Pentax Optio 450 Bedienungsanleitung

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

8Checking the Contents of the PackageCameraOptio 450USB cableI-USB7 (*)AV cableI-AVC7 (*)3D Image ViewerO-3DV1Software (CD-ROM)S-SW7StrapO-ST5 (*)Lith

98Playback/ErasingCautionProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect)You can protect images/sound from being accidentally erased.zEnter the Playback mode

99Playback/ErasingViewing Images on a TVBy using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TVor other equipment with a video IN jack. Ma

100Playback/ErasingYou can print the images on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCardusing a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at apr

101Playback/ErasingCautioncUse the four-way controller () toselect the number of prints, thenpress the four-way controller ().The frame will move t

102Playback/ErasingPrinting All ImageszEnter the Playback mode and press the DPOF buttontwice.The [All Images] screen will be displayed.xUse the four-

103Playback/ErasingCautionViewing Images with your PCBy using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and image-browser software, you can trans

104Playback/ErasingInstalling the softwareThis section describes the procedures for installing the necessarysoftware.Installing the USB driver ☞p.104I

105Playback/ErasingbClick [Next].nSelect [Search for the best driverfor your device] and click [Next].mSelect [Specify a location] in thebox on the le

.Make sure that the specified driveis displayed and click [Next].⁄0Make sure that [PENSSTOR.INF]is displayed and click [Next].Installation of the driv

107Playback/Erasing⁄4Select [Specify a location] andclick [Browse].If another item has been selected, click thebox to deselect it.⁄5Click the CD-ROM d

9ViewfinderLCD monitorStrap lugTerminal coverUSB/AV output terminalDC input terminalBattery lock leverBattery chamber/card coverTripod socketName of P

108Playback/Erasing⁄8Click [Finish].When installation is finished, the Wizardwindow is exited.⁄9Double-click [My Computer] onthe desktop.A removable d

109Playback/ErasingCautionInstalling the image processing softwareThis section describes the procedures for installing ACDSee™ whichlets you view reco

110Playback/ErasingvClick the [ACDSee™].The Setup screen will appear. Followthe on-screen guidance and enter theregistration information. Reboot yourP

111Playback/ErasingDisplaying and copying images using ACDSee™zTurn your computer on.xMake sure the camera is turned off and connect it toyour compute

112Playback/ErasingbSelect the image you want to view from the list.Double-click the selected image to enlarge it to full-screen display.nCopy the ima

113Playback/ErasingcAdjust the position of the images.ACD photostitcher starts up and the selected images are displayedin panorama format.If you move

114Playback/ErasingbTrim the picture.If you move the mouse pointer onto the dotted line around thepicture, the pointer changes to a symbol. Trim the

115Playback/ErasingDisconnecting the camera from your computerDisconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows 2000/Me)zDouble-click the (Hot Plug) ic

116Playback/ErasingDisconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP)zDouble-click [Safely RemoveHardware] on the task bar.xClick [PENTAX USB DISK De

117Viewing Images with your MacintoshPlayback/ErasingCautionBy using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and image-browser software, you ca

10Names of Operating Parts  Guide indicationsA guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitorduring operation. The buttons are i

118Playback/ErasingInstalling the image processing softwarezTurn your Macintosh on.xInsert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into the CD-ROM drive.cDouble-click the

119Playback/ErasingDisplaying and copying images using ACDSee™zTurn your Macintosh onxMake sure the camera is turned off and connect it toyour Macinto

120Playback/Erasing,Copy the image to your Macintosh.Refer to the operating manual for your Macintosh for instructions oncopying or moving files.Befor

121Editing/SettingsChanging the Image SizeBy changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can makethe file smaller than the original. After

122Editing/SettingsnPress the OK button.mPress the four-way controller () to select[Recorded pixels].,Press the four-way controller ().The frame wi

123Editing/SettingsTrimming ImagesYou can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image.zPress the Menu/Fn button.xPress the four-way control

124Editing/SettingsCautionHow to recall [ Set-up] menuCamera SettingsRec. ModeWideAWBAutoRecorded PixelsQuality LevelWhite BalanceFocusing AreaAE Mete

125Editing/SettingsChanging the Sound SettingsYou can change the volume of the start-up sound, shutter sound andoperation sounds.You can also change t

126Editing/SettingsChanging the type of start-up, shutter or operation soundzSelect [Sound] on the [ Set-up] menu.xPress the four-way controller ().T

127Editing/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 [yy/mm/dd

11Getting StartedPass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass theother end through the loop.Getting StartedAttaching the Strap

128Editing/SettingsChanging the Date/TimeYou can change the initial date and time settings.zSelect [Date Adjust] on the [ Set-up] menu.xPress the four

129Editing/SettingscSwitch (On) and (Off) with the four-waycontroller ( ).On : The time in the country selected in World Time will bedisplayed.Off

130Editing/SettingsChanging the Start-up ScreenYou can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcomescreen when the camera is turned on.zSe

131Editing/SettingsChanging the Display LanguageYou can change the language in which the menus, error messages,etc. are displayed.zSelect [Language] o

132Editing/SettingsLCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout)You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when nooperation is performed for a fixed tim

133Editing/Settings• The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation.• The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable isconn

134Editing/SettingsRegistering FunctionsYou can register the functions you use most frequently on the four-waycontroller. The functions can then be se

135Editing/SettingsRetrieving a functionzEnter the Capture mode and pressthe Menu/Fn button and the four-waycontroller key () on which afunction i

136Editing/SettingsAdjusting the Focus LimitYou can choose whether or not to limit the movement of the lens whenshooting normally and in macro mode.zS

137Editing/SettingsResetting to Default Settings (Reset)You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language,Video output format, wor

Caution12Getting StartedPowering the CameraCharging the BatteryWhen using the camera for the first time or when the [Batterydepleted.] message is disp

138Editing/SettingsYou can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display aselected image.Checking the AlarmzPress the Menu/Fn button.xPress th

Cautionmemo139Editing/SettingsvPress the four-way controller ().The list of alarms will be displayed.bPress the four-way controller ()to select ala

140AppendixAppendixList of City NamesCodePPGCity namesPagopagoCodeTHRCity namesTehranHNL Honolulu DXB DubaiANC Anchorage KHI KarachiYVR Vancouver KBL

141Appendix [ Rec.Mode] MenuItem Default SettingRecorded Pixels 2288 × 1712 ( : 320 × 240)Quality LevelWhite Balance AWB (Auto)Focusing Area WideAE M

142Appendix [ Set-up] MenuItem Default SettingFormat —Sound —Date Style mm/dd/yy/Date Adjust 2003/01/01World Time OffLanguage/ EnglishStart-up Screen

143Appendix: Changes are reflected in all camera operations: Only default setting is reflected in camera operations; changes areinvalidItemRecorded

144AppendixMemory card fullNo image & soundCamera can not displaythis image.No card in camera.Battery depleted.Memory card error.This card is not

145AppendixDeletingThe largest file number is assigned to an image andno more images can be saved. Insert a new SDMemory Card/MultiMediaCard or format

146AppendixProblemCauseRemedyPower will notcome onNo image onthe LCDmonitorShutter will notbe releasedBattery is not installedCheck battery is install

147AppendixFlash does notfireFlash mode is set toOffThe Capture mode isset to , supermacro, continuousshooting or infinity-landscape mode, orthe Pict

13Getting StartedCautionInstalling the BatteryInstall the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time,charge the battery before install

148AppendixApprox. 304.13 megapixels (total pixels) 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with aprimary color filterStill JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT

149AppendixSingle-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 8×), scroll, slideshow,movie playback, voice playback, histogram display, trimming, resizePl

150AppendixOptional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.Lithium-ion battery (D-LI7)Battery charger (D-BC7)AC ad

151AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distributionchannels are guaranteed against defects o

152AppendixFor customers in USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo

153AppendixDeclaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and PeripheralsWe: PENTAX U.S.A., Inc.Located at:

PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)Julius-Voss

Caution● Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI7 battery is fully charged)Number of recordable images: Approx. 400 (when 50% shooting usesflash, LC

CautionUsing 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-AC7 (

16Getting StartedMultiMediaCards and the SD Memory Card can be used with thiscamera. Captured images or recorded voice are recorded on the SDMemory Ca

17Getting Started● Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery chamber/

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 450 Digital Camera. Pleaseread this manual before using the camera in order to get the most outof all the featur

z Press the power switch.The camera will turn on.When the camera is turned on the lens cover opens and the lensextends.Press the power switch again to

19Getting StartedIf the subject through the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjustthe diopter in the range of –3 m–1to +1 m–1(per meter).z Aim the

20Getting StartedPower switchOK buttonIf the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on,follow the procedure below to set the display

21Getting StartedSetting the Home TownYou can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use thecamera.z Press the four-way controller ()to selec

22Getting StartedSetting the Date and TimeSet the current date and time.z Use the four-way controller ()to change the month.x Press the four-way con

Caution23Getting Startedn When you have finished the settings, press the OKbutton when the clock reaches 00 seconds.The camera is ready to take a pict

24Quick StartQuick StartShutter release buttonTaking Still PicturesFor the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash firesautomatically dep

25Quick Startv Press the shutter release button.The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds(Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Me

26Quick StartQuick StartPlaying Back Still PicturesPlaying Back ImagesYou can display the still picture.z Press the Playback button after taking a pic

27Quick StartErasing the image displayed on the LCD monitorWhile the image is displayed, you can erase itby pressing the button (The Delete screenwil

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERASufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product butplease pay particular attention to the warnings indicat

28Quick StartHow to View the Recorded ImagesImages taken with the Optio 450 camera arerecorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. You can view the

29Quick StartViewing images on a PCYou can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just byconnecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable andd

Capture mode is for taking pictures and voice recording.Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images and sound.Switching Between Capture Mode a

31Common OperationsUsing the Button FunctionsCapture ModeDiopter adjustment leverAdjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. (☞p.19) butt

32Common OperationsPlayback buttonSwitches to Playback mode. (☞p.30)Four-way controller ()Changes the EV compensation in modes other than and .(

33Common OperationsPlayback Mode buttonProtects the image from erasure. (☞p.98)DPOF buttonSets the DPOF data for printing pictures. (☞p.100) button

34Common OperationsWhen you press the Menu/Fn button, the menus are displayed on theLCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change

35Common Operations• If you press the shutter release button halfway and move the camerato Capture mode, any changes to the setting will not be saved.

36Common OperationsMenu ListPlease refer to pages 141 to 143 for List of Menu Default settings andthe adjustable [Rec. mode] menu items by shooting mo

37Common Operations [ Playback] MenuItem DescriptionReferenceResize For changing the size of images p.121Trimming For trimming images p.123Alarm For

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

38Taking PicturesYou can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button.Display O

39Taking PicturesCautionDisplay OffNo shooting information is displayed.• The AF area in autofocus mode isdisplayed.• If any of the modes are changed

40Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionszSelecting the Focus Mode Focus ModeAutofocus mode The camera is focused on the subject in the (No ico

Caution41Taking PicturesIf you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when thefocus mode is set on Macro or Super Macro, the range of the

42Taking PicturesSelecting the Flash Mode(No icon) Auto flash The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.Flash Off The flash

43Taking PicturesSelecting the Recorded PixelsYou can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2288 × 1712],[1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 4

44Taking PicturesSelecting the Quality LevelsYou can choose the image compression rate. BEST • The quality is better and there is a high volume of

45Taking PicturesAdjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balan

46Taking PicturesSelecting the Type of Fluorescent Light zSelect [ ] on the White Balance screen.xUse the four-way controller () tochoose “W”, “N” o

47Taking PicturesChanging the AF Area (Focusing Area)You can change the angle of the autofocus area.Wide Normal rangeSpot The autofocus range becomes

To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the cameramay not function correctly when used in surrounding

48Taking PicturesSetting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the

49Taking PicturesSetting the SensitivityYou can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. SensitivityAuto The camera sets th

50Taking PicturesSetting the Instant Review time (Instant Review)You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2sec.,3sec., 4sec., 5sec.

51Taking PicturesSetting the Color Saturation (Saturation)You can set the color saturation.zSelect [Saturation] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.xUse the four-

52Memo

53Taking PicturesTaking PicturesLetting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode)The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture fortaki

Caution54Taking PicturesczxSetting the Aperture Value (Aperture Priority Mode)In this mode the aperture value is set manually and the cameraautomatica

Caution55Taking PicturesSetting the Shutter Speed (Shutter Priority Mode)In this mode the shutter speed is set manually and the cameraautomatically se

56Taking PicturesSetting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually.zSet the mode dial to

57Taking PicturesCautioncPress the shutter release button.The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperturevalue.Playing Back Still Pict

4ContentsFOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ····························································1Care to be Taken During Handling ··················

58Taking PicturesczxSelecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode)You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting

59Taking PicturesCaution• The picture mode will be saved when the camera is turned off.• The flash is disabled in Fireworks mode and the focus is fixe

60Taking PicturesTaking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum lengthof one motion picture is app

61Taking PicturesCautionKeeping the shutter release button pressedIf you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than onesecond, pictures wil

62Taking PicturesTaking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)The ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the Japanese version.You can

63Taking PicturesCautionbPress the OK button.The screen returns to Step z.To cancel Panorama assist mode, change to another mode.• The camera cannot j

64Taking PicturesTaking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by theparallel method or cross met

65Taking PicturesTaking picturesbSet the Mode dial to .The screen for taking the first picture appears in the middle of theLCD monitor.nTake the firs

66Taking Pictures Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross methodAs our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there is a very slightd

67Taking PicturesCaution How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewerPrint out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide andplace th

5Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ·····45Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ······································

68Taking Pictures Example of a 3D picture

69Taking PicturesTaking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of colorfi

70Taking PicturesCautionzSet the Mode dial to .xUse the four-way controller () toselect a digital filter you want touse.cPress the shutter release

71Taking PicturesUsing Preset Function Settings (User Mode)By setting the mode dial to , the preset shooting mode andfunctions are activated, enablin

72Taking PicturesRecording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)You can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on the LCDmonitor according to how much

73Taking PicturesEV CompensationYou can take pictures that are intentionally over exposed or underexposed.zPress the four-way controller () inCaptur

74Taking PicturesUsing the ZoomYou can use the zoom to take pictures in tele or wide mode.zPress the Zoom button in Capturemode.(Tele): makes the subj

75Taking PicturesCautionEnabling the Digital Zoom FunctionzPress the Menu button in Capture mode.The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.xPress the fou

76Taking PicturesUsing the Self-TimerThe picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button ispressed.zPress the button in Capture mod

77Taking PictureszUsing the Remote Control Unit (optional)You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional).zPress the button in Capturemod

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ···························································100Printing Single Image ······························

78Taking PicturesCautionzxContinuous ShootingPictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.zPress the button in Capturem

79Taking PicturesTaking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so thatwhen you pla

Caution80Taking PicturesTaking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting)In this mode still pictures are taken automatically at a fixed interval.

81Taking PicturesInterval ShootIntervalNumber of ShotStart Time0hr 00min021min 10secMENUOkOKExitSetting the interval, number of shot, and start timezP

82Taking Pictureszzvcx cxSuperimposing One Picture on Top of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode)You can superimpose a new image on top of an image alread

83Taking PicturesCautionWhen there are no recorded imageszPress in Capture mode toswitch to Multiple Exposure mode.A message will appear on the LCD m

84Taking PicturesAutomatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)You can take pictures automatically with three different exposure,white

Caution85Taking PicturesmPress the OK button.The Bracket mode is set.,Press and hold down the shutter release button.Auto bracket shooting starts.When

86Taking PicturesSaving the Settings (Memory)Saving the Menu Items (Memory)You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved whenthe camera i

87Taking PictureszPress the Menu/Fn button inCapture mode.xPress the four-way controller ()to select [Memory].cPress the four-way controller ().[Me

Contents of the Operating ManualThis Operating manual contains the following chapters. Getting StartedThis chapter explains what you need to do after

88Playback/ErasingPlaying Back Still PicturesSee “Playing Back Still Pictures” (p.26).Zoom DisplayYou can display images magnified up to 8 times. A gu

89Playback/ErasingCautioncPress the OK button.Zoom playback will end.If you set [Quick Zoom] in the [ Set-up] menu to On, when theZoom/ / button ( / )

90Playback/ErasingPlaying Back Movie PicturesYou can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-playedon the LCD monitor during playback. T

91Playback/ErasingPlaying Back SoundYou can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.zEnter the Playback mode and choose the recording

92Playback/ErasingPlaying back Shooting Information (Playback Mode)You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use theDisplay button to c

93Playback/ErasingNine-image DisplayYou can display nine images at the same time.zEnter the Playback mode and choose an image withthe four-way control

94Playback/ErasingSlideshowYou can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard continuously.zEnter the Playback mode and choose the

95Playback/ErasingErasing a Single Image or SoundzEnter the Playback mode and choose the image orsound you want to erase with the four-way controller(

96Playback/ErasingErasing a Voice MemoIf an image has a voice memo, you can erase the voice memo withouterasing the image.zEnter the Playback mode and

97Playback/ErasingCautionErasing All ImagesYou can erase all the images/sound at once.• Once erased, images/sound cannot be restored.• Protected image