Pentax OPTIO M10 User Manual

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Taking Pictures
R A X q < I i \ Q E y D >
You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures.
The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the
picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also
affects the file size (p.75).
Quality Level
1 Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Quality Level].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
4 Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the quality level.
5 Press the 4 button.
The Quality Level setting is saved.
6 Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
Selecting the Quality Level
C
Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.
D
Better
Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on
a computer screen.
E
Good
Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or
attaching to e-mail.
Quality level is set at D when drive mode is set to Y.
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.29
MENU
Rec. Mode
MENU
Exit
Exit
Exit
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Sensitivity
AWB
ISO
AUTO
1, 6
2, 3, 4
5
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Sensitivity
Rec. Mode
Cancel
Cancel
Cancel
MENU OK
OK
OK
OK
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AWB
ISO
AUTO
Focusing Area

Pentax OPTIO M10 Specifications

General

Megapixel	6 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3 x
Color depth	12 bit
Digital SLR	No
Built-in flash	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)	89 x 24.5 x 59.5 mm
Maximum video resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	115000 pixels
Number of batteries supported	2
Product color	Silver
Compatible memory cards	sd

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	24.5 mm
Width	89 mm
Height	59.5 mm
Weight	165 g