Epson Optio 430 Especificaciones

Digital CameraOperating ManualTo ensure the best performancefrom your camera, please readthe Operating Manual beforeusing 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/ErasingConnecting the camera and PCzTurn on your PC.x Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camerausing an USB cable.c Turn on the cam

99Playback/ErasingViewing images on your PCzDouble click the [ACDSeeTM] icon on the desktop.x Select the image to view.Camera images can be found in [

100Playback/ErasingDisconnecting the camera from your PCDisconnecting the camera from your PC (Windows 2000)z Double click (Hot Plug icon) onthe lowe

101Playback/ErasingDisconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP)z Click [Remove Hardware icon] onthe task bar.x Make sure [PENTAX USB DiskDevice

102Playback/ErasingViewing Images with MacintoshBy using the provided USB cable (I-USB6) or card reader andimage-browser software, you can transfer im

103Playback/ErasingInstalling the softwareThe procedures for installing the necessary software areexplained.Installing the USB driver (Only for Mac OS

104Playback/ErasingConnecting the camera and your MacintoshzTurn on your Macintosh.x Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh andcamera using an

105Playback/ErasingViewing images on your MacintoshzDouble click the [ACDSee™] folder on the hard drive.x Double click the [ACDSee™] program icon.c Ch

106Editing Images/SettingsMENU OKExitCopy ImageOkCancel2048×1536MENU OKRec.ModeMemorySet-upRecorded PixelsQuality LevelWhite BalanceMultipleOnExitFocu

Copying from CF card to built-in memoryThe images saved in the CF card are copied to the built-in memo-ry one image at a time.z Select [Copy Image] on

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

How to recall the [Set-up] menuIf the built-in memory space is insufficient, [Built-in MemoryFull. Cannot Copy] appears on the LCD monitor. Format the

109Editing Images/Settingsn Press the Playback/OK button.m Use the four-way controller ( )to choose the size., Press the four-way controller ( ).The f

How to recall the [Set-up] menuChanging the Image Size (Resize)The recorded pixels and quality of the selected image can bealtered to change the file

111Editing Images/SettingsMENU OKMemoryOnOffExitBeepCopy ImageResizeTrimmingAlarmOkRec.ModeSet-up(1/3)FormatTwicem Use the four-way controller ( ) to

112Editing Images/SettingsCamera SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuFormattingIf the CF card is installed, all data stored on the CF card will bed

113Editing Images/SettingsSounding the Alarm at a Set TimeYou can sound the alarm at a specified time and display a selected image.Checking the Alarmz

114Editing Images/SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuSetting the Alarmz Select [Alarm] on the [Set-up] menu.x Press the four-way controller ( ).Th

115Editing Images/SettingsTurning the Alarm OffWhen the camera is turned off and the set time is reached, thealarm sounds for one minute.When it finis

116Editing Images/SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuChanging the Start-up ScreenImages recorded with the Optio 430RS/330RS can be displayedas the

117Editing Images/SettingsSetting the Date StyleYou can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera.Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [y

Powering the CameraCharging the BatteryWhen using the camera for the first time or when the [Batterydepleted.] message is displayed, charge the batter

118Editing Images/SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuSetting the World TimeThe city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.16) serve as theWor

119Editing Images/Settingsn Select [DST] On ( ) or Off (no display) with the four-waycontroller () and press the four-way controller ( ).The frame wil

120Editing Images/SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuPowersaving Function (Sleep Timeout)You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically whe

121Editing Images/SettingsQuick DeleteWhen you turn on the quick delete, the Delete screen is displayedwith [Delete] and [All Images] selected.z Selec

How to recall the [Set-up] menuResetting to Default Settings (Reset)You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, lan-guage, Home Time,

123Editing Images/SettingsMENU OKMemoryOnOffExitBeepCopy ImageResizeTrimmingAlarmOkRec.ModeSet-up(1/3)FormatTwice1minMENU OKRec.ModeMemorySleep Timeou

124AppendixAppendixList of City NamesRefer to the following list of city and code names for setting the world time.Code City Names Code City NamesPPG

125AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitorduring camera operation.Compression errorMemory card fullBuilt-in

126AppendixThis card is not formatted.Image recording...DPOF settings recordingMovie recording...(Un)Protecting...Formatting...DeletingAlarm was set.I

127AppendixTroubleshootingProblemPower will notcome onNo image onthe LCD monitorShutter will notreleaseCauseBattery is not installedCF card cover is o

11Getting StartedInstalling the BatteryInstall the battery provided. When using the camera for the firsttime, charge the battery before installing.z S

128AppendixProblemSubject is not infocusSubject is notclear inviewfinderCauseSubject difficult to focusonSubject is not in focus-ing areaSubject is to

129AppendixProblemPicture is darkFlash does notfireImages cannotbe recorded inthe built-inmemory, orimages record-ed in the built-inmemory cannotbe pl

130AppendixMain SpecificationsType Compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash.Effective pixels

131AppendixExposure ControlMetering System TTL metering. Choice of Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering and Spot metering.Exposure Modes S

132AppendixOptional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.•AC adapter (D-AC2)• Battery Charger (D-BC2)•AC Plug Co

133AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographicdistribution channels are guaranteed against defects o

134AppendixFor customers in the USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following

Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and PeripheralsWe: Pentax CorporationLocated at: 35 Invernes

Copyright © Asahi Optical Co.Ltd. 200257219 01-200204 Printed in JapanAsahi Optical Co., Ltd. 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639,JAPAN (ht

12Getting Started● Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged)Number of recordable images: Approx. 250 (with the flash fired for50% of the shots.

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-AC2 (optiona

14Getting StartedInstalling or removing the CF CardCaptured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card.Make sure that the camera is turned off

15Getting StartedPrecautions When Using a CF Card•Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.• Care should be taken if y

16Getting StartedInitial SettingsIf the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on,follow the procedure below to set the display lang

17Getting StartedSetting the Home TownYou can choose the city (Home Town) inwhich you will use the camera.z Press the four-way controller () to select

Thank you for buying the Pentax Digital Camera. Please read thismanual before using the camera in order to get the most out ofall the features and fun

Setting the Date and TimeSet the current date and time.z Use the four-way controller ( )to change the month.x Press the four-way controller ( ).and w

19Getting Startedn When you have finished the settings, press thePlayback/OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.The screen confirming the settin

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 orin the

Playing Back Still PicturesPlaying Back ImagesYou can display the still picture.z Press the Playback/OK buttonafter taking a picture.The image taken w

23Quick StartPlaying Back Previous or Next ImagesStill images can be played back one at a time, proceedingeither forward or backward.z Press the Playb

24Quick StartQuick StartHow to Use the CF CardWhen the CF card is inserted into the camera, images takenare recorded on the card. You can view the ima

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

Most of the settings are madeautomatically by the camera whena picture is taken.This mode is for taking darkscenes such as night views.You can set the

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 Diopter adjustment leverAdjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( p.57)w buttonChanges

29Common OperationsPlayback Modeq buttonDeletes the image. ( p.81)w DPOF buttonSets the print service. ( p.84)e buttonProtects the image from erasure.

30Common OperationsUsing the MenusWhen you press the Menu button, the menus are displayed on the LCDmonitor. You can set shooting functions, save the

31Common OperationsExample of menu operationz Menu buttonx[Rec.Mode] menu [Memory] menu [Set-up] menuccvcv’Select screencTo the next screenIf you pre

32Common OperationsMenu List● [Rec.Mode] MenuItem Description Default SettingReferenceRecorded 2240 × 1680 (430RS) p.63Pixels 2048 × 1536 (330RS)Quali

33Common OperationsActive Menus in Capture/Playback Mode● [Set-up] MenuItem Description Default SettingReferenceFormat p.112Copy p.106ImageResize p.11

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

35Taking PicturesTaking PicturesWhen the CF card is installed, all images will be recorded on theCF card. When the CF card is not installed, the image

36Taking PicturesTaking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.z Set the mode dial to inCapture

37Taking Picturesc Press the shutter release button.The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture settings.Playing Back Images p.76

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

38Taking PicturesTaking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking darkscenes such as night views.z Set

39Taking PicturesContinuous ShootingPictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.z Set the mode dial to or in Capture

40Taking PicturesUsing the Remote Control Unit (optional)You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional).zSet the mode dial to or in Cap

41Taking Pictures● Remote control unit battery service lifeUp to approximately 30,000 signals can be sent to the camerafrom the remote control unit. C

42Taking PicturesTaking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)This mode enables you to take moving images with no sound. Themaximum length of one motion

43Taking PicturesKeeping the shutter release button pressedIf you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than onesecond, pictures will be ta

44Taking 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

45Taking PicturesEnabling/Disabling the Digital Zoom Functionz Press the Menu button.The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.x Press the four-way contro

46Taking PicturesUsing the Self-TimerThe picture will be taken ten seconds after the shutter release but-ton is pressed.z Set the mode dial toor in Ca

47Taking PicturesTaking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them bythe parallel method or cross met

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

48Taking PicturesThe image of the first picture is dis-played to the left half screen of theLCD monitor, and the right halfscreen is for taking the se

49Taking Pictures● Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and crossmethodAs our eyes are positioned about 6~7cm apart, there is a veryslight devia

50Taking 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

51Taking Pictures● Example of a 3D picture

52Taking PicturesTaking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)Digital filters include the color filters and a slim filter which elon-gate

53Taking PicturesWhen you selected a color filter:c Press the shutter release button.The picture will be taken.When you selected the slim filter:c Use

54Taking PicturesTaking Pictures at a Specified Interval (Interval Shooting)Still pictures can be taken automatically at a specified interval.z Set th

55Taking Picturesm Set the start time.1. Press the four-way controller ( ).and will be displayed above and below the hour.2. Use the four-way control

56Taking PicturesShooting Time-lapse Movies (Time-lapse Movie)With the time-lapse movies, the frame rate (number of picturestaken for one second) is s

57Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsAdjusting the Viewfinder If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjustthe diopter

4Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)······65Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ······································6

58Taking PicturesSelecting a Focus Mode● Focus ModeNone AutoThe camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button

59Taking 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

60Taking PicturesSetting the position of the autofocus (AF) areaWhen the mode is set on ,the position of the autofocus (AF)area can be changed.The AF

61Taking PicturesEV CompensationYou can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or under-exposed.z Press the four-way controller () in Captur

62Taking PicturesSelecting the Flash ModeNone AutoFlash OffFlash OnAuto + Red-eye ReductionFlash On + Red-eye Reduction• The flash is off when the Cap

63Taking PicturesSelecting the Recorded PixelsYou can choose the number of recorded pixels. These choices arefor Optio 430RS and Optio 330RS respectiv

64Taking PicturesSelecting the Quality LevelsYou can choose the image compression rate.BEST The quality is better and there is a high volume of image

65Taking PicturesAdjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white bal-a

66Taking PicturesManual Settingz Select [ ] (manual) on the whitebalance screen.x Point your camera at a blank sheetof paper so that it fills the scre

67Taking PicturesChanging the AF Area (Focusing Area)You can change the range of the autofocus area.Multiple Normal areaSpot The area becomes narrower

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

68Taking PicturesSetting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the

69Taking PicturesSetting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of the sur-roundings.● ISO SpeedAuto The camera

70Taking PicturesSetting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec,3sec, 4sec, 5sec or Of

71Taking PicturesSetting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or softoutlines.z Select [Sharpness] o

72Taking PicturesSetting the Color Saturation (Saturation)You can set the color saturation.z Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.x Use the four

73Taking PicturesSetting the Image Contrast (Contrast)You can set the image contrast.z Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.x Use the four-way con

74Taking PicturesSaving the Settings (Memory)Saving the Menu Items (Mode Memory)You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when thecam

75Taking Picturesz Press the Menu button in Capturemode.x Press the four-way controller ( ).[Memory] menu will be displayed.c Use the four-way control

76Playback/ErasingPlayback/ErasingPlaying Back ImagesWhen the CF card is installed, the images recorded on the CFcard are played back. When the CF car

77Playback/Erasingc Press the Playback/OK button.Zoom playback will end.When the [Quick Enlargement] on the [Set-up] menu is turned on,the images is d

Checking the Contents of the PackageDigital CameraOperating ManualTo ensure the best performancefrom your camera, please readthe Operating Manual bef

78Playback/ErasingPlaying Back Movie PicturesYou can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-played on the LCD monitor during playback.z

79Playback/ErasingDisplaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.The information displayed

80Playback/ErasingNine-image DisplayYou can display nine images at the same time.z Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with thefour-way contro

81Playback/ErasingErasing ImagesErasing a Single ImagezEnter the Playback mode and choose the image you wantto erase with the four-way controller ( ).

82Playback/ErasingErasing All ImagesYou can erase all the images at once.• Once erased, images cannot be restored.• Protected images cannot be erased.

83Playback/ErasingProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect)You can protect images from being accidentally erased.z Enter the Playback mode and choose

84Playback/ErasingSetting the Printing ServiceYou can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital PrintOrder Format) compatible printer or a

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

Printing All ImageszEnter the Playback mode and press the DPOF buttontwice.The DPOF (ALL) screen will be dis-played.x Use the four-way controller ( )t

87Playback/ErasingViewing Images with Windows PCBy using the provided USB cable (I-USB6) or card reader andimage-browser software, you can transfer im

7Names of PartsFrontBackShutter release buttonUSB terminalDC input terminalLensViewfinderLCD monitorTr ipod socketBattery chamber coverStrap lugCF car

88Playback/ErasingInstalling the softwareThe procedures for installing the necessary software areexplained.• The installation procedure varies dependi

89Playback/ErasingIf you are using Windows 98/98SE, follow the procedurebelow to install the software. For Windows Me, see p.91, andfor Windows 2000,

90Playback/Erasing. Make sure that the [Win]folder is selected andclick [Next].⁄0 Make sure that [penusbp.inf] is selected,then click [Next].Installat

91Playback/Erasing● Windows Meb Select [Specify the location ofthe driver (Advanced)], andthen click [Next].n Select [Specify a location], andthen cli

92Playback/Erasing⁄0 Click [Finish].Installation is completed and the[Wizard] screen is closed.⁄1 Turn the camera off and restart your PC.When Windows

93Playback/Erasing● Windows 2000b Click [Next].n Select [Search for the best dri-ver for your device], and thenclick [Next].m Select [Specify a locati

94Playback/Erasing⁄0 Make sure that the [Win] foldercontaining the files to be copiedis selected, and click [OK].⁄1 Make sure that [penusbp.inf] issel

95Playback/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

96Playback/Erasingn When [The software has beensuccessfully installed] messageappears, click [Finish].Installation is completed and the[Wizard] screen

97Playback/ErasingInstalling ACDSee™When installing ACDSee™, recorded images can be viewed onyour PC.z Turn on your PC.x Set the CD-ROM (S-SW5) in the