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Asahi Pentax Optio 33-L Operating Manual

1. LCD monitor Playing Back Images To play back still pictures 1 Press the playback button after Te 100 030 taking a picture AH The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor Pressing the four way controller Y will rotate sce capa the image 90 180 and 270 2o ea You can display images taken vertically for easy viewing Playing Back Previous or Next Images You can play back still pictures cycling through one at a time 1 Press the playback button after taking a picture The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller lt gt Displays the previous image Displays the next image Playback button Four way controller OK button LCD monitor Y WA L Deleting a Displayed Image memo 4e S JINO While the image is displayed press the t ao button to display the Delete screen Press the four way controller A to select Delete and press OK The image is deleted m Press the Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture mode e When you switch to the playback screen the image with the highest file number is shown first e You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the zoom f3 Q button For movie pictures the first frame is displayed If no images are stored the No Image message is displayed Zoom Playback p 74
2. AE Meteri The camera is ready to take a picture SERN AUTO MENU Exit OK Ok The only available AUTO settings are 100 and 200 Saving the Sensitivity p 72 sainjoig bulyeL R soinjyoldg BulyeL MENU Four way controller pP OK button MENU button Gi Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kk White Balance AUTO Forcusing Area Wide AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit AUTO OK Ok Picture Mode amp Baa D 0 Setting the Instant Review Time You can select the Instant Review display time from 0 5 sec 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 5 sec or OFF no display 1 2 3 Nem A Select Instant Review on the A Rec Mode menu Press the four way controller lt gt to change the display time Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture O Rec Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Soft Setting Ex Bracket Step WB Bracket Step 3D Mode Parallel OK Ok MENU Exit The Instant Review setting stays the same even after the camera is turned off Picture Mode A Bag GD 0 Setting Image Sharpness You can make the image outlines sharp or soft 1 2 Select Sharpness on the A Rec Mode menu Press the four way controller lt gt to select Soft Press the OK button Normal Hard or The camera is ready to take a pict
3. Automatically Change Capture Conditions Auto Bracket Mode Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting High Speed Shooting Using the Self Timer Using the Zoom EV Compensation Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items Memory Playback Deleting Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Zoom Playback 0 Playing Back Movie Pictures Nine Image Display 76 Slideshow 77 Deleting Image 78 Deleting a Sing Deleting All Images Protecting Images from Deletion Protect Viewing Images on a TV ssassn 80 Printing Service Settings DPOF Single Image Settings Settings for All Images Settings Camera Settings Formatting a CF card Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Style and Date Time Selecting the Video Output Format Turning the Operation Sound On and Off Setting World Time Setting the Display Mode Screen Effect Setting the Background Color Setting Auto Power Off Setting LCD Monitor Brightness Resetting to Default Settings Reset Appendix List of City Names Messages Troubleshooting Optional Accessories Main Specifications WARRANTY POLICY Contents of This Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures Be sure to read it and
4. Four way controller OK button Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode You can take pictures with digital filters with a variety of colors such as red blue and green Filters Eight color filters are provided black and white sepia red green blue black and white red black and white green and black and white blue When you select a filter in Digital Filter Mode the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selected color and the pictures are taken in that color sainjoig PuIeL a 1 Press the four way controller v in Capture Mode The virtual mode dial is displayed 2 Press the four way controller 4 v to select the Digital Filter 3 Press the four way controller gt The filter selection screen is displayed 4 Press the four way controller 4 v to select the filter 5 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture 6 Press the shutter release button The picture is taken 63 Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Automatically Change Capture Conditions Auto Bracket Mode You can automatically take three pictures in a row with different settings for exposure saturation sharpness and contrast For exposure and white balance the bracket step must be set in advance 1 Press the four way controller v in Capture Mode The virtual mode dial is displayed Press the four way controller a v to selec
5. Using Your CF Card Pictures taken with this camera are recorded on the compact flash CF card You can view the pictures recorded on the CF card on the camera itself transfer them to your PC or print them Viewing Images on the Camera 44S YOINO a One advantage of a digital camera is that you can check the picture as soon as you take it You can check the composition and brightness and take a picture again if you are not satisfied Playing Back Still Pictures p 74 Viewing Images ona TV Displaying your pictures on a TV is handy for those group occasions To view the images connect your camera to the TV with the video cable Viewing Images on a TV p 80 Viewing Images on a PC You only install the USB driver the very first time After that you simply connect the camera with the USB cable and read the images into your PC You can view your pictures on you PC or transfer the data and edit it Or you can remove the CF card from the camera and transfer the data with a card reader On a laptop you can put a CF card in a card adapter and insert it into your card slot to transfer the image data When using other equipment to transfer your images from your CF card please read the operating manual for your equipment Booklet Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC we IS YOIND R OE
6. Video Out Date Style and World Time Na oN Select Reset on the ti Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen is displayed Press the four way controller a to select Reset Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback AO Na sbunjes B xipueddy p Appendix List of City Names There are the cities and code numbers available for setting the world time PPG Pagopago THR Tehran HNL Honolulu DXB Dubai ANC Anchorage KHI Karachi YVR Vancouver KBL Kabul SFO San Francisco MLE Male LAX Los Angeles DEL Delhi YYC Calgary CMB Colombo DEN Denver KTM Kathmandu MEX Mexico City DAC Dacca CHI Chicago RGN Rangoon MIA Miami BKK Bangkok YTO Toronto KUL Kuala Lumpur NYC New York VTE Vientiane SCL Santiago SIN Singapore CCS Caracas PNH Phnom Penh YHZ Halifax SGN Ho chi Minh BUE Buenos Aires JKT Jakarta SAO Sao Paulo HKG Hong Kong RIO Rio de Janeiro PER Perth MAD Madrid BJS Beijing LON London SHA Shanghai PAR Paris MNL Manila MIL Milano TPE Taipei ROM Rome SEL Seoul BER Berlin ADL Adelaide JNB Johannesburg TYO Tokyo IST Instanbul GUM Guam CAI Cairo SYD Sydney JRS Jerusalem NOU Noumea MOW Moscow WLG Wellington JED Jeddah AKL Auckland Messages The following messages may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation Memory fu
7. e fill the screen a Ox a Press the OK button n ee The LCD monitor will display Adjusting and return to the menu screen when the white balance is adjusted Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kk MENU White Balance AUTO Four way controller gt iene H Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit OK Ok OK button MENU button O Picture Mode Bad D 0 Setting the Focusing Area You can changes the area for autofocus Focusing Area Wide Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller 1 Select Focusing Area on the A Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to O Rec Mode change the focusing area Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kak 3 Press the OK button ern a The camera is ready to take a picture Sensiviy AUTO MENU Exit OK Ok Saving the Focusing Area Setting p 72 seinjoig BulyeL a Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048X1536 Quality kk MENU white Balance AUTO Forcusing Area Wide Four way controller f AE Metering o Sensitivity AUTO OK button MENU Exit K Ok MENU button O Picture Mode Bad D 0 Setting the Light Metering Range You can choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure o Multi segment Detailed measurement of entire
8. focusing Press the Zoom button to change the size of the subject Focus frame 4 Subject becomes bigger 444 Subject becomes smaller Press the shutter release button The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 0 5 seconds instant review The image is saved on the CF card The red lamp blinks while saving Pressing the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in two steps e Press halfway Lightly press halfway the shutter release button to lock the focus position exposure and white balance e The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when pressing the shutter release button halfway e The following information is shown on the LCD monitor and flash status lamp Yes HIND R 1 Focus frame The frame lights green when focused It is not displayed when out of focus 2 Flash lamp status Flash status lamp red Lit Flash is ready Blink Charging You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging e Press down fully Press the shutter release button all the way down fully to take a picture Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is 0 5 sec e Pressing the button during Instant Review displays the Delete menu Select Delete and press the OK button to delete the image Setting the Instant Review Time p 46 23 wes YOIND a Playing Back Still Pictures button Playback button OK button
9. 7 He Printing Images at a Printing Service You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the CF card with recorded images to a store with a printing service DPOF Digital Print Order Format settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to include the date Set these before taking your card to a store providing DPOF printing Printing Service Settings DPOF p 81 27 E Quick Start Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Playback button 1 Press the power switch The camera will turn on The lens cover opens and the lens extends Press the power switch again to turn the camera off Playback Only Mode Turning the camera on while pressing the Playback button activates the Playback Only mode e When the camera is started in Playback Only mode the lens cover remains closed and the lens does not extend To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again Playing Back Still Pictures p 24 suoljesadQ uowwog P 29 suoijeiadQ uowwog F 30 Using Button Functions Capture Mode 1 2 o N O A A O 4 button Changes the flash mode p 38 WuAMF button Changes the capture mode as follows p 36 Macro mode p 36 Infinity landscape mode p 36 Manual focus mo
10. AC plug cord terminal and the power outlet Disconnections while the camera is recording or reading data on the CF card will corrupt your data When using the AC adapter be sure to read the AC adapter D AC5 operating manual Connecting the AC adapter will not charge the rechargeable batteries in your camera Installing Removing the CF Card CF card eject button poyieys Buiyje5 a Captured images are recorded on the compact flash CF card Make sure the camera is turned off before installing or removing a CF card market product Installing 1 Slide the CF card cover in the j direction and flip open x 2 Insert the card all the way with the CF card label or a symbol toward the lens 3 Close the CF card cover Removing 1 Slide the CF card cover in the D direction and flip open 2 Press the CF card eject button and remove the card 3 Close the CF card cover auton e If the CF card cover is opened with the power on a warning will sound and the camera will automatically be turned off e Ifthe CF card cover is opened while saving an image the save is interrupted the image is not saved payeys Buya B Approximate Number of Shots Recorded Pixels and Quality Levels Quality Level Best Better Good Movie images Recorded Pixels kkk kk 320 x 240 2048 x 1536 8 16 33 1600 x 1200 13 27 60 Sp sex ents 1024 x 768 24 50 89 640 x 480 50 89 128 These
11. Balance AUTO Forcusing Area Wide AE Metering Sensitivity lt AUTO gt MENU Exit OK Ok OHO Next menu screen ti Setup Menu Date Adjust World Time Language 2 English Display Mode Normal MENU Exit Yi Set Up Format Beep Ww Date Adjust mmiddlyy World Time Language 28 English Display Mode Normal MENU Exit 0K Ok MENU Exit OK 0k 3 vt Selection Screen White Balance AUTO MENU Exit OK Ok O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kk White Balance AUTO Forcusing Area Wide AE Metering HO Sensitivity 100 MENU Exit OK Ok suoijeiadQ uowwog A y If you press the shutter release button halfway or press the Zoom button to leave a menu screen your settings will be saved and the camera returns to Capture mode or the playback screen in Playback Only mode suoleiadQ uowwog F 6 Rec Mode Menu O All changes are valid x Setting changes are invalid P Default Picture Item Description Setti Mode FA had Reference etting TE os Recorded Selects the number of Set to Pixels recorded pixels 2048x1536 2 320x240 p a9 Selects the image Quality Level compression rate kk O x p 40 A Adjusts color balance White Balance according to lighting AUTO O O p 41 Focusing Area Changes the area for Wide
12. Could not save image The image could not be saved because of a CF card error xipuaddy i 93 xipueddy p Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The camera will No batteries are Check whether battery is installed If not not turn on installed install battery CF card cover is open Close the CF card cover Battery is installed Check orientation of battery Reinsert incorrectly battery according to the and symbols in the battery compartment p 12 Battery is exhausted Install new batteries in the camera Or use the AC Adapter No image on Connected to a TV The LCD monitor is always off when the the LCD camera is connected to a TV The LCD monitor monitor is also off when the video cable l VC2 is connected to the camera Image is displayed but hard to see Images on the LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Change the brightness settings on your LCD monitor p 91 Or use the LCD monitor hood p 17 Shutter release button will not work Flash is charging While the flash status lamp is flashing red the flash is being charged and a picture cannot be taken The lamp lights red when charging is complete The CF card is full Insert a CF card with some space or delete unwanted images p 15 p 78 Recording Please wait until recording is finished Problem Cause Remedy Out of focus Subject
13. Flash On red eye K reduction reflecting from the subject s eyes The flash discharges regardless of lighting conditions bea The flash is always off when the Capture mode is set on 8 jay Continuous shooting or Infinity Landscape e When using the flash it always discharges once before taking the picture to assist with metering In Auto red eye reduction or Flash On red eye reduction the flash discharges once before taking the picture to make the iris of the subject s eyes contract shortly before firing again to take the picture 1 Press the button in Capture mode This will switch focus modes and the current icon is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take a picture in the selected flash mode Flash Lamp p 23 Saving the Flash Mode p 72 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kk MENU White Balance AUTO Forcusing Area Wide Four way controller 4g Metering T Sensitivity AUTO OK button MENU Exit 0K Ok MENU button O Picture Mode Bad D 0 4 Selecting the Recorded Pixels Select the number of recorded pixels from 2048x1536 1600x1200 1024x768 640x480 The more pixels there are the larger the image size and file size The image file size will also differ according to quality level settings 2048x1536 Suited for printing on A4 paper 1600x1200 Suited for printing on A5 paper 1024x768 Suited for printing on postcards
14. Japanese peyejs Buje B 1 Turn the camera on ET 2 Use the four way controller 4 to E select the display language j ma The default setting is English 3 Press the four way controller v The screen for setting the next item will be displayed MENU Exit ie You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Changing the Display Language p 85 Setting the Home Town You can choose the city Home Town in which you will use the camera 1 Press the four way controller lt gt to eee initial Setting select the desired city Home Town _ tanguagzs English City NYC DST Video Out NTSC MENU Exit OK Ok 2 Press the four way controller v The screen for setting the next item will be displayed te See p 92 for the list of cities and corresponding code names You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Setting World Time p 87 Setting the D S T Mode You can choose whether or not to display the D S T Daylight Saving Time mode poyieys Bug R 1 Use the four way controller lt gt to Initial Setting select w On or o Off Engh The default setting is o Off 5 mse 2 Press the four way controller v The screen for setting the next item will be ee Et ok displayed gt You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Setting World T
15. O x 43 9 autofocus P Sets the metering method ra AE Metering to determine exposure s 2 2 p 44 Sensitivity Sets sensitivity AUTO O x p 45 ne For taking digital Digital Zoom pictures grai zoom w on O O p 69 F Sets the Instant Review 0 5s Instant Review display time 0 5 sec O O p 46 Adjusts the softness for soft E Soft Setting mode in Picture mode normal 9 pet EX Bracket Adjusts the bracket amount Step for Exposure Auto Bracket 0 3 EV o 7 p 65 Adjusts the bracket amount i Bracket for the White Balance Auto 1 O x p 65 P Bracket Sets 3D picture viewing Parallel 3D Mode method Mode O x p 58 Saves the Rec Mode Memory settings when the camera is O x p 72 turned off a Sharpness Sets the sharpness normal e x p 46 Saturation Sets the saturation z O x p 47 normal Contrast Sets the contrast z O x p 47 normal ka reflected in actual operation Items marked with x can be changed on the menu screen but are not L Playback Menu Item Description Default Setting Reference Slide Show Plays recorded images successively 3s 3 sec interval p 77 ti Set up Menu Item Description Default Setting Reference Format Formats a CF card Cancel p 84 Beep Sets the button operation sound w on p 86 Date Adjust Sets the date and time mm dd yy p 85 World Time Sets world time off p 87 Lanquage Switches the language for di
16. Playback Mode The DPOF screen is displayed Press the four way controller lt gt to select All and press the four way controller V The frame will move to Number of Copies Press the four way controller lt gt to set the number of prints DPOF setting for all images The maximum setting is 99 Copies lt 01 gt Press the four way controller Y a Press the four way controller lt gt to O ok select x or o for the date w The date will be printed The date will not be printed Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings Settings for all images will cancel settings for single images e When you specify the number of prints for all images the number of prints applies to all images Before printing always check that the number is correct e DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures e To cancel DPOF settings with All Images selected set the number of prints to 00 Bunsjeq oeqheld f 83 Settings Camera Settings How to recall the Yi Set up menu Quality Sensitivity MENU Exit Four way controller OK button MENU button Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 kk White Balance AUTO Forcusing Area AE Metering OK Ok Set Up w Date Adjust mmiddiyy World Time Language English Display Mode Normal MENU Exit 0K Ok Formatting a CF card sbunjes Formatting will delete
17. Zoom Instant Review Soft Setting 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to Ex sracker step WEB Bracket Step lt set the step 3D Mode 3 Press the OK button ee The camera is ready to take a picture Three images will be taken one with standard white balance one with a positive step and one with a negative step sainjoig bulyeL B Shutter release button Four way controller Picture Mode 4 0 Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting High Speed Shooting Pictures are taken continually while the shutter release button is pressed There is Continuous Shooting and High Speed Shooting available Continuous Shooting 1p Images are captured processed and saved one by one A High Speed Shooting Three frames are taken in a row followed by image processing and saving sainjyolg BulyeL p display amp or release button O 1 Press the four way controller a to amp on the LCD monitor 2 Press the shutter release button Pictures are taken continually while the shutter release button is pressed Recording stops when you release the shutter Playing Back Still Pictures p 24 You can continue shooting until the CF card is full The interval between continuous shots differs according to recorded pixels and quality level settings The flash will not fire in Continuous Shooting mode Continuous
18. a scroll bar appears at the right of the screen With an image selected in Selected image the bottom row pressing the four way controller Y displays the next nine images N ga yom With the very last image selected press the four way controller to display the first nine images 3 Press W m on the Zoom amp amp Q button The selected image is displayed by itself For movie pictures the first frame is displayed Four way controller OK button MENU button You can play back all recorded images on your CF card successively 1 2 3 4 In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the images for the slideshow Press the MENU button The Playback Mode menu is displayed Slideshow Press the four way controller v to select Slideshow MENU Exit OK Ok Press the four way controller lt gt to change the playback interval Select from 3s 3 sec 5s 5 sec 10s 10sec 15s 15 sec 20s 20 sec and 30s 30 sec Press the OK button Playback will start at the specified interval e Pressing the four way controller or the MENU button during continuous playback will stop the slideshow e The slideshow will repeat until you press a button to stop it e Movie pictures will be played through to the end and move to the next image regardless of the playback interval Bunsjeqoeqheld R 77 Deleting Images button Four way con
19. all the data on the CF card auton e Do not open the CF card cover while formatting a CF card The card may be damaged beyond use e Please note that formatting will delete protected images as well AO Na Select Format on the ti Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The format screen is displayed Select Format with the four way controller 4 Press the OK button Formatting begins When formatting is complete the camera is ready to take a picture Changing the Date Style and Date Time You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the date display style Choose from y m d m d y and d m y 1 Select Date Adjust on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen is displayed See Initial Settings p 18 for instructions on setting the date and time Changing the Display Language You can change the language of the menus and error messages Select Language on the ti Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Language setting screen is displayed Select your language with the four way controller ay Press the OK button Menus are displayed in the language of your choice Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback a PR WO NA eo How to recall the fi Set up menu Four way controller OK button MENU button Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kk White Balance AUTO Dat
20. are displayed above and below the date Date Style mm dd yy 24h 03 01 2003 v 00 00 MENU Exit OK Ok 7 Press the four way controller av to set the date and press the four way controller gt again Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h 03 20 12003 iM AY are displayed above and below the year 00 09 8 Repeat step 7 to set the year hour WEN Exit QW 0k and minutes 9 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture When you set the date and time using the MENU button you will return to the Menu screen Press the Playback OK button again avin e If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete your settings will be cancelled but you can take pictures If this happens the Initial Settings screen is displayed the next time the camera is turned on e Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen To access the menu see Changing the Date Style and Date Time p 85 payieys u29 f 424S YOINO a Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button Zoom EQ button LCD monitor This is the simplest way to take still pictures The flash discharges automatically based on light conditions by the default setting 1 2 Press the power switch The camera will turn on Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor The focus frame at the center of the LCD screen indicates the zone of automatic
21. disuse Please periodically backup important data onto your PC Please avoid using or storing your card where static electricity or electrical interference can occur Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperature changes condensation or direct sunlight Rotating the LCD Monitor Rotate LCD You can rotate the LCD monitor 180 vertically or horizontally The screen display will change with the rotation of the LCD monitor When taking your self portrait you can check the screen while you take the picture The screen display changes with the rotation of the LCD monitor mirror image e Pull the LCD monitor upward poyieys Buije5 f When the LCD monitor is hard to see such as in bright sunlight install the supplied LCD monitor hood When your digital camera is not in use protect your LCD monitor by rotating it to the back PENTAX logo is on the front for storage When attaching or removing the LCD monitor hood please return the LCD monitor to its stowed position to prevent undue force on the LCD monitor rotation hinge When rotating the LCD monitor do not apply excessive force it Initial Settings Power switch Flash lamp red Four way controller OK button MENU button Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian and
22. due to liquid crystal properties and is not a fault Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag retrieving the camera after decreasing the temperature difference Avoid contact with garbage mud sand dust water toxic gases or salts These could cause a camera breakdown Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera See Precautions When Using a CF Card p 16 for details on the compact flash memory card CF Card Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction When you rotate the LCD monitor please rotate it carefully in the correct direction and do not apply excessive force This could damage your camera FOR YOUR SAFETY Handling the Camera Contents 0 Contents of This Manual Checking Package Contents Names of Parts Names of Operating Parts Getting Started Attaching the Strap Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries 12 Using the AC Adapter 14 Installing Removing the CF Car 15 Rotating the LCD Monitor Rotate LCD 17 Initial Settings asseeeneeeeenereennnn 18 Setting the Display Language i Setting the Home Town Setting the D S T Mode Setting the Video Output Format Setting the Date and Time Quick S
23. figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB CF card These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions capture mode and CF card used Precautions When Using a CF Card e Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover The CF card may be hot when removed immediately after camera use Please be careful Never open the CF card cover or turn off the camera while recording data on the CF card during image playback or while connected to a PC with a USB cable This could cause data loss or card damage Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact Do not get it wet or leave it in a high temperature location New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use See Formatting a CF card p 84 for formatting Never open the CF card cover while formatting a CF card The card may be damaged beyond use Data saved on a CF card may be erased under the following conditions PENTAX does not accept any liability regarding erased data When the user mishandles the CF card e When the CF card is placed in a location with static electricity or electrical interference When the card is not used for a long time When the card the AC adapter or battery is removed while recording or reading data on the CF card The CF card has a limited life The stored data may become unreadable after long periods of
24. follow the instructions 2 Quick Start Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images Use it if you want to get started right away It also explains how to use the CF card 3 Common Operations Explains common operations such as button functions and using the menus See Taking Pictures Playback Deleting and Settings chapters for more details 4 Taking Pictures Explains various ways to capture images and how to set the relevant functions such as setting the virtual mode dial to change capture modes and selecting the right picture mode for the current scene 5 Playback Deleting Explains how to play back images on the camera or a TV and how to delete 6 Settings Explains setting camera functions 7 Appendix Explains troubleshooting and introduces accessories sold separately The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below Shows reference page number explaining a related operation im Shows information useful to know Beating Shows precautions to take when operating the camera ea a Icons for functions available in a capture mode are shown at the Q ee beginning of a section Checking Package Contents Samer Software Optio 33L CD ROM P S SW8 O OK Video cable USB cable 3D image viewer I VC2 USB2 O 3DV1 PENTAX D gt a Lithium battery CR V3 LCD monitor hood Operating Ma
25. in Memory Press the MENU button in Capture mode Press the four way controller a v to select Memory Press the four way controller gt The Memory menu is displayed Press the four way controller 4 v to select the item Press the four way controller lt gt to select x on or o off Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take a picture Rec Mode Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU Exit Memory Flash EV Compensation White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit OK Ok sainjoig BulyeL B 73 Buysjaq yoeqheld p 74 Playback Deleting Playing Back Images Zoom E3 Q button Four way controller Playing Back Still Pictures See Playing Back Images p 24 or Playing Back Previous or Next Images p 24 Zoom Playback You can play back images magnified up to 12 times A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification 1 In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to magnify Press 4 Q on the Zoom amp Q button The image is magnified 1x 12x Keep pressing to continuously change the magnification N e Operations available during Zoom Playback Four way controller 4 lt gt Moves zoom position Zoom 3 Q button 4 Makes image larger Z
26. is difficult for Autofocus to handle Subjects difficult for Autofocus include those with low contrast blue skies white walls dark objects fine patterned objects fast moving objects and landscapes seen through a window or net Focus on something at the same distance as your subject secure the focus by pressing shutter release button halfway aim at your subject and press shutter release button fully Subject is not in Focusing Area Position focusing target within the frame Focusing Area at the center of the LCD screen If your subject is not within the Focusing area first focus on your subject within the AF area secure the focus by pressing shutter release button halfway then reframe your picture as desired and press shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set the focus mode on amp p 36 The focus mode is on amp When the focusing mode is on amp normal pictures will be out of focus Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment night scenes etc If the subject is too far away the image will be dark Take the picture within the flash range Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against a dark background the person may appear clearly while the background appears dark because the flash does not reach it If you select the A mode on the virtual dial screen both the person and the night scene will be clear p 53 Flas
27. not to burn yourself during removal Some portions of the camera heat up during use There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods Handling the Camera Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not been used for a long time or before important occasions weddings trips etc PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages costs incurred for photography lost profits etc arising from failure of this product The lens on this camera is not exchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner alcohol or benzene Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity Do not leave the camera in a vehicle as the temperature can get very high Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding Remove from case and store in a dry and well ventilated location This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations shocks or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles automobiles or ships The temperature range for camera use is 0 C to 40 C The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures but will return to normal as temperatures normalize The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures This is
28. the camera High voltage areas are present inside the camera with the risk of electric shock If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera never touch the exposed portion There is the risk of electric shock Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous Take care that small children do not hang the strap over their necks Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively for this product with the specified power and voltage Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire electric shock or camera breakdown If any irregularities occur during use such as smoke or a strange odor stop use immediately remove the batteries or the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock During thunderstorms unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter Continued use could cause equipment failure a fire or electric shock A Caution Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire Do not disassemble the battery The battery could explode or catch fire Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni MH batteries The battery could explode or catch fire Of the batteries that can be used in this camera only the Ni MH battery can be recharged Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful
29. 640x480 Suited for attaching to e mail or for creating websites 1 Select Recorded Pixels on the A Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to change the recorded pixels i laa ual 3 Press the OK button a The camera is ready to take a picture Sanii AUTO MENU Exit OK Ok 9 Selecting a large number of recorded pixels will result in a clearer image when printed i e The recorded pixels is fixed at 320x240 in Movie Picture mode sainjoig bulye B Recorded Pixels MENU Quality White Balance Four way controller pone Area letering OK button Sensitivity MENU Exit OK Ok MENU button Picture Mode amp Bad D 0 Selecting the Quality Level Select the image compression rate The more x there are the better the quality and the larger the file a The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels 2 settings oo v kkk Best This has the lowest compression rate and is suited for a printing large pictures on A4 paper z This has a standard compression rate and is suited for a Better viewing as standard photographs or on your computer o screen Highest compression rate Suited for attaching to e mail Good f or for creating websites 1 Select Quality Level on the A Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to Gian change the quali
30. 9 e Date Specify whether or not to imprint the date on the image 1 In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the image for DPOF settings 2 Press the four way controller 4 The DPOF screen is displayed 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to select ONE and press the four way 100 0107 controller v WEN Exit The frame will move to Number of Prints 4 Press the four way controller lt gt to select the number of prints and DPOF lt ONE Copies 00 mi Date DPOF lt ONE Copies 01 press the four way controller V _ ii 3 The frame will move to Date 100 0107 5 Press the four way controller lt gt to mum wo select y or o w The date will be printed The date will not be printed Bunesjeqoeqheld g Bunsjeq yoeqheld p 6 k B Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings e If DPOF settings already exist for an image the number of prints and the on off date setting will be displayed e To cancel DPOF settings set the number of prints to 0 and press the OK button e DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures e Some printers or printing equipment at the photo processing lab may not imprint the date even when the DPOF setting is set Four way controller OK button Settings for All Images 1 2 6 emd Press the four way controller a in
31. Buje B Powering the Camera Using CR V3 Using AA batteries Installing the Batteries Install batteries in the camera Use one CR V3 or use two AA lithium batteries AA Ni MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries greno Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated and flip open Insert the batteries according to the indicator in the battery chamber Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock When using for a prolonged period please use the AC adapter kit D AC5 p 14 CR V3 battery included AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on When you will not use the camera for a long while remove the batteries Otherwise the battery may leak If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time p 20 Insert batteries correctly Batteries inserted backwards can cause a camera breakdown Number of Captures and Playback Time room temperature new batteries Number of recordable images Playback time CR V3 Approx 650 Approx 450 With the flash AA lithium Approx 400 Approx 300 fired for 50 of the shots AA Ni MH Approx 270 Approx 200 AA alkaline Approx 70 Approx 70 These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions M
32. LCD monitor 8 Take the first image Position the subject at the center of the left side of the screen and press the shutter release button The image is displayed on the left side of the LCD monitor The right side of the screen is for taking the second image 9 Move the camera to the right without changing your stance 10 Overlap the images The first image appears opaque on the right of the screen overlapping the second Match the Opaque image with the actual image to make the layout match 11 Press the shutter release button The second image is taken and the display returns to step 7 To take more 3D pictures repeat the operations from step 8 sainjoig Purel B i e Check the images in Playback mode e To cancel 3D Image mode press the four way controller to switch to a different mode Taking pictures of a moving subject will not provide a three dimensional effect because two images are required for each subject If taking a picture of a person ask your model to stay still and take the second picture quickly Shifting the camera horizontally is much easier when using a tripod or other support The camera should be moved about 1 40 of the distance to the subject For example if the distance is 3m the movement amount would be 3m 40 7 5cm Each individual sees 3D images differently so do not be too concerned Use the chart below as a guide and experiment with different movement distances Distan
33. PENTAX Digital Camera Optio33L Operating Manual For optimum camera performance please read the Operating Manual before using the camera Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33L 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 33L 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 PENTAX Corporation Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation Copyright 2002 inSilicon Corporation All rights reserved This product supports PRINT Image Matching II W
34. ama images see the separate booklet Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC e Continuous shooting is not available in Panorama Assist mode e You need a Windows PC for joining panorama pictures The provided software is not Macintosh compatible sainjoig bulyeL a 57 Shutter release button Four way controller OK button MENU button Taking 3D Pictures 3D Image Mode Using the LCD monitor you can take 3D pictures to be viewed by the mz parallel method or cross method p 60 Print out the 3D picture and look at it through the 3D image viewer provided It will appear in three dimensions j amp Selecting the viewing method a The default setting is Parallel to view with the 3D Image Viewer If you z do not need to switch to Cross proceed to step 5 a 1 Press the MENU button a The 6 Rec Mode menu will be displayed 2 Press the four way controller 4 Y to DRR select 3D Mode Digital Zoom 2 3 Press the four way controller lt gt to Zen aT select Cross e You can also view it without the image viewer MENU Exit 0K 0k 4 Press the OK button The screen returns to the 3D image mode Taking Pictures 5 Press the four way controller Y in Capture Mode The virtual mode dial is displayed 6 Press the four way controller 4 v to select the 3D Image mode 8 7 Press the OK button The screen for taking the first image appears on the left side of the
35. ay vary by capture mode or shooting conditions L i Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases When using the camera in cold climates have extra batteries on hand keeping them warm in your pocket Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature e AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the camera functions We do not recommend their use except in emergencies e When traveling overseas taking pictures in cold climates or when you will be taking a lot of pictures please have extra batteries ready Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level on the LCD monitor litgreen Plenty of battery power 4 q lityellow Battery running low 4 litred Battery almost gone 4 Battery Depleted After displaying this message the camera turns off p uezs u29 i payeys Buya B Using the AC Adapter When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC we recommend using the AC adapter kit D AC5 sold separately Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug into the power outlet Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure connections are secure between the camera AC adapter
36. bject becomes smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled there is an optical zoom available up to 3 times When the digital zoom function is enabled you can further enlarge the subject up to 8 times Digital zoom range Saving the Zoom Position p 72 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 43 Rec Mode menu will be displayed 2 Press the four way controller v to ai ant ec Mode select Digital Zoom DigitalZoom lt lt Instant Review 0 5s 3 Press the four way controller gt to Bement sie aa select w on rear 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 72 sainjoig BulyeL G j s INId Bulye 70 Four way controller Picture Mode A amp Bad D 0 EV Compensation Use EV Compensation when you want to intentionally over expose brighten or under expose darken your picture 1 emo ww Press the four way controller lt gt in Capture Mode gt Adjusts the exposure to over expose side lt Adjusts the exposure to under expose side The EV Compensation setting is displayed on the LCD monitor When you press the four way controller lt gt once or when you set this to 0 the display will disappear in two seconds Saving the EV Compensation Setting p 72 Tak
37. ce to subject 0 1m 0 3m 0 5m 1m 3m 5m Camera movement 0 5cm 1cm 1 5cm 2 5cm 7 5cm 13cm sainjyolg BulyeL p Viewing 3D Pictures with the Parallel method and Cross method Because our eyes are positioned about 6 to 7cm apart each eye sees at a slightly different angle The brain processes this difference to produce a three dimensional image This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures 3D pictures can be viewed by the Parallel method where the left and right lines of sight are parallel like looking far away or by the Cross method crossing the lines of sight Viewing a 3D picture without the viewer may take some practice Assembling the 3D Image Viewer Assemble the supplied 3D Image Viewer as shown below How to view 3D pictures with the 3D Image Viewer Print out the pictures so they are 11cm to 12cm wide Place the 3D Image Viewer divider between the two images The distance between the eyes differ from person to person Some may not see a three dimensional effect even with the same size print Pictures too large or too small make seeing the three dimensional effect very difficult Try different size prints until the right effect is achieved auton e Never look at the sun through the 3D Image Viewer Do not leave the 3D Image Viewer in direct sunlight as this may cause a fire sainjoig bulyeL a soinjzoig BulyeL p Example of a 3D Picture Shutter release button
38. d provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation 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 liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period 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 are 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 equi
39. d because of a function that removes noise from the image after capture auton Because the shutter speed is slow when taking dark scenes please stabilize the camera on a tripod or other surface to prevent shaking the camera sainjoig bulyeL a soinjzoldg BulyeL Shutter release button Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode You can take movie pictures The maximum length of one recording 1 set is about 30 seconds Sound cannot be recorded 1 OO N Press the four way controller v in Capture Mode The virtual mode dial is displayed Press the four way controller a v to select the Movie Press the OK button 1 Flash OFF icon 2 Movie Picture icon 3 Recording time remaining for next set 4 Sets remaining Press the shutter release button Recording will begin You can switch the image size using the Zoom button Subject becomes bigger 444 Subject becomes smaller Press the shutter release button Playback will end The remaining available recording time is displayed Recording by holding down the shutter release button If you hold down the shutter release button for one second or more the camera will record while you hold down the button Recording stops when you release the shutter release button Playing Back Movie Pictures p 75 auton e The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode e Continuous shooting is not available in Movie P
40. de p 36 Zoom button Changes the size of the subject p 68 Playback button Switches to Playback mode 1 p 48 Four way controller lt gt Changes the EV compensation p 70 Four way controller 4 Selects continuous shooting mode or self timer mode p 66 67 Four way controller v Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the capture mode p 48 OK button Selects a menu item MENU button Displays Rec Mode and Set up menus gt p 32 Playback Mode 1 2 O ON O a A O n button Protects the image from deletion p 79 button Deletes the image p 78 Zoom a button Displays nine images at once when pressed in standard Playback mode Changes the image size on the LCD monitor in Zoom Display mode p 74 Playback button Switches to Capture mode Four way controller lt gt Plays back previous or next image p 24 Four way controller 4 Sets DPOF settings p 81 Four way controller v Rotates the displayed image clockwise 90 180 and 270 p 24 OK button Selects a menu item MENU button Displays Playback and Set up menus p 32 suoijeiadQ uowwog B suoljeiadoQ uowwog 32 Setting the Menus Press the MENU button to display the menus on the LCD screen With these you can set functions save the settings and change the camera settings How to Set the Menus A button operation guide is displayed
41. e Adjust mmiddiyy Forcusing Area World Time AE Metering 9 Language 38 English Sensitivity Display Mode Normal MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok Selecting the Video Output Format You can select the output format NTSC or PAL for capturing or playing E back images on a TV monitor 1 Select Video Out on the ti Set up menu o oO E 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to select NTSC or PAL to match your TV output format 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback Turning the Operation Sound On and Off You can turn the operation sounds on and off 1 Select Beep on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to select x on or off 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback Setting World Time The date and time set in Initial Settings p 18 are the Home Time your usual time zone setting Setting World Time enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas 1 Select World Time on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt World Time The World time setting screen is displayed ost 3 Press the four way controller lt gt to city switch between w and o gps w Displays the time in the country selected in MENU Exit World time Displays the time in the country selected as Home Ti
42. e by one or more of the following measures e 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 xipueddy i Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community xipueddy Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX U S A Inc Located at 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 USA Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subjec
43. electing the Capture Mode Display the virtual mode dial to select the Capture mode There are eight Capture modes available P Program Mode Lets you set all the functions p 49 You can match the settings to the shooting situation There are eight Default Picture Moce picture modes available The pep Setting default setting is A A Night Scene Mode Lets you take dark scenes p 53 eo Movie Picture Mode Lets you take movie pictures p 54 y Bua Panorama Assist Mode Lets you take panorama pictures p 56 3D Image Mode Lets you take 3D pictures p 58 na Lets you set a color filter The 0 Digital Filter Mode default setting is B amp W p 63 a Lets you use auto brackets The d Auto Bracket Mode default setting is p 64 1 Press the four way controller vV in Capture Mode The virtual mode dial is displayed 2 Press the four way controller 4 v to select the desired mode The icon will be magnified In Digital Filter Mode or Auto Bracket Mode press the four way controller again for detailed settings 3 Press the OK button The icon for the selected Capture mode is displayed The camera is ready to take the picture Taking Pictures Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Program Mode In Program Mode you can set all the functions and take pictures 1 Press the four way controller v in Captu
44. ersal Drive Mississauga Ontario L4X 2E5 CANADA http www pentaxcanada ca http www digital pentax co jp e Printed on recycled paper e Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice 57255 Copyright PENTAX Corporation 2003 01 200305 Printed in Japan
45. h does not fire The Flash Mode is set to Off Set to Auto or p 38 The Capture mode is set on amp Continuous Capture or aA The flash will not fire in these modes xipueddy i xipueddy B Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for this camera AC Adapter D AC5 USB Cable I USB2 included Video cable I VC2 included Camera Case O CC5 Strap O ST5 included 3D Image Viewer O 3DV1 Main Specifications Model Fully automatic compact type digital still camera with built in zoom Effective Pixels 3 2 megapixels Sensor 3 34 megapixels total pixels 1 2 7 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still 2048x1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 1024x768 pixels 640x480 pixels Movie picture 320x240 pixels Sensitivity Auto Manual Equivalent to ISO100 1SO200 and IS0400 File Format Still JPEG Exif2 2 DCF DPOF PRINT Image Matching II Movie picture AVI Open DML Motion JPEG about 15fps Quality Level Best Better Good Storage Medium Compact Flash CF Type Image Storage Capacity ee el omur cos VORRE 2048x1536 8 16 33 1600x1200 13 27 60 30 sec x 2 sets 1024x768 24 50 89 640x480 50 89 128 These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB CF card White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten L
46. hen used in combination PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation To users of this camera e There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased of 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 better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate 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 form the actual product FOR YOUR SAFETY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product When using this product we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols A Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury A Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury or material loss A Warning Do not disassemble or modify
47. icture mode e The only focus mode available in Movie Picture mode is Autofocus sainjoig BulyeL G soinjyoldg BulyeL p Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the Japanese version You can join several images together to form one panorama picture Use a Windows PC and the provided software to join the images 1 Press the four way controller v in Capture Mode The virtual mode dial is displayed Press the four way controller 4 v to select Panorama Assist ma 2 3 Press the OK button 4 Press the four way controller to choose the joining direction lt Joins the images at the left gt Joins the images at the right 4 Joins the images at the top v Joins the images at the bottom The explanation below will assume that gt is selected 5 Take the first picture Press the shutter release button to take the first image The right edge of the image is displayed in transparent form at the left of the LCD monitor 7 L memo _ Move the camera to the right and take the second picture Repeat this procedure for the third and following pictures Press the OK button The screen returns to step 4 To cancel Panorama Assist mode switch to any other mode e The camera cannot join the images Use the software provided For details on joining panor
48. ight Fluorescent light Manual Lens Focal Length 5 8mm 17 4mm Equivalent to 38 114mm in 35mm format Aperture 2 6 f 5 0 Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups one lens aspherical on both sides Zoom type Electrically driven Capture Range 38 4mmx28 5mm full screen Using macro mode or manual focus at max WIDE position Lens Barrier Electrically driven Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 2 7x Combines with 3x optical zoom to provide zoom equivalent to 8x max LCD monitor 1 5 TFT color LCD monitor with backlight and brightness control 180 degree rotation mechanism included Playback Functions Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 12x scroll slideshow movie playback Autofocus system Type TTL contrast detection by sensor Capture Range Normal 0 4m full zoom range From lens front Macro 0 1m 0 5m full zoom range Infinity landscape full zoom range Focus Lock By pressing the shutter release button halfway xipuaddy 7 97 xipueddy p Manual Focus 0 1m co Exposure Mechanism AE Metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center weighted spot Exposure modes Standard PICT Night scene Movie 3D EV compensation 2EV Can be set in 1 3EV steps Movie Picture Recording time approx 1 sec 30 sec Auto Bracket available Shutter Model Electronic Mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 1500 sec 4
49. ime p 87 Setting the Video Output Format You can choose the output format NTSC or PAL for taking or playing back pictures using a TV monitor 1 Use the four way controller lt gt to 5 Initial Setting select the video output format Language Z English City NYC The default setting is NTSC DST Video Out 2 Press the Playback OK button The screen for setting the date and time will be LSet displayed A e You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Selecting the Video Output Format p 86 payeys Buya B Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller a v to ene select the date and time display style a Date Style mm dd yy 24h v 01 01 2003 00 00 MENU Exit 0K Ok 2 Press the four way controller gt 4 Y are displayed above and below 24h i Date Style mm dd yy 24h 01 01 2003 00 00 3 Press the four way controller av to www wo select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display 4 Press the four way controller gt baer OO O 4 is displayed above and below the month Date Style mm dd yy 24h A 01 01 2003 v 00 00 MENU Exit OK Ok 5 Press the four way controller a v to change the month Date Style mm dd yy 24h 03 01 12003 5 00 00 MENU Exit OK Ok 6 Press the four way controller gt Daen as 4 Y
50. ing Pictures 71 soinjyoig Bulyel p 72 Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items Memory You can choose whether to save the set values when the camera is turned off If you select On the camera saves the settings in effect just before the camera is turned off If you select Off the settings return to default settings when the camera is turned off CF card P Default Item Description Setting Flash Saves the Flash mode setting selected with the button EV compensation Saves the EV compensation settings White Balance Saves the White Balance settings on the Rec Mode menu Focusing Area Saves the Focusing Area settings on the Rec Mode menu AE Metering Saves the AE Metering settings on the Rec Mode menu Sensitivity Saves the Sensitivity settings on the Rec Mode menu Digital Zoom Saves the Digital Zoom settings on the Rec Mode w menu Focus Mode Saves the Focus Mode settings Zoom Position Saves the Zoom Position settings Display Mode Saves the LCD monitor display mode Saves the file numbers File numbers will continue File No to have sequential numbers even after changing the w nemo e Menu items not included in Memory will also be saved with the settings selected on the menus for each function e Zoom positions set within the digital zoom range will not be saved even when Zoom Position is set to On
51. ll The CF card memory is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new CF card or delete unwanted images p 15 p 78 You may be able to save the image by changing the quality level or recorded pixels p 39 p 40 No image There are no images for playback on the CF card Camera cannot display this image You are trying to play back an image not supported by this camera You may be able to display this on a PC or another brand of camera No card in camera The CF card is not inserted in the camera p 15 Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Charge the battery if it is an rechargeable battery Otherwise replace with new batteries p 12 Memory card error The CF card has a problem and image capture and playback are impossible Try displaying it on a PC Card not formatted The CF card inserted is not formatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device p 84 Data being recorded The image is being recorded onto the CF card Changing the settings The image protect settings or DPOF settings are being changed Formatting The CF card is being formatted Deleting The image is being deleted Image folder could not be created The maximum file number has been used and no more images can be saved Insert a new CF card or format the CF card p 84 Settings not stored The CF card memory is full and no more DPOF settings can be made
52. mages 1 Enter the Playback mode 2 Press the om button twice The Protect All screen is displayed 3 Select Protect with the four way controller 4 4 Press the OK button Y m Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images auton Even protected images are deleted by formatting the CF card 79 Viewing Images ona TV P a o00 By using the video cable you can capture and play back images using a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack as your monitor Make sure that 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 video IN jack on the TV Turn on the TV and the camera Buysjaqyoeqheld N oN Selecting the Video Output Format p 86 The LCD monitor is always off when the camera is connected to a TV When using the camera for a long time use of the AC adapter optional is recommended Please refer to the operating manual of the TV or other connected equipment G Printing Service Settings DPOF You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF Digital Print Order Format compatible printer or at a printing service Four way controller OK button Single Image Settings Set the following items for each image Copies Set the number of prints up to 9
53. me 4 Press the four way controller v This sets world time city If New York is selected as the world time city New York s position blinks on the world map and the will display the code for New York NYC and the local time 5 Press the four way controller lt gt to select the World Time city and press the four way controller v sbunjes g 6 Press the four way controller lt gt to select DST w on or o off and press the four way controller v This sets home time city If New York is selected for home time city press the four way controller lt gt to select your Home time city or turn DST on and off 7 Press the OK button 2 times The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the correct date and time Ia See the list on p 92 for available cities and their codes 87 sbunjes 88 How to recall the fi Set up menu Four way controller OK button MENU button MENU Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Format Quality kxk Beep White Balance AUTO Date Adjust mmiddiyy Forcusing Area World Time AE Metering 9 Language 38 English Sensitivity Display Mode Normal MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok Setting the Display Mode This determines the content displayed on the LCD monitor You can choose Normal Histogram Grid or No Information Capture mode and Playback mode display different information on the screen Normal Capture information is Ca
54. mode 1 p 54 only Autofocus mode is available e In Picture mode p 50 Panorama Assist mode 1 p 56 and 3D image mode p 58 Manual Focus mode cannot be set 36 Manual Focus On the MF setting press the four way controller lt to enlarge the central portion of the screen to full screen on the LCD monitor Adjust the focus with the four way controller while watching the image on the monitor For distant focus For closer focus Once the focus is set press any button other than the four way controller lt gt or take your finger off of the four way controller for about 2 seconds The camera will switch to the standard Capture screen e When focusing hold down the four way controller lt gt to focus quickly Enlarged display is not available near maximum magnification in digital zoom Saving the Focus Mode p 72 sainjoig BulyeL a 37 sainjyolg BuiyeL p 4 button Selecting the Flash Mode No icon Automatic flash The flash discharges automatically based on light conditions Flash Off The flash never discharges regardless of light conditions 4 Flash On The flash always discharges regardless of light conditions Reduces red eye in the picture caused by the flash reflecting from the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically Reduces red eye in the picture caused by the flash a Auto flash red A eye reduction
55. nual this manual PENTAX optios3 Operating Manual PC Connecting Manual Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories see Optional Accessories p 96 Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch Self timer lamp Flash Terminal cover USB Video terminal DC input terminal Lens Back LCD monitor Strap lug CF card cover Battery cover Tripod socket LCD monitor hood installation holes Names of Operating Parts 4 Om button uAMF button rT Shutter release button Zoom EQ button Playback B button OK button Four way controller A V lt 4 gt MENU button Flash status lamp red Guide display A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller A MENU button MENU Four wa controller y Zoom EQ button Digital zoom and magnified playback Q Four way lt only controller lt 4 Four way on controller gt Truon u OK button OKJ O n button On Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and attach as shown p pezs Buig a peyejs
56. on the LCD monitor during menu operation 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed The current selection is displayed in a frame 2 Press the four way controller lt gt Use the four way controller lt gt to select the menu screen 3 Press the four way controller a v to select an item This A Y moves the selection frame up and down 4 Press the four way controller 4 to change the setting Press the four way controller gt to move to a Select screen if available When finished press the OK button to return to the menu 5 Press the OK button This saves the settings and returns to Capture or Playback mode Even after you press the OK button and close the menu screen if the camera is turned off improperly such as removing the batteries while the camera is on your settings will not be saved Example of menu operation Pressing the MENU button in Capture mode 4 MENU button ti Rec Mode Menu Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kk White Balance AUTO Forcusing Area Wide AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit 0K Ok O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality x White Balance AUTO Forcusing Area Wide AE Metering HO Sensitivity AUTO O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality White Balance lt 4 Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 0K Ok O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kk White
57. oom amp 3 Q button 4 Makes image smaller 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take a picture auton Zoom Display is not available for movie pictures Playback button Four way controller Playing Back Movie Pictures To play back movie pictures A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback 1 In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to play back 2 Press the four way controller 4 Playback will start Kad 100 0049 e Operations available during Playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller gt Forward playback bare Four way controller a Pause Operations available while paused Four way controller 4 Frame reverse Four way controller gt Frame forward Four way controller a Cancels pause Playback resumes 3 Press the four way controller Y Playback will stop 4 Press the Playback button The camera returns to Capture mode Bunsjeq oeqheld g Buyjajeq yoeqheld B Zoom E Q button Four way controller Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time 1 n Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the image Press 44 5 on the Zoom amp Q button Up to nine small images will be displayed at once Press the four way controller a Y lt gt to select the image If there are 10 or more images recorded
58. pment will be returned to you upon completion 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 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 it 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 station to proceed with the servicing xipueddy 7 xipueddy p e This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights e The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review
59. pture Mode Playback Mode displayed 10 1 Flash 2 Focus Mode Capture method ic mae Capture mode Autofocus frame Capacity remaining Battery symbol Date and Time Shutter speed Aperture 7T 5 9 8 value 10 Folder name File name OANDO KRW Histogram Brightness distribution is displayed The horizontal axis shows brightness dark to bright left to right and the vertical axis shows the pixels Grid The grid is not displayed in Playback mode No Information Capture information is not displayed During Autofocus the Autofocus frame and battery icon are displayed e Settings are displayed for several seconds when changed Capture Mode Playback Mode Capture Mode sbunjes B 1 Select Display Mode on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to select your desired display mode Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback How to recall the Yi Set up menu Four way controller OK button MENU button Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance AUTO Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048x1536 kk w Date Adjust mm dd yy World Time Language 38 English Display Mode Normal MENU Exit OK Ok OK Ok You can use various animated effects when switching display screens on the LCD monitor gt 2 sbunjes oN Select Screen Effect on the ti Set up menu Pres
60. rait or a couple shot checking yourself in the LCD monitor while you take the picture 1 N 3 a Press the four way controller v to select Picture Mode on the virtual mode dial and set it to Self portrait Rotate the LCD Monitor You can see yourself in the LCD monitor When you rotate the LCD monitor the image on the monitor rotates mirror image Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken When pressing the shutter release button causes the camera to shake particularly for taking pictures in low light conditions secure the camera to a tripod or on another surface and use the self timer Rotating the LCD Monitor p 17 Matching the Picture to the Scene Picture Mode r p 50 Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Taking Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode The settings in this mode are appropriate for taking dark scenes 1 Press the four way controller v in Capture Mode The virtual mode dial is displayed 2 Press the four way controller 4 v to select the Night Scene Mode a 7 os 3 Press the OK button Night Scene Mode The camera is ready to take a picture 4 Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken Pressing the Shutter Release Button p 23 Playing Back Still Pictures p 24 When taking night scenes and other pictures with a slow shutter speed the capture time is nearly double
61. re Mode The virtual mode dial is displayed 2 Press the four way controller a v to select the Program 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture 4 Set the functions you want to use 5 See Setting the Capture Functions p 36 p 47 for instructions Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken Taking Still Pictures p 22 sainj oig Bulyey B Shutter release button Four way controller OK button Picture Mode You can match your settings to the situation Picture Mode There are eight modes available Landscape soinjyoig BulyeL 4 7A Default Setting Enhances your landscape photos Flower Enhances your flower photos o Portrait Enhances your portrait photos a Self Portrait Enhances self portraits or pictures including yourself Provides a softened effect for your pictures SOFT Soft Softness can be set at seven levels 8 Surf and Snow Enhances pictures taken against dazzling backgrounds such as beaches or snow va Sunset Beautiful results on pictures of Sunsets or sunrises I Illustration Makes the photograph look like a Sketch 1 Press the four way controller v in Capture Mode The virtual mode dial is displayed 2 Press the four way controller 4 v to a select the Picture Mode a dial v and press the four way controller gt Picture Model Qi gt E5 The pic
62. s the four way controller lt gt to select w on or off Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback Setting the Background Color This sets the background design and color displayed on the LCD monitor A OO Na Select Background Color on the 1i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Background color screen is displayed Press the four way controller lt 4 gt v to select the background color Press the OK button twice The camera is ready for capture or playback Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain length of inactivity 1 Select Auto Power Off on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to select 3 min 5 min or OFF 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback ra Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback or a USB connection Setting LCD Monitor Brightness You can set the brightness for your LCD monitor Select Brightness Level on the ti Set up menu Press the four way controller lt gt to adjust the brightness while you watch the LCD monitor Press the four way controller lt 4 to darken the display and the four way controller gt to brighten it Press the OK button twice The camera is ready for capture or playback Resetting to Default Settings Reset This resets all settings other than Date Time Language
63. screen to determine exposure Measures mainly the center of the screen to determine Center weighted exposure Measures only the very center of the screen to determine exposure 1 Select AE Metering on the 6 Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to se Spot sainjyolg BulyeL change the metering mode Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kak 3 Press the OK button Foreusing Area Wide The camera is ready to take a picture cr MENU Exit Saving the AE Metering Method p 72 Recorded Pixels Quality MENU White Balance Forcusing Area Four way controller pP AE Meteri Sensitivity OK button MENU button O Picture Mode Bad D 0 Setting Sensitivity You can set the Sensitivity to match the brightness of the surroundings AUTO The camera makes the adjustment automatically 100 The lower the Sensitivity smaller number the sharper the image with 200 less noise The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions e The higher the Sensitivity larger number the faster the shutter speed 400 in low light conditions The image will have more noise 1 Select Sensitivity on the O Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to O Rec Mode change the sensitivity Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality kak White Bal AUTO 3 Press the OK button Foreing Ari Wide
64. sec Flash Model Automatic flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye reduction Flash On Red eye reduction Capture Range Wide Approx 0 2m 5 0m w Sensitivity AUTO Tele Approx 0 1m 2 7m w Sensitivity AUTO Drive Modes Single frame Continuous Self timer Self timer Electronic control operation time approx 10 sec Time function World Time settings for 62 cities 28 time zones Power Supply Lithium battery CR V3 two AA batteries Alkaline nickel Ni MH Lithium AC Adapter Kit optional Battery Life Approx 650 with 50 of shooting using flash and using lithium images battery CR V3 Based on PENTAX measuring conditions I O Port USB AV terminal PC communication USB1 1 external power supply terminal Video Output format NTSC PAL Size 105 W x 63 H x 41 5 D mm excludes operating members Mass 180g excludes battery and CF card Mass when shooting 230g Includes battery and CF card Accessories Lithium battery CR V3 3D image viewer USB cable software CD ROM video cable strap LCD monitor hood operating manual WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that perio
65. shooting and High speed shooting are not available in 3D Image mode Movie Picture mode Panorama Assist mode or Auto Bracket mode High speed shooting is not available in night scene mode or when using black and white red black and white green or black and white blue digital filters Shutter release button Four way controller Picture Mode AA amp Bad GQ Using the Self Timer The picture will be taken either 10 seconds or 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 1 Press the four way controller 4 to display or amp on the LCD monitor 2 Press the shutter release button The self timer is engaged and the self timer lamp lights for about 7 seconds The picture is taken about 3 seconds after the self timer lamp begins to blink The self timer is engaged and the picture is taken about 2 seconds after the self timer lamp begins to blink sainjoig BulyeL a Pressing the four way controller or the MENU button during count down display will cancel the self timer Playing Back Still Pictures p 24 Taking a Self Portraits p 52 67 soinjyoldg BulyeL Zoom button Four way controller OK button MENU button Picture Mode A Bad Go 0 amp Using the Zoom You can use the Zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode 1 Press the Zoom button in Capture mode 4 Tele Subject becomes larger 444 Wide Su
66. splaying English 85 guage i menus and messages g p Switches the display mode in Capture Display Mode Mode and Playback Mode Normal p 88 Displays on the LCD screen will Screen Effect transition smoothly amp on p 90 Video Out Sets the video output format NTSC p 86 Sets the background color of the LCD Background Color screen Blue p 90 Auto Power Off Sets power conservation mode 3m 3 minute p 91 Brightness Level Sets brightness of LCD monitor Normal p 91 Reset Returns settings to defaults Cancel p 91 suoijeiadQ uowwog k Taking Pictures Setting the Capture Functions uAMF button Changing Focus Settings a Focus Mode x 5 Focuses on object in the focusing area when the Q shutter release button is pressed halfway Use v No ic n Autofocus mode when the distance to the subject is more than Q 40cm 5 Use when the distance to the subject is 10cm to ao Macro mode 50cm Focuses on object in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway d Infinity landscape Use for taki f dist bj mode se for taking pictures of distant objects MF Manual focus mode Adjust focus manually 1 Pressing mur in Capture mode will switch focus modes and the current setting is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take a picture in the set focus mode i The focus mode default setting is the Autofocus mode In Movie Picture
67. t Auto Bracket amp Press the four way controller gt The bracket type selection screen is displayed Press the four way controller a v to select the bracket type Press the OK button The camera is in Bracket Capture Mode Saturation Press the shutter release button 915 0k The pictures are taken in Auto Bracket mode sainjyolg BulyeL 4 ao a A OO N Auto Bracket karm e Check the images in Playback mode Setting the Auto Bracket Mode will cancel the Continuous Shooting mode e To exit auto bracket capture mode switch to another mode Playing Back Still Pictures p 24 Setting the Exposure Bracket You can set the bracket step to use when selecting Ex Bracketing in Auto Bracket Mode Select from 03 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 or 2 0 1 Select Ex Bracket Step on the O Rec Mode 6 Rec Mode menu Digital Zoom v Instant Review 0 5s 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to Ee racker step lt gt aoa set the step ape 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Three images will be taken one with standard exposure one with a positive step and one with a negative step Setting the White Balance Bracket You can set the bracket step to use when selecting White Balance in Auto Bracket Mode Select from 1 2 3 4 or 5 1 Select WB Bracket Step on the Sao 6 Rec Mode menu Digital
68. t 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 The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Product Name PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number Optio 33L Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place February 2003 Colorado Memo PENTAX Corporation 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http Awww pentax co uk PENTAX France S A S 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS http www pentax nl for Belgium amp Luxembourg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM http www pentax be PENTAX Schweiz AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND http www pentax ch PENTAX Scandinavia AB P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN http www pentax se PENTAX U S A Inc 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A http www pentax com PENTAX Canada Inc 3131 Univ
69. tart Taking Still Pictures cccecseccsseeeeseseceeeeseeseneaeeseneeeeseseeeeenseeseeneeeees Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images 68 Playing Back Previous or Next Images Using Your CF Card scsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssavesasssassaseres 26 Common Operations 29 Turning the Camera On and Off c ceccsecescceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeees 29 Playback Only Mode 29 Using Button Functions a Capture Mode 30 Playback Mode Setting the Menus How to Set the Menus Menu List Taking Pictures Setting the Capture Functions Changing Focus Settings Selecting the Flash Mode Selecting the Recorded Pixels Selecting the Quality Level Adjusting the White Balance 41 Setting the Focusing Area 43 Setting the Light Metering Range 44 Setting Sensitivity 45 Setting the Instant Review Time 46 Setting Image Sharpness 46 Setting Color Saturation AT Setting the Image Contrast Switching Between Modes Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Selecting the Capture Mode Taking Pictures Program Mode Picture Mode Taking Self Portraits 0 Taking Dark Scenes Night Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode 7 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode Taking 3D Pictures 3D Image Mode cceeee Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode
70. 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 C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community For customers in 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 compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not 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 interferenc
71. troller OK button Deleting a Single Image 1 In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to delete Press the button The Delete screen will be displayed Press the four way controller a to select Delete 100 0107 Press the OK button fe You can also delete displayed images in Instant Review p 23 You cannot delete protected On images Deleting All Images You can erase all saved images at once auton Once deleted images cannot be restored e Protected images cannot be deleted oN Buysjaq yoeqheld B A N 1 In Playback mode press the t button twice Delete all images on memory card The Delete All screen is displayed Diii 2 Select Delete with the four way as controller 4 3 Press the OK button 78 O n button Four way controller OK button Protecting Images from Deletion Protect You can protect images from being accidentally erased 1 In Playback mode select the image to protect with the four way controller lt gt 2 Press the om button The Protect screen is displayed 3 Select Protect with the four way controller a 4 Press the OK button Protect One Protect Unprotect i Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting The om symbol is displayed when playing back protected images Protecting All Images Bunsjeq oeqheld f You can protect all of the i
72. ture mode dial is displayed B 0K Ok 3 Press the four way controller 4 v to select the icon for the desired picture mode D 4 Press the OK button Portrait The Picture mode is selected o6 0k 5 Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken Picture Mode L vom E In Picture mode your selection is confirmed by pressing the shutter release button half way or by pressing the four way controller or by doing nothing for more than five seconds e In Picture mode the EV compensation saturation contrast sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimum values for each mode You can change the settings Setting the Softness You can set the softness for soft mode in Picture mode 1 Select Soft setting on the O Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to O Rec Mode set the degree of softness Digital Zoom v Z on Instant Review 0 5s Moving the ca to the right will increase the Soft Setting lt Ca j Ex Bracket Step 0 3 softening effect Move it to the left to decrease WB Bracket Step H 3D Mode Parallel softness 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture MENU Exit OK Ok sainjoig Purel B sainjyolg BuiyeL Shutter release button Four way controller LCD monitor Taking Self Portraits You can reverse the LCD monitor while you take a self port
73. ty level Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality lt k 3 Press the OK button ForeusingArea Wide The camera is ready to take a picture Saye AUTO MENU Exit Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 2048X1536 Quality MENU White Balance AUTO Four way controller gt ferrets oe AUTO OK Ok Sensitivity MENU Exit OK button MENU button Adjusting the White Balance Picture Mode amp Bag G0 0 Adjusts for natural coloring in your picture according to the lighting a AUTO Auto The camera makes the adjustment automatically Re Daylight For taking pictures outside in sunlight A Shade For taking pictures outside in the shade Be Tungsten Light For taking pictures under standard light bulbs or other tungsten light Ld eas For taking pictures under fluorescent light Manual ee pictures by manually adjusting the white Select White Balance on the Rec Mode menu Press the four way controller gt The White Balance selection screen is displayed Press the four way controller a v to change the setting White Balance AUTO Bo MENU Exit Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take a picture Saving the White Balance p 72 seinjoig BulyeL a sainjyoig BuiyeL p Setting Manually 1 2 Select 2 Manual on the White ug Balance selection screen auto Point your camera at white paper to A
74. ure Rec Mode Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU Exit Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 MENU ey aaaheE ie Four way controller leu g OK button Sensitivity AUTO MENU button MENU Exit Picture Mode amp Bag G0 0 Setting Color Saturation This sets the color saturation 1 Select Saturation on the 6 Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to Sick select cm High Normal or Proll Low 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture MENU Exit 8 0k Picture Mode A Bad D 0 amp Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast level 1 Select Contrast on the 6 Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller lt gt to select m High Normal or Low 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture MENU Exit sainjoig Purel B soinjyolg BulyeL p Switching Between Modes Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode e Press the Playback button to switch from Capture mode to Playback mode e Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway to switch from Playback mode to Capture mode S

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