Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 230 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 230 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks · · · · 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 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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. · There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. 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, and 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. 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. 1 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 60°C but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to. · The display response speed of the liquid crystal becomes slow at low temperatures but 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, please, without fail, try out the camera to confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). No guarantee can be given with regards to collateral damage (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) that may cause this product to fail. · If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, drops of water appear 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 0°C to 40°C. · Take care to ensure that garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. do not enter within the camera, as this may cause the camera to become damaged. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry. · Please refer to "Precautions When Using a CF Card" (p.14) regarding the CompactFlash CF card. 2 Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA······························································1 Care to be Taken During Handling ···································································2 Contents ···········································································································3 Contents of the Operating Manual ···································································5 Checking the Contents of the Package ····························································6 Names of Parts·································································································7 Names of Operating Parts ················································································8 Getting Started··············································································9 Attaching the Strap ···························································································9 Powering the Camera ·····················································································10 Installing the Battery··············································································10 Using the AC Adapter (optional) ···························································12 Installing or removing the CF Card·································································13 Initial Settings ·································································································15 Setting the Display Language ·······························································15 Setting the Home Town ·········································································16 Setting the D.S.T Mode ·········································································16 Setting the Video Output Format···························································17 Setting the Date and Time ····································································17 Quick Start···················································································20 Taking Still Pictures ························································································20 Playing Back Still Pictures ··············································································22 Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View) ··································22 Playing Back a Single Image ································································23 How to use the CF Card·················································································24 Common Operations ··································································26 Turning the Camera On and Off ·····································································26 Changing the Mode ························································································27 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 ········································································ ...