Pentax S40 Operating Guide

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Taking Pictures
4
d
 R + . H =
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2304×1728], 
[2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].
The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file 
size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting 
(1p.64).
Recorded Pixels
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23
to select [Recorded Pixels].
3
Use the four-way controller (45
to change the size.
4
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels
2304 ×1728
Suitable for printing on A4 paper (8 1/2 in. × 11 1/2 in.)
2048 ×1536
Suitable for printing on A5 paper
1600 ×1200
Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard
1024 ×768
Suitable for printing on postcards
640 ×480
Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites
• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [320×240] in Moving Picture 
mode or Marine Moving Picture mode.
• Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out.
• The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p.19
1
2, 3
4
AWB
2304
R e c o r d e d   P i x e l s
Q u a l i t y   L e v e l
F o c u s i n g   A r e a
M u l t i
A u t o
A E   M e t e r i n g
S e n s i t i v i t y
R e c .   M o d e
MENU
OK
O K
O K
O K
E x i t
E x i t
E x i t
W h i t e   B a l a n c e
MENU
AWB
R e c o r d e d   P i x e l s
Q u a l i t y   L e v e l
W h i t e   B a l a n c e
F o c u s i n g   A r e a
M u l t i
A u t o
A E   M e t e r i n g
S e n s i t i v i t y
2304
R e c .   M o d e
MENU
OK
O K
O K
O K
E x i t
E x i t
E x i t
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