Pentax Optio 230 User Manual

Digital CameraOperating ManualTo ensure the best performance fromyour camera, please read the OperatingManual before using the camera.

Names of Operating Parts● Guide indicationsA guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor duringoperation. The buttons are indi

98Playback/ErasingViewing Images with MacintoshBy using the provided USB cable or card reader and image-brows-er software, you can transfer images rec

99Playback/ErasingInstalling the softwareThe procedures for installing the necessary software areexplained.Installing the USB driver (Only for Mac OS

100Playback/ErasingConnecting the camera and your MacintoshzTurn on your Macintosh.x Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh andcamera using an

101Playback/ErasingViewing images on your MacintoshzDouble click the [ACDSeeTM] folder on the hard drive.x Double click the [ACDSeeTM] program icon.c

102SettingsSettingsCamera SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuFormatting a CF CardFormatting will delete all the data on the CF card.• Do not open

103SettingsSetting the Date StyleYou can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera.Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].z Sele

104SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuChanging the Date/TimeYou can change the initial date and time settings.z Select [Date Adjust] on the [Set-u

105SettingsChanging the Video Output FormatYou can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or play-ing back images on a TV monitor.z Select

106SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuSetting the World TimeThe city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.15) serve as theWorld Time setting

107Settingsn Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the [DST]setting.DST ONDST OFFm Press the four-way controller ( ).The frame will move to [City]

9Getting StartedGetting StartedAttaching the StrapPass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and passthe other end through the loop.

108SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuPowersaving Function (Sleep Timeout)You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when nooperation i

109SettingsSetting the Brightness LevelYou can set the brightness of the LCD monitor.z Select [Brightness Level] on the [Set-up] menu.x Use the four-w

110AppendixAppendixList of City NamesRefer to the following list of city and code names for setting the world time.Code City Names Code City NamesPPG

111AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitorduring camera operation.Memory card fullNo images in cameraCamera

112AppendixThis card is not formattedImage recording...Movie recording...Changing settingFormatting...Deleting image...Image folder can not be cre-ate

113AppendixTroubleshootingProblemPower will notcome onNo image onthe LCD monitorShutter releasebutton will notreleaseCauseBattery is not installedCF c

114AppendixProblemSubject is not infocusCauseSubject difficult to focusonSubject is not in focus-ing areaSubject is too closeFocus mode is set onRemed

115AppendixProblemPicture is darkFlash does notfireCauseSubject is too far awayBackground is darkFlash mode is set toOffThe Capture mode isset to ,con

116AppendixMain SpecificationsTypeFully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lensEffective Pixels 2.0 megapixelsSensor 2.11

117AppendixLCD Monitor 1.6 inch TFD color LCD monitor (with backlight/brightness adjust-ment) With 180° swing out functionPlayback Function Single-fra

10Getting StartedPowering the CameraInserting the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera. When using the camera for thefirst time, insert a new bat

118AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographicdistribution channels are guaranteed against defects o

119AppendixFor customers in the USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following

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● Approximate Operating Time (when new batteries areloaded)Number of recordable imagesLCD monitor LCD monitor Playback timeON OFFWith the CR-V3 lith

Using the AC Adapter (optional)If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect thecamera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optiona

13Getting StartedInstalling or removing the CF CardCaptured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card.Make sure that the camera is turned off

14Getting Started● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recordedpixels/Quality levelsQuality levelsTIFF Best Better GoodMovie imagesRecorded pi

15Getting StartedInitial SettingsIf the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on,follow the procedure below to set the display lang

16Getting StartedSetting the Home TownYou can choose the city (Home Town) inwhich you will use the camera.z Press the four-way controller () to select

17Getting StartedSetting the Video Output FormatYou can choose the output format (NTSCor PAL) for taking or playing back picturesusing a TV monitor.z

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 230 Digital Camera. Please readthis manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all thefeatur

18Getting Startedc Use the four-way controller ( )to change the day and press thefour-way controller ( ).and will bedisplayed above and below the year

19Getting Started

20Quick StartQuick StartTaking Still PicturesFor the simplest procedure to take still pictures:The flash fires automatically depending on the light co

v Press the shutter release button.The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card.(The gre

22Quick StartQuick StartPlaying Back Still PicturesPlaying Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View)You can display the last still picture taken.z Press t

23Quick StartPlaying Back a Single ImageYou can play back still pictures one at a time.z Set the mode dial to .An image will be displayed on the LCD

24Quick StartQuick StartHow to Use the CF CardImages taken with the Optio 230camera are recorded on the CF card.You can view the images recordedon the

25Quick StartViewing images on a PCYou only need to install the USB driver the first time. After that,you can view recorded images and edit them on th

26Common OperationsCommon OperationsTurning the Camera On and OffUse the power switch to turn the camera on and off.z Press the power switch.The camer

27Common OperationsChanging the ModeCapture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for play-ing back or erasing images. The mode is set by t

1FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERASufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but pleasepay particular attention to the warnings indica

28Common OperationsUsing the Button FunctionsCapture Modeq buttonChanges the flash mode. ( p.55)w buttonChanges the shooting mode as follows.Using the

29Common OperationsPlayback Modeq buttonErases the image. ( p.75)w buttonProtects the image from erasure. ( p.77)e Zoom buttonChanges the size of the

30Common OperationsUsing the MenusWhen you press the Menu button, the menu is displayed on the LCD moni-tor. You can set the shooting functions in Cap

31Common OperationsExample of shooting (in Capture mode)z Menu button[Rec.Mode] menu [Applied Function] menu [Set-up] menuxcv(Ex.) Turning the digital

32Common OperationsMenu ListActive Menus in Capture Mode● [Rec.Mode] MenuItem DescriptionDefault Setting ReferenceAuto modeResolution1600 × 1200p.56 A

33Common OperationsActive Menus in Playback Mode● [Playback] MenuItem DescriptionDefault settingReferenceSlideshow Recorded images are played 3s (3 s

34Taking PicturesTaking PicturesDisplaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)Display OnShooting information is displayed.q Flash mode w Focus mode/S

35Taking PicturesTaking PicturesTaking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)By setting the mode dial to , most of the settings will be madeautomati

36Taking PicturesTaking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Full Selectable Mode)By setting the mode dial to , you can set all of the functions.z Se

37Taking PicturesTaking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking darkscenes such as night views.z Set

2Care to be Taken During Handling• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.•Places of high temperature and h

Continuous ShootingPictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.z Set the mode dial to .x Press the Menu button.The [Re

39Taking PicturesUsing the Self-TimerThe picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button ispressed.z Set the mode dial to or .x Press t

40Taking PicturesTaking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximumlength of one motion picture is 30

41Taking PicturesKeeping the shutter release button pressedIf you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than onesecond, pictures will be ta

42Taking PicturesUsing the ZoomYou can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.z Press the Zoom button in Capturemode.makes the subject lar

43Taking PicturesEnabling the Digital Zoom Functionz Press the Menu button in Capturemode.The [Rec.Mode] menu will be dis-played.x Press the four-way

44Taking PicturesTaking a Picture of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)You can turn the LCD monitor over, enabling you to see yourself inthe monitor when y

45Taking PicturesTaking Stereo Pictures (3D image mode)You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them bythe parallel method or cross met

46Taking Picturesn Move the camera to the rightwithout changing your stance.m Overlap the images.The first image will appear in asemi-transparent stat

47Taking PicturesHowever, as the way people see three-dimensional images dif-fers from person to person, there is no need to be too con-cerned. Refer

3ContentsFOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA······························································1Care to be Taken During Handling ··················

48Taking Pictures● How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewerPrint out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wideand place the divid

49Taking Pictures● Example of a 3D picture

50Taking PicturesAutomatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)You can take pictures in succession while automatically changingthe expo

51Taking Picturesn Press the shutter release button.m Use the four-way controller () to choose whether ornot you wish to continue bracketshooting.Choo

52Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsSelecting a Focus Mode● Focus ModeNone AutoThe camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area wh

53Taking PicturesIf you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder whenthe focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting pic-ture ma

54Taking PicturesEV CompensationYou can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or under-exposed.z Press the four-way controller () in Captur

Selecting the Flash ModeNone AutoFlash OffFlash OnAuto + Red-eye ReductionFlash On + Red-eye Reduction• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set

56Taking PicturesSelecting the Recorded PixelsYou can choose the number of recorded pixels from [1600 ×1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].z Select [R

Selecting the Quality LevelsYou can choose the image compression rate.TIFF TIFF The quality is the best and there is a high volume of image data.BEST

4Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)················································60Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE

58Taking PicturesAdjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)You can take pictures in the actual colors that you see by adjust-in

59Taking PicturesManual Settingz Select [ ] on the white balance screen.x Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fillsthe screen.c Pre

60Taking PicturesChanging the AF Area (Focusing Area)You can change the range and position of the autofocus area.[ ] Normal range (Wide)[ ] Th

61Taking PicturesSetting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the

62Taking PicturesSetting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of the sur-roundings.● ISO SpeedAuto The camera

63Taking PicturesSelecting the Color Mode (Color)You can give atmosphere to your pictures by changing the colorsto black and white or sepia.● Color Mo

64Taking PicturesSetting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec,3sec, 5sec or Off (no

65Taking PicturesSetting the Sharpness (Sharpness)You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or softoutlines.z Select [Sharpness] on the

66Taking PicturesSetting the Saturation (Saturation)You can set the saturation.z Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.x Use the four-way control

67Taking PicturesSetting the Contrast (Contrast)You can set the contrast.z Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.x Use the four-way controller () t

5Contents of the Operating ManualThis Operating manual contains the following chapters.● Getting StartedThis chapter explains what you need to do afte

68Taking PicturesSaving the Settings (Memory)Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory)You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when thecam

69Taking Picturesz Press the Menu button in Capturemode.x Press the four-way controller () to select the [Memory]menu.c Press the four-way controller

70Playback/ErasingPlayback/ErasingPlaying Back Images on the CameraPlaying Back Still PicturesSee “Playing Back a Single Image” (p.23).Zoom DisplayYou

71Playback/ErasingPlaying Back Movie PicturesYou can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-played on the LCD monitor during playback.z

72Playback/ErasingDisplaying Shooting Information (Display mode)You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.The information displayed

73Playback/ErasingNine-image DisplayYou can display nine images at the same time.z Set the mode dial to and choose an image with thefour-way controll

74Playback/ErasingSlideshow You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously.z Set the mode dial to and choose the image withwhich to sta

75Playback/ErasingErasing ImagesErasing a Single ImagezSet the mode dial to and choose the image you wantto erase with the four-way controller ( ).x

76Playback/ErasingErasing All ImagesYou can erase all the images on the CF card.• Once erased, images cannot be restored.• Protected images cannot be

77Playback/ErasingProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect)You can protect images from being accidentally erased.z Set the mode dial to and choose th

Checking the Contents of the PackageStrapO-ST56CameraOptio 230Video cable I-VC2Software (CD-ROM)S-SW53D Image ViewerO-3DV1USB cable I-USB2Lithium batt

78Playback/ErasingViewing Images on a TVBy using the video cable, you can capture and play back imageson a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack.

79Playback/ErasingSetting the Printing ServiceYou can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital PrintOrder Format) compatible printer or a

80Playback/Erasingc Use the four-way controller ( )to select the number of prints andpress the four-way controller ( ).The frame will move to [Date].v

81Playback/ErasingPrinting All ImageszSelect [DPOF] on the [Playback] menu.x Press the Display button.c Use the four-way controller ( )to select the n

82Playback/ErasingViewing Images with Windows PCBy using the provided USB cable (I-USB2) or card reader andimage-browser software, you can transfer im

83Playback/ErasingInstalling the softwareThe procedures for installing the necessary software areexplained.• The installation procedure varies dependi

84Playback/ErasingIf you are using Windows 98, follow the procedure below toinstall the software. For Windows Me, see p.86, and forWindows 2000, see p

85Playback/Erasing. Make sure that the [Win]folder is selected andclick [Next].⁄0 Make sure that [penus-bp.inf] is selected, thenclick [Next].Installa

86Playback/Erasing● Windows Meb Select [Specify the location ofthe driver (Advanced)], andthen click [Next].n Select [Specify a location], andthen cli

87Playback/Erasing⁄0 Click [Finish].Installation is completed and the[Wizard] screen is closed.⁄1 Turn the camera off and restart your PC.When Windows

7Names of PartsFrontBackShutter release buttonUSB/Video output terminalDC input terminalLensViewfinderLCD monitorTr ipod socketBattery chamber coverSt

88Playback/Erasing● Windows 2000b Click [Next].n Select [Search for the best dri-ver for your device], and thenclick [Next].m Select [Specify a locati

89Playback/Erasing⁄0 Make sure that the [Win] foldercontaining the files to be copiedis selected, and click [OK].⁄1 Make sure that [penusbp.inf] issel

90Playback/ErasingInstalling the USB driver (Windows XP)z Turn on your PC.x Set the CD-ROM (S-SW5) supplied with the camera in theCD-ROM drive.c Turn

91Playback/Erasingn When [The software has beensuccessfully installed] messageappears, click [Finish].Installation is completed and the[Wizard] screen

92Playback/ErasingInstalling ACDSeeTMWhen installing ACDSeeTM, recorded images can be viewed onyour PC.z Turn on your PC.x Set the CD-ROM (S-SW5) in t

93Playback/ErasingConnecting the camera and PCzTurn on your PC.x Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camerausing an USB cable.Make sure that th

94Playback/ErasingViewing images on your PCzDouble click the [ACDSeeTM] icon on the desktop.x Select the image to view.Camera images can be found in [

95Playback/ErasingDisconnecting the camera from your PCDisconnecting the camera from your PC (Windows 2000)z Double click (Hot Plug icon)on the lower

96Playback/ErasingDisconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP)z Click [Remove Hardware icon] onthe task bar.x Make sure [PENTAX USB DiskDevice]

97Playback/Erasing