Pentax OPTIO S30 User Manual

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Pentax OPTIO S30 Specifications

General

Megapixel	3.2 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Maximum image resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels
Digital zoom	2.6 x
Optical zoom	3 x
Focal length range	5.8 - 17.4 mm
Interface	USB
Photo mode	Flower, Self-Portrait, Surf, Snow, Sunset, Museum, Text, Food, Landscape Portrait, Marine
Audio recorder	Voice memo
Dimensions (WxDxH)	89 x 58.5 x 25.5 mm
Camera shutter speed	1/2000 - 4 s
Minimum system requirements	PC or Mac compatible
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000, ME, XP, Mac OS 9.0 +
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Internal memory	11 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD
Display diagonal	1.6 \
I/O ports	PAL and NTSC video output USB connection
Bundled software	ACDSee for PENTAX Software (CD-ROM) S-SW16
Battery type	2X AA or 1X CR-V3 battery
Flash modes	flash off, flash on, Red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	125 g

Summary

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

Warnings and Cautions

Important safety instructions and precautions to prevent potential hazards during camera operation.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Names of Parts

Front View

Identifies and labels external components on the front of the camera.

Back View

Identifies and labels external components on the back of the camera.

Names of Operating Parts

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Installing the Batteries

Guide on inserting AA or CR-V3 batteries correctly for camera power.

Using the AC Adapter (optional)

Installing the SD Memory Card

Recorded Pixels and Quality

Turning the Camera On and Off

Initial Settings

Setting the Date and Time

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Step-by-step guide to capturing still images using the camera's basic functions, including shutter release and instant review.

Playing Back Still Pictures

Instructions for viewing captured still images, including navigation, rotation, and deletion.

Common Operations

Using the Button Functions

Explains the functions of various buttons on the camera for capture mode.

Playback Mode Controls

Voice Recording Mode

Using the Menus

How to Use the Menus

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Guides on configuring camera settings for various shooting scenarios.

Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode)

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode)

Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode)

Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode)

Using the Zoom

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

Setting the Shooting Functions

Changing the Mode

Selecting the Capture Mode

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

Selecting the Focus Mode

Selecting the Flash Mode

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Selecting the Quality Level

Selecting the Image Quality

Adjusting the White Balance

Changing the Focusing Area

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Saving the Settings

Saving the Menu Items (Memory)

Recording and Playback

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

Playing Back Sound

Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images

Recording a Voice Memo

Playing Back a Voice Memo

Playback/Deleting/Editing

Playing Back Images

Zoom Display

Playing Back Moving Pictures

Deleting

Deleting Single Images and Sounds

Deleting All Images

Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)

Protecting All Images and Sounds

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

Printing Single Images

Printing All Images

Direct Printing Using PictBridge

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

Editing Images

Changing the Image Size and Quality

Copying Files

Settings

Camera Settings

Configuration options for the camera's operational parameters.

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory

Procedure to erase all data from the memory card or internal memory.

Changing the Sound Settings

Changing the Date and Time

Changing the USB Connection Mode

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)

Messages

Troubleshooting

Camera Will Not Turn On

Solutions for issues related to the camera failing to power up.

No Image on the LCD Monitor

Troubleshooting steps for when the LCD monitor displays no image.

Shutter Will Not Release

Steps to resolve problems where the shutter button is unresponsive.

Picture is Dark

Subject is Not in Focus

Tips for resolving autofocus issues and achieving sharp subjects.

Flash Does Not Discharge