Optio M30 : Digital Compact Cameras

Digital Compact Camera: Optio M30

<Specification, Battery and a Storage Medium>

What language does the Optio M30 support?: The following language available in the menu.
•English •Danish •Russian
•French •Swedish •Thai
•German •Finnish •Korean
•Spanish •Polish •Chinese(traditional)
•Portuguese •Czech •Chinese(simplified)
•Italian •Hungarian •Japanese
•Dutch •Turkish

What is included in the OptioM30 kit?: • Strap O-ST51 ^†
• USB cable I-USB7 ^†
• AV cable I-AVC7 ^†
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, D-LI63 ^†
• Battery charger stand D-BC63
• AC code D-CO24
• Software CD-ROM S-SW63
• Product manual (camera / PC connection / warranty card / quick guide)

* The accessories which has ^† can also be purchased separately.
* A camera case and SD (SDHC) memory card are not included.

What accessories are available?

The following accessories are available as optional.

Camera case (O-CC64)
Strap (O-ST8)
Leather strap (O-ST24)
Sports strap (O-ST30)
AC adapter kit (K-AC64)-- It is a set of AC adapter (D-AC64) and AC plug code (D-CO24)

Is there an exclusive camera case for waterproof?: No.

Is the Optio M30 equipped with a tripod mount?: Yes. It is attached the tripod screw hole at the bottom of a camera.

Can I use an infrared remote control?: No.

What is the size and resolution of the LCD monitor? Can the brightness be adjusted?: 2.5 inch TFT color LCD with backlight, and 115,000 pixel resolution.
The brightness of LCD monitor can be adjusted with seven steps.

Where is the recording microphone?: The microphone is located at the front side of camera.

Can an external microphone be attached?: No,

Can I view images on a TV?: Yes.

What kind of memory does the Optio M30 use for storage?: The Optio M30 has approximately 21.9MB of built-in memory, and can also use Secure Digital (SD) cards and SDHC cards

SD card / SDHC card is included in the Optio M30 kit?: No.

Which SD / SDHC memory cards can be used?

Panasonic
• SD card :64MB • 128MB • 256MB • 512MB • 1GB • 2GB
(Transmission speed 2MB/s 5MB/s 10MB/s 20MB/s)
• SDHC card :4GB
Toshiba
• SD card :64MB • 128MB • 256MB • 512MB • 1GB • 2GB
(Transmission speed 2MB/s 10MB/s)
• SDHC card :4GB
Sandisk
• SD card :64MB • 128MB • 256MB • 512MB • 1GB • 2GB
(Transmission speed 2MB/s 10MB/s 20MB/s)
• SDHC card :4GB

How should be switched a built-in memory and the SD memory card?: There is no switch and if the memory card is in the camera, the image will record into the memory card, but if there is no memory card in the camera, the image will record into the internal memory in the camera.

Are there any caution about SD (SDHC) memory card?

SD memory card should be format with Optio M30 when use first time or the SD (SDHC) card used with other devices.
* The data such as images and voice will be deleted after formatted the SD (SDCH) card
Do not remove SD (SDCH) card or turn off the power while recording the images or connecting the camera with computer via USB cable
We recommend back-up the data regularly
Do not bend the SD (SDCH) Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.
Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

How many photos can be stored on a memory card?

The following table shows the approximate* number of recordable images when using memory cards of various sizes, at different combinations of recorded pixels and quality levels.

*Since compression can vary slightly depending upon the shooting conditions and subject matter, these numbers may not be exact.

Still
Recorded Pixels	Quality Levels	Built-in memory	64MB	128MB	256MB	512MB	1GB	2GB	4GB
[7M] 3072 × 2304		6	17	35	69	137	276	558	1097
		12	34	69	134	267	535	1078	2117
		18	50	103	200	397	795	1617	3176
[5M] 2592 × 1944		7	22	44	86	171	343	698	1371
		15	44	88	173	343	687	1397	2743
		24	67	137	267	530	1060	2119	4162
[4M] 2304 × 1728		11	30	62	121	239	479	975	1915
		22	61	124	242	479	959	1921	3771
		31	88	177	346	686	1374	2794	5486
[3M] 2048 × 1536		13	38	77	151	299	598	1205	2366
		27	75	153	299	592	1185	2364	4642
		40	110	223	435	863	1727	3415	6705
[2M] 1600 × 1200		22	61	124	242	479	959	1921	3771
		36	101	206	401	795	1590	3235	6352
		54	149	301	586	1162	2325	4728	9284
[1024] 1024 × 768		43	121	244	476	944	1889	3842	7543
		73	203	412	802	1590	3181	6147	12070
		93	258	522	1016	2014	4030	7684	15087
[640] 640 × 480		87	242	489	953	1888	3778	7684	15087
		127	352	711	1386	2747	5496	10245	20116
		175	484	978	1906	3777	7557	15368	30175
Movie
Recorded Pixels	Quality Levels	Built-in memory	64MB	128MB	256MB	512MB	1GB	2GB	4GB
640 × 480	30fps	20sec.	57sec.	1min 56sec.	3min 47sec.	7min 31sec.	15min 2sec.	30min 7sec.	59min 9sec.
	30fps	28sec.	1min 17sec.	2min 36sec.	5min 5sec.	10min 4sec.	20min 8sec.	40min 58sec.	1h 20min 27sec.
	30fps	42sec.	1min 57sec.	3min 57sec.	7min 42sec.	15min 15sec.	30min 31sec.	1h 15sec.	1h 58min 18sec.
	15fps	41sec.	1min 53sec.	3min 50sec.	7min 28sec.	14min 48sec.	29min 37sec.	1h 15sec.	1h 58min 19sec.
	15fps	53sec.	2min 28sec.	5min 1sec.	9min 46sec.	19min 22sec.	38min 44sec.	1h 18min 47sec.	2h 34min 43sec.
	15fps	1min 22sec.	3min 47sec.	7min 40sec.	14min 57sec.	29min 37sec.	59min 15sec.	1h 53min 48sec.	3h 43min 27sec.
320 × 240	30fps	33sec.	1min 32sec.	3min 6sec.	6min 3sec.	11min 59sec.	23min 59sec.	48min 46sec.	1h 35min 46sec.
	30fps	45sec.	2min 4sec.	4min 12sec.	8min 11sec.	16min 14sec.	32min 29sec.	1h 4min 1sec.	2h 5min 41sec.
	30fps	1min 3sec.	2min 56sec.	5min 55sec.	11min 33sec.	22min 53sec.	45min 47sec.	1h 33min 6sec.	3h 2min 46sec.
	15fps	1min 3sec.	2min 56sec.	5min 55sec.	11min 33sec.	22min 53sec.	45min 47sec.	1h 33min 7sec.	3h 2min 50sec.
	15fps	1min 27sec.	4min 2sec.	8min 9sec.	15min 53sec.	31min 28sec.	1h 2min 57sec.	2h 8min 1sec.	4h 11min 23sec.
	15fps	2min 7sec.	5min 52sec.	11min 51sec.	23min 6sec.	45min 46sec.	1h 31min 33sec.	2h 50min 41sec.	5h 35min 8sec.
Voice recording
-		Built-in memory	64MB	128MB	256MB	512MB	1GB	2GB	4GB
-		17min 22sec.	47min 57sec.	1h 36min 57sec.	3h 8min 52sec.	6h 14min 14sec.	12h 28min 41sec.	25h 22min 33sec.	49h 49min 27sec.

*The continuous voice recording time is 24 hours.

What type of batteries does the Optio M30 use?: The OptioM30 can use a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI63)

How long can I review pictures with a fully charged battery?: Image storage capacity • • • • • • • • About 230 pictures
Playback time(slide show) • • • • • • • About 330 min
Movie recording time • • • • • • • • • About 80 min
Sound recording time • • • • • • • • • About250 min
Note: The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on factors such as capture mode and shooting conditions. The age of the battery can also affect these statistics.

Is an optional AC adapter available?: Yes. The AC adaptor kit (K-AC64) is available as an optional accessory.

How long does the date / time stay in memory when the battery is removed? Does the internal clock run while the battery is removed?: The camera will remember the date/time, and the internal clock will continue to run for approximately 24 hours after the battery is removed.

<Capture and playback>

How long does it take for the camera to start up?: Start-up time for the OptioM30 is approximately 2.0 sec.
Start-up time is calculated from full depression of the power button until the LCD shows an image. Conditions: no external memory card inserted, start-up screen and sound turned off, flash and display turned on.

What is the lag time for the shutter?: The time lag for shutter-release is approximately 0.04sec.
This is calculated as the time from full depression of shutter release button to capturing the image, when the flash is turned off and focus lock is on.

How long is the recording interval, when shooting consecutive pictures?: The recording interval is approximately 0.7 sec/frame.
This specification may vary depending upon the write speed of the SD-card (which can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer) and the selected image quality

When set in Auto ISO, what ISO speeds are available to the camera?: In Auto ISO mode, the camera will automatically choose from ISO 64 ~ 400.
* When set on Digital SR mode, the camera will automatically choose from ISO 64 ~ 3200

Is shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode or manual exposure mode available?: No.

Is the Optio M30 equipped with noise reduction function?: Yes, The noise reduction is automatically activated when a picture is taken at a shutter speed slower than 1 sec.

What is the Digital SR mode?: The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to as high as ISO 3200 to match the brightness of the subject. Even in dark locations such as indoor and night scenes, it effectively reduces camera shakes and subject blurring that occurs when the subject moves, through fast shutter speeds. It also enables for subjects that are far away, even approximately 15.5m, and in a dark location to be photographed clearly when using flash

What is the Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE?: Simply point the camera toward your subject’s face and the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject’s face, adjusts the focus (using Face Recognition AF) and the exposure (using Face Recognition AE) and allows you to take a picture

Is manual focus possible?: Yes. When set to manual focus mode, the focus can be adjusted manually by using the four way controller.

What is the Frame composite?

OptioM30 offers three innovative digital photo frames to recorded images for viewing and printing. There are three frames already stored in the camera.

Mode palette		Frame selection screen		A photo screen with a frame

The other frames can be downloaded from our home page as below URL.
http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/frame_01.html

Can the voice be recorded with image?: Yes, the voice can be recorded after capture the image.

<Movie function>

What is the file format and frame rate for a movie?: The file format is MOV (Quick Time Motion JPEG), recorded at 30 frames per 15 second

Can the optical zoom or digital zoom be used in movie mode?: Digital zoom can be used in movie mode. In movie mode the optical zoom is fixed at the wide-angle end.

Can the focus be adjusted while recording movie?: No, The focus is fixed when recording movies in movie mode.

Is the OptioM30 equipped an anti-shake function?: Yes,

<Connecting with PC and software>

What type of computer do I need with Optio M30?

Please note the following system requirements:
[Windows]
The computer should be equipped with built-in USB ports and a pre-installed version of Windows 2000/Me/XP.

Note: In Windows 98/98SE, this product does not support USB connection. A card reader etc. is needed separately.
Also note, Windows 95 and NT4.0 do not support USB, so you cannot directly connect the camera. You will need to use a SD card reader with these older operating systems.

[Macintosh]
The computer should be equipped with built-in USB ports and a pre-installed version of Mac OS 9.2/X (10.1 or later)

Note: For Mac OS 9.2 and Mac OS X (10.1 /10.2 /10.3) the computer will automatically recognize the camera without PENTAX-supplied drivers

Does Optio M30 support the USB Mass Storage Class standard?: Yes. The Optio M30 is compatible with USB Mass Storage Class standard.

Can the start-up sound be turned off?: Yes. Select [Sound] on the [Setting] menu and select the [start-up sound] then select [off].

Can the start-up sound, shutter sound and operation sound be changed other sound?: Yes, Select [Sound] on the [Setting] menu and select the start-up sound, shutter sound or operation sound then select from three kinds of sound [1], [2] or [3].

Can the Self-timer sound be changed?: No. Select [ON] or [OFF] for the self-timer sound.

Subject is not in focus: * Subjects difficult to focus on using auto focus: objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc. Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully, or use Manual Focus mode.
* Subject is not in focusing area, Position subject in focus frame (focusing area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press shutter release button halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully.
* Subject is too close, Set focus mode on (Macro) or (Super Macro).
* Focus mode is set on (Macro) or (Super Macro), Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on (Macro) or (Super Macro).

Flash does not discharge: Flash mode is set to Off, Set to Auto or ON
The Capture mode is set to Movie, Continuous Shooting, Infinity- Landscape, flash will not discharge in these modes.

Picture is dark: Subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene, Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take picture within range of flash.
* Background is dark, when taking a picture of a person against a dark background, such as a night scene, the background may appear dark if the flash does not reach it, even with the correct exposure. Set to B mode to ensure both person and back ground is clear.

The image can not record: * Message [Memory full] display -- The SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.Change the quality/size and try again.
* Message [Memory card error] display -- Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to play back an image or sound on a PC.
* Massage [Card not formatted] display -- The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not compatible with this camera.
* Message [Card locked] displayed -- The SD Memory Card is write-protected. Only menu operation and mode change are possible.

Can I copy pictures and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD memory card?

Yes, the procedure is as follows

Press four way controller key bottom in the play back mode.
Press four way controller key right three times and select [Copy Image/Sound]
Press OK button and press four way controller key top two times and then select
Press OK button, all the file copy to the SD memory card.

Is the USB cable exclusive to this camera?: Yes, the USB cable (I-USB7) provide with the OptioM30 exclusive use to this camera.

The computer does not recognized the camera when connecting the camera to the computer via USB port

Please check the following points

Is the USB connection mode set on [PC]?
* Select USB connection screen in the Menu mode, select [PC] and then press OK button.
Is the camera connecting to the computer properly?
If the camera connecting to computer via USB hub, please connect the camera directly to the computer.
If you connect the camera to the computer (Only Windows 98/98SE) without install the USB driver or if you stop the USB driver installation before all process completed, also if the USB driver installation could not be completed, check the device manager of your computer. If the driver displayed with [?Optio M30] or [!Optio M30], delete it and turn the power of the computer off and then re-install the USB driver again.

How can I disconnect camera from the computer?: Windows 2000/ME/XP
Double-click hot plug icon of the taskbar at the lower right of a desktop, and then follow "safe removal of hardware." → "PENTAX USB DISK Device"

Windows98/98SE
There is no hot plug icon, so turn the Main SW OFF and then disconnect USB cable

Mac OS 9.2
Drag ( Name un-setting up ) icon into the garbage can, and then turn the Main SW OFF and disconnect USB cable

Mac OS X 10.1/10.2/10.3
Drag ( NO_NAME) icon into the garbage can, and then turn the Main SW OFF and disconnect USB cable

What should I do when I get the error message “CarbonLib-xxxxx- …” while installing the provided software to Macintosh?: If you see this error message, you should download the latest version of the CarbonLib files from Apple Computer , Inc: http://www.apple.com/ and install them on your computer. Then, you can install the bundled software for your camera.

Why the image can not print when connect the camera to the printer which is support PictBridge via USB cable?: Please select the USB connection mode to [PictBridge] in the Menu.

Why the image can not print as camera setting when connecting the camera with PictBridge?: According to the kind of the printer, camera setting may be not reflected partially.
In such case, please refer to the operating manual of the printer.

The image is not clearly display on TV: Please check the video output in the menu and select NTSC or PAL to adapt video output system in your country

Monitor became black when connect the camera to TV: LCD monitor will be off while connecting the camera to TV

Can the file number reset to 0001?

Yes, but first you should backup the data of internal/SD memory card, and then follow the procedure.

Turn the power of the camera ON, then press Menu button to display capture menu
Press four way controller top four times and select mode memory
Press four way controller right one time to display mode memory
Press four way controller top one time and select file No
Press four way controller right one time (Setting without mark)
Press OK button twice, Select [all image/Voice deletion] and execute
The file number will be reset to 0001.

<Application software>

What is included in the application software provide with CD-ROM(S-SW63)?: The following application software is provided with CD-ROM(S-SW63)
[Windows]
The popular ACDSee for PENTAX2.0, ACDFotoSlate3.0, ACD ShowTime! For Pentax, Direct X 9.0, Quick Time 7.
[Macintosh]
ACDSee for PENTAX

Is there an operating manual for ACDSee for PENTAX attached in the packaging?: For basic information, refer to the user's manual provided in the kit.

Can I playback recorded audio and voice memos on the computer?: Yes. You can playback recorded audio and voice memos on the computer with using ACDSee for Pentax2.0.

Can I view the movie on the computer?: Yes.
1.For Windows
* Using the ACDSee for Pentax2.0.
[Windows 2000/XP] --- QuickTime7 can be installed from CD-ROM (S-SW63)
[Windows ME/NT] --- QuickTime 6 should be installed

* Using QuickTime
[Windows 2000/XP] --- QuickTime7 can be installed from CD-ROM (S-SW63)
[Windows ME/NT] --- QuickTime 6 is required

2. For Macintosh
[MacOS9.2 or later] QuickTime6 is required.
It can be playback ACDSee for Pentax or only QuickTime

<Connecting to the printer>

I would like to print the date on my images. Can I do this?: You can have the date inserted in a print by placing a checkmark alongside "Date" in the print service (DPOF) settings, and taking the DPOF-set memory card to a print service that supports DPOF.Depending upon the laboratory print service, it may not always be possible to makes prints according to your specifications. For details, please check with the print service shop.
You can also insert the date at bottom right of the screen by using the software ACDSee for PENTAX 2.0 provided. In this case, before outputting a print, click the "Caption" tab, and place a check mark alongside "Print image acquisition date in corner of image".

Why the image can not print when connect the camera to the printer which is support PictBridge via USB cable?: Please select the USB connection mode to [PictBridge] in the Menu

Can the paper size be selected by camera when the pictBridge is connecting: The size of paper can be selected from 11 sizes if all the size is exist in the printer.

<Others>

I would like to take my OptioM30 overseas with me and use it. Is this possible?: Warranty
The warranty card that comes with the camera is valid only in the country where you purchased the product. If you intend using your camera overseas for an extended period, we recommend that you change over your warranty to a Pentax international warranty which enables your camera to be covered overseas as well. More information, please contact Pentax Service Center

Can I playback on a television monitor at overseas?: Yes.This camera is set to the NTSC format before leaving the factory. When you wish to use it in a region that uses the PAL format, first switch the video output to PAL. You cannot connect the output of this camera to a SECAM format television.

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