Care to be Taken During Handling
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 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. Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush. Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance. 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. 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. The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). 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. Please refer to Precautions When Using a CF Card (p.15) regarding the CompactFlash (CF) card. Be sure to use the D-LI2 rechargeable lithium ion battery provided for this camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction.

To users of this camera

There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased 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.

Contents

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents3 Contents of the Operating Manual5 Checking the Contents of the Package 6 Names of Parts 7 Names of Operating Parts 8 Getting Started 9 Attaching the Strap9 Powering the Camera10 Charging the Battery10 Installing the Battery 11 Using the AC Adapter (optional)13 Installing or removing the CF Card 14 Initial Settings 16 Setting the Display Language16 Setting the Home Town17 Setting the D.S.T. Mode 17 Setting the Date and Time 18 Quick Start 20 Taking Still Pictures 20 Playing Back Still Pictures22 Playing Back Images 22 Playing Back Previous or Next Images23 How to Use the CF Card24 Common Operations 26 Turning the Camera On and Off26 Changing the Mode27 Using the Button Functions 28 Capture Mode 28 Playback Mode 29 Using the Menus 30 How to Use the Menus 30 Menu List 32 Taking Pictures 34 Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) 34 Taking Pictures 35 Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode) 35 Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) 36 Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) 38 Continuous Shooting 39 Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)40 Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) 42 Using the Zoom 44 Using the Self-Timer 46 Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) 47 Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) 52 Taking Pictures at a Specified Interval (Interval Shooting)54 Shooting Time-lapse Movies (Time-lapse Movie)56 Setting the Shooting Functions 57 Adjusting the Viewfinder 57 Selecting a Focus Mode 58 EV Compensation61 Changing the Shutter Speed/Aperture Setting 61 Selecting the Flash Mode 62 Selecting the Recorded Pixels63 Selecting the Quality Levels 64
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)65 Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) 67 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) 68 Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)69 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) 70 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) 71 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)72 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)73 Saving the Settings (Memory)74 Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory) 74 Playback/Erasing 76 Playing Back Images76 Playing Back Still Pictures 76 Zoom Display 76 Playing Back Movie Pictures 78 Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)79 Nine-image Display80 Erasing Images 81 Erasing a Single Image 81 Erasing All Images82 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) 83 Setting the Printing Service84 Printing Single Image 84 Printing All Images86 Viewing Images with Windows PC 87 About the included software 87 System environment 87 Installing the software 88 Connecting the camera and PC 98 Viewing images on your PC 99 Disconnecting the camera from your PC100 Viewing Images with Macintosh 102 About the included software 102 System environment 102 Installing the software 103 Connecting the camera and your Macintosh 104 Viewing images on your Macintosh 105 Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh 105 Editing Images/Settings106 Editing Images106 Copying the Image106 Trimming Images 108 Changing the Image Size (Resize)110 Camera Settings112 Formatting112 Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time 113 Setting the Beep 115 Changing the Start-up Screen 116 Setting the Date Style117 Changing the Date/Time117 Setting the World Time 118 Changing the Display Language119 Powersaving Function (Sleep Timeout) 120 Auto Power Off Function120 Quick Delete 121 Quick Enlargement 121 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) 122 Appendix 124 List of City Names 124 Messages 125 Troubleshooting 127 Main Specifications 130 Optional Accessories 132 WARRANTY POLICY133

Initial Settings

Power switch
Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Display button
If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST, and current date and time. If the date and time appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time, follow the instructions for Changing the Date/Time (p.117) to set the correct date and time.
Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
Turn the camera on. Use the four-way controller ( to select the display language. The default setting is English. Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the next item will be displayed. )

Initial setting

Language/ City DST

English NYC

Exit OK Ok
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to Changing the Display Language (p.119).

Setting the Home Town

You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.
Press the four-way controller ( ) to select the desired city (Home Town).
Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.
See p.124 for the list of cities and corresponding code names. You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to Setting the World Time (p.118).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight Saving Time) mode.
Use the four-way controller ( to select (On) or (Off). The default setting is (Off). Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to Setting the World Time (p.118).
Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time.
Use the four-way controller ( to change the month.

Date Adjust

1 / 2002

00 : 00

12/24 MENU Exit
Press the four-way controller ( and will be displayed above and below the day.
Use the four-way controller ( to change the day and press the four-way controller ( ). and will be displayed above and below the year.

6 / 10 / : 00

Repeat Step c to change the [year] [hour] and [minutes].

6 / 10 / : 30

Use the Display button to select the 12-hour or 24-hour display format.
When you have finished the settings, press the Playback/OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds. The screen confirming the settings will be displayed and the camera is ready to take a picture.
When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on. You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to Changing the Date/Time (p.117).

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures
Shutter release button Mode dial Power switch Zoom button Viewfinder LCD monitor
For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.
Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Set the mode dial to.
Turn the LCD monitor on. Press the Display button to display the shooting screen on the LCD monitor. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button. makes the subject bigger. makes the subject smaller. You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder.

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Focus frame
Changing the focus range and position p.58 Stopping the flash firing automatically p.62 Displaying shooting information p.34
Press the shutter release button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card or in the built-in memory when no card is inserted. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded.)

Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.
Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (
displays the previous image. displays the next image.
During this time you can erase the image by pressing the button (The Delete screen will be displayed.), selecting [Delete], and then pressing the Playback/OK button. Press the Playback/OK button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to shooting status.
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.

How to Use the CF Card

When the CF card is inserted into the camera, images taken are recorded on the card. You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and print them out.
Viewing images on the camera
One of the advantages of a digital camera is that it enables you to view your pictures immediately after you have taken them. You can check the composition and brightness and take the picture again if you are not satisfied.

Viewing images on a PC

You only need to install the USB driver the first time. After that, you can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images. Or you can remove the CF card from the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card reader. If you use a laptop computer, you can transfer the image data by fitting the CF card into the card adapter and inserting the card adapter into the card slot. Viewing Images with Windows PC Viewing Images with Macintosh p.87 p.102
Printing images by a printing service
Prints of images recorded on the CF card can be ordered in the same way as with conventional photographs by taking the CF card to a store that performs printing. The number of prints can be specified and dates can be included in the prints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before taking the CF card to a store that performs DPOF printing. Setting the Printing Service p.84

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off
Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off.

Example of menu operation

Menu button

[Rec.Mode] menu

Rec.Mode Memory Set-up

[Memory] menu

[Set-up] menu

Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom

20481536 AWB Multiple On

Flash White Balance EV Compensation Digital Zoom AE Metering
Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep

Off On

20481536 AWB Multiple Off

Select screen

Interval Shooting
AE Metering ISO Speed Instant Review Interval Shooting Time-lapse Movie
Interval Auto 0.5sec Off Number of shot Start Time
01min00sec 99 00hour(s)00min

To the next screen

If you press the shutter release button halfway to leave the menu screen and move the camera to Capture mode, any changes to the setting will not be saved. 31

Menu List

[Rec.Mode] Menu
Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level Description For selecting the size of recorded pixels. For selecting the image compression rate. Default Setting (430RS) (330RS) Reference p.63 p.64 p.65 p.67 p.45 p.68 Auto 0.5sec Off Off p.69 p.70 p.54 p.56
White Balance For adjusting the color bal- AWB ance according to lighting. Focusing Area For changing the Area of the autofocus. Multiple
Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures. On AE Metering For setting the metering method to determine the exposure. ISO Speed For setting the ISO speed.
Instant Review For setting the instant review time. Interval Shooting Time-lapse Movie For shooting at the specified interval of time. For shooting at a delayed frame rate (images are played back in an effect of fast forward).
For setting the applied Applied Photo Mode photo mode to take a 3D picture. Sharpness Saturation Contrast For setting the sharpness. For setting the saturation. For setting the contrast.

Parallel Mode

Normal Normal Normal

p.71 p.72 p.73

[Memory] Menu This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off. Refer to p.74 for the items that can be set.
Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode

[Set-up] Menu

Item Format Copy Image Resize Trimming Alarm Beep Start-up Screen Date Style Description For formatting the built-in memory or CF card For copying images from the built-in memory to the CF card and vice versa. Default Setting Reference p.112 p.106
For changing the image size. For trimming the image.

p.110 p.108 p.113

For sounding an alarm at a Off specific time. For adjusting the beep sound On when a button is pressed For setting the screen appearing first when the power is turned on. For setting the date style On

Remote control unit battery service life Up to approximately 30,000 signals can be sent to the camera from the remote control unit. Contact your nearest Pentax service center when battery replacement becomes necessary.
Zoom on the remote controller
The zoom can be changed using the remote control E (optional). If you press the Zoom button on the remote control unit, the zoom will switch from [Wide] to [Tele] to [Middle].

[Wide] edge

[Tele] edge

z xc x

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
This mode enables you to take moving images with no sound. The maximum length of one motion picture is 30 seconds.
Set the mode dial to in Capture mode. The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
q w e r Flash Off Movie Picture mode Remaining shooting time Remaining number of sets

5 12SEC

Press the shutter release button. Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image using the zoom button.
makes the image bigger makes the image smaller
Press the shutter release button. Shooting will end. The remaining shooting time will be displayed.
Keeping the shutter release button pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button. Playing Back Movie Pictures p.78
The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode. Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode. The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode.

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.
Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.
makes the subject larger makes the subject smaller

Digital zoom symbol

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3x magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom is enabled, you can enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 6x. Saving the zoom position p.74

Zoom bar

When you turn off the LCD monitor, the digital zoom is turned off even if it has been enabled.
Enabling/Disabling the Digital Zoom Function
Press the Menu button. The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller ( to select [On] or [Off]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. ) )
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting

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Using the Self-Timer

The picture will be taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Set the mode dial to mode. Press the button to display

in Capture

on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is started and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture will be taken approximately three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be displayed. Playing Back Images p.22

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Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)
You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.49). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.

Set the Mode dial to

Press the Menu button. The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Applied Photo Mode]. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Parallel Mode] or [Cross Mode]. To view the picture with the 3D image viewer, select [Parallel Mode]. You can also view it without the image viewer.
Applied Photo Mode Parallel Mode Sharpness Saturation Contrast
Press the Playback/OK button. The LCD monitor screen is divided in two. The left half screen is for taking the first picture. Take the first picture while watching the capture guide. Hold the camera so that the subject is in the center of the left half screen, and press the shutter release button.
The image of the first picture is displayed to the left half screen of the LCD monitor, and the right half screen is for taking the second picture.
Move the camera to the right without changing your stance. Take the second picture while watching the capture guide. Hold the camera so that the subject is in the center of the right half screen, and press the shutter release button. Press the Playback/OK button. The first and second images are displayed to the left and right screens respectively.
To cancel the 3D Image mode, change the 3D Image mode to another Capture mode. A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are not straight. When taking a person, you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base. As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m 40=7.5cm. However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differs from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera.

Mode dial Shutter release button Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button
Shooting Time-lapse Movies (Time-lapse Movie)
With the time-lapse movies, the frame rate (number of pictures taken for one second) is slowed down. When you play back these pictures, the subject appears to move much more quickly. This effect may be useful for taking blooming flowers, for example.

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Press the Menu button. The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( Movie]. ) to select [Time-lapse
Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Off (1)], [2], [5], [10], [20], [50], or [100]. Press the Playback/OK button. Press the shutter release button. The time-lapse movie shooting starts.

Rec.Mode

Memory

Set-up

Auto 0.5sec 5
[Off (1)] is the typical movie setting (15 frames/second). As you select [2], [5]., the number of pictures taken for a second decreases from 1/2, 1/5. The images of movie pictures are always played back at the rate of 15 frames per second. This means those taken at 2 appear to be played back twice faster and those at 5 five times faster than 1.
Setting the Shooting Functions

Viewfinder

Adjusting the Viewfinder
If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust the diopter in the range of -3m-1+1m-1 (per meter).
Aim the camera towards the light and move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right while looking through the viewfinder. Adjust the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder to the optimum position.

Selecting a Focus Mode

Focus Mode
None Auto Macro Mode The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10cm-50cm (0.33ft-1.64ft). The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Infinity-landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects. Manual Focus Mode The subject is brought into focus manually. AF area move mode This mode is for changing the position of the autofocus (AF) area.

If you set to 0, the set level displayed on the LCD monitor will go off after three seconds. When [EV Compensation] on the [Memory] menu (p.74) is not turned on, the set value goes back to 0 when you turn off the power. Saving the EV Compensation p.74
This function cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode.
Changing the Shutter Speed/Aperture Setting
See Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) (p.36). 61

Selecting the Flash Mode

None Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Reduction The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subjects eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
Flash On + This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in Red-eye Reduction the subjects eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.
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 subjects pupil smaller. The picture will then be taken in the flash mode after a brief interval.
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

Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button
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].
Select [Recorded Pixels] from the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the size. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. )

Four-way controller ( )

Moves the position to be magnified
Zoom button ( Zoom button ( Display button ) )
Makes the image larger Makes the image smaller Turns the guide marks on/off
Press the Playback/OK button. Zoom playback will end.
When the [Quick Enlargement] on the [Set-up] menu is turned on, the images is displayed four times larger when you press on the zoom button in step x. Movie pictures cannot be magnified.
Playing Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback.
Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller ( ). Press the four-way controller ( ). Playback will start. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Four-way controller ( ): Reverse playback Four-way controller ( ): Forward playback Four-way controller ( ) : Pause Display button : Changes the Display mode

100-0019

The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged.
Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Display button : ) : Frame reverse ) : Frame forward ) : Releases the Pause function Changes the Display mode
Press the four-way controller ( Movie playback will end.
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The information displayed can be changed by pressing the Display button. Display On Information is displayed when shooting. q Folder name w File name e Protect symbol r Shooting date t Battery symbol 23

100-0020 100-0019

Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the y-axis 1/125 F2.6 shows the pixel numbers. q Histogram 87 w Recorded pixels e Quality level r White balance t AE metering y ISO speed u Aperture i Shutter speed Display Off No information is displayed when shooting. 3 4

100-0021

2048 AWB AUTO

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 ( ). Press the button. Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller ( ). When 10 or more images have been recorded, the previous 9 images will be displayed if you press the fourway controller ( ) while an image on the left row is selected. If you press the four-way controller( ) while an image on the right row is selected, next 9 images will be displayed.

Format

Formatting will delete everything in the memory card. Format Cancel
Select [Format] with the four-way controller ( ).
Press the Playback/OK button. Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time
You can sound the alarm at a specified time and display a selected image.

Checking the Alarm

Select [Alarm] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( ). The alarm list will be displayed. The alarms that are enabled will be indicated by.

Everyday 18:00 Once Off

11:00 00:00
Press the Playback/OK button three times. If any alarms are enabled, the camera will be turned off and the alarms will be set.

Setting the Alarm

Select [Alarm] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( The alarm list will be displayed. ).
Editing Images/Settings 114
Use the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the operating mode and time will be displayed.
Four-way controller ( ): Selects the item Four-way controller ( ): Changes the settings

) to select 1-3.

Everyday 18:00

Image MENU Exit OK Ok

b n m ,
Press the DPOF button. Select the image to be displayed when the alarm sounds with the four-way controller ( ). Press the Playback/OK button. Press the Playback/OK button 3 times. Setting is completed and the camera is turned off.

Turning the Alarm Off

When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached, the alarm sounds for one minute. When it finishes sounding, the power is automatically turned off.
You can turn the alarm off by pressing any button (except the Zoom button).
The alarm does not sound when the camera is turned on.

Setting the Beep

Editing Images/Settings The beep sound can be turned on and off.
Select [Beep] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [On] or [Off]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Changing the Start-up Screen
Images recorded with the Optio 430RS/330RS can be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.
Editing Images/Settings 116
Select [Start-up Screen] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( Press the DPOF button. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the image you want to use as the start-up screen. Press the Playback/OK button. Use the four-way controller ( (Off). ) to select (On) or ).

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Messages

Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change the recorded pixels or quality levels, and take a picture again. The memory card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new CF card or delete unwanted images. (p.14, p.81) Change the quality/size and try again. (p.63, p.64) The built-in memory is full and no more images can be saved. Delete unwanted images. (p.81) Change the quality/size and try again. (p.63, p.64) There are no images in the camera.

Memory card full

Built-in Memory Full

No image

Camera can not display this You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera. You image. may be able to display it on another brand of camera or PC. This image is protected. Battery depleted. Battery depleted, the image is not stored. The image you are trying to delete is a protected image. (p.83) The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery or replace with a charged battery. (p.10, p.11) Appendix The battery is exhausted. The image you just captured has not been saved. Charge the battery or replace with a charged battery. (p.10, p.11) Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the CF card. Try displaying on a PC.

Memory card error.

This card is not formatted.
The card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device. (p.112) The image is being recorded. The DPOF settings are being recorded on the CF card. The movie picture is being recorded. The image is being protected or unprotected. The built-in memory or CF card is being formatted. The image is being deleted. The alarm has been enabled. The largest file number is assigned to an image and no more images can be saved. Insert a new CF card or format the CF card. (p.112) The CF card memory is full. No more images can be copied. Set a new CF card, or delete unnecessary images (p.14, p.81). More images may be saved if you change the quality or record size (p.63, p.64). The built-in memory is full. No more images can be copied. Delete unnecessary images (p.81). More images may be saved if you change the quality or record size (p.63, p.64).
Image recording. DPOF settings recording Movie recording. (Un)Protecting. Formatting. Deleting Alarm was set. Image folder could not be created.

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Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

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Thank you for buying 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 the cameras capabilities. Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 430RS/330RS 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.
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. 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.

Caution

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. Use an AC adapter that are 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.

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. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation. This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled printers and software, help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. This manual is common to Optio 430RS and Optio 330RS. In this manual the features specific to Optio 430RS and Opio 330RS are indicated as 430RS and 330RS respectively. The illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual may be different from the actual product. To customers who already have Optio 430/330 Please read page 87 before connecting the Optio 430RS/330RS to your PC.

Caution:

Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin 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. If the batteries become old and begin to leak, handle with extreme care. 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 throughly with water.
Care to be Taken During Handling
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 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. Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush. Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance. 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. 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. The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). 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. Please refer to Precautions When Using a CF Card (p.15) regarding the CompactFlash (CF) card. Be sure to use the D-LI2 rechargeable lithium ion battery provided for this camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction.

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G Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged) Number of recordable images : Approx. 250 (with the flash fired for 50% of the shots. LCD monitor ON) Playback time : Approx. 150 min.
* The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

Terminal cover

AC adapter

To Power outlet

Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low temperatures.
G Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the the LCD monitor. (lit green) (lit green) (lit yellow) (lit red)

symbol displayed on

Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended.
: Adequate power remains. : Battery is running low. : Battery is running very low. : Battery is exhausted.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are inserted securely. If the cord becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures, the data may be lost. When using the AC adapter D-AC2, be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter.
[Battery depleted.] : After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off.

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Installing or removing the CF Card

CF card cover

Precautions When Using a CF Card
Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover. Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot. Do not open the CF card cover or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged. Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature. Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to Formatting (p.112) for instructions on formatting. Never open the CF card cover during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable. Data recorded on a CF card with the Optio 430RS/330RS cannot be played back accurately on the Optio 430/330/230. Similarly, data recorded with the Optio 230 cannot be played back accurately on the Optio 430RS/330RS. The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased when the CF card is mishandled by the user. when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. when the card has not been used for a long time. when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed (when the status lamp and flash lamp are blinking green and red). The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC. Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.
Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Set the mode dial to.
Turn the LCD monitor on. Press the Display button to display the shooting screen on the LCD monitor. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button. makes the subject bigger. makes the subject smaller. You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder.

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Focus frame

Instant Review

The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During this time you can delete the image by pressing the button (The Delete screen will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete]. Setting the Instant Review Time p.70
Changing the focus range and position p.58 Stopping the flash firing automatically p.62 Displaying shooting information p.34 21

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Playing Back Still Pictures

LCD monitor

LCD monitor Four-way controller

Playback/OK button

Playing Back Images
You can display the still picture.
Playing Back Previous or Next Images
Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.

File No.

100-0020
Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. During this time you can erase the image by pressing the button (The Delete screen will be displayed.), selecting [Delete], and then pressing the Playback/OK button. Press the Playback/OK button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to shooting status.
Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (
displays the previous image. displays the next image.

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Taking Pictures

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)
Display On Shooting information is displayed.
q e t u Flash mode w Shooting mode Focus mode r Capture mode AF frame y Remaining images Date & time i Battery symbol
When the CF card is installed, all images will be recorded on the CF card. When the CF card is not installed, the images will be recorded in the cameras built-in memory.
Histogram Display The brightness distribution is displayed. The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers.
q Histogram w Recorded pixels e Quality level r White balance t AE metering y ISO speed

2048 AWB

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)
Taking Pictures By setting the mode dial to , most of the settings will be made automatically by the camera when a picture is taken.
Display Off No shooting information is displayed.
Only the AF frame is displayed in auto focus mode. If there is any change in the battery level, the battery symbol is displayed. If any of the modes are changed such as Flash mode, the mode you have changed is displayed for a few seconds.

Set the mode dial to

in Capture mode.
Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. p.21
LCD Monitor Off The LCD monitor is turned off.

Saving the Display Mode

Display On
When using the AC adapter, the battery level indicator is not displayed on the LCD monitor. LCD Monitor Off cannot be set in Movie Picture, 3D Image and Digital Filter modes. When you turn off the LCD monitor, the digital zoom is turned off even if it has been enabled.

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Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture settings.
The shutter speed and aperture settings will be saved when the camera is turned off.
Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)
You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.

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Set the mode dial to Capture mode.
Exposure compensation is not available in this mode. When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller ( ) becomes the manual focus button and the aperture setting cannot be changed. You cannot select [Auto] or [Auto + Red-eye reduction] flash mode. Taking Pictures
Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture.
Four-way controller ( ): Decrease the shutter speed Four-way controller ( ): Increase the shutter speed Four-way controller ( ): Decrease the aperture value Four-way controller ( ): Increase the aperture value

1/250 F2.6

Aperture Shutter speed
If the combination of shutter speed and aperture do not give an appropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed.

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Keeping the shutter release button pressed z xc x
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button. Playing Back Movie Pictures p.78
The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode. Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode. The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode.
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
This mode enables you to take moving images with no sound. The maximum length of one motion picture is 30 seconds.
Set the mode dial to in Capture mode. The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
q w e r Flash Off Movie Picture mode Remaining shooting time Remaining number of sets

5 12SEC

Press the shutter release button. Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image using the zoom button.
makes the image bigger makes the image smaller
Press the shutter release button. Shooting will end. The remaining shooting time will be displayed.

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Enabling/Disabling the Digital Zoom Function z
Press the Menu button. The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller ( to select [On] or [Off]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. ) )

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.
When you turn off the LCD monitor, the digital zoom is turned off even if it has been enabled.
Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.
makes the subject larger makes the subject smaller

Digital zoom symbol

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting

p.74 Taking Pictures

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3x magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom is enabled, you can enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 6x. Saving the zoom position p.74

Zoom bar

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Using the Self-Timer
The picture will be taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)
You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.49). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.

Set the mode dial to mode. Press the button to display

in Capture

on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is started and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture will be taken approximately three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.

Set the Mode dial to

Press the Menu button. The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Applied Photo Mode]. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Parallel Mode] or [Cross Mode]. To view the picture with the 3D image viewer, select [Parallel Mode]. You can also view it without the image viewer.
If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be displayed. Playing Back Images p.22
Applied Photo Mode Parallel Mode Sharpness Saturation Contrast
Press the Playback/OK button. The LCD monitor screen is divided in two. The left half screen is for taking the first picture. Take the first picture while watching the capture guide. Hold the camera so that the subject is in the center of the left half screen, and press the shutter release button.

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The image of the first picture is displayed to the left half screen of the LCD monitor, and the right half screen is for taking the second picture.
Move the camera to the right without changing your stance. Take the second picture while watching the capture guide. Hold the camera so that the subject is in the center of the right half screen, and press the shutter release button. Press the Playback/OK button. The first and second images are displayed to the left and right screens respectively.
G Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about 6~7cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures. 3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at a distant scene, or the cross method where the left and right lines of vision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer. G How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown below.

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Setting the Shooting Functions
Mode dial Shutter release button Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button

Viewfinder

Shooting Time-lapse Movies (Time-lapse Movie)
With the time-lapse movies, the frame rate (number of pictures taken for one second) is slowed down. When you play back these pictures, the subject appears to move much more quickly. This effect may be useful for taking blooming flowers, for example.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust the diopter in the range of -3m-1+1m-1 (per meter).

z x c v b n

Press the Menu button. The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( Movie]. ) to select [Time-lapse
Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Off (1)], [2], [5], [10], [20], [50], or [100]. Press the Playback/OK button. Press the shutter release button. The time-lapse movie shooting starts.

Rec.Mode

Memory

Set-up

Aim the camera towards the light and move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right while looking through the viewfinder. Adjust the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder to the optimum position.

Auto 0.5sec 5

[Off (1)] is the typical movie setting (15 frames/second). As you select [2], [5]., the number of pictures taken for a second decreases from 1/2, 1/5. The images of movie pictures are always played back at the rate of 15 frames per second. This means those taken at 2 appear to be played back twice faster and those at 5 five times faster than 1. 57

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If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture may differ from what was seen in the viewfinder.

Manual Focus

When the mode is set on , the center of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus with the fourway controller while looking at the image on the monitor.
increases the distance to the focusing position

Selecting a Focus Mode

G Focus Mode
None Auto Macro Mode The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10cm-50cm (0.33ft-1.64ft). The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. decreases the distance to the focusing position

When you release the four-way controller, the focus position is set, and the screen returns to the normal display two seconds later. Saving the Manual Focus Position
Infinity-landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects. Manual Focus Mode The subject is brought into focus manually. AF area move mode This mode is for changing the position of the autofocus (AF) area.
When it is difficult to obtain the correct focus in Manual Focus mode for taking pictures in dark places, press the shutter release button halfway in Auto mode, and the AF spotbeam will be emitted, enabling the camera to focus more easily on the subject.
Press the button in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode. p.74

Saving the Focus Mode

When [Focus Mode] in the [Memory] menu (p.74) is not turned on, the focus mode goes back to [Auto] when you turn off the power. The default setting of the focus mode is [Auto]. When the focus mode is [Auto], no icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Setting the position of the autofocus (AF) area
When the mode is set on area can be changed.
, the position of the autofocus (AF)
The AF area moves upward. The AF area moves downward. The AF area moves to the left. The AF area moves to the right.

EV Compensation

You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.
Press the Playback/OK button to determine the position of the AF area.
When the mode is set on , the AF area is automatically set on spot. In this case, the AF spotbeam will not be emitted. Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) p.67
Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode.
Four-way controller ( ) increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level Four-way controller ( ) decreases the EV compensation to a negative () level

EV compensation level

The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.
If you set to 0, the set level displayed on the LCD monitor will go off after three seconds. When [EV Compensation] on the [Memory] menu (p.74) is not turned on, the set value goes back to 0 when you turn off the power. Saving the EV Compensation p.74

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.
Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the metering mode. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. )

Auto 0.5sec Off

Select [ISO Speed] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the ISO speed. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. )
Saving the AE Metering Method

100 0.5sec Off

Saving the ISO Speed

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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 4sec, 5sec or Off (no display).
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.
Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the display time. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. )

Auto 2sec Off

Select [Sharpness] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft ()]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.
The Instant Review display setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
You can set the color saturation.
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast.

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Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft ()]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.
Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft ()]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Saving the Settings (Memory)
Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
Item Flash The setting on the Description button is saved. Default Setting
Press the Menu button in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller ( ). [Memory] menu will be displayed.

Select [DST] On ( ) or Off (no display) with the four-way controller ( ) and press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [ ] (home time city). Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the Home Time city and DST setting. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time in the selected city.
Editing Images/Settings 118
Select [World Time] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( ). The World Time screen will be displayed. Switch (On) and (Off) with the four-way controller ( ).
: The time in the country selected in World Time will be displayed. : The time in the country selected in Home Time will be displayed.

World Time

NYC TYO 4 18AM 9 18AM
See p.124 for the list of cities and code names.
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [ ] (world time city). Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the World Time city and press the four-way controller ( ).
Select [Language] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( guage. ) to select the lan-
Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

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Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off Quick Delete Quick Enlargement Reset

1min 3min Off Off

Powersaving Function (Sleep Timeout)
You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.

Quick Delete

When you turn on the quick delete, the Delete screen is displayed with [Delete] and [All Images] selected.
Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( [1min], [2min] or [Off]. ) to select [30sec],
Select [Quick Delete] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [On] or [Off]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

Auto Power Off Function

You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Editing Images/Settings 120

Quick Enlargement

You can play back the image in the maximum enlargement only by pressing the Zoom button once.
Select [Auto Power Off] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( [5min] or [Off]. ) to select [3min],
Select [Quick Enlargement] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Off] or [On]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

Exposure Control Metering System Exposure Modes
TTL metering. Choice of Multi-segment metering, Centerweighted metering and Spot metering. Standard, Night Scene, Metered Manual, Movie, Multiple Exposure.
Exposure Compensation 2 EV (1/3 steps). Movie Shutter Shooting time: approx. 1 sec. - 30 sec. Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed: approx. 1/2000 sec. to 4 sec. One shot, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote control and Interval. Built-in series-control auto flash. Automatic discharge under low lighting condition in auto modes. Flash-on and flash-off modes. Red-eye reduction function employs a single discharge. Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light and Manual setting. Actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment from 3 m-1 to +1 m-1. 1.6 inch. TFT color LCD. Field of view: 100% Nine-image and 1x 4x magnification available in Playback mode.
Color Depth Recorded Pixels

Drive Modes Flash

Sensitivity File Formats Quality Levels Storage Media Lens
White Balance Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor LCD Functions
Digital Zoom Focusing System Type Focusing Areas Focusing Range
Number of recordable images Approx. 250 (with the flash fired for 50 % of the shots. LCD monitor ON) *In accordance with Pentax photographic conditions. Interfaces Power Sources USB terminal and DC input terminal. Lithium-ion (rechargeable) battery allows approx. 250 shots (with the flash fired for 50% of the shots and LCD monitor ON) to be taken with one charge*. Optional AC adapter is also available. *According to tests conducted in-house by Pentax. Maximum charge takes approximately 120 minutes. 92 (W) 59 (H) 32 (D) mm (D: max 34.5 mm) (3.6 2.3 1.3/1.4 inches). 200 g (7.1 oz.) without battery and CF card. 235 g (8.3 oz.) including battery and CF card.

Dimensions Weight

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Optional Accessories

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this 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 nonauthorized 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 manufacturers 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 manufacturers 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. This warranty policy does not affect the customers 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.

AC adapter (D-AC2) Battery Charger (D-BC2) 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 Rechargeable lithium ion battery D-LI2 Remote control F Remote control E USB Cable (I-USB6) Strap (O-ST5) Camera case (O-CC2) Waterproof case (O-WP1)

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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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will 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. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals

We: Pentax Corporation

Located at: 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA Phone: 303-799-8000 Fax: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2.909. 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. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15.101 to 15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio 430RS/330RS