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General Information and Features » Memory Capacity and Image Storage » Image Playback on a Television » Battery and Power Source Information » PC and Software Connectivity » 
GENERAL INFORMATION AND FEATURES
What is included in Optio waterproof camera kits? The Optio W60 waterproof camera kit includes the following: Camera body, Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (D-LI78), Battery Charge Cradle (D-BC78(A)), AC Plug Cord, AV Cable (I-AVC7), USB Cable (I-USB7), Camera Strap (0-ST20), Software CD-ROM(S-SW81), Product Manual (Camera / PC Connection / ACDSee for PENTAX / Quick Guide)
The Optio W30 waterproof camera kit includes the following: Camera body, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (D-LI63), Battery Charger (D-BC63(A)), AC Plug Cord (D-CO2U), AV Cable (I-AVC7), USB Cable (I-USB7), Camera Strap (0-ST20), Software CD-ROM(S-SW63), Product Manual (Camera / PC Connection / ACDSee for PENTAX / Quick Guide)
May I purchase a camera case designed for my Optio waterproof camera? Yes, they are available through your local dealer or PENTAX shop online. The Optio W30 is currently on PENTAX shop online. The Optio W60 will be appearing soon!
Where is the recording microphone located on the Optio waterproof camera? Look for the microphone located on the top of the next to the On/Off switch button.
May I connect my Optio waterproof camera to a television to view images? Yes. Connect the Optio waterproof camera with the AV cable (I-AVC7) to playback images on a television that has a Video-In (and Audio-In for sound) port. Note: Both the television and the camera should be turned off before connecting the cable.
Are Optio waterproof cameras equipped with a tripod mount? Yes. The standard tripod thread mount is located on the bottom of the camera.
Do the internal clock and the date/time feature continue to run if the battery is removed? Optio waterproof cameras will retain the date/time setting and the internal clock will continue to run for approximately 24 hours after the battery is removed. Note: The retention data is based on testing an operating camera with a new, fully-charged battery for a minimum of 24 hours. « Back To Top
WATERPROOF INFORMATION
Can Optio waterproof cameras be used in the water? Yes, they can be used to take pictures at a depth of 13 feet (4m) with the Optio W60 and 10 feet (3m) with the Optio W30 continuously for two hours.
* After used in saltwater, please maintain the camera as follows.
Can the camera be used in the water deeper than 13 feet (4m)? No. Optio W60 waterproof camera should neither be operated nor carried to depths lower than 13 feet. The Optio W30 can be submerged up to 10 feet.
After using the Optio W60 or W30 in the water for 2 hours, may I use it again in the water immediately? No. Wait ten minutes to maintain the water-repellency of the microphone and speaker seals.
Does the camera float on water? No. Optio waterproof cameras will sink if dropped in water, so be sure to attach the strap and slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water.
Can the Auto focus be adjusted in the water? Yes. It is possible that Autofocus may be "fooled" if light levels are low in the water. When this occurs, use Manual focus (MF) or Pan focus (PF) modes.
May the flash be used in the water? Yes.
May audio be recorded while taking a movie in the water? Yes. (Imagine capturing the sounds of whale communication!)
Can the camera be used on the sand at the beach? Yes, however please pay attention the following points.
Can the camera be used in the bath? The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 14 F to 104 F (-10 C to 40 C) with the Optio W60 and 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) with the Optio W30.
If juice or other beverages splash onto the camera, what should I do? The camera waterproof function may be compromised if the juice sticks on the waterproof seal contact surface. Make sure that it is turned off and the battery/card cover is closed before rinsing it under running tap water or leaving it in a bowl of fresh water for 2 or 3 minutes.
Does the camera require a waterproof SD card? No. It will operate and maintain waterproof capability with a normal SD card « Back To Top
MEMORY CAPACITY AND IMAGE STORAGE
What kind of memory do Optio waterproof cameras employ? The Optio W60 is equipped with approximately 36.4MB of built-in memory and may also use a removable Secure Digital (SD) or High Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC) memory cards. The Optio W30 waterproof camera is equipped with approximately 10.5MB of built-in memory and may also use a removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
May a picture or audio be recorded without a memory card? Since Optio waterproof cameras have limited built-in memory, a memory card is not necessary to take limited pictures or record audio or video. Adding an SD card will allow users take additional images and longer audio clips depending on the card capacity.
May I copy pictures and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD memory card? Yes. Users may copy pictures, sounds, and movies from the built-in memory to SD card and copy from the SD card to the camera's built-in memory as follows:
Which SD memory cards can be used? Manufacturers offer a variety of SD cards that may be used in your camera. While Pentax does not guarantee compatibility with any particular manufacturer or model, we have seen consistent compatibility with SD cards from Panasonic, SanDisk, and Toshiba in the following capacity: 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512MB / 1GB / 2GB / 4GB / 8GB
How many photos may 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.
Optio W60 File Storage Matrix (Based on 1GB Memory)
Optio W30 File Storage Matrix (Based on 1GB Memory)
Are there any general SD memory card suggestions? Yes. Here are some common tips.
May I insert or remove the SD card with the camera powered on? Never. Data may be lost, and you may damage your card.
Will the built-in memory be used when an external memory card is inserted? No. « Back To Top
IMAGE CAPTURE AND PLAYBACK
How long does it take for the camera to start up? Start-up time for Optio waterproof cameras is approximately 1.9 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 shutter lag time for Optio waterproof cameras? The time lag for shutter-release is approximately 0.03sec. 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.
What is the shot-to-shot interval, when shooting consecutive pictures? The recording interval is approximately 1 frame per second and high speed mode is approximately 5 frames per second for seven shots at 5MP resolution. 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.
Is manual focus possible? Yes. When set to manual focus mode, the focus can be adjusted by using the four-way controller.
Is manual exposure possible? No.
When set to Auto ISO, what ISO speeds are available to the camera? In Auto ISO mode, the camera will automatically choose from ISO 50 ~ 1600 (50 - 6400 in Digital Shake Reduction mode)
Are Optio waterproof cameras equipped with a noise reduction function? Yes. The noise reduction function is automatically activated when a picture is taken at a shutter speed longer than 1 sec in Night-Scene Mode and fire works mode.
What are the file format, frame rate and maximum recording time for a movie? The file format is MOV (Quick Time Motion JPEG for compression), recorded at 30 frames per second or 15 frames per second in 720p (1280x720), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) resolutions. The recording time of the movie depends on the available capacity of your memory card. The larger your memory card, the longer the movie you can record.
Can sound be recorded with an image? Yes, sound can be recorded after capturing the image or in the Synchronous mode the user can capture sound while taking a picture.
What is the histogram display? The histogram display shows the brightness distribution of an image. The x-axis shows the brightness level of the image, and the y-axis shows the amount of pixels at that brightness level. The histogram is useful for controlling brightness distribution when using exposure compensation. A histogram also allows you to confirm the exposure of recorded images during playback. « Back To Top
IMAGE PLAYBACK ON A TELEVISION
Why is the image not clearly displayed on my television? Please check the video output in the menu and select NTSC or PAL to adapt video output system in your country.
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.
Why does the LCD Monitor became black when the camera is connected to the television? The LCD monitor will be off while connecting the camera to a television to save battery power. « Back To Top
BATTERY AND POWER SOURCE INFORMATION
What type of batteries do Optio waterproof cameras use? The Optio W60 waterproof camera kit includes a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (D-LI78) and a charge cradle. The Optio W30 waterproof camera kit includes a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (D-LI63) and charger. Optio waterproof camera kits include a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (D-LI8) and charge stand.
Can the charger or AC adaptor be used in foreign countries? The battery charging stand supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz,60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used. However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or region. Before traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket shape in your destination 
What about Operating Time of battery? (When the D-LI8 battery is fully charged)
Optio W60 (D-LI78) - Number of recordable images: Approx. 205 (with the LCD monitor on and the flash used for 50% of shots); Playback time: Approx. 200 min / Movie recording time: Approx. 75 min / Sound recording time: Approx. 240 min.
Optio W30 (D-LI63) - Number of recordable images: Approx. 210 (with the LCD monitor on and the flash used for 50% of shots); Playback time: Approx. 240 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.
How long does it take a time for full charge of battery? The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes.
Is an optional AC adapter available? Yes. The AC adapter kit (K-AC78U) is available as an optional accessory for the Optio W60. The AC adapter kit (K-AC63U) is available as an optional accessory for the Optio W30. We do not recommend the use of 3rd party AC adapters.
Can I charge the battery in the camera? No.
Can I charge a battery in the camera by using the AC adaptor? No. « Back To Top
PC AND SOFTWARE CONNECTIVITY
What type of computer do I need with Optio waterproof cameras?
Please note the following system requirements:
Windows: Windows 2000/Me/XP/Vista, USB port. Macintosh: MacOS-X 10.1.2 to 10.5, USB port.
Do Optio waterproof cameras support the USB mass storage class standard? Optio waterproof cameras are compatible with USB Mass Storage Class standard.
How will the computer recognize the camera? Optio waterproof cameras support the USB mass storage class standard. When connecting the camera to the computer via USB port, the computer will recognize the camera automatically as a removable disk drive.
What if the computer does not recognize the camera when connecting the camera to the computer via the USB port? Please check the following points:
Is the USB cable exclusive to this camera? Yes, The USB cable (I-USB17) provided with Optio waterproof cameras for exclusive use.
What can I do if I have a Windows 95 or Windows NT machine? Windows95 and NT do not support USB. To download your pictures, you will either need to upgrade your operating system, or obtain a non-USB Secure Digital card reader to read your memory card.
How can I disconnect camera from the computer?
Windows 2000/ME/XP Double-click hot plug icon
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 massage "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.
May 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 Pentax.
Is there an operating manual for ACDSee for PENTAX? For basic information, refer to the user's manual provided in the kit. « Back To Top
IMAGE PRINTING INFORMATION
Can Optio waterproof cameras print images direct from the printer? Yes, by connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge by using the USB cable supplied, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. You must select [PictBridge] for USB connection in the Menu. For more information, please refer to the operating manual of the printer
I would like to print the date on my images. Can I do this? Yes, simply place 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".
Can Optio waterproof cameras print the date on my image when connecting the camera to printer directly? Yes, if the printer supports PictBridge.
Can the paper size be selected by camera when the PictBridge is connecting The size of paper can be selected from 12 sizes if all the sizes exist in the printer.
Why does the image not print when connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge via USB cable? Adjust the USB connection mode to [PictBridge] in the Menu. « Back To Top
WARRANTY INFORMATION
I would like to take my Optio waterproof camera overseas with me and use it. Is this possible? The warranty card that comes with the camera is valid only in the country where you purchased the product. If you intend to use 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.
For more information, please contact the Pentax Service Center « Back To Top
* PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX. * Optio is a trademark of PENTAX. * All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies. * The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation.
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"Smaller than a pack of playing cards, totally waterproof, and capable of stifling all the naysayers in the fly shop or on the Web, the Optio is a must for posterity's sake." AMERICAN ANGLER, August 2006
"Make like Jacques Cousteau - minus the read hat - and snap six-megapixel pics underwater. FOR HIM MAGAZINE, July 2006
"If you know you're going to be around water, having a waterproof camera will ease your nerves...PENTAX is a nice option to have when you're beach bound." METRO NEW YORK, May 2006
"The PENTAX Optio W10 is a digtial camera that's waterproof up to roughly 3 feet, which should just about cover you even in Hilo during the rainy season." CE LIFESTYLES, May 2006
"River rats will love the 6-megapixel OptioWPi." BOYS' LIFE, May 2006
"A digital point-and-shoot for adventures below the surface. It also shoots short video and, should you hear a whale sing, up to 20 seconds of audio." LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 2006
"If you are a swim stroke analyzer, it allows you to be filmed underwater at your local pool minus the hassle of arranging a coarch to do it for you." TRIATHLETE, August 2005
"PENTAX is ideal for everything from snorkeling to powder skiing...features a 3X optical zoom and extraordinarily quick power-up and shutter-response..." MENS JOURNAL, April 2005
"The five megapixel PENTAX OptioWP rocks the boat..." NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE, May 2005 |
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