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1. Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recording pixels Quality levels Recording pixels kk x Approx 106 The above table indicates is the number of images when using a 16MB CF card The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions cap ture mode CF card etc Precautions When Using a CF Card e Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF card Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot Do not remove the CF card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been usec on anoth er camera Refer to Formatting the CF Card p 72 for instructions on format ting Never remove the CF card during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased when the CF card is mishandled by the user when the CF card is exposed to static electricity
2. Problem 9 is hard to see Battery is not installed CF card cover is open Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low LCD monitor is set to OFF y Check battery is installed If Not install battery Close CF card cover Check orientation of battery Install with the label towards back of camera p 11 install charged battery or use AC adapter Press Display button to turn LCD monitor on p 30 55 Camera is connected to TV Image is displayed but Shutter release button will not release Camera is set to Play mode LCD monitor remains off while camera is connected ta TV Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Set mode dial to AND or m Flash is charging When flash lamp blinks red flash is charging and no pic tures can be taken Lamp lights red when charging is i completed f No available space on CF card Insert CF card with anal space or delete unwanted images p 14 58 Recording Wait until recording is fin _ ished Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on Subject is not clear in viewfinder Subject is not in focus ing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set on v Focus mode is set on manual D
3. Approx 75 min Battery Level indicator You can check the battery level by the symbol displayed on the LCD panel lit green Adequate power remains CH lit green Battery is running low CA lit yellow Battery is running very low lit red Battery is exhausted Battery depleted After the message is displayed the camera will turn off Using the AC Adapter optional If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a tong time or connect the camera to a PC use of the AC adapter D AC2 optional is recom mended Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Open the terminal cover and connect the AC adapter to the DC input terminal Installing the CF Card optional CF card CF card eject button Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash CF card Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting the CF card optional installing the Card Open the CF card cover Orient the card with the surface of the card having the A symbol facing towards the lens and with the pin connector edge of the card towards the slot and insert fully Close the CF card cover Removing the Card Open the CF card cover Press the CF card eject button and remove the card Close the CF card cover avon If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned on the camera will be forcibly turned off
4. The frame will move to Trimming Change the print size Press the four way controller gt to display the trimming screen The following operations can be performed from the trimming screen Display button Switches between vertical and horizontal Zoom button Changes the image size Four way controller Moves the trimming position up down left and right OK button Returns to the menu screen El Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings Printing All Images yi x Set the mode dial to gt and press the DPOF button twice v The DPOF All menu will be displayed Use the four way controller 4 gt DPOF AII 400 0020 to select the number of prints POF KAA a You can specify up to 99 prints for all images amp Press the four way controller V 5 i Te The frame will move to Date Use the four way controller 4 gt to select On or Off On The date will printed Off The date will not be printed Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings aa You cannot select the trimming function in the DPOF All menu The setting for a single image wilt be cancelled The setting is not possible for movie pictures Viewing Images on a GO Terminal cover USB Video output terminal P iden A leena Video cable By using the video cable you can capture and play back images on a TV monitor Make sure th
5. selected date style Sbumes ka M The time is set by Date Adjust Changing the Date Time __ ae You can change the initial date and time settings EB Select Date Adjust on the Set up menu E Press the four way controller gt The date screen will be displayed See Initial Settings p 1 6 for the setting procedure How to recall the Set up menu WRD Resolution 2048 1536 Quality Level ttt White Balance Auto Menu button Focusing Area Wide Digitai Zoom On Four way controiler hd OK button Setting the World Time The city and time selected in Initial Settings p 16 serve as the World Time setting You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city World Time when shooting or playing back E select World Time on the Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The World Time screen will be dis played Switch amp On and O Off with the four way controller 4 gt ff The time in the country selected in World Time will be displayed O The time in the country select ed in Home Time will be dis played Press the four way controller The frame will move to World Time Use the four way controller 4 gt gt to select the World Time city and press the four way controller Vv World Time gt ai 7 30 2001 OST 11 19 City NYC 7 30 2001 DST 11 19 UD Exit Ok Twi
6. Initial satting Language GS amp bAa gt ERD Exit OH Ok English a 1 1 2004 Y 00 00 DED 12 24 MENDY Exit 98 Ok You can change the settings after they have been made a Refer to Changing the Display Language p 76 Setting the World Time p 74 and Changing the Date Time p 73 Guick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Mode dial Power switch Zoom button Viewfinder LCD monitor SOD For the simplest procedure to take still pictures The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions Press the power switch The camera will turn on Set the mode dial to 23 Frame the subject in the viewfinder The focus frame in the middle of a oN the viewfinder indicates the zone of the automatic focusing You can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button makes the subject bigger Focus frame 44 makes the subject smaller To take pictures using the LCD monitor When the LCD monitor is turned on you can take pictures while viewing the image on the LCD monitor Focus frame Changing the focus range and position 6 p 41 48 Preventing the flash firing automatically B p 43 Displaying shooting information ISP p 30 EI Press the shutter release button The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0 5 seconds Instant Review and recorded on th
7. Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and whai to da in the event of trouble The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation indicates information that is useful to know Nene indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Rechargeable lithium ion Battery charger Optio 330 battery D LI2 D BC2 Video cable I VC2 USB cable USB2 Software CD ROM Strap EO Operating Manual S SW2 this manual Type of AC plug cord D CO2A Australia D CO2B United Kingdom D CO2E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong D CO2J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO2U North America Canada Names of Parts Shutter release button Self timer lamp Flash light sensor Power switch Viewfinder Remote contro receiver Built in flash Terminal cover USB Video output terminal DC input terminal Lens Back RIE NEE Viewtinder LCD monitor CF card cover Strap lug Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover release lever Tripod socket Names of Operating Parts Diopter adjustment lever 4 1 button X DPOF button Power switch Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom button amp Omn button Menu b
8. Priority is given to the darker image Exposure mode The average exposure is obtained Press the shutter release button After the Instant Review screen is displayed the Continue Shooting message will be displayed If you select Continue and press the OK button the compos ite picture you have just made will be played back and the camera is ready to combine the next picture The newly composed picture will be saved Playing Back Images I p 53 ato Movie pictures cannot be used to make composite pictures Continuous shooting is not possible in Multiple exposure mode The LCD monitor cannot be tumed off in Multiple exposure mode Continuous Shooting Lae YUE Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed i El Set the mode dial to or MBI Press the button three times The mode will change to Continuous Shooting mode Press the shutter release button Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed and stop when the button is released Playing Back Images 88 p 53 e You can continue shooting until the CF card is full gt The interval will vary according to the Resolution and Quality Level setting E 0A ee Using the Self Timer The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed K El Set the mode dial to O A WG S or m Press the button Press the shutter r
9. gt Focusing Area Use the four way controller to i i mja Semdig Buryel o D E move the focusing area Press the OK button 3 times The camera is ready to take the pic ture Saving the Focusing Area 638 p 52 hanm At certain autofocus areas the focus frame may overlap the mode or other icons wwe and become unclear In such a case turn off the DISPLAY mode See page 30 If you have changed an autofocus area you can not check the location through the viewfinder Take pictures checking the location on the LCD monitor Aa Resolution 2048x1536 gt AE Metering Quality Level kkk ISO Speed Auto White Balance Auto Color Full Focusing Area Wide Instant Review 0 5sec Digital Zoom On Sharpness Normat v v 1 3 WEED Exit 88 Ok MED Exit 9 Ok Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering K Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen Centre weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the centre of the screen Spot The exposure is determined by the middle of the screen only 1 Select AE Metering on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt to change the meter ing mode Press the OK button 2 The camera is ready to take the picture F i Setting the ISO Speed ISO Speed Auto AUTO The camera sets the speed automatically Increases the exposure time 20 Decreases the exposure
10. PENTAK Digital Camera ptio 330 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 330 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 330 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 CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation PENTAX is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co Lid All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd Compatibility Software Copyright 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a term for t
11. 6 Remaining images 7 Date amp time 8 Battery symbol Histogram Display The brightness distribution is dis played 1 Recording pixels 2 Quality level J White balance 4 AE metering 5 ISO speed The x axis shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the y axis shows the pixel numbers SaNa Bupa Display Off No shooting information is displayed except the AF frame If there is any change in the battery level the battery symbol is displayed When in manual mode the aperture setting and shutter speed are dis played LCD Monitor Off The LCD monitor is turned off Saving the Display Mode I p 52 l Display On NE Display Off and LCD Monitor Off cannot be set in Movie Picture mode 30 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode Auto Mode By setting the mode dial to a most of the settings will be made automatically by the camera when a picture is taken Set the mode dial to 83 Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken Taking Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark scenes such as night views be Set the mode dial to A Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken Playing Back Images 528 p 53 S ni BUPL e You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually El Set the mode dial to MAI Use the four way
12. Auto and Auto Red eye Reduction cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to MD e In Auto Red eye Reduction and Flash On Red eye Reduction modes the flash pre discharges before you take a picture Press the button in Capture mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging When charging is completed the flash lamp lights red while press ing the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode Saving the Flash Mode 0 amp p 52 Sod Bupi 8 How to recall the Rec Mode menu O AnA S T Resolution 2048 1536 Quality Leve tik White Balance Auto Menu button Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom On Four way controller gt 1 3 WED Exit W Ok OK button Selecting the Recording Pixels You can choose the size of recording pixels from 2048 x 1536 1024 x 768 and 640 x 480 Select Resolution from the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the size Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Resolution j 2048x1536 gt Quality Level kkk White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom On y 1 3 MENU Exit 09 Ok Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate KA Standard level kkk The quality is good and there is a high
13. Chicago E CHI Dacca Rangoon z gt x W r Bangkok YTO Toronto NYC New York SCL San Diego CCS Caracas YHZ Halifax BUE Buenos Aires SAO Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Kuala Lumpur The o V 3 Vientiane S N GN Z Singapore Phnom Penh Ho Chi Minh Jakarta I KG Hong Kong Perth Beijing eo S HA NL PE Taipei SEL Seoul ADL Adelaide TYO Tokyo GUM Guam rc ON PAR L London Shanghai Paris Manila Berlin JNB Johannesburg IST Istanbul wow Nese ma o sn dt Messages such as tre follow ng ay be c solayec on the LCD on tor during camera operation a _t Compression error The image you are trying to capture is big ger than 1 6 MB No base image You are trying to take a picture in Multiple Exposure mode when there is no base image or the saved images are all movie pictures Memory card fuli The CF card memory is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new CF cardi i or delete unwanted images p 14 p 58 Change the quality size and try again p 44 p 45 No images in camera There are no images on the CF card rs A Camera can not display this You are trying to play back an image in a image format not supported by this camera You may be able to display it on another brand of camera or PC This image is protected The image you are trying to delete
14. Slideshow with the four way controller El Use the four way controller 4 B Sideshow j 3sec gt Alarm On gt to change the playback inter val Press the OK button Playback will start at the set interval Press any button except the shutter release button The slideshow will stop PEND Exit 06 Ok WA WA BA ora yom The slideshow will continue until you press any button ww e Movie pictures will be played through regardless of the set playback interval Erasing Images Mode dial Erasing a Single Image E Set the mode dial to gt and choose the image you want to erase with the four way controller 4 gt Press the T button The Delete menu will be displayed Select Delete with the four way controller A Press the OK button x i i You can also delete images from Instant Review p 19 and Easy we View p 20 Mode dial Bo Erasing All Images You can erase all the images on the CF card Set the mode dial to Pi Press the button twice The Delete All menu will be displayed Select Delete All with the four way controller El Press the OK button Delete All 100 0020 sii x Me w as a ran inih Delete all images onthe memory card 8 Delete All Cancel Mode dial Bas Protecting Images from Deletion Protect You can protect images from being ac
15. y Resolution 2048 1538 Quallty Level kkk White Balance Auto Focu Area Wide Digital Zoom Ott gt v 1 3 MRD Exit DOK Resolution 2048x1536 Quality Level kak White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide on X Select screen a AE Metering ISO Speed Auto Color Full Instant Review 0 5sec Sharpness Normal WERD Exit W Ok To the next screen ns a U s When you press the Menu button in Playback mode the Playback SS mode menu will be displayed Press the four way controller lt 4 gt to ewitch t to the Playback or Set up menu Active Menus in Capture Mode Rec Mode Menu em Description Default Setting Resolution For selecting the size of recording 2048 x 1536 pixels _ Quality Level For selecting the image compres xeyr p 45 j sion rate x White Balance For adjusting the color balance Auto F HE according to lighting oa Focusing Area For changing the range and posi Wide p 48 tion of the autofocus Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures On p 40 AE Metering For setting the metering method to p 49 determine the exposure ISO Speed For setting the ISO speed p 49 FE Color For selecting the color mode Color p 50 instant Review For setting the instant review time 0 5sec a 9 p 50 Sharpness For setting the sharpness Normal p 51 Sa
16. Mode dial LCD monitor Four way controller Playing Back a Single Image You can play back still pictures one at a time El Set the mode dial to E An image wilt be displayed on the LCD monitor Press the four way controller 4 gt displays the previous image displays the next image Im In the case of movie pictures the first frame will be displayed Nes Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off 1 Press the power switch The camera will turn on Press the power switch again to turn the camera off g Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for play ing back or erasing images The mode is set by the mode dial eR Auto mode Most of the settings are made automatically by the camera when a picture is taken fA Night scene mode This mode is for taking dark p 31 scenes such as night views Manual exposure You can set the aperture and p 32 ode shutter speed manually Movie picture mode This mode is for taking moving p 38 images Multiple exposure You can combine images to make mode one picture Playback mode This mode is for playing back p 53 recorded images Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on A nO 8 or P Using the Button Functions T Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity 1 p 39 Z button Changes the f
17. digit numeral folder Disconnecting the camera from your PC Double click amp Hot Plug icon on the lower right task bar tray of the desktop ree The Remove Hardware screen will appear Make sure USB Device is selected and click Stop Stop Hardware Device screen will appear Make sure USB Device is selected and click OK A message wili appear Click OK Disconnect the USB cable from your PC and camera u N El a ao en en Sa eee For Windows 98 Me there is no Hot Plug icon When removing the Neus camera turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable Viewing Images with Macintosh Images recorded with the camera can be edited printed using a Macintosh with an USB cable and the included software S SW2 About the included software The included CD ROM contains the following software USB driver Image viewing software ACDSee System environment OS Mac OS 8 6 or later QuickTime 4 0 or later required CPU PowerMac 266MHz or higher Memory 8MB or more Hard disk space 6MB or more Standard equipped USB port Bursa ppeqheig installing the software The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained Turn on your Macintosh Set the included CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of your Macintosh j Copy the following 2 files to the Extensions folder within the System folder PENTAX USB Storage Driver PENTAX USB Storage Shim E Restart your
18. or electrical interference when the card has not been used for a long time when the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed when the status lamp and flash lamp are blinking green and red f The CF card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation Initial Settings paas Gummer o S Menu button Four way controller OK button Display button When you turn the camera on for the first time the initial settings screen will be displayed You can set the following items and save the settings 0 Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error mes sages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian and Japanese City You can choose the name of the city in which you will use the camera from 62 cities See p 81 for the list of cities and code names Date and Time You can set the present date and time The date and time that you set here becomes the Home Time You can skip this operation by pressing the Menu button In
19. terminal and DC input terminal Lithium ion battery rechargeable or AC adapter optional 92 W x 59 H x 31 D mm D max 34 5 mm 3 6 x 2 3 x 1 2 1 4 inches 205 g 7 2 oz without battery and CF card WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workman snip for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be ren dered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion opera tion contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the lia bility of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or war ranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized Pentax service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Per
20. this case the initial settings screen will be displayed again when you next turn the camera on Turn the camera on 1 Press the power switch The camera will turn on and the initial settings screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor Select the display language 1 Use the four way controller gt Canguage ME 4 English gt or lt 4 to select the display lan City NYC guage ost O 2 Press the four way controller Vv SEND Exit amp H Ok skip this o operation the menus ande error n ess Js etc wili be displayed in 1 English ES E E Select the nearest city in the time zone in which you will use the camera 1 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the city 2 Press the four way controller Y 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to enable amp or disable 0 summer time 4 Press the OK button The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed El Set the date and time 1 Press the four way controller A to change the year 2 Press the four way controller gt A and will be displayed above and below the month 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to change the month day hour and minutes and select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format with the Display button 4 When you have finished the settings press the OK but ton when the clock reaches 00 seconds The screen confirming the settings will be displayed and the camera is ready to take a picture
21. time Care to be Taken During Handling Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liq uid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or ship etc The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60 C but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to The display response speed of the liquid crystal becomes slow at low temperatures but this is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault Remove dust from the lens viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush e Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high perfor man
22. volume of image data Good The quality is poor and there is a low volume of image data Select Quality Level from the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the image quality Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture How to recall the Rec Mode menu 0O Fro amp T ow Resolution 2048 1536 Quality Level xkx gt gt White Balance Auto Focusing Aree Wide Menu button Digital Zoom On Four way controller z OK button Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White Balance You can take pictures in the appropriate colors by setting the white balance according to the light conditions Auto AUTO Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade Tungsten Use this mode when taking subjects under elec Light iric or other tungsten tight SON GUNEL Fluorescent Use this mode when taking subjects under flu Light orescent light Manual Manual B Usa this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually Select White Balance from the Rec Mode menu Press the four way controller gt gt The white balance screen will be displayed l Use the four way controller A W to change the setting Press the OK button tw
23. Display Mode emezeme 30 Taking PICTUIES YA UAE HE SO ASAS OS UA AA AA AAA 31 Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode Auto Mode eeeseeeseetteeneceeresseees 31 Taking Dark Scenes Night Scene Moge ssesssecesesesesenerseentneentrennenseseen 31 Taking Pictures Manually Manual Exposure Md ssseessteerrerereeeessenees 32 Combining Images Multiple Exposure Mode embe 34 Continuous Shooting me mii mm meme me 35 Using the Self Timeresscessvessecrcessresssersesesereetssrecsensesssseseaneassnennanenseeanenaes 36 Using the Remote Control Unit optional PE EETA 37 Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode meme 38 Setting the Shooting FUNCTIONS eeeeseererereerrererntarnnsarteeereraereennnstensesnnnanreseerenenne 39 Adjusting the Viewfinder iii Changing the Size of the Subject Selecting a Focus Mode EV Compensation Changing the Shutter Speeds Changing the Aperture Setting Selecting the Flash Mode eecereecreeerseenecnen Selecting the Recording Pixels Selecting the Quality KAYA Ka Tana wea AE SASA OA KA Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White Balance 46 Changing the AF Area Focusing Area mwombezi 48 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering PTC Nene nbannn nuna nuanzunine nyua ne nba eee renee Etat EES eee e ener eben sbessaseennnbaeeaus Setting the ISO Speed ISO Speed e Selecting the Color Mode Color eee esere Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review Settin
24. Macintosh ooo ee ee ka Optio 330 is usable to USB mass storage class For MacOS X wae there is no need to install the USB driver When installing ACDSee recorded images can be viewed on your Macintosh Turn on your Macintosh Set the included CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of your Macintosh Double click English on the CD ROM S SW2 4 Follow the on screen guidance and enter the registration information and proceed with the installation Connecting the camera and your Macintosh Turn on your Macintosh Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh and camera using an USB cable Turn on the camera The camera will be detected as untitled on the desktop The folder name can be changed untitled as desired Although images can be viewed and printed image data is in the w CF card of the camera To save the image data in the CF card to another medium refer to the instruction manual of your Macintosh and move or copy files You can edit images on your Macintosh after moving or copying files there Viewing images on your Macintosh 1 Double click the ACDSee folder on the hard drive Double click the ACDSee program icon Camera images can be found in the untitled Dcim gt xxxpentx xxx is a 3 digit numeral folder on the desktop Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh Drag the untitled folder on the desktop to Trash Remove the USB
25. Menu button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the four way controller five times to select Digital Zoom Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select On or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting GS p 52 Four way controller The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 14cm 50cm 0 46ft 1 64ft The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the hutter release button is pressed halfway ra Infinity landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects MF Manual Focus Mode The subject is brought into focus manually Press the amp button in Capture mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode pa ee ee Ea ae tn The focus mode returns to Auto when the camera is turned off while looking through the viewfinder when resulting p You can focus the camera on the subject manually when the mode is set on MF Four way controlter increases the distance to the focusing position Four way controller Y decreases the distance to the focusing position Saving the Manual Focus Position O
26. Recommended is selected and click Next Make sure that CD ROM drive is checked and click Next PENTAX USB DISK Device wili appear El Click Next Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires will appear Ell Click Finish KO 3 When installing ACDSee recorded images can be viewed on your PC Turn on your PC Set the CD ROM in the CD ROM drive Double click My Computer Double click the CD ROM drive icon Double click English Double click setup exe The Setup screen will appear Follow the on screen guidance and enter the registration information When the installation is completed restart Windows BHR OS Connecting the camera and PC Turn on your PC Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera using an USB cable Turn on the camera The camera will be detected as Removable Disk in My Computer _ Although images can be viewed and printed image data is in the e CF card of the camera To save the image data in the CF card to another medium refer to the instruction manual of your PC and move or copy files using Explorer etc You can edit images on your PC after moving or copying files there Viewing images on your PC 1 Double click the ACDSee icon on the desktop Select the image to view Camera images can be found in My Computer gt Removable Disk Dcim gt xxxpentx xxx is a 3
27. S p 52 EV Compensation EV compensation is required when there is an extreme difference in brightness between the background and the subject Press the four way controller 4 x gt in Capture mode Four way controller P a increases the EV compensa a tion to a positive 4 level Y Four way controller lt decreases the EV compensa E tion to a negative level The set level is displayed on the EV compensation level LCD monitor avon This function cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode Changing the Shutter Speed See Taking Pictures Manually Manual Exposure Mode p 32 Changing the Aperture Setting See Taking Pictures Manually Manual Exposure Mode p 32 Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions Flash Off The flash will not discharge Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically Auto Red eye Reduction Flash On Red eye Reduction This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to amp continuous shooting or infinity landscape mode
28. ames of Operating PArtSoeeeeseeeeerererastsarrneenerovrererarneantrersreroveanereentterreererasnresun Getting Started soessenecvece KAAYA sensaceacene teosseressees seveconsevecnes 9 Attaching the Strap sssssseeseseeseesrensensreeantenencssanennensnenaganenennanenarecnenceseszans Powering the Camera resrserrsssseernersrervessrerseteserevsansnnnsasrrereenersenennenrrereresennent Charging the Battery weee meme eeretteteentt Installing the Battery kia EA aa aa Using the AC Adapter optional Installing the CF Card foptional Initial Settings PES OEP EAEE A A E E ATEO TEETE Quick Start AE senscccecns MEAN Ha WA kasa ASA soosis 18 Taking Stili Pictures eeeereeeseeseerererererererasrtrertnsertsesrinserrertttertnnennnsenrsererareneenen ren 18 Playing Back Still Pictures v seeeerereersssseererererirereressernenereersrareeeesreentrerstennenettn 20 Common Operations ereere WA sacsaccovece WA ITA KAWA 22 Turning the Camera On and Off Changing the Mode oe resceceseseteneeeceeens Using the Button Functions SOE EE A ET ENE E Capture Mode sseresrrerrsssssnnsnseresrvrnerereereees Playback Mode seres sarerserenrerrossrennneererererea Using the MENUS reererssrsreersirerrereeassreennsnre retene How to Use the M nuS rsssesserseererereeeees Menu Lish so s ceeeeeceeveeccrreeraceessneensasseenersnanannonsrsneutsnsrscnsaceesenenanonerens eens Taking Pictures seee SEERA TRE piin UA AA kisii 30 Displaying Shooting Information
29. at both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable Connect the other end of the video cable to the image input terminal of the TV Turn the TV and camera on Changing the Video Output Format I p 76 i L o o o I I amama amamma The LCD monitor is turned off when the camera is connected to a TV If you intend to use the camera for a long time use of the AC adapter is recommended Refer to the operating manual for the equipment to which the camera is connected Viewing Images with Windows PC Images recorded with the camera car 2e edited printed using a PC with an USB cable and the included software S SW2 About the included software The included CD ROM contains the following software USB driver Image viewing software ACDSee 3 1 System environment OS Windows 98 2000 Me CPU Pentium or later recommended Memory 32MB or more Hard disk space 15MB or more Standard equipped USB port x auton Not compatible with Windows 95 Installing the software The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained a Turn on your PC Set the included CD ROM in the CD ROM drive Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera using an USB cable 4 Turn the camera on The Add New Hardware Wizard screen will appear Click Next El Make sure that Search for the best driver for your device
30. cable from your Macintosh and camera Camera Settings How to recall the Set up menu Resolution 2048 1536 Quaiity Levei kkk White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom On WEED Exit W Ok Menu button Four way controller OK button Formatting a CF Card Formatting wil delete all the data on the CF card cat Do not open the CF card cover while the card is being for matted The card may be damaged and become unusable Formatting will delete protected data too HB Select Format Card on the Set up menu Press the four way controller gt gt The Format screen will be displayed Select Format with the four way controller Press the OK button Formatting will start When format ting is completed the camera is ready to take pictures EO Formatting will delete everything on the memory card Format WED Exit Ok Format Card Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 7 30 2001 World Time off Beep On 7 1 2 MENU Exit 6 Ok Twice in Capture mode Once in Play mode Setting the Date Style o You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd El Select Date Style on the Set up menu Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to change the date style i Press the OK button _ The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the
31. ce When the camera has not been used for a long time please without fail try out the camera to confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during travelling No guarantee can be given with regards to collateral damage costs incurred as a result of taking pictures toss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures that may cause this product to fail If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes drops of water appear on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C Take care to ensure that garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc do not enter within the camera as this may cause the camera to become damaged If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Please refer to Precautions When Using a CF Card p 15 regarding the CompactFlash CF card FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA s ecscseescessteeserernsnesenenenneeneeranenensseneneneney 1 Care to be Taken During Handling nzete eei Contents eeceeseeseeececneseetestonttcenresnnesesnsnenererennesenenscnaacesencaauvacaenacanee Contents of the Operating METEEN Checking the Contents of the Package Names Of Parts s cecrccscesstettserrresaneeenens z N
32. ce in Capture mode O Once 5 in Play mode Format Card Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 7 30 2001 Wortd Time Off Beep On y WHO Exit amp Ok fl Select DST On or Off with the four way controller 4 gt and press the four way controller Y The frame will move to Home Time Use the four way controller lt gt to change the Home Time city and DST setting Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time in the selected city See p 81 for the list of cities and code names Y aoe S A Adjusting the Beep f Ol The beep sound can be turned on and off ER Select Beep on the Set up menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to select On or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images How to recall the Set up menu i ow Resolution 2048 1536 Quality Level tik White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Menu button Four way controller Digital Zoom On MENU Exit W Ok OK button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error mes sages etc are displayed By Select Language on the Set up menu Use the four way controller 4 gt gt to change the lan guage Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images x Changing the Video Output Format o You can select the output format NTSC or PAL for
33. cidentally erased Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want to protect with the four way controller 4 gt Press the Om button The Protect menu will be displayed Press the OK button Protecting All Images You can protect all the images IO f Set the mode dial to P Press the Om button twice The Protect All menu will be displayed Select Protect with the four way controller A Press the OK button he rinting Service You can print the images on the CF card usinga DPOF Digital Print Order Format printer or at a printing service Mode dial Printing Single Images He Set the following items for each image Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99 Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not Trimming You can have prints made in a different size to that of the original image EB Set the mode dial to P and choose the image for which you want to specify the number of prints with the four way controller 4 gt Press the DPOF button The DPOF menu will be displayed Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the number of prints Press the four way controller The frame will move to Date Use the four way controller 4 gt to select whether to insert the date or not On The date will be printed Off The date will not be printed He o O Press the four way controller
34. controller to change the shutter speed and aperture Four way controller gt Increase the shutter speed Four way controlier 4 Decrease the shutter speed Four way controller Decrease the aperture value Four way controller W Aperture Shutter speed Increase the aperture value if the combination of shutter speed and aperture do not give an appropriate exposure a warning will be displayed lit If the exposure difference from the appropriate exposure is between 2 0EV and 0 3EV 4 will light and if between 0 3EV and 2 0EV P will light and the level will be displayed blinking If the picture is underexposed or the exposure cannot be measured 4 will blink and if overexposed F will blink Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture settings i Playing Back Images 1 p 53 o ee The shutter speed and aperture settings will be saved when the w camera is turned off sound ue NY Combining Images Multiple Exposure Mode You can combine a new image with an image already recorded EB Set the mode dial to The last image recorded will be played back Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the picture you want to combine it with Press the OK button Use the four way controller A V to choose the exposure mode Q Priority is given to the brighter image
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36. e The Playback menu will be displayed Use the four way controller Y to select Alarm Press the four way controller gt gt The alarm list will be displayed id aa Use the four way controller O2 RY Once 00 00 V to select 1 3 Press the four way controller gt The screen for setting the operating mode and time will be displayed Four way controller 4 p gt Selects the item Four way controller A W Changes the figures Press the DPOF button and select the image to be displayed when the alarm sounds The images on the CF card will be displayed Select an image with the four way controller lt gt and press the OK button Press the OK button 3 times Setting is completed and the camera is turned oft O3 Y Once 00 00 Bimage Wb Exi 4 Ok Turning the Alarm Off When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached the alarm sounds for one minute When it finishes sounding the power is automatically turned off Wa You can turn the alarm off by pressing any button except the wao Zoom button The alarm does not sound when the camera is turned on Appendix List of City Names 4 xr D PPG Pagopago Tehran HNL Honolulu NC VR SFO LAX Los Angeles Calgary DXB H BL MLE EE MB TM AC GN KK U gt al Karachi Kabul Male Delhi Colombo Anchorage A Vancouver San Francisco a O Denver Kathmandu Mexico City
37. e CF card When the image seen through the lens is displayed on the LCD monitor you can take the next picture The shutter release button works in a two step action Press halfway When the shutter release button is pressed lightly halfway the focus exposure and white balance are locked The following information is displayed on the LCD monitor Focusing area If the subject is in focus the frame will light green If the subject is not in focus the frame will light red Flash symbol The flash symbol indicates the status of the flash when the shutter release button is pressed Aperture and shutter speed set tings The aperture and shutter speed settings are usually dis played in white If the image is under or over exposed they are displayed in orange Pressed down fully When the shutter release button is pressed fully from the halfway position the picture is taken The Instant Review default setting is 0 5 seconds During this time you can delete the image Changing the Instant Review Time 03 p 50 Erasing Images I p 58 f LCD monitor OK button Playing Back the Last Image Taken Easy View You can display the last still picture taken Press the OK button after tak ing a picture The last image taken will be dis played on the LCD monitor During this time you can erase the image Press the OK button again to return to shooting status Erasing Images 838 p 58
38. ect Sharpness on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the setting from Normal to Soft to Hard Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Saturation Saturation E Select Saturation on the fRec Mode menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the setting from Normal to High to Low Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Contrast Contrast Select Contrast on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt lt gt to change the setting from Normal to High to Low Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture DO i 3 g Digital Zoom Saving the Settings Memory You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off If you select W On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If Item you select D Off the settings will be reset to the defaults Flash White Balance The White Balance setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved i Description The setting on the button is saved The Focusing Area setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved Focusing Area The Digital Zoom setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved AE Metering The AE Metering setting on the Rec M
39. elease button The self timer is engaged and the seif timer lamp lights The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink Playing Back Images Bsr p 53 Dar S T Using the Remote Control Unit optional You can take pictures using the wireless remote contro unit optional 1 Set the mode dial to A nO or Press the button twice The self timer lamp will blink and the camera is ready to take pictures using the remote control unit If you press the Zoom button on the remote control unit the zoom will switch from Tele to Normal to Wide Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit The self timer lamp wili blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after approximately three seconds Playing Back Images t p 53 en The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way Please ensure that the remote control is no more than 5 meters apart from the front of the camera Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode This mode enables you to take moving images The maximum length of one motion picture is 30 seconds Set the mode dial to The following information will be dis played on the LCD monitor T Flash Off Z Movie Picture mode 3 Remaining shooting time 4 Remaining number of sets Press the shutter release button Shooting will start You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button makes the image b
40. g the Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Saturation Saturation es ERRENTEN Setting the Contrast Contrast Saving the Settings M MOTY eeeerererrrrrerrerrsresnnres Se eee Playback Erasing ww tesssseeoesacvesesvesas Playing Back Images the Camefa seoran ptik enar ri Playing Back Still Pictures KAA Aa TEE Zoom Display AA E E AA UNA eens eset rd NAA E MTA ssabee es SER EES MUASI ASIA Playing Back Movie Pictures manani umwana za wuwanwa awana iwamawa naww Displaying Shooting Information DISPLAY mode e ser 55 Nine image Display AALI UA AA eee Si NAA Erasing Images SA AA AA AAA YA YAA WO UA KA KAKA ea HERG EA GS ee pees AA KUAKAA YA MABAS MABUA Erasing a Single Image Erasing All Images Protecting Images from Deletion Protect Setting the Printing Service ccc cts cceensrenetetesstenenseneeeees PENRE Printing Single Images eiers UA WAWA KUUA Printing All Images AA MAA AA EN WAATHIRIWA pa YA APO NA Amama rence Viewing Images OUT BTV AI O Viewing images with Windows PC esere Viewing images with Macintosh eee E UA EEEE E EE ATEEN Settings PERRERA trretentenevsersaraneseeseveeneraeteesenusarreatuensaeressasereerssereersesaoe 7 2 Camera Settings ka AA AAT r nA Formatting a OF Caled oeer essasi Satting the Date Style eee eee Changing the Date Time Setting the World Time Adjusting the Beep eeseresrsesssrsresssssnsrirrenansrissorinirivaasrninorarrirenane nons Changing the Displa
41. ges n M I I I IMam _ This function is not available when playing back with the slideshow ws and using the USB cable Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset all the settings other than the date and time lan guage home time alarm video output format and date style Select Reset on the Set up menu Press the four way controller but ton gt The Reset screen will be displayed Use the four way controller to select Reset Press the OK button JPost Reset ali camera settings to defaults Reset ia d f T Exit Ok The camera is ready to take or play back images Sounding the f You can sound the alarm at a specified time and display a selected image Mode dial DPOF button Menu button Four way controller Checking the Alarm El Press the Menu button in Play mode yi Slideshow The Playback menu will be dis Alarm played 1 1 RED Exit 0 Ok Press the four way controller twice and select Alarm Press the four way controller gt The alarm list will be displayed The alarms that are enabled will be indicated by a tick 4 Press the OK button twice lf any alarms are enabled the cam era will be turned off and the alarms wili be set AT W Everyday 18 00 A2 Once 00 00 O3 gt A Once 00 00 CER Exit 0 Ok x i Setting the Alarm Press the Menu button in Play mod
42. he print command that is embedded in header file of the image created by Digital Camera It contains color setting and image para meter information SEIKO EPSON Corporation holds the copy right for PRINT Image Matching Version 1 0 To users of this camera e 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 bet ter you should be aware that 0 01 of fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may iliuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use AN Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warn ings are not heeded AN Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded AN Wa
43. ice The camera is ready to take the picture ED Exit Ok Resolution _ 2048 Quality Level kkk White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom On Y GERD Exit 6H Ok 14 Select Manual on the white balance screen Press the shutter release button White Balance The white balance is automatically es adjusted Complete is displayed on yu the LCD monitor and the display y CE returns to the menu screen Menuet Adios ED Exit Ok i emo When you adjust the white balance point your camera at a blank sheet of paper etc and press the shutter release button Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the White Balance Setting I p 52 How to recall the Rec Mode menu 0 AO A m Tp Resolution 2048 1535 Quality Level kkk gt White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Menu button Digital Zoom On Four way controller z OK button Refer to p 40 for Digital Zoom You can change the range and position of the autofocus area You can change the position of the autofocus area Select Focusing Area on the Rec Mode menu Press the four way controller gt jFocusing area The Focusing Area screen will be penne i displayed Spa Use the four way controller A Y to change the setting Press the OK button twice MED Exit amp Ok The camera is ready to take the picture Select Free on the Focusing Area screen Press the four way controller
44. igger 444 makes the image smaller O Press the shutter release button Shooting wili end Keeping the shutter release button pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second shooting will start and will stop when the button is released Playing Back Images ISP p 53 cao The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode Viewfinder If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see you can adjust the diopter in the range of 3m 1m per meter at 3m Aim the camera towards the light and move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right while looking through the viewfinder Adjust the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder to the optimum position Focus frame sama unei Menu button Four way controller OK button Changing the Size of the Subject You can set the shooting range to Teie or Wide 1 Press the Zoom button in Capture mode makes the subject larger 444 makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled you can take zoom pictures up to 3x When the digital zoom function is Digita zoom symbol enabled you can further enlarge the image by pressing the 4 button when the zoom is at the maximum Tele position equivalent to max 6x when using the digital zoom El Press the
45. iod Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon com pletion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure x and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending i
46. iopter is not correctly adjusted using autofocus objects with little contrast blue sky white walls etc dark objects fine ly patterned objects fast moving objects scenery through window or net etc Lock focus on another object located at same distance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully Position subject in square frame focusing area in mid dle of LCD monitor If the subject is outside the focus ing area aim the camera at the subject and lock focus press shutter release button halfway then compose pic ture and press the shutter release button fully Set focus mode on amp p 41 Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on amp If using manual focus adjust focus using four way con troller amp W p 41 Camera viewfinder is not cor rectly adjusted for optimum clarity Adjust with diopter adjustment lever p 39 Picture is dark Flash does not fire Subject is too far away ject is too far away Take pic ture within range of flash Picture becomes dark if sub Background is dark Flash mode is set to Oft The Capture mode is set to continuous shooting or Infinity landscape mode When taking a picture of a ensure both person and back ground are clear p 31 person against dark back ground such a
47. is a pro tected image p 60 x No card in camera There is no CF card in the camera p 14 x Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Charge the battery or replace with a charged battery p 10 p 11 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the CF card Try display ing on a PC The card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device p 72 This card is not formatted Image recording The image is being recorded on the CF card DPOF settings recording The DPOF settings are being recorded on the CF card Movie recording The movie picture is being recorded on the o CF card Un Protecting The image is being protected or unprotect ed Formatting The CF card is being formatted Deleting The image is being deleted Alarm was set The alarm has been enabled EA Image folder could not be The largest file number is assigned to an created image and no more images can be saved Insert a new CF card or format the CF card gqiettrsttagtpts stats Ba tat seesesenset JUS ii tee d na You have selected an invalid image for the base image in Multiple Exposure mode This image can not be used to the base image Troubleshooting Cause Remed Power will not come on No image on the LCD monitor
48. lash mode 627 p 43 3 button Changes the shooting mode as follows Using the Self timer a p 36 Using the Remote Control Unit 1 p 37 Continuous Shooting ISP p 35 When the Capture mode is set on or Continuous Shooting mode will be skipped T amp button Changes the focus mode 137 p 41 5 Zoom button Changes the size of the subject BaP p 40 6 Menu button Displays the active menus in Capture mode 02 p 28 p 29 7 Four way controller 4 gt Changes the EV compensation in O A S E mode IF p 42 Changes the shutter speed in MCI mode ES p 32 8 Four way controller A W Adjusts the focus in MF mode 83 p 41 3 Display button Changes the intormation displayed on the LCD monitor t p 30 i 7 5 OSs AN AA COO T button Deletes the image BS p 58 DPOF button Sets the print service 03 p 61 om button Protects the image from erasure 1 amp p 60 Zoom button Changes the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor ms p 53 Menu button Displays the active menus in Play mode BS p 29 Four way controller 4 gt Displays images one by one I amp p 21 OK button Displays nine images at once E amp P p 56 Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor 03 p 55 x Using the Menus When you press the Menu button the menu is displayed on the LCD moni tor You can set the shooting functions i
49. n Capture mode SA nO X or the playback functions in Playback mode You can set the camera functions in both Capture mode and Playback mode How to Use the Menus When you are making settings from a menu a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Press the Menu button The menu screen will be displayed The selected area will be displayed in a green frame Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the menu screen Press the four way controller The frame will move to the menu item Use the four way controller W to select an item Use the four way controller A W to move the frame up or down Use the four way controller 4 P gt to change the setting If there is a Select screen use the four way controller gt to move to the Select screen A guide to operation of the buttons will be displayed on the LCD monitor for a Select screen When you have finished making the settings press the OK button to return to the menu Press the OK button The settings will be saved and the screen will return to shoot ing or playback status In Capture Mode Menu button f Rec Mode menu Memory menu Ba menu Format Card Date Style mmddyy Date Adjust 7730 2001 Resolution 2048x1536 Quallty Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom D World Time ott Beep Gn Y SW Exit 46 Ok ik Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom
50. nd of its service life the time that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged In this event replace the battery Bee aS Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not been used for a long time e Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI2 if the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light the battery may be faulty Replace with a new battery Battery Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover release lever Installing the Battery Install the battery provided When using the camera for the first time charge the battery before installing l ii Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery chamber cover Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera Close the battery chamber cover If you intend to use the camera for a long period use of the AC wwe adapter D AC2 optional is recommended 8 p 13 9 Approximate Operating Time when fully charged Number of recordable images Playback time LCD monitor ON LCD monitor OFF With the flash Approx 150 Approx 190 fired for 50 Approx 190 Approx 265 of the shots Without the flash The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions
51. ng date Battery symbol Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed l The x axis shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the y axis shows the pixel numbers Recording pixels Quality level White balance AE metering ISO speed Display Off No information is displayed when shooting Mode dial Nine image Display You can display nine images at the same time El Set the mode dial to gt and choose an image with the four way controller 4 gt Press the OK button K Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center v Choose an image with the four way controller A W lt q gt If you press the four way controller while an image on the left row is selected previous 9 g images will be displayed If you press the four way controller gt gt while an image on the right row is selected next 9 images will be dis played Press the OK button The screen will return to single image display of the selected image Selected image i For movie pictures the first frame will be displayed Sa Mode dial Slideshow You can play back ali the images on the CF card continuously Set the mode dial to F and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four way controller 4 gt Press the Menu button The Playback menu will be displayed Select
52. ode menu is saved ISO Speed The ISO Speed setting on the Rec Mode menu is oO saved MF Position The focus position set by Manual Focus is saved and G restored when Manual Focus is next selected The LCD monitor display mode is saved The file number is saved If a new CF card is inserted the sequential file number is assigned File No Press the Menu button in Capture 7 mode for 2048 1536 Quality Levet kk White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom Press the four way controller gt gt The Memory menu will be dis played Use the four way controller White Balance A Focusing Area to select the item Digital Zoom AE Metering X E Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to switch amp and O Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture El Playback Erasing T Mode dial He Playing Back Still Pictures i ul See Playing Back a Single Image p 21 Zoom Display ss l You can display images magnified up to four times A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification ga Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want to magnify with the four way controller 4 gt Press on the Zoom button The image will be magnified 1x to 4x The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four
53. rdance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat rie brouilleur du Canada The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community MEMO Asahi Optical Co Ltd 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp Pentax GmbH European Headquarters Pentax U K Limited Pentax France S A Pentax Benelux B Y Pentax Schweiz AG Jultus Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany hup www pentax
54. rning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks e If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of for example the camera being dropped please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock e Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous and please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks Use an AC adapter and Battery charger that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms This can cause a fire or electrical shock f AN Caution Do not attempt to touch the product should the product catch fire due to a battery short etc and do not attempt to disassemble or charge the battery at such times as there is a danger of the product bursting into flames On the other hand should the camera battery explode or start smoking extract the battery as soon as possible taking great care not to get burnt at such times gt Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of
55. s night scene the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach background even with correct exposure Set to A mode to Set to Auto or 4 p 43 Flash will not fire in these modes Main Specifications Type Compact type digital still camera with built in zoom lens autofocus auto exposure and auto flash Sensor 3 34 megapixel totai pixels effective pixels 3 24 megapixel 1 1 8 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Color Depth 10 bit x 3 colors Recording Pixels 2048 1536 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Sensitivity Auto fixed equivalent to ISO 100 200 File Formats Still JPEG Exif 2 1 DCF DPOF Movie AVI Quality Levels Good Better Best Storage Media CompactFlash CF card Type Image Storage Capacity Exposure capacity when using 16 MB CF card Best Good 2048 x 1536 Approx 10 Approx 13 Approx 26 1024 x 768 Approx 40 Approx 53 Approx 94 640 x 480 Approx 106 Approx 160 Approx 228 Lens Pentax power zoom 7 6 mm 22 8 mm Equivalent to 37mm 111 mm in 35 mm format F2 6 F4 8 7 elements in 6 groups 2 dual sided aspherical elements age Focusing System x Type TTL contrast detection autofocus system Manual focus Infinity landscape mode available Focusing Areas 7 point autofocus and spot Focu
56. sing Range Autofocus Normal 0 4 m 1 31 ft to infinity Macro 0 14 m 0 46 ft to 0 5 m 1 64 ft Manual focus 0 14 m 0 46 ft to infinity Exposure Control Metering System TTL metering Choice of Multi segment metering Center weighted metering and Spot metering Exposure Modes Standard Night Scene Metered Manual Movie Multiple Exposure Exposure Compensation 2 EV 1 3 steps Movie Shooting time approx 1 sec 30 sec a t Shutter Drive Modes Flash Flash effective range Approx 0 14 m 0 46 ft 3 7 m 12 ft at 7 6 mm White Balance Color Modes Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor Interfaces Power Sources Dimensions Weight Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter Shutter speed approx 1 2000 sec to 15 sec One shot Continuous Self timer and Remote control Built in series control auto flash Automatic discharge under low lighting condition in auto modes Flash on and flash off modes Red eye reduction function employs a single discharge ISO AUTO Approx 0 4 m 1 31 ft 2 0 m 6 6 ft at 22 8 mm ISO AUTO Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light and Manual setting Color black amp white and sepia Shooting 1x 2x Playback 1x 4x Actual image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment from 3 m to 1 m 1 6 inch TFT color LCD TV output terminal NTSC PAL USB
57. t to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service sta tion to proceed with the servicing The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some coun tries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy For customers in the USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the eguipment This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits fora Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radi ate frequency energy and if not installed and used in acco
58. taking or play 3 ing back images on a TV monitor ER Select Video Out on the Set up menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the video output format Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images The appropriate format for the language specified in the initial set tings is automatically set Twice in Capture mode 6 times Format Card Date Style mm dd yy Video Out _ _ i Date Adjust 7 30 2001 Sleep Timeout 1min World Time Off Auto Power Off 3min Beep On Reset y gt 1 2 D Exit 0 OK WBA Exit Ok Once in Play mode Powersaving Function i You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 Select Sleep Timeout on the Set up menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to select 1min 2min Off or 30sec Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images em This function will not work in Play mode Xe e This function is not available when playing back with the slideshow and using the USB cable Auto Power Off Function You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no opera tion is performed for a fixed time in Capture mode Select Auto Power Off on the Set up menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to select 3min 5min or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back ima
59. time 1 Select ISO Speed on the Rec Modej menu Use the four way controller 4 P to chang the ISO speed Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the ISO Speed 13 p 52 How to recall the Rec Mode menu 0 AnG L m i Resolution 2043 1536 Quality Level Ka White Balance Focusing Area Menu button Digital Z Four way controller z OK button The picture is taken in sepia Select Color on the Rec Mode menu m Press the four way controller gt gt The Color screen will be displayed Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the picture D g Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review You can choose the Instant Review time from 0 5sec 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec or Off no display El Select Instant Review on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the display time Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture pias 6 times 5 times Rec Mode FA BA Sa BSS a a E Metering lt gt Saturation lt Normal gt ISO Speed Auto Contrast Normal Color Full Instant Review 0 S5sec Sharpness Normal Y 2 3 BER Exit Ok 3 3 MEW Exit 6 Ok Setting the Sharpness Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines Sel
60. turation For setting the saturation Norma p 51 Contrast For setting the contrast Normal 51 Ee mais j Memory Menu This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off Refer to p 52 for the items that can be set pee a pi Tosa sting aoe MA Descri Delaul era Recorded images are played 3 sec p 57 successively intervals Alarm sounds at the pre set time nus in Capture Playback Mode Set up Menu ite Date Style For setting the date style Set according to i the Language default setting Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time Default date p 73 setting World Time For setting the world time Default worid p 74 l time setting Beep For adjusting the beep sound p 75 when a button is pressed For changing the language in which menus and messages are displayed Video Out p 76 the Language default setting Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving p 77 function Auto Power Off Power is turned off automatically Reset For returning the camera settings p 78 to defaults 29 Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information Display Mode You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor Use the Display button to change the information displayed Display On Shooting information is displayed 3 Flash 2 Shooting mode Ji Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 AF frame
61. utton OK button Four way controller AW 4p Display button Status lamp Flash lamp Guide indications A guide to button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Fourway controler A Zoom button Four way controller W W display button _Fourway controler 4 DPOF buton Fourway controler gt gt buton Menu byron wp om buton OK button wo Shutter release button ddd Ma AA ee Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop Powering the Camera 7 Battery R Battery Charging charger indicator AC plug cord Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the Battery depleted message is displayed charge the battery Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Place the battery in the charger with the label facing down The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is completed When charging is completed remove the battery from the battery charger Charging takes approximately 120 minutes The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0 C 40 C The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temper ature and charging conditions When the battery reaches the e
62. way controller Moves the image position Zoom button 444 Makes the image smaller Display button Switches the guide display off and on Press the OK button Zoom playback wili end Mode dial feo Display button Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures A guide to operation is dis played on the LCD monitor during playback Set the mode dial to gt and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four way controller 4 gt Press the four way controller A 100 0019 Playback will start ao 9 The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller gt Forward playback Four way controller Pause Display button Changes the Display mode The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged Four way controller B Frame forward x H 3 Four way controller Frame return Four way controller 4 Releases the Pause function Display button Changes the Display mode Press the four way controller V Playback ends Movie pictures cannot be played by zoom display Displaying Shooting Information Display mode You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting The information displayed can be changed by pressing the Display button Display On Information is displayed when shooting Folder name File name Protect symbol Shooti
63. y Language re Changing the Video Output Format Powersaving FUNCHON riris eee ceccsece sense cereeusesecensees Auto Power Off Function E E EEA EA FT Resetting to Detault Settings Reset Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time Checking the Alarm 0 scee sce Setting the Alarmeren Turning the Aa ei A aE aE E Appendix sesrerresrrrersessusrerrssesareeereeruoreseesnraenrorrenrosresesarrensronrnnerse 8T List ot City Names Messages ainte ia rabese Troubleshooting KAYA WAPE KAWA AAT ORTEN Main Specifications Contents of the Operating Manual AA This Operating manual contains the following chapters Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images 707 Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode dial and buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the i respective Taking Pictures Playback Erasing and Settings chapters 9 Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions Playback Erasing This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or ee on a TV and how to delete images

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