Pentax 430RS Digital Camera User Manual


 
Thank you for buying the Pentax 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 the camera’s capa-
bilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 430RS/330RS 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 per-
sonal 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 trade-
marks of their respective companies.
The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combina-
tion, PRINT Image Matching II enabled printers and software, help pho-
tographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
This manual is common to Optio 430RS and Optio 330RS. In this
manual the features specific to Optio 430RS and Opio 330RS are
indicated as “430RS” and “330RS” respectively.
The illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual
may be different from the actual product.
To customers who already have Optio 430/330
Please read page 87 before connecting the Optio 430RS/330RS to
your PC.
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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 warn-
ings are not heeded.
Caution 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.
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, 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.
• If the batteries become old and begin to leak, handle with extreme care.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them.
Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the
affected areas throughly with water.
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