Pentax S40 Operating Guide

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Taking Pictures
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d
 R + . H =
You can choose the image compression rate.
The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The 
data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting 
(1p.63).
Quality Levels
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23
to select [Quality Level].
3
Use the four-way controller (45
to change the quality level.
4
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Selecting the Quality Level
C
Best
Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.
D
Better
Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image 
on a computer screen.
E
Good
Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails 
or creating websites.
The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p.19
1
AWB
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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
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MENU
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2, 3
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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
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