Pentax Optio WP Selecting the Quality Level

5			Rec. Mode	1/3
	MENU	5M	Recorded Pixels
			Quality Level
		AWB	White Balance
2, 3, 4		AF	AF Setting
		ISO	Sensitivity
		AUTO

MENU Exit

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Selecting the Quality Level

You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures.

The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (1p.85).

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 posting on a website or
		attaching to e-mail.

1 Press the 3 button in Amode.

2	The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
	Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level].
3	Press the four-way controller (5).		Rec. Mode	1/3
	A pull-down menu appears.
4		5M	Recorded Pixels
	Use the four-way controller (23)
			Quality Level
	to change the quality level.	AWB	White Balance
5		AF	AF Setting
	Press the shutter release button	ISO	Sensitivity
		AUTO
	halfway.	MENU Cancel			OK OK

The Quality Level setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (1p.58)

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.31

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