal PictBridge supported 93.5 (W) 61.5 (H) 36 (D) mm (excluding projections) 130 g (excluding batteries and SD Memory Card) AA batteries (2), USB cable, software (CD-ROM), strap, operating manual
Weight when shooting 180 g (including batteries and SD Memory Card)

Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available for this camera.
AC Adapter D-AC5 Camera Case O-CC2 Strap O-ST18 (*) USB Cable I-USB6 (*) Items marked with (*) are the same products provided with the camera.

WARRANTY POLICY

All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.