Pentax Optio 43WR User manual

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 43WR 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 43WR 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
• SD logo is a trademark.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras,
printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their
intentions.
Copyright©2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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 thedisplay screen of the LCD monitor
in this manual are different from the actual product.
PictBridge
• PictBridge is a printer industry standard for directly connecting printers and digital
cameras for the purpose of printing images. PictBridge provides simple operations
that make it possible to print images directly from a camera without using a
personal computer.

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We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this
product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the
following symbols.
Warning
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside
the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the
camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is the risk of electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children
do not hang the strap over their necks.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out
of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally
swallowed.
• Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively for this product, with the specified
power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the
exclusive AC adapter withan unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric
shock, or camera breakdown.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use
immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest
PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued
use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.
Caution
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the
battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery
could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only
the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to
smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of
burns.
• Do not discharge the flash when it is in direct contact with clothing or other objects.
Firing the flash may result in discoloration of such objects.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
serious personal injury.
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.

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• When traveling abroad, be sure to take you international warranty card with you.
You may also wish to take along the document Worldwide Service Network
included with the product. This document is useful for making inquiries from your
travel destination.
• Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not been
used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.). PENTAX
is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred for photography, lost
profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzene.
• Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a
vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high
temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store
in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion
to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C.
• The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to
normal as temperatures normalize.
• The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to
liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high
performance.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of
the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving the camera
after decreasing the temperature difference.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These
could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.
• See “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card” (p.19) for details on the SD
Memory Card.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.
Handling the Camera

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• This camera conforms to the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Class 5 water
resistant, (Direct jetting water under defined conditions shall have no harmful effect)
and Class 7 water resistant, (Water shall not enter the enclosure when it is
immersed in water up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter).
• This camera cannot be used underwater.
• Immediately after using the camera, be sure to carefully wipe off any water or dirt
with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not place the camera directly on the sand at a beach or other location. Exposure
to large amounts of sand or dirt may damage the camera.
• The inside of the camera is not water resistant. Before using the camera, be sure
the terminal cover and battery/card cover are securely closed.
When replacing the battery or inserting or removing the memory card, carefully
wipe off any water or dirt and open the cover in a location where the camera is not
exposed to water or dirt. If water, sand, or dirt gets inside the camera, the camera
may become damaged.
• If the camera becomes exposed to large amounts of dirt or salt water, make sure
that the power is off and the terminal cover and battery/card cover are securely
closed, and then carefully rinse off the camera under slowly running tap water or in
a shallow basin filled with fresh water for two to three minutes.
• This camera should not be immersed in water for periods longer than thirty minutes
at a time or exposed to extreme water pressure.
• Do not clean the camera with soapy water, mild detergent, or alcohol as this may
reduce the effectiveness of the camera’s water-resistant feature. Be careful not to
expose the camera to coffee or other beverages, as this may also reduce the
effectiveness of the camera’s water-resistant feature.
• Before using the camera, be sure to wipe off any sand or debris from the water-
resistant packing and the areas between the camera and the packing. Any
scratches or damage to the packing or the areas between the camera and the
packing or any peeling of thepacking may reduce the effectiveness of the camera’s
water-resistant feature. If this should occur, please call the Pentax Customer
Service Department.
• The accessories of SD card, battery, USB cable and AV cable are not water
resistant.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................1
Handling the Camera........................................................................2
Water-resistant Feature....................................................................3
CONTENTS......................................................................................4
Contents of This Manual...................................................................7
Checking Package Contents ............................................................9
Names of Parts...............................................................................10
Names of Operating Parts .............................................................. 11
Getting Started 12
Attaching the Strap.............................................................................12
Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 13
Installing the Batteries ....................................................................13
Using the AC Adapter..................................................................... 15
Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card ..................................... 16
Recorded Pixels and Image Quality ...............................................17
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................20
Initial Settings .....................................................................................22
Setting the Display Language.........................................................22
Setting the Home Town ..................................................................23
Setting the D.S.T. Mode .................................................................23
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................. 24
Quick Start 26
Taking Still Pictures............................................................................26
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................28
Playing Back Images ......................................................................28
Playing Back Previous or Next Images .......................................... 28
Common Operations 30
Using the Button Functions...............................................................30
Capture Mode.................................................................................30
Playback Mode ...............................................................................31
Setting the Menu .................................................................................32
How to Set the Menus ....................................................................32
Menu List ........................................................................................34
Taking Pictures 36
Setting the Capture Functions...........................................................36
Changing the Mode ........................................................................36
Changing Focus Settings ...............................................................37
Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................39
Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................40
Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................41
Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................42
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Setting the Focusing Area .............................................................. 44
Setting the Light Metering Range ................................................... 45
Setting Sensitivity ...........................................................................46
Setting Image Sharpness ...............................................................47
Setting Color Saturation .................................................................48
Setting the Image Contrast.............................................................49
Taking Pictures ...................................................................................50
Program Mode................................................................................ 50
Picture Mode .................................................................................. 51
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode).....................53
Using the Self-Timer....................................................................... 55
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/Multi Continuous
Shooting) ........................................................................................56
Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shoot).........................57
Using the Zoom .............................................................................. 59
EV Compensation...........................................................................61
Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode).............................62
Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Moving
Pictures........................................................................................... 64
Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Moving Pictures..65
Changing the Frame Rate When Taking Moving Pictures .............66
Taking Fast Forward Moving Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) ...............67
Saving the Settings.............................................................................68
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................68
Recording/Playback 70
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)......................................70
Playing Back Sound ...........................................................................71
Adding a Voice Memo......................................................................... 72
Recording a Voice Message...........................................................73
Playback/Deleting 75
Playing Back Images ..........................................................................75
Playing Back Still Pictures .............................................................. 75
Zoom Display.................................................................................. 75
Nine-image Display ........................................................................76
Using Slideshow for Continuous Playback ..................................... 77
Playing Back Moving Pictures ........................................................78
Deleting Images .................................................................................. 79
Deleting Data one by one ...............................................................79
Deleting All Data.............................................................................81
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..................................... 82
Viewing Images on a TV ..................................................................... 84

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Printing 85
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)..................................................85
Printing Individual Image ................................................................85
Printing All Images..........................................................................87
Connecting the Camera Directly to a Printer to Print...................... 88
Connecting the Camera to a Printer...............................................88
Printing Individual Images ..............................................................89
Printing All Images..........................................................................90
Printing Using Printing Service Settings .........................................91
Disconnect the Camera from the Printer ........................................91
Editing/Settings 92
Editing Images ....................................................................................92
Changing the Image Size ...............................................................92
Trimming Images............................................................................94
Editing Images with Digital Filters................................................... 95
Camera Settings 97
Camera Settings.................................................................................. 97
Formatting an SD Memory Card..................................................... 97
Changing the Sound Settings.........................................................98
Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ....................................100
Setting World Time....................................................................... 101
Changing the Display Language ..................................................102
Setting Transfer Mode When a USB Connection Is Used............102
Changing the Start-up Screen......................................................103
Setting the Background Color.......................................................104
Setting Screen Brightness ............................................................ 105
Selecting the Video Output Format ..............................................105
Set Quick Delete to On/Off ...........................................................105
Setting Quick Zoom to On or Off ..................................................106
Setting Quick Start-Up to On or Off ..............................................106
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................107
Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]............................................ 107
Setting the Alarm .............................................................................. 108
Checking the Alarm ......................................................................108
Setting the Alarm ..........................................................................109
Turning the Alarm Off ................................................................... 110
Appendix 111
List of City Names.............................................................................111
Messages...........................................................................................112
Troubleshooting................................................................................ 114
Main Specifications ..........................................................................116
Optional Accessories .......................................................................118
WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................119
Index...................................................................................................123

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This operating manual contains the following chapters.
Contents of This Manual
1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains your first steps, from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be
sure to read it and follow the instructions.
2 Quick Start––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you
want to get started right away.
3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains common operations such as button functions and using the menus.
See “Taking Pictures”, “Recording/Playback”, “Playback/Deleting”, “Printing”,
“Editing/Settings”, and “Camera Settings” chapters for more details.
4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains various ways to capture images, and how to set the relevant
functions, such as setting the Virtual mode dial to change Capture modes,
and selecting the right Picture mode for the current scene.
5 Recording/Playback ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains how to record and playback sound only and how to add sound to
images.
6 Playback/Deleting ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains how to play back images on the camera or a TV and how to delete
images.
7 Printing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains how to adjust the printing service (DPOF) settings and how to use the
USB cable to directly connect your camera to a printer in order to print images.
8 Editing/Settings––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains how to change image size, trim images, and use digital filters.
9 Camera Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains how to adjust camera function settings.
10 Appendix –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains troubleshooting, and introduces accessories sold separately.
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The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.
Shows information useful to know.
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
e, H, /, &,
J, M, N, I,
., :, C, F
Icons for functions available in a Capture mode are shown at the
beginning of a section.
Example e, H, /, &, J, M, N, I, ., :,
Setting Image Sharpness

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(*) Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.118) .
Checking Package Contents
Camera
Optio 43WR
Strap
O-ST5 (*)
Software
(CD-ROM) S-SW18
AV cable
I-AVC7 (*)
USB cable
I-USB7 (*)
AA Alkaline batteries (2)
SD Memory Card
(16 MB)
Operating Manual
(this manual)
Operating Manual
(PC Connection Manual)
Viewing Your Digital
Camera Images
On Your PC
(PC Connection Manual)

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Front view
Back view
Names of Parts
Shutter release button
Power switch
Self-timer lamp
Flash
Lens
Microphone
Strap lug
Battery/card cover
Water-resistant packing
Tripod socket
LCD monitor
DC input terminal
Viewfinder
Speaker
USB/AV output terminal
Water-resistant packing
Terminal cover
Status lamp (green)
Flash status lamp (red)

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Guide display
A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during
operation.
The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Names of Operating Parts
Four-way controller (2)2Zoom/f/ybutton
(Digital zoom and magnified
playback only)
yFour-way controller (3)3
Four-way controller (4)4
Four-way controller (5)5ibutton
MENU button Zbutton
Shutter release button OK button
b/Zbutton
)/ibutton
Zoom/f/ybutton
OK button
Four-way controller (2345)
MENU button
Playback Qbutton
Obutton

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as
shown.

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Getting Started
1
Powering the Camera
Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA Ni-MH
batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. Turn off the camera when setting
batteries. Wipe away water or dirt from the camera with a dry cloth
before setting batteries. Do not set batteries with wet or dirty hands.
1Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and
flip open.
2Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in
the battery chamber.
3Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock.
Installing the Batteries
When using for a prolonged period, please use the AC adapter D-AC5
(p.15).
• AA alkaline battery, and the CR-V3 battery are not rechargeable.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power
switch is on.
• When you will not use the camera for a long while, remove the
batteries. Otherwise, the battery may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new
batteries after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date
and Time” (p.24).
• Insert batteries correctly. Wrong insertion can cause a camera
breakdown.
(Using AA batteries) (Using CR-V3)
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3
2

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Getting Started
• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. They may vary by
Capture mode or shooting conditions.
You can check the battery level with the *display on the LCD monitor.
Number of Captures and Playback Time (25ºC, new batteries)
• Taking pictures (50% flash usage) • Playback
Image Storage
Capacity Playback time
CR-V3 Approx. 500 CR-V3 Approx. 360
min.
Ni-MH batteries Approx. 300 Ni-MH batteries Approx. 230
min.
AA alkaline batteries Approx. 100 AA alkaline batteries Approx. 140
min.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature
decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra
batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery
performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.
• Owing to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, the camera may
not deliver optimal performance at low temperatures when powered by
alkaline batteries. We recommend the use of other batteries such as
CR-V3 batteries when using the camera in conditions of low ambient
temperature.
• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you
will be taking a lot of pictures, please have extra batteries ready.
• You can extend battery life by switching off the LCD monitor and
shooting using the viewfinder.
Battery Level Indicator
*(lit green) : Adequate power remains.
↓
,(lit green) : Battery is running low.
↓
;(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.
↓
%(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.
↓
No battery power : After displaying this message, the camera turns off.

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Getting Started
When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your
PC, we recommend using the AC adapter D-AC5 (sold separately).
1Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the
terminal cover.
2Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera.
3Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
4Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Using the AC Adapter
• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting
the AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter,
AC plug cord terminal, and the power outlet. Disconnections while the
camera is recording or reading data will corrupt your data.
• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC5
operating manual.
• Connecting the AC adapter will not charge the rechargeable batteries
in your camera.

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Getting Started
Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card
The image or recorded sound is recorded on the SD Memory Card. Be
sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD
Memory Card.
Turn off the camera before setting or removing the card.
Wipe away water or dirt from the camera with a dry cloth before setting
or removing the card.
Do not set or remove the card with wet or dirty hands.
1Slide the battery/card cover to the direction of the
arrow, and flip open.
2With the label (or 2symbol) of the SD Memory Card
toward the lens, insert the card into the card slot until
the card clicks.
3Close the battery/card cover.
When removing the card, press down on the card in the direction of the
arrow. When the card pops out slightly, pull it out of the card slot.
The number of images that can be captured varies according to the
capacity of the SD Memory Card, the recorded image size, and image
quality (1p.17).
• If the battery/card cover is opened when the camera is on, the camera
is automatically turned off.
• If the battery/card cover is opened while saving an image, the save is
interrupted (the image is not saved).
SD Memory Card Battery/card cover
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Getting Started
Set recorded image size (the number of pixels) and quality to suit the
intended purpose for the image. The higher the numbers for recorded
image size and the more stars in the ratings for image quality, the clearer
the image when printed. However, because image storage volume
increases, the number of shots that can be captured decreases.
Settings for pixel size and image quality are configured on the
[Rec.Mode] menu.
Selectable Pixel Size and Suitable Applications
2288x1712 is selected as the default setting.
Selectable Image Quality and Suitable Applications
** (Standard compression rate) is selected as the default setting.
Recorded Pixels and Image Quality
Selecting the Recording Pixels 1p.40
Selecting the Quality Level 1p.41
2288x1712 Suited for printing on A4 paper.
1600x1200 Suited for printing on paper stock slightly larger than postcard-
size paper.
1024x768 Suited for printing on postcard-size paper.
640x480 Suited for attaching to e-mail or for creating websites.
CBest Lowest compression rate. Suited for printing photographs.
DBetter Standard compression rate. Suited for viewing images on a
personal computer screen.
EGood Highest compression rate. Suited for attaching to e-mail or for
creating websites.

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Approximate Number of Shots, Recorded Pixels, and Quality
Levels
Still picture
Moving picture
• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.
• These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and may
vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, Capture mode, and SD
Memory Card used.
Quality level
Best/CBetter/DGood/EVoice recording
Recorded Pixels
2048×1536 5 10 15
30 min.
1600×1200 11 20 27
1024×768025 45 56
640×480 53 82 100
Frame rate 30 frames/sec. 15 frames/sec.
Recorded Pixels
640×480 10 sec. 25 sec.
320×240 20 sec. 40 sec.
160×120 80 sec. 150 sec.
Data Backup Recommendation
On rare occasions it may not be possible to read data recorded in internal memory.
We recommend use of a personal computer or other device to store important data in
a location other than internal memory.