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Pentax Optio 33L Digital Camera

1. You can continuously play back all images saved on an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard When no card has been inserted all images saved in the internal memory are continuously played back 1 In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the first image for the slideshow Press the MENU button The P Playback menu appears 2 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Slideshow 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to a Playback Slideshow Protected Image Copy Image Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU Exit OK OK change the playback interval You can choose from 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec and 30 sec 5 Press the OK button Playback will start at the set interval ka e Pressing any button such as the four way controller or the MENU button during continuous playback will slideshow stop the The slideshow will continue until you press any button e Movie pictures will be played through to the end and move to the next movie regardless of the set playback inte rval Bunajeq yoegheld Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image 1 K5 2 v D lt D Q x iw o a 5 amp 3 4 Ten ww In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to delete Press the button The Delete screen appears
2. sainjolg Bulye o Taking Pictures With Set Functions Program Mode In Program mode G3 the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures However you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuos shooting mode 1 2 Press the four way controller A Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Program Q ma e Press the OK button Progam J e The camera is ready to take the picture pa a 0K OK Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 37 to p 52 for instructions Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken Taking Still Pictures p 24 Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type Picture Modes You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene Picture Mode There are seven modes available in Picture mode Landscape N Default Setting Enhances your landscape photos Flower Enhances your flower photos O Portrait Enhances your portrait photos Self Portrait Enhances self portraits or photos including yourself Enhances photos taken against dazzling backgrounds e Surf such as beaches A Enhances photos taken against dazzling backgrounds Snow such as snow za Sunset Beautiful results on photos of sunsets or sunrises
3. Installing the Batteries Using the AC Adapter ccccceesceeeeeeteeeeeeneeeeesieeeseneeeeees 14 Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard 15 Swiveling the LCD Monitor Flexible LCD Monitor 18 Turning the Camera On and Off csseeeeeseeeeee ld Playback Only Mode 19 Initial Settings 20 Setting the Display Language 20 Setting the Home Town 221 Setting the D S T Mode 221 Setting the Video Output Format 122 Setting the Date and Time 1 22 Quick Start 24 Taking Still Pictures ccceeececeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeseesenenss 24 Playing Back Still Pictures 26 Playing Back Images ceeeseeeeee 26 Playing Back Previous or Next Images 27 How to View the Recorded Images ccsssccseseceeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeesaeee 28 Common Operations 30 Using Button Functions 00 0 0 ccc cess cena eeeeeeseesseeeeseesseeseseeneneneseenseee 30 Capture Mode 30 Playback Mode 31 Using the Menus 32 How to Set the Menus Enlarging a Menu Display 1 34 Menu Listini daa aea Na taada 35 Taking Pictures 37 Setting the Shooting FunctionS s ssssssssssnssssnnnsnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 37 Switching Between Modes cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeeeeeaee 37 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
4. sainjyoig HulyeL When the digital zoom function is disabled you can take pictures at up to 3 times magnification Sint Son hos ng using the optical zoom When the digital zoom function is enabled you can further enlarge the subject by up to 8 times magnification When digital zoom is enabled Saving the Zoom Position p 68 But e Images will become grainier when you use the digital zoom e The higher the zoom magnification the more the image is affected by shaking Stabilize the camera on a tripod or other surface to prevent shaking Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 1 bk WO N Y memo id Press the MENU button in Capture mode The B Rec Mode menu will appear Use the four way controller A Y Gi Rec Mode to select Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Instant Review Use the four way controller lt gt to select 3 on cet Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Turning off the LCD monitor turns off the digital zoom function When using the digital zoom use the LCD monitor to align the picture Saving the Digital Zoom function setting p 68 sainjoig Bulyey i E Q a O a 5 N Using the Self Timer E Picture Mode GA O DEA Q The picture will be taken either 10 seconds or 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 1
5. 008 38 Selecting the Focus Mode cceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeteneeeeeaeeeseeeeeeeeee 40 Selecting the Flash Mode cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeae 42 Selecting the Recorded Pixels 43 Selecting the Quality Level 44 Adjusting the White Balance 45 Setting the Focusing Area AT Setting the Light Metering Range 48 Setting the Sensitivity 0 49 Setting the Instant Review Time 50 Setting the Image Sharpness cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseneeeeeeee 50 Setting the Color Saturation cccccccceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeae 51 Setting the Image Contrast 51 EV Compensation 52 Taking Pictures cccccsseeeeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeee 54 Taking Pictures With Set Functions Program Mode 54 Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type Picture Modes 55 Taking Self Portraits 0 ccccecceeecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeneeeeeee 56 Taking Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode 57 Taking Movie Pictures Movie Mode 00 58 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode 60 Taking Pictures with Filters Digital Filter Mode eeeee 62 Taking Pictures Continuously Continuous Shooting Using the Zoom Using the Self Timer ie Saving the SettingS ccccecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeenseeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeas Saving the M
6. Delete Select Delete with the four way cancel controller A 100 0107 Press the OK button TAI 09 0K e You can also delete displayed images in Instant Review p 25 e Protected O n images cannot be deleted unless set to Hide Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once te e Once deleted images cannot be restored e Protected O n images cannot be deleted unless set to Hide e When an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard has been inserted only images saved on the card can be deleted In Playback mode press the T button twice Rep call fara The Delete All screen appears nae Use the four way controller A to Cancel select Delete 08 0K Press the OK button Turning Quick Delete On and Off When Quick Delete is set to on and the camera is in Delete One mode the delete screen is displayed with Delete already selected 1 Press the MENU button in playback f Playback mode Slideshow Protected Image Copy I The B Playback menu appears cane Quick Delete 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Quick Delete a 3 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select x on or o off 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture aw D lt ey D Q x g o a 5 amp Protecting Images from Deletion Protect You c
7. When New York is selected as the world time city the cross shapes line is located in New York on the world map and then gt Indicates the current time in New York NYC 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to select the World Time city and press the four way controller Y 6 Use the four way controller lt gt to select DST wv on or o off and press the four way controller Y This sets Home Time city When New York is selected as the Home Time city use the four way controller lt gt to select your Home Time city or turn DST On Off 7 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the date and time of the set city i Refer to the list on p 95 for available cities and their codes Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages and other screens are displayed 1 Select Language zs on the ti Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Language setting screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select your applicable language 2 3 4 Press the OK button 5 cH on 3 a on Menus are displayed in the language of your choice Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback o 5 e 0 How to recall the fi Set up menu Four way controller OK button MENU button 2 eam BOs Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quali
8. The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or internal memory you are trying to format contains hidden protected images Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for this camera AC Adapter D AC5 USB Cable l USB2 included Video cable l VC2 included Camera Case O CC5 Strap O ST5 included xipueddy Q gt a D 5 2 x Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The camera will No batteries are Check whether batteries is installed If not turn on installed not install batteries Batteries is installed Check orientation of batteries Reinsert incorrectly batteries according to the symbols in the battery compartment p 12 Batteries is exhausted Install new batteries in the camera or use the AC Adapter No image on The LCD monitor is Press the OK button to turn on the LCD the LCD turned off monitor p 38 monitor Connected to a TV The LCD monitor is always off when the camera is connected to a TV The LCD monitor is also off when the video cable I 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 setting on your LCD monitor p 91 Shutter release button will not work Flash is charging While the flash status lamp is blinking red the flash is being charged and a picture cannot be taken The lamp ligh
9. 1 Press the four way controller A V in Capture mode The Virtual mode dial appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y i to select the Picture Mode 4 dial Bo 3 Press the four way controller gt Picture Mode ah gt ae The Picture mode dial appears ie OK OK 4 Use the four way controller A to p i 7 icture Mode select the icon for the desired Picture wa mode BO le Portrait oO 0K OK j j Q ay Q f a lt 7 Es Q D Q a 5 oO no em Press the OK button The Picture mode is selected Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken e In Picture mode you also can press the shutter button halfway or press any button other than the four way controller to set the selection e In Picture mode saturation contrast sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimum values for each mode you can change set values but these changes are not reflected in the operation Taking Self Portraits You can rotate the LCD monitor while you take a self portrait or a two shot checking yourself in the LCD monitor while you take the picture 1 N Lon Select Picture Mode on the virtual mode dial and set it to Self portrait Rotate the LCD Monitor You can check yourself in the LCD monitor The image in the LCD monitor will also rotate when you rotate the LCD monitor Look into the lens before ta
10. Press the OK button moet wok The white balance is automatically adjusted Complete appears on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Recorded Pixels a 2048x1536 Quality Level k White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit OK OK Picture Mode CA BEA Q Setting the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area Wide Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller 1 Select Focusing Area on the B Rec Mode menu 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt to change the setting 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048x1536 lt OK OK Saving the Focusing Area p 68 sainjolg Bulyey Q Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit OK OK Picture Mode CA BEA Q Setting the Light Metering Range Q You can select which part of the screen to use to measure the a brightness and determine the exposure Z O Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen 5 Center weighted Lise aa is dete
11. emo ww Press the button in Capture mode to display or amp on the LCD monitor 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 starts to blink The self timer is engaged and the picture is taken about 2 seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink e A countdown display appears on the LCD monitor e Pressing the four way controller or the MENU button during count down display will cancel the self timer Playing Back Still Pictures p 26 Taking Self Portraits p 56 soinjolg Bulye lL o Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items Memory You can choose whether or not to save the set values when the camera is turned off If you select av On the camera saves the settings in effect just before the camera is turned off If you select Off the settings returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off eo Default Item Description Setting Flash Saves the Flash mode setting selected with the ww button EV Compensation Saves the EV compensation settings White Balance Saves the White Balance settings on the Rec Mode menu Saves the Focusing Area settings on the Focusing Area Rec Mode menu AE Metering
12. 1 Select Brightness Level on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The LCD brightness adjustment screen appears 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the brightness The monitor will get darker as the bar slider moves to the left and brighter as it moves to the right 4 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready for capture or playback cH n 3 a 7 How to recall the fi Set up menu Four way controller OK button MENU button MENU Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 808 ecorded Pixels Quality Level wy White Balance gt mm dd yy Focusing Area i World Time AE Metering Languagel 338 English Sensitivity Screen effect MENU Exit 0K OK MENU Exit 0K OK Selecting the Video Output Format You can select the output format NTSC or PAL for capturing or playing K5 back images on a TV monitor y 1 Select Video Out on the i Set up menu 2 Use 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 Changing the Start up Shutdown Screen You can select the start up screen displayed when the camera power is turned on and the shutdown screen displayed when the camera power is turned off 1 Select Screen Setting in the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt 3 Press the
13. Deleting Playing Back Images When an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard has been inserted images saved on the card are played back Images are played back from the internal memory when no card has been inserted Playing Back Still Pictures K Refer to Playing Back Images p 26 and Playing Back Previous or Next Images p 27 Zoom Playback You can play back images magnified up to 12 times A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification 1 in Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to magnify 2 Press 4 Q onthe Zoom Q button The image is magnified 1 to 12 times Keep pressing to continuously increase the magnification U Buyajeq X22q el e Operations available during Zoom display Four way controller A Y lt gt Moves zoom position Zoom E Q button 4 Makes image bigger Zoom E Q button 44 Makes image smaller 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera is ready to take the picture auton Movie pictures cannot be magnified Turning Quick Zoom On and Off When Quick Zoom is set to on pressing the zoom button 4 during magnified display will increase display magnification to 1x 2x 4x 8x The camera is ready to take the picture f Playback Slideshow Protected Image Copy Image Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU Exit 0K
14. The screen display will also change accordingly when you swivel the monitor e You can swing out the monitor 180 degrees horizontally e You can swivel the monitor up to 270 degrees vertically e Protect your LCD monitor when your digital camera is not in use by swiveling it to the back PENTAX Optio logo is on the front for storage auton Do not apply excessive force when rotating the LCD monitor Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Power switch Playback button payers Buiy95 Q 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 Press the power switch while pressing the Playback button activates the Playback Only mode e When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode the lens does not extend e To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode press the power switch and then press it again Playing Back Still Pictures p 26 payleys 6unje5 o Initial Settings Power switch Four way controller OK button MENU button When the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure below to set the display language Home Town DST and current date and time When the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you playback the image quickly after taking a
15. other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or ship etc The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The liquid crystal display will become black at a temperature of approximately 60 C 140 F but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault e Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc as this may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry e Refer to Precautions when using an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 17 regarding the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction When you rotate the LCD m
16. 12H 12 hour display is selected Press the four way controller gt A Y are displayed above and below the month Use the four way controller A V to change the month Press the four way controller gt A Y are displayed above and below the date Use the four way controller A Y to set the date and press the four way controller gt again A Y are displayed above and below the year Repeat step 7 to set the year hour and minutes Press the OK button Date Style mm dd yy 24H G11 01 12003 00 00 MENU Exit 0K Ok Date Adjust Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24H 03 01 12003 00 00 MENU Exit 0K Ok Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24H 03 1 64 2003 00 00 MENU Exit 0K Ok Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24H a 03 20 2003 v 00 00 MENU Exit OK Ok 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 OK button again 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 87 payieys Bunjeg Q Wes YIINO o Qui
17. AUTO settings are 100 and 200 emo Saving the Sensitivity p 68 7 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Picture Mode CA BEA Q Setting the Instant Review Time Q You can select the Instant Review display time from 0 5 sec 1 sec a 2 sec 3 sec 5 sec or OFF no display 1 Select Instant Review on the O Rec Mode menu u 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the display time Digital Zoom g 3 Press the OK button Saturation The camera is ready to take the picture Contrast MENU Exit OK OK P Fp 0 You can make the image outlines sharp or soft 1 Select Sharpness on the B Rec Mode menu 2 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt Gi Rec Mode to select Normal m Sharp Digtal Zoom or E Soft Memory 3 Press the OK button Contest The camera is ready to take the picture MENU Exit___08 0K Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit OK OK Amo Setting the Color Saturation You can set the color saturation 1 Select Saturation on the 3 Rec Mode menu 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt sainjolg UIYEL Q O Rec Mode to select Normal LC High Digital Zoom or E Low 3 Press the OK button Contras
18. Copy this image Bunajeq yoeqheld Settings Camera Settings How to recall the Yi Set up menu Four way controller OK button MENU button MENU Recorded Pixels s 2048x1536 Quality Level w White Balance mm dd yy Focusing Area i World Time Language 3 35 English Screen effect MENU Exit 0K OK Ks Formatting Cards Internal Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard The internal memory is formatted when no card is inserted auton Do not remove the card during SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard formatting The card may be damaged and become unusable e Note that formatting will also delete protected images o 2 5 e a 1 Select Format in the fi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The format screen appears There is protected The message on the right appears if there Krage iadan Format is a protected image set to Hide 3 Select Format with the four way controller A 4 Press the OK button Formatting begins When formatting is complete the camera is ready to take pictures 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 Use the four way controller lt gt to select x on or 0 off 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback Chan
19. Functions to the Four way Controller ne Resetting to Default Settings Reset ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees Appendix List of City Names cccccecccecesseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeenseeesenseneeeeeeees 95 Messages A Optional Accessories Troubleshooting Main Specifications WARRANTY POLICY ccsccsecseeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeesseeeeesseeeeessesseeesesseeeeeseees 102 Contents of This Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started Explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera and before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions 2 Quick Start C 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 SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard 3 Common Operations _ _____ Explains common operations such as button functions and using the menus Refer to Taking Pictures Playback Deleting and Settings chapters for more details 4 Taking Pictures Explains various ways of capturing 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 Explain
20. LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie mode e The only focus mode available in Movie mode is Auto focus mode sainjyolg Bulyey Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode Using the provided software ACDSee for PENTAX you can join 4 multiple images and easily create panoramic photos Use Panorama Assist mode to combine images taken so that edges overlap to create a z single panoramic photo a 1 Press the four way controller A Y in Capture mode gt The virtual mode dial appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Panorama 2 Assist AmA 3 Press the OK button 4 Usethe four way controller to choose the joining direction lt Joins the images at the left gt Joins the images at the right A Joins the images at the top v Joins the images at the bottom The explanation below will assume that 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 Set shift direction en Move the camera to the right and take the second picture Position the camera so that the fixed image display overlaps the left edge of the transparent display and then release the shutter Repeat this procedure for the third and following pictures Press the OK button The screen returns to step 4 To cancel Panorama Assist m
21. OK button FocusingArea Wide The camera is ready to take the picture Senate iiss MENU Exit OK OK Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide MENU Exit OK OK QF ead Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting AWB Auto The camera makes the adjustment automatically Daylight For taking pictures outside in sunlight On Shade For taking pictures outside in the shade bs Tungsten Light ie pictures under bulb or other incandescent z m S For taking pictures under fluorescent light For taking pictures by manually adjusting the white a Manuel eines K ai i 1 Select White Balance on the B Rec Mode menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The White Balance selection screen will be displayed 3 Use the four way controller A V to select the setting White Balance 4 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the picture Saving the White Balance p 68 You can change the setting in Picture mode but these changes are not reflected when shooting sainjolg Bulyey Q seinjoig BuryeL Setting Manually 1 2 Select amp Manual on the White Balance selection screen Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen
22. 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 Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Charge the battery if it is a rechargeable battery or replace with new batteries p 12 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Try displaying on a PC Card not formatted The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device p 86 Setting being recorded The Image protect settings or DPOF settings are being changed Formatting Formatting SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or internal memory 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 SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or format the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or internal memory p 15 p 86 Settings not stored The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard memory is full and no more DPOF settings can be made Cannot save image The image could not be saved due to a problem with the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Card invalid An unusable memory card has been inserted p 15 Card locked The SD Memory Card write protect switch is in the LOCK position p 17 There is protected image hidden Format
23. for a long time remove the batteries Otherwise the batteries may leak If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long time follow the procedure for Setting the Date and Time p 22 Insert batteries correctly Batteries inserted backwards may cause malfunction Number of Captures and Playback Time At 25 C With New Batteries Captures Playback using flash 50 of the time ae Storage Playback time apacity CR V3 Approx 500 CR V3 Approx 400 pictures minutes aps Approx 350 ra Approx 300 AA lithium batteries pictures AA lithium batteries minutes AA Ni MH Approx 250 AA Ni MH Approx 150 pictures minutes AA alkaline batteries Approx om AA alkaline batteries Approx 69 pictures minutes These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions Results may vary depending on the capture mode and shooting conditions L E Battery performance temporarily deteriorates 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 Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures Use of other batteries such as CR V3 is recommended when using the camera at low temperatures When traveling overseas taking pictures in cold c
24. picture is not the current time follow the instructions for Changing the Date Style and Date Time p 87 to set the correct date and time 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 Russian Chinese and Japanese 1 2 jemo ww Turn the camera on Use the four way controller 4 gt rs to select the display language Wiles but ia The default setting is English Press the four way controller The screen for setting the city will be displayed Initial Settings MENU Exit 0K Ok You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Changing the Display Language p 89 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 Initial Settings to select the desired city Home Language Ega g N a gt Town Testi NTSC 2 Press the four way controller V E The screen for setting the DST will be MENU Exit 91 0k U displayed a Q rA e See p 95 for the list of cities and corresponding code names You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Setting the World Time p 88 Setting the D S T Mode You can choose whether or not to display the D S T Daylight Saving Time mode 1 Use the four way co
25. 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 interference 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 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 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 600 12t Street
26. Capture mode The custom set function will be retrieved In MF Mode the four way controller lt gt is used to adjust the focus thus the custom set function will not be retrieved even when the four way controller lt gt is pressed sbuiyas How to recall the fi Set up menu Four way controller OK button MENU button MENU Recorded Pixel y 2048x1536 O ecorded Pixels X Quality Level wy White Balance gt mm dd yy Focusing Area i World Time AE Metering Languagel 3s English Sensitivity Screen effect MENU Exit 0K 0K MENU Exit 0K OK Resetting to Default Settings Reset This resets all settings other than Date Time Language Video Out and World Time 1 Select Reset on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen will appear 3 Use the four way controller A to select Reset 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready for capture or playback o 2 5 e a Appendix List of City Names The following are the cities and code names available for setting the World Time Region City Code Region City Code EUROPE Madrid MAD ASIA Shanghai SHA London LON Manila MNL Paris PAR Taipei TPE Milano MIL Seoul SEL Rome ROM Tokyo
27. Image Press the four way controller Y The image will rotate clockwise 90 180 and 270 Press the OK button to return to normal playback i e Movie pictures cannot be rotated Press the four way controller 4 to rotate the image counterclockwise Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time proceeding either forward or backward 1 2 Press the Playback button P after taking a picture The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Press the four way controller lt 4 gt Yel Displays the previous image HES yOIND Nel Displays the next image Deleting a Displayed Image om While the image is displayed press the button to display the Delete screen Use the four way controller 4 to select Delete and nii Delete press the OK button The image is deleted cancel Press the Playback button again or press the 100 0107 shutter release button halfway to return to shooting status Delete One When you press the playback button the file with the largest file number is displayed first You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the zoom Q button Turning the camera on while pressing the Playback button activates the Playback Only mode As the lens does not extend in Playback Only mode this feature is useful when you want to pass the camera to someone and show them the picture you have just taken without the len
28. Memory Card MultiMediaCard Weight When Shooting 225g including battery and SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Accessories AA alkaline batteries 2 USB cable software CD ROM video cable strap operating manuals this manual PC connection manual gt 3 3 3 a x 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 period 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 non authorized PENTAX ser
29. OK and 12x 1 Press the MENU button in playback mode The P Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Quick Zoom 3 Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select v on or 0 off 4 Press the OK button Bunajeq yoeqheld Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback 1 In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select the image to play back Press the four way controller A Playback will start e Operations available during Playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller gt Forward playback Four way controller A Pause 10 20 2003 Gj1 20 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 DJ The camera switches to the current Capture mode Buyjajeq yoeqhejq o N Displaying Shooting Information in Playback mode You can display an overlay of playback information on the LCD monitor Press the OK button to switch between displayed information Normal display Displays shooting information 1 Playback mode 2 Protect icon 3 File number 4 Four way
30. PENTAX Digital Camera Optio33 LF Operating Manual For optimum camera performance please read this Operating Manual before using the camera Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33LF 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 33LF 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 The SD logo s is a trademark 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 e This product supports PRINT Image Matching II When used in combination PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images mor
31. Saves the AE Metering settings on the Rec Mode menu Sensitivity Saves the Sensitivity settings on the Rec Mode menu ini Saves the Digital Zoom settings on the Digital Zoom Rec Mode menu w Focus Mode Saves the Focus Mode settings Zoom Position Saves the Zoom Position settings Display Saves the LCD monitor display mode Saves the file number The next filename will have a File sequential number even after changing the SD w Memory Card MultiMediaCard i f Menu items not included in Memory are saved with the settings ww turned off e Zoom positions set within the digital zoom range will not be saved even when Zoom Position is set to sv On in Memory selected on the menus for each function when the camera is Press the MENU button in Capture mode Use the four way controller A V to select Memory Press the four way controller gt The Memory menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select the item Use the four way controller lt gt to select mw on or 0 off Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the picture O Rec Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU Exit Memory Flash EV Compensation White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit OK OK sainjolg Bulyey Q Playback
32. Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A 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 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 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 33LF Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place October 2003 Colorado 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 Awww 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 Franc
33. TYO Berlin BER OCEANIA Pagopago PPG Moscow MOW Perth PER AFRICA Johannesburg JNB Adelaide ADL Cairo CAI Sydney SYD MIDDLE __ Istanbul IST Noumea NOU EAST Jerusalem JRS Wellington WLG Jeddah JED Auckland AKL Tehran THR NORTH Guam GUM Dubai DXB AMERICA Honolulu HNL Kabul KBL Anchorage ANC ASIA Karachi KHI San Francisco SFO Male MLE Los Angeles LAX Delhi DEL Denver DEN Colombo CMB Chicago CHI Kathmandu KTM Miami MIA Dacca DAC New York NYC Rangoon RGN Vancouver YVR Bangkok BKK Calgary YYC Kuala Lumpur KUL Toronto YTO Vientiane VTE Halifax YHZ Singapore SIN CENTRAL Mexico City MEX Phnom Penh PNH amp SOUTH Santiago SCL Ho chi Minh SGN ee oe ccs Jakarta JKT Buenos Aires BUE Hong Kong HKG Sao Paulo SAO Beijing BJS Rio de Janeiro RIO xipueddy Q gt a D 5 2 x Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Memory card full Built in Memory Full The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or internal memory is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or delete unwanted images p 15 p 76 You may be able to save the image by changing the quality level or recorded pixels p 43 p 44 No image There are no images in the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or internal memory Alternately all images are protected and are set to not display p 78 Camera cannot display this image You
34. Wide 4 Quick Zoom 4 World Time AE Metering O D Quick Delete D Languagel3 8 English Sensitivity 8 O 8 Op Screen effect wy MENU Exit 0K OK MENU Exit OK OK MENU Exit 0K OK O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels lt 2048x1536 Quality Level ka White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit OK 0K O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity O Rec Mode Gi Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level Quality Level kk White Balance White Balance AWB Focusing Area i Focusing Area Wide AE Metering AE Metering LO Sensitivity Sensitivity 100 MENU Exit OK 0K MENU Exit OK OK 3 69 tf Net To the next screen Q 3 3 5 e 5 2 a 33 Enlarging a Menu Display Pressing the zoom button while a menu is displayed will enlarge the menu Press the zoom button 444 to return to the original display Operation Example Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level 2048x1536 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 0K OK So Lf se i Rec Mode Recorded Pixels lt 536 m Quality Level White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit OK 0K suolje19dQ uowwog ve O Rec Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturati
35. You can use these to set functions save settings and change camera settings How to Set the Menus A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during menu operation 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen will be displayed The selected area will be highlighted 2 Press the four way controller lt gt Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select the menu screen 3 Use the four way controller A V to select an item The four way controller a Y moves the selection frame highlighted up and down 4 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting Use the four way controller gt to move to a selection screen if available When finished press the OK button to return to the menu 5 Press the OK button The settings will be saved and the screen will return to Capture or Playback mode Even after you press the OK button and leave the menu screen if you turn the camera off incorrectly such as removing the battery when the camera is on any changes to the setting will not be saved Example of Menu Operation Pressing the MENU Button in Capture Mode 4 MENU button 2 2 2a Rec Mode Menu P Playback Menu ti Set up Menu D QOQ rea P 969 Aas Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Slideshow asec gt Format Quality Level ww by Protected Image Show D Beep w White Balance AWB Copy Image Date Adjust mm dd yy Focusing Area
36. an protect images from being accidentally erased You also can prevent protected images from being displayed 1 In Playback mode select the image to protect with the four way controller lt 4 gt Press the Om button The Protect screen appears ect Select Protect with the four way a controller A V 100 0107 Press the OK button ie Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the protect setting The Om icon appears when playing back protected images N Protect One oN Unprotect A Buyjajeq X2eq eld o Protecting All Images Enter the Playback mode Press the O n button twice The Protect all screen appears Select Protect with the four way controller A Y Press the OK button rA Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the protect setting on all of the images AO Na auton e Even protected images will be erased by formatting the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or internal memory e When an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard has been inserted only images saved on the card are protected Preventing Protected Images from Being Displayed Set whether protected images are to be displayed 1 Press the MENU button in playback a Playback mode Slideshow Protected Image lt 2 Use the four way controller A V aulck Zoom to select Protected Image aia 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt EE to switch between Show and Hide Show Pr
37. arges regardless of lighting conditions wo The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to 9 Continuous shooting or Infinity Landscape e When using the flash it always discharges once before taking the picture to assist with metering In Auto flash Red eye reduction or Flash On Red eye reduction the flash discharges once before taking the picture to make the pupils of the subject s eyes contract shortly before firing again to take the picture 1 Press the button in Capture mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take a picture in the selected flash mode Focus status lamp and flash status lamp status p 25 Saving the Flash Mode p 68 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kk White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Picture Mode FA BEA Q Selecting the Recorded Pixels Select the number of recorded pixels from 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1024 x 768 and 640 x 480 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 2048 x 1536 Suitable for printing on A4 paper 1600 x 1200 Suitable for printing on A5 paper 1024 x 768 Suitable for printing on postcards 640 x 480 Suitable for attaching to e mail or for creating websites 1 Se
38. ash 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 Set to A mode on the Virtual dial screen to ensure both person and background are clear p 57 Flash does not discharge The Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or 4 p 42 The Capture mode is set to on Continuous Capture or ai The flash will not discharge in these modes xipueddy Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact type digital still camera with built in zoom lens 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 picture 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Movie picture 320 x 240 pixels Sensitivity Auto Manual Equivalent to 150100 1SO200 and ISO400 File Format Sti JPEG Exif2 2 DCF DPOF PRINT Image Matching II Movie picture AVI Motion JPEG about 16fps no sound Quality Level Best Better Good Storage Medium Internal memory approx 12 MB SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard MMC Image Storage Capacity Quality Level Movie picture Best Better Good Recorded Pixels 320 x 240 2048 x 1536 6 12 18 1600 x 1200 11 20 28 65 sec
39. ck Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button i button Zoom E Q button Viewfinder Focus status lamp Green OK button Flash status lamp Red LCD monitor This is the simplest way to take still pictures The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions 1 Press the power switch The camera will turn on Screen is displayed for 1 second and then the capture screen is displayed Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor 1 second The focus frame in the center of the LCD J later screen indicates the Autofocus area You can change the shooting area by pressing the zoom button 4 Makes the subject bigger 464 Makes the subject smaller You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder Focus frame 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame and the focus status lamp green light when the camera is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button completely The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 0 5 seconds instant review The captured image is saved to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or the internal memory the red lamp next to the viewfinder blinks while the image is being saved Pressing the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action Pressing halfway Lightly press halfway the
40. controller operation guide 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Battery indicator 8 Date and time The four way controller operation guide will only be displayed for two seconds after switching to playback mode Histogram display Displays image brightness distribution The horizontal axis shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels 10 20 2003 1 20 1 Histogram Display Off No shooting information is displayed Normal display The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Playback mode G Bunajeq yoeqhelg 2 D lt D Q x iw o f 5 a Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time 1 N oe emo In Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to select an image Press 66 on the Zoom H Q button Up to nine small images will be displayed at once Use the four way controller A Y lt 4 gt to select an image A scroll bar is displayed on the right edge of the Selected image screen When an image is selected in the Scroll bar bottom row pressing the four way controller Y displays the next nine images Press F Q onthe Zoom E Q button The selected image is displayed by itself The first frame is displayed for movie pictures Protected images set to Hide p 78 79 are not displayed
41. e faithful to their intentions Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation 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 Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could L cause serious personal injury Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could A cause minor or medium personal injury or material loss A Warning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of for example the camera being dropped please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is dangerous Make sure that small children do not hang the strap around their necks Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively fo
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43. ected by displaying the virtual mode dial There are 6 different Capture modes You can set all functions and take QB Program mode pictures p 54 2 A Matches your settings to the situation S Default Picture modes There are 7 different Picture modes p 55 Setting The default setting is Ga z Takes dark scenes such as pictures gt a Night scene mode taken at night p 57 5 oe Movie mode Takes movie pictures p 58 a Panorama assist pug mode Takes panorama pictures p 60 sa Takes pictures using a color filter 0 Digital Filter mode default setting is B amp W p 62 1 Press the four way controller A Y in Capture mode Q The virtual mode dial appears a B 2 Usethe four way controller A V EENE to select a mode The selected Capture mode icon will be displayed magnified When selecting Picture Mode or Digital Filter press the four way controller gt again for more settings See page 58 for more details 3 Press the OK button The icon for the selected Capture mode appears and the camera is ready to take pictures OK OK Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor can be changed by pressing the OK button Normal display Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on 1 Flash 2 Shooting mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 AF frame 6 Card internal memory 7 Capacity remaining 8 Battery indicator Ko His
44. enu Items Memory c cceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeaee 68 Playback Deleting 70 Playing Back Images cccccseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeaeeeaseeeeenseeeeeseeeeeeeaees 70 Playing Back Still Pictures 0 ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeneeeteeaee 70 Zoom Playback 10 Playing Back Movie Pictures cccceceeeeeeee 12 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback mode 18 Nine Image Display ccccccceeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeteneeeeseaees 74 SIIDSSNOW E AE EE EA E T AE E A NAE 75 Deleting Images 4 76 Deleting a Single Image 16 Deleting All IMages cceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeee 16 Protecting Images from Deletion Protect 18 Viewing Images on a TV assas 80 Printing Service Settings DPOF 81 Single Image Settings 81 Settings for All Images 83 Copying Image S si inean idak r aaa SA EMEA el es 84 Settings 86 Camera Setting Ssa e eiaa Nai Formatting Cards Internal Memory Turning the Operation Sound On and Off eene Changing the Date Style and Date Time i Setting the World Time eeeee Changing the Display Language Setting the Screen Effect Setting the Background Color Setting Auto Power Off 2 00 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ae Selecting the Video Output Format ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeee Changing the Start up Shutdown Screen s Setting Custom
45. four way controller a V lt gt to select the image to be used as the start up shutdown screen display Press the OK button twice The camera is ready for capture or playback sBulyje A Setting Custom Functions to the Four way Controller You can register a frequently used function to the four way controller lt gt When taking pictures you can press the four way controller key lt gt to set functions directly without having to display the Rec Mode menu Registering a Function 1 Select Custom Function in the i Set up menu 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt to select the function you want to register 3 Press the OK button The function is registered and the camera is ready for capture or playback k memo Only one function can be registered to the four way controller AE Metering lt four way controller Retrieving functions 1 o T are eleven Rec Mode functions that can be registered G4 EV Compensation ISO Sensitivity 5 Recorded Pixels Sharpness Quality Level amp Saturation WB White Balance Contrast AF Focusing Area Image rotation JAE When you select 2 Image rotation images displayed on the LCD monitor are rotated left right each time you press the gt four way controller and rotated up down each time you press the Press the four way controller lt gt in
46. ging 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 yy mm dd mm dd yy and dd mm yy 1 Select Date Adjust on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Refer to Initial Settings p 20 for instructions on setting the date and time K5 2 5 e a How to recall the fi Set up menu Four way controller OK button MENU button MENU Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 800 ecorded Pixels x Quality Level wy White Balance mm dd yy Focusing Area i World Time AE Metering Languagel 338 English Sensitivity Screen effect MENU Exit 0K OK MENU Exit 0K OK Setting the World Time The date and time set in Initial Settings p 20 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 fi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The World Time setting screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to switch between w and 0 w Displays the time in the city selected in World E Exit __2 9 0K Time Displays the time in the city selected in Home Time 4 Press the four way controller V
47. hen using an SD Memory Card or the internal memory you can continue recording until the memory becomes full When using a MultiMediaCard the maximum length of one recording 1 set is approximately 30 seconds Sound cannot be recorded 1 Press the four way controller A V in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Movie 9 3 Press the OK button sainjyoig HulyeL 1 Flash off icon 2 Movie icon 3 Card Internal memory 4 Capacity remaining 5 Sets remaining when using MultiMediaCard 4 Press the shutter release button Recording will begin You can change the image size using the Zoom button Subject becomes bigger 44 Subject becomes smaller 5 Press the shutter release button Recording is ended The remaining available recording time is displayed Recording by Holding Down the Shutter Release Button When you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button Playing Back Movie Pictures p 72 Movie pictures are saved in AVI Motion JPEG format The software provided ACDSee for PENTAX lets you easily play back movie pictures on a PC memo P caution The flash will not discharge in Movie mode e Continuous shooting is not available in Movie mode e The
48. hooting conditions and may vary depending on factors such as the subject shooting conditions capture mode and SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard used Data backup recommendation In rare cases you may become unable to read data saved in the internal memory It is recommended that you use a PC or other device to save important data in a location separate from the internal memory Precautions when using an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard e Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the Write protect card cover switch SD Memory Cards are equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing 7 data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion of f SD existing data or formatting of the card The PENTAX website provides a list of SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards that have been checked for compatibility with the camera Inquiries on card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard may be hot when removed immediately after camera use Do not remove the card or turn off the power while the camera is saving to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard displaying images or connected to a PC via a USB cable This could cause data loss or card damage Do not bend the SD Memory Cards MultiMediaCards or subject them to violent impact Keep away from water and store away from high temperatures New cards o
49. i MH batteries use an Ni MH battery charger Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Removing payers Buiy95 Q You can use an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard with this camera Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted or in the Bult in memory if no card is inserted Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Inserting 1 Slide the card cover in the direction and flip open 2 Turn so the label side with A symbol of the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is facing toward the LCD monitor and push in until it clicks 3 Close the card cover Removing 1 Slide the card cover in the P direction and flip open 2 Push the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard in the direction of the arrow The card will pop out slightly 3 Pull the card out to remove 4 Close the card cover payieys Guiyje5 Approximate Number of Recordable Images Recorded Pixels and Quality Levels Quality Level Best Better Good Movie picture Recorded Pixels kkk kk 320 x 240 2048 x 1536 6 12 18 1600 x 1200 11 20 28 65 seconds 1024 x 768 25 47 62 640 x 480 57 89 119 These figures show the number of shots when using a 16 MB SD Memory Card e Maximum movie picture length when using a MultiMediaCard is 30 seconds These figures are based on PENTAX standard s
50. inity Exposure Mechanism AE metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center weighted spot Exposure modes Program Picture mode Night scene Movie Panorama Assist Digital Filter EV compensation 2EV Can be set in 1 3 EV steps Movie picture SD Memory Card until full MultiMediaCard Up to 30 seconds per movie picture Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 2 sec Flash Type 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 2 m to 5 m at 5 8 mm Sensitivity AUTO Tele Approx 0 1 m to 2 7 m at 17 4 mm Sensitivity AUTO Drive Modes Single frame continuous self timer Self timer Electronically controlled delay time approx 10 sec and 2 sec Time Function World Time settings for 62 cities 28 time zones gt 3 3 5 2 x Power Supply Two AA batteries alkaline Ni MH lithium lithium battery CR V3 AC adapter optional Battery Life Approx 500 pictures with 50 of shooting using flash and using lithium battery CR V3 at 25 C Based on PENTAX measuring conditions In Out Ports USB AV terminal PC communication USB1 1 external power supply terminal Video Output Format NTSC PAL Size 108 5 W x 64 5 H x 41 5 D mm excluding projections Weight 175g excluding battery and SD
51. ion screen is displayed Use the four way controller 4 Y to select the filter Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken a bad oe Digital Filter 0 gt pa 0K 0K Digital Filter Q 9 o 0 Q B amp W Q 0 Picture Mode EA 0 Taking Pictures Continuously Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed 1 Press the G button in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor 2 Press the shutter release button Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed Recording stops when you release the shutter release button sainjyoig Bulyey Q Playing Back Still Pictures p 26 te You can use the Continuous Shooting function until the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard becomes full e The interval between continuous shots will vary according to recorded pixels and quality level settings auton e The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode e Continuous shooting is not available for Movie or Panorama Assist mode Picture Mode CA DEA Q Using the Zoom K 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 bigger 44 Wide Subject becomes smaller
52. king the picture to ensure a natural facial expression Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken e The captured image is recorded without being rotated 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 other surface and use the self timer Rotating the LCD Monitor p 18 Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type Picture Modes p 55 Taking Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode The settings in this mode are appropriate for taking dark scenes 1 Press the four way controller A Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select the Night Scene Mode f a 3 Press the OK button Night Scene Mode o soinjolg UIYEL Q The camera is ready to take the picture E 4 Press the shutter release button The picture will be taken Pressing the Shutter Release Buttons p 25 Playing Back Still Pictures p 26 t _ Total shooting time will be longer than the set slow shutter speed when the noise reduction function activates to reduce noise auton The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shaking secure the camera on a tripod or other surface Taking Movie Pictures Movie Mode This mode enables you to take movie pictures 4 W
53. lect Recorded Pixels on the B Rec Mode menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the recorded pixels Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level White Bal 3 Press the OK button r nen 2 AE Metering The camera is ready to take the picture Sensitivity MENU Exit OK OK ia amp Recorded pixels are fixed to 320 x 240 in Movie mode e You can print a higher quality image by increasing the recorded pixels sainjyolg Bulyey Recorded Pixels a 2048x1536 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit OK OK Picture Mode CA BEA Q Selecting the Quality Level Q Select the image compression rate a The more there are the better the quality and the larger the file Z The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels amp settings v 7 z z z This has the lowest compression rate and is suitable for 5 g kkk pest printing large pictures on A4 paper D This has a standard compression rate and is suitable for 2 kk Better viewing as standard photographs or on your computer screen ra Good Highest compression rate Suitable for attaching to e mail or for creating websites 1 Select Quality Level on the B Rec Mode menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to change the image quality Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level lt kx 3 Press the
54. limates or when you will be taking a lot of pictures have extra batteries ready You can maximize battery life by turning off the LCD monitor and using the viewfinder to take pictures Battery Level Indicator The battery icon on the LCD monitor indicates the remaining battery level litgreen Adequate power remains 4 lityellow Battery is running very low 4 litred Battery is exhausted 4 Battery Depleted After the message is displayed the camera will turn off p uezs Bunje5 Q payieys Buiyje5 o Using the AC Adapter When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to your PC use of the AC adapter D AC5 sold separately is recommended 1 RO N ie 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 when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Make sure connections are secure between the camera AC adapter AC plug cord terminal and the power outlet Disconnections while the camera is recording or reading data will destroy your data When using the AC adapter be sure to read the AC adapter D AC5 operating manual e You cannot charge Ni MH batteries in the camera by connecting the AC adapter To charge N
55. m amp Q button D Playback button OK button Four way controller A V 4 gt MENU button Guide display A button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller A z MENU button MENU Four wa controller Y Y Zoom E Q button Digital zoom and magnified playback Q Four way lt only controller lt 4 Four way 7 controller button OK button OK O button On Getting Started Attaching the Strap payers Bu95 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and attach as shown p yezs 6uryje5 o Powering the Camera Using AA batteries Using CR V3 Installing the Batteries Install batteries in the camera Use two AA alkaline AA lithium or AA Ni MH batteries or use one CR V3 battery 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction G indicated and flip open 2 Insert the batteries according to the O indicator in the battery chamber 3 Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock When using for a prolonged period use the AC adapter D AC5 Ye p 14 caution AA alkaline AA lithium and CR V3 batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on If you do not intend to use the camera
56. n halfway on an subject that is the same distance from the camera as the subject you want to capture Then with the shutter release button still held down halfway return the camera to the position of the subject you want to capture and fully press the shutter release button e Against backgrounds with extremely low contrast such as blue skies or white walls e Conditions where it is difficult to reflect light such as dark places or completely black objects e Pictures of only horizontal lines or detailed patterns e Objects moving at incredibly fast speeds e Near and far objects existing in the same picture Brightly reflected light strong backlight when the surroundings are particularly bright 4 it j Q ay O et oO 1 sainjolg Bulye o Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on No icon Automatic flash the light conditions The flash will not discharge regardless of the Flash Off brightness The flash discharges regardless of the Flash On brightness This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes Auto flash Red caused by the light from the flash being reflected A eye reduction in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes Flash On Red eye caused by the light from the flash being reflected in reduction the subject s eyes The flash disch
57. ntroller lt gt to select x On or o Off wae Ea The default setting is 0 Off TALT EEA 2 Press the four way controller Y The screen for setting the Video Output Format LS amp et 0k will be displayed t _ You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to _ Setting the World Time p 88 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 4 gt e Initial Settings to select the video output format Language English City NYC a The default setting is NTSC DSt tak lt Kiar 7 2 Press the OK button D z The screen for setting the Date and Time will a lh a be displayed im E You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Selecting the Video Output Format p 92 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Use the four way controller A V to DateAdust select the date and time display style Date Style mm dd yy 24H 01 01 2003 00 00 MENU Exit OK Ok 2 Press the four way controller gt 1 A Y are displayed above and below 24H sa Sees wei E 01 01 2003 00 00 3 Use the four way controller A WV to wwe wo select 24H 24 hour display or 12H 12 hour display AM or PM is displayed in front of the hour when
58. o get on your skin or eyes or in your mouth Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns Handling the Camera Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package This will be useful if you experience problems with your abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages costs incurred as a result of taking pictures loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures 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 or alcohol benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage e Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any
59. ode change to another mode by using the four way controller 4 V e You cannot use the camera itself to create panoramic images Use the provided software ACDSee for PENTAX to join the pictures For details on creating panorama images see the separate booklet Viewing Digital Camera Images on Your PO e Continuous shooting is not available in Panorama Assist mode The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Panorama Assist mode A computer that supports Windows is necessary for joining images to form a panorama picture The software provided with the camera is not supported by Macintosh r it j Q ay O et lt 7 4 Es e Q D O a 5 oO i Taking Pictures with Filters Digital Filter Mode You can take pictures with digital filters in 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 B amp W Sepia Red Green or Blue filters in Digital Filter mode the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selected color and the pictures are taken in that color 1 2 Press the four way controller A Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller A Y to select the Digital Filter Press the four way controller gt The filter select
60. on Contrast MENU Exit mo Rec Mode MENU Exit OK OK gt So Lf ose Rec Mode ae Recorded Pixels lt 2048x1536 gt MENU Exit OK OK So Yh Se Rec Mode Contrast MENU Exit OK OK Lay e Pressing the shutter button halfway while a menu is displayed will switch the camera to Capture mode playback screen when in Playback Only mode e Displaying a menu from Capture mode will display the 6 Rec Mode menu and displaying a menu from Playback mode will display the gt Playback menu When you turn off the camera while still in enlarged display mode the next time you turn the camera on and press the MENU button the menu will be enlarged O Rec Mode Menu O Setting changes are enabled for functions settings changes in Picture modes are disabled x Setting changes are disabled B Aare F Picture e Item Description Default Setting Mode amp a Reference Dud 0 Recorded Selects the number of Set to Pixels recorded pixels 2048 x 1536 9 320 x 240 pats A Selects the image Quality Level compression rate ak a x pisa Adjusts color balance AWB White Balance according to lighting Auto ot a p 45 Changes the area for Focusing Area 5 tofocus Wide O x p 47 Sets the metering ow AE Metering method to determine Multi t O x p 48 exposure Multi segment Sensitivity Sets sensitivity A
61. on settings to allot other functions p 93 Use MF mode to adjust focus p 41 Four way controller A V Displays Virtual mode dial and changes to Capture mode p 37 OK button Switches display modes in the capture screen p 38 Sets menu items in the menu screen MENU button Displays Rec Mode Playback and Set up menus p 32 oO HDahRWND Playback Mode Gy 1 om button Prevents image deletion and protected images display p 78 2 DPOF button Sets DPOF settings p 81 3 button Deletes the image p 76 4 Zoom amp Q button Displays nine images at once when E is pressed in Standard Playback mode p 74 Changes the image size on the LCD monitor in Zoom Display mode p 70 Playback button PJ Switches to Capture mode 6 Four way controller lt 4 gt Plays back previous or next image p 27 T Four way controller 4 Y Rotates the displayed image clockwise counterclockwise 90 180 270 p 26 8 OK button Switches display modes in the playback screen p 73 Sets menu items in the menu screen 9 MENU button Displays Rec Mode Playback and Set up menus p 32 QO 3 3 e 53 e ge oO g e 7 ol O e 3 3 j e ge o S e 3 on Using the Menus When you press the MENU button the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor
62. onds 1024 x 768 25 47 62 640 x 480 57 89 119 These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB SD Memory Card lt 7 White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent light Manual J gt Lens Focal length 5 8 mm 17 4 mm Equivalent to 38 114 mm in ke 35 mm format 3 Maximum aperture f 2 6 f 5 0 a Lens composition 6 elements in 5 groups one lens aspherical on both x sides Zoom type Electrically driven Capture range 38 7 mm x 28 7 mm full screen Using macro mode or manual focus at max WIDE position Lens barrier Electrically driven Digital Zoom Capture mode Approx 2 7x max Combines with 3x optical zoom to provide zoom equivalent to approx 8x max Viewfinder Type Real image zoom viewfinder Magnification Wide 0 41x Tele 1 13x LCD Monitor 1 6 TFD color LCD monitor with backlight and brightness control 72 000 pixels Field of view approx 100 Swivel mechanism included 180 horizontally up to 270 vertically 100 Playback Functions Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 12x scroll slideshow movie playback Autofocus Type TTL contrast detection by sensor 5 point AF wide or spot setting can be selected Capture range From lens front Normal 0 4 m Infinity full zoom range Macro 0 1 m 0 5 m full zoom range Infinity landscape Infinity full zoom range Focus lock By pressing the shutter release button halfway Manual Focus 0 1m Inf
63. onitor please rotate it carefully in the correct direction and do not apply excessive force This may cause damage to the camera To users of this camera e There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields e 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 e There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product FOR YOUR SAFETY ea iin a aea aaa ea a a a Aled 1 Handling the Camera isiisis easken saaana a a dakde aiaia 2 Contents 2 e 2ca yee A EPE ET 4 Contents of This M nual ccccsccccceeecessseeeeeeeesessaeeeeeeeeseesaeeees 7 Checking Package Contents c ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeteeeseseeeeeeaees 8 Names Of Parts nerriet ein a ra aat EAE AAAA 9 Names of Operating Parts cccceceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeseeneeeseaaes 10 Getting Started 11 Attaching the Strap cccceseceeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeseeeeeeseeeeensseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeas 11 Powering the Camera 12
64. ontroller A V No icon Autofocus 7 Macro sainjolg Bulye o MF Manual focus 1 Press the WaAMF button in Capture mode The focus mode will change each time it is pressed and the current setting will be displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode I The focus mode default setting is Autofocus e The focus mode is set to Autofocus in Movie mode p 58 Manual Focus When you press the four way controller lt gt in MF mode the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor Adjust the focus with the four way controller lt gt while checking the image on the monitor eK For distant focus 809 For closer focus After the focus is set press any buttons except the four way controller lt gt or take your finger off the four way controller The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later e When focusing hold down the four way controller lt 4 gt to focus quickly e When using digital zoom the enlarged full screen display will align with the larger magnification rate and display memo Saving the Focus Mode p 68 Conditions that make focusing difficult You may find it difficult to focus in on your picture when your subject is under the following kinds of conditions When this happens first fix the camera focus press the shutter release butto
65. opy from the internal memory to a memory card all files are copied at once When copying from a memory card to the internal memory you can confirm each file you want to copy 1 Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The P Playback menu appears 2 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y 4 Playback Slideshow 3sec Protected Image Show Copy Image gt Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU Exit OK OK to select Copy Image Press the four way controller gt The Copy Image screen will be displayed Select a copy method 2 D lt D Q x a iw o f 3 a Cancel MENU Exit OK OK Copying from the Internal Memory to a Memory Card 5 Select Pa gt with the four way controller 6 Press the OK button All images are copied to the card Copying from a Card to the Internal Memory Select gt A with the four way controller 5 6 Press the OK button 7 Use the four way controller lt gt 8 9 aaa 100 0030 to select the image you want to copy Press the OK button The selected image is copied to the internal memory Repeat step 7 and 8 to copy images te Names of copied files are changed to a new file name when copying from an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to the internal memory Make sure you turn off the power before you insert or remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard _
66. otected files are displayed Hide Protected files are not displayed 4 Press the OK button hi To display the images set to Hide reset the camera settings by selecting Reset in the Set up menu p 94 If there are images set to Hide they are also deleted when you select Delete All Before selecting Delete All always reset the camera settings to check whether there are any images set to Hide Bunejeq yoeqheld Viewing Images on a TV c gt 2 o Co ooo By using the video cable you can capture and play back images on a TV or monitor with a Video IN jack Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable v D lt D Q x iw D f 5 amp 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the Video IN jack on the TV 3 Turnon the TV and the camera Selecting the Video Output Format p 92 e The LCD will turn off when the camera is connected to a emo eF _w television When the camera is connected to a television for a long time use of the AC adapter optional is recommended Refer to the operating manual for the television or equipment to which the camera is connected Printing Service Settings DPOF You can print the images on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard using a DPOF Digital Print Order Format compatible printe
67. r or at a printing service 2 a i o AN OJo 5 Li HH 1 3 4 J Ys SIGNI Single Image Settings Set the following items for each image Copies Set the number of prints up to 99 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 DPOF button esros The DPOF screen appears Date 100 0107 PF All 0K OK 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt esros to select the number of prints and ae press the four way controller Y Piina The frame will move to Date AOD 4 Use the four way controller lt gt All 96 0K to select w or 0O for the date w The date will be imprinted The date will not be imprinted xu g D Q x is o D f 3 a aw D lt foy D Q x g o D n 5 amp 5 Ken Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings If DPOF settings already exist for an image the number of prints and the on off date setting will be displayed To cancel DPOF settings set the number of prints to 00 and press the OK button DPOF settings are not available for images stored in the internal memory Make DPOF settings after copying images to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 84 DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures Some prin
68. r cards used in another camera must be formatted before use Refer to Formatting Cards Internal Memory p 86 for information on formatting Never remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard during formatting The card may be damaged and become unusable The data on an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard may be erased in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is erased 1 When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard 2 When the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is placed in a location with static electricity or electrical interference 3 When the card is not used for a long time 4 When the card the AC adapter or battery is removed while recording or reading data on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard SD Memory Cards MultiMediaCards have a limited service life The stored data may become unreadable after long periods of disuse Please periodically back up important data onto your PC Avoid using or storing cards where static electricity or electrical interference can occur Do not use or store cards where they may be exposed to sudden temperature changes condensation or direct sunlight p uezs Bunje5 payleys 6unje5 Swiveling the LCD Monitor Flexible LCD Monitor You can swivel the LCD monitor 180 degrees horizontally and up to 270 degrees vertically You can check the screen as you are taking the picture during self portraits
69. r use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms This can cause a fire or electric shock A Caution e Never try to disassemble or short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode 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 If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal t
70. re 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 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 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 gt 3 3 5 2 x 103 C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community gt 3 3 3 a x 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
71. rmined mainly by the center of the z i Q f f gt Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the a center of the screen only _ Select AE Metering on the 6 Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt 4 gt N to change the setting a sre jual evel 3 Press the OK button FocusingArea Wie The camera is ready to take the picture cent Auto MENU Exit OK OK Saving the AE Metering p 68 Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AE Metering HO Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit OK OK Picture Mode CA BEA Q Setting the Sensitivity You can select the Sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings Auto The camera makes the adjustment automatically 100 The lower the sensitivity smaller number the sharper and more noise reduced the image Shutter speed will be slower in low light 200 conditions The higher the sensitivity larger number the faster the shutter speed 400 in low light conditions The image will have more noise sainjyolg Bulyey Q 1 Select Sensitivity on the 3 Rec Mode menu 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt to change the sensitivity Recorded Peis 2b jual evel 3 Press the OK button FocusingArea Wide The camera is ready to take the picture Sane NE MENU Exit OK OK te The only available
72. s being touched To switch to Capture mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again For movie pictures the first frame is displayed If no images are stored the No Image message will appear Zoom Playback p 70 Quick Start How to View the Recorded Images Images taken with this camera can be recorded on an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or the internal memory Images saved to an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard can be viewed using the camera transferred to a computer or printed Viewing Images on the Camera HEIS JINO One of the advantages 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 the picture again if you are not satisfied Playing Back Still Pictures p 70 Viewing Images ona TV Displaying your pictures on a TV is handy for those group occasions To view the images on your TV connect your camera to the TV with the AV cable Viewing Images on a TV p 80 Viewing Images on a PC You can view recorded images and edit them on a PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images Or you can remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer the data to your PC with a card reader On a laptop you can put a card in the card adapter and insert it into your card
73. s troubleshooting and introduces accessories sold separately The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below ie Shows reference page number explaining a related operation IA Shows information useful to know jemo aso Shows precautions to take when operating the camera Icons displayed above titles represent the capture modes that can Picture Mode be used with that function sige 0 Ex O Am0 Setting Image Sharpness CH Checking Package Contents Software CD ROM S SW12 Camera Optio 33LF i Video cable USB cable AA alkaline I VC2 l USB2 batteries 2 PENTAX PENTAX Optio3s3LF OptiossLF veto em Sree a Operating Manual Operating Manual this manual PC Connection Manual Items marked with are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories see Optional Accessories p 97 Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch Viewfinder Built in flash Terminal cover PC AV terminal DC input terminal Self timer lamp Lens Back Viewfinder Focus status lamp Green Flash status lamp Red Strap lug LCD monitor Card cover Battery cover Tripod socket Names of Operating Parts 4 Om button OT DPOF button ak MF button Shutter release button Zoo
74. shutter release button to lock the focus position and exposure The shutter speed and aperture settings appear only when pressing the shutter release button halfway The following information is indicated by the LCD monitor focus status lamp and the flash status lamp 1 Autofocus area The frame lights green when focused It is not displayed when out of focus 2 Focus status lamp and Flash status lamp Yes yOIND Focus status lamp Green Flash status lamp Red Lit In focus Flash is ready Blink Out of focus Charging You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging Pressing down fully Press the shutter release button all the way down fully to take a picture Instant Review The Instant Review setting is the amount of time each image is displayed immediately after being captured The default setting is 0 5 second Pressing the f button during image display when the Instant Review display time is more than 1 second will display the Delete menu Select Delete and press the OK button to delete the image Setting the Instant Review Time p 50 Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures button Playback button Four way controller OK button LCD monitor Playing Back Images To play back still pictures 1 Press the Playback button D after taking a picture The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor Yes JINO o Rotating a Displayed
75. slot to transfer the image data When using other equipment to transfer your images from your SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard please read the operating manual for your equipment ts Booklet Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC Printing Images at a Printing Service You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard with recorded images to a store that performs printing 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 that performs DPOF printing Printing Service Settings DPOF p 81 Hes YND N suojeiadQ uowwog o Common Operations Using Button Functions oO Oo OARWND Capture Mode 1 N 4 button Changes the flash mode p 42 button Selects self timer mode or continuous shooting mode p 63 66 WuAMF button Changes the Capture mode as follows p 40 Macro mode infinity landscape mode Manual focus mode Zoom button Changes the size of the subject p 64 Playback button PJ Switches to Playback mode p 37 Four way controller lt gt Changes the EV compensation p 52 You can use the Custom Functi
76. t The camera is ready to take the picture MENJ Exit _98 0K D Amo Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast 1 Select Contrast on the O Rec Mode menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to Gi Rec Mode select Normal C High or Digtal Zoom C A Low Memory Sharpness 3 Press the OK button canine The camera is ready to take the picture SEW Exit sainjolg Bulye gt Recorded Pixels 2048x1536 Quality Level bee White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Picture Mode CA OP DEA Q EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally over exposed or under exposed 1 N Nem Select EV Compensation on the O Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the EV Compensation EV Compensation 4 Adjust the side to over expose and the side to under expose EV Compensation values can be selected in 1 3 EV steps from a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture MENU Exit Saving the EV Compensation p 68 The default setting for the four way controller lt gt Custom Function setting is EV Compensation p 93 Taking Pictures When an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard has been inserted all images are saved to the card Images are saved to the internal memory when no card has been inserted
77. ters or printing equipment at photo processing labs may not imprint the date even when date printing is set in the DPOF settings Settings for All Images 1 2 5 Lon In Playback mode press the DPOF button twice The DPOF screen will be displayed Use the four way controller lt gt SPOR to set the number of prints DPOF setting for The maximum setting is 99 Press the four way controller V The frame will move to Date 29 0K Copies lt 01 Date Use the four way controller lt gt to select w or 0 for the date w The date will be imprinted The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the setting e The setting for all images will cancel settings for single images The number of print copies specified in All Images is applied to all frames Before printing check that the number is correct DPOF settings are not available for images stored in the internal memory Make DPOF settings after copying images to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 84 e DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures e To cancel DPOF settings with All Images selected set the number of prints to 0 Bunajeq yoeqheld Copying Images Copies files between the internal memory and the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard This function is not available when no card is inserted When you c
78. togram display D The brightness distribution of the image is Z displayed Co The horizontal axis shows brightness darkest u at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of a pixels a 1 Histogram Grid display Grid is displayed Shooting information is not displayed No information display Shooting information is not displayed The AF frame is displayed in autofocus and amp Settings are displayed for several seconds when changed LCD monitor Off LCD monitor off Turns the LCD monitor off The LCD monitor is not turned off in Playback mode Normal display y m When the LCD monitor is off the camera will automatically switch to normal display when you switch to amp MF auto The display cannot be turned off in amp BM and modes Saving the Display settings p 68 sainjyoig Bulyey Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm 1 3 ft Use when the distance to the subject is 10 cm to 50 cm When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera is focused on the object in the autofocus area aA Infinity landscape Use for taking pictures of distant subjects Use for adjusting focus manually by the four way c
79. ts red when charging is complete No available space in the SD Memory Card Insert an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard with available space or MultiMediaCard or delete unwanted images p 15 p 76 internal memory Recording Wait until recording is finished Problem Cause Remedy Out of focus Subject 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 an object the same distance away 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 subject within the frame Focusing Area at the center of the LCD screen If your subject is not within the focusing area focus on your subject secure the focus by pressing shutter release button halfway then re frame your picture as desired and press shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set the focus mode on amp p 40 The focus mode is on amp When the focus mode is on amp normal pictures will be out of focus Picture taken with flash is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment night scenes etc Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away Take picture within range of fl
80. ty Level w White Balance gt mm dd yy Focusing Area i World Time AE Metering Languagel 338 English Sensitivity Screen effect MENU Exit 0K OK MENU Exit 0K OK Setting the Screen Effect You can display various animated effects when switching display screens on the LCD monitor 1 Select Screen effect on the ti Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to select x on or 0 off 3 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 Select Background color on the 1i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Background color screen will appear Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select the background color Press the OK button twice The camera is ready for capture or playback kh O Nae Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity 1 Select Auto Power Off on the fi Set up menu 2 Use 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 while there isaUSB connection or during movie picture capture Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can set the brightness for your LCD monitor
81. ult Setting Reference Formats SD Memory Card Format MultiMediaCard or internal memory Cancel p 86 Beep Sets the button operation sound w on p 87 Date Adjust Sets the date and time mm dd yy p 87 World Time Sets the World time o off p 88 Changes the language for displaying Language S58 menus and messages English p 89 Ensures displays on the LCD screen Screen effect will transition smoothly amp on p 90 Video Out Sets the video output format NTSC p 92 Sets the background color of the LCD Background color screen Blue p 90 Auto Power Off Turns off the power automatically 3 min 3 minutes p 91 Brightness Level Sets brightness of LCD monitor Normal p 91 Sets the start up screen when the Screen Setting power is turned on and the shutdown Blue p 92 screen when the power is turned off Custom Function Changes four way controller 4 EV Compensation 93 functions during Capture mode P P Reset Returns settings to defaults Cancel p 94 Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions 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 Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway to switch from Playback mode to Capture mode Selecting a Capture Mode Capture modes are sel
82. uto p 49 ai For taking digital zoom Digital Zoom pictures w on O p 65 Sets the Instant Review 0 5 sec Instant Review display time 0 5 sec A x p 50 Saves the Rec Mode Memory settings when the O O Note p 68 camera is turned off Sharpness Sets the sharpness Normal O x p 50 Saturation Sets the saturation Normal O x p 51 Contrast Sets the contrast Normal O x p 51 EV Compensates exposure between 2 0 and 2 0 0 0 2 2 p 52 Compensation Functions tha memory g memo cannot be changed with k Flash Focus mode do not appear in mode Items marked with x can be changed on the menu screen but are not reflected in actual operation suoneiedg uowwog suolje19dQ uowwog o P Playback Menu Item Description Default Setting Reference Slideshow Plays recorded images successively 3 sec 3 seconds p 75 Displays hides files set as protected Protected Image images Show p 79 Copies files between the internal Copy Image memory and the SD Memory card Internal ae eed k p 84 MultiMediaCard memoty can When set to ON the playback image magnification switches to 1x 2x 4x Quick Zoom 8x and 12x every time you press the o off p74 zoom button 4 When this is turned on the Delete Quick Delete screen is displayed with Delete o off p 77 selected ti Set up Menu Item Description Defa
83. vice facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX product which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon 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 product 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 product 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 are 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 Befo

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