Digital Camera

Operating ManualTo ensure the best performance fromyour camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 330 Digital Camera. Please readthis manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all thefeatures and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable toolin helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 330 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment
cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the CopyrightAct. 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, andcare should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.
• PENTAX is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective companies.
• The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Compatibility Software Copyright © 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights
Reserved.
• PRINT Image Matching is a term for the print command that is embedded in header
file of the image created by Digital Camera. It contains color setting and image parameter information.
• SEIKO EPSON Corporation holds the copy right for PRINT Image Matching Version
1.0.

To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not
function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely
high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% of fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may
illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor
in this manual are different from the actual product.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols
during use.

Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that theuser may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

Caution

These symbols indicate that it is possible that theuser may experience minor or middling difficulties orphysical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

Warning:• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages arepresent 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, thecamera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed
portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, and pleasetake care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Use an AC adapter and Battery charger that are of the power and voltage specified
for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified
exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire orelectrical shock.

Caution:• Do not attempt to touch the product, should the product catch fire due to a battery
short, etc, and do not attempt to disassemble or charge the battery at such times, as
there is a danger of the product bursting into flames.
• On the other hand, should the camera battery explode or start smoking, extract thebattery as soon as possible, taking great care not to get burnt at such times.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is arisk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

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Care to be Taken During Handling• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should
be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided.
Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera frombecoming moldy during storage.
• 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 other liquid, wipe it off immediately with adry 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 thevibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C
but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.
• The display response speed of the liquid crystal becomes slow at low temperatures
but this is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Remove dust from the lens viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lensbrush.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, please, without fail, try out thecamera to confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important
pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). No guarantee can be given withregards to collateral damage (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss ofbenefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) that may cause this productto fail.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, drops of water appear on
the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic
bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C.
• Take care to ensure that garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. do notenter within the camera, as this may cause the camera to become damaged. If rain
or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.
• Please refer to “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.15) regarding theCompactFlash CF card.

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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA······························································1
Care to be Taken During Handling ···································································2Contents ···········································································································3Contents of the Operating Manual ···································································5Checking the Contents of the Package ····························································6Names of Parts·································································································7Names of Operating Parts ················································································8

Getting Started··············································································9Attaching the Strap ···························································································9Powering the Camera ·····················································································10Charging the Battery ·············································································10Installing the Battery··············································································11
Using the AC Adapter (optional) ···························································13
Installing the CF Card (optional)·····································································14
Initial Settings ·································································································16

Quick Start···················································································18
Taking Still Pictures ························································································18
Playing Back Still Pictures ··············································································20

Common Operations ··································································22
Turning the Camera On and Off ·····································································22
Changing the Mode ························································································23
Using the Button Functions ············································································24
Capture Mode························································································24
Playback Mode ······················································································25
Using the Menus·····························································································26
How to Use the Menus··········································································26
Menu List·······························································································28

Taking Pictures ···········································································30
Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)············································30
Taking Pictures ·······························································································31
Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode) ····································31
Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ·············································31
Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) ·····························32
Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode) ······································34
Continuous Shooting ·············································································35
Using the Self-Timer··············································································36
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ·············································37
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ········································38
Setting the Shooting Functions ······································································39
Adjusting the Viewfinder ········································································39
Changing the Size of the Subject··························································40
Selecting a Focus Mode········································································41
EV Compensation ·················································································42
Changing the Shutter Speed·································································42
Changing the Aperture Setting······························································42
Selecting the Flash Mode······································································43
Selecting the Recording Pixels······························································44
Selecting the Quality Levels ··································································45Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)·····46
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ················································48

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Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AEMetering) ······················································································49
Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ·····················································49
Selecting the Color Mode (Color)··························································50
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)·································50
Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) ······················································51
Setting the Saturation (Saturation) ························································51
Setting the Contrast (Contrast) ·····························································51
Saving the Settings (Memory) ········································································52

Playback/Erasing ········································································53
Playing Back Images on the Camera ·····························································53
Playing Back Still Pictures·····································································53
Zoom Display·························································································53
Playing Back Movie Pictures ·································································54
Displaying Shooting Information (DISPLAY mode) ·······························55
Nine-image Display ···············································································56
Slideshow ······························································································57
Erasing Images·······························································································58
Erasing a Single Image ·········································································58
Erasing All Images ················································································59
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ············································60
Setting the Printing Service ············································································61
Printing Single Images ··········································································61
Printing All Images ················································································62
Viewing Images on a TV·················································································63
Viewing images with Windows PC ·································································64
Viewing images with Macintosh······································································68

Settings························································································72
Camera Settings ·····························································································72
Formatting a CF Card ···········································································72
Setting the Date Style ···········································································73
Changing the Date/Time ·······································································73
Setting the World Time ··········································································74
Adjusting the Beep ················································································75
Changing the Display Language ···························································76
Changing the Video Output Format·······················································76
Powersaving Function ···········································································77
Auto Power Off Function ·······································································77
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)····················································78
Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time ·································································79
Checking the Alarm ···············································································79
Setting the Alarm···················································································80
Turning the Alarm Off ············································································80

Appendix······················································································81
List of City Names ··························································································81
Messages ·······································································································82
Troubleshooting ······························································································84
Main Specifications·························································································88
WARRANTY POLICY ·····················································································904Contents of the Operating ManualThis Operating manual contains the following chapters.
● Getting Started
This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera
before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

● Quick Start
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway.

● Common Operations
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode
dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to therespective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Settings] chapters.

● Taking Pictures
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images andhow to set the relevant functions.
● Playback/ErasingThis chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or
on a TV and how to delete images.
● Settings
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

● Appendix
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor
and what to do in the event of trouble.
The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are
explained below.
indicates the reference page number for an explanation of therelated operation.
memo

indicates information that is useful to know.

Cautionindicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera(Optio 330)

Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (D-LI2)

Battery charger(D-BC2)

Video cable (I-VC2)

USB cable (I-USB2)

AC plug cord (D-CO2J)*

Digital Camera

Operating Manuala.

To ensure the best performance fromyour camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camer

Software CD-ROM(S-SW2)

Strap EO

Operating Manual(this manual)* Type of AC plug cord
D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong
Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada

6Names of Parts
Front
Shutter release button
Self-timer lamp
Flash light sensor
Power switch
Viewfinder
Remote control receiver
Built-in flash

Terminal cover

USB/Video output terminal
DC input terminal

Lens

Back
Viewfinder
LCD monitor

CF card cover

Strap lug

Battery chamber coverBattery chamber coverrelease lever
Tripod socket

7Names of Operating Parts

Diopter adjustment lever/button/DPOF button

Power switch
Shutter release button

Mode dial
Zoom button/

buttonMenu button
OK button
Four-way controller()
Display button
Status lamp
Flash lamp

● Guide indications
A guide to button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation.
The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller ()

Zoom button

Four-way controller ()

Display button

Four-way controller ()

DPOF button

Four-way controller ()

buttonMenu button
OK button

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buttonShutter release button

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Getting Started

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass
the other end through the loop.

9Powering the Camera
Battery

Getting StartedBattery
charger

Charging
indicator

AC plug cord

Charging the Battery
When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery
depleted] message is displayed, charge the battery.

z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
c Place the battery in the charger with the label facing down.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging
and changes to green when charging is completed.

v When charging is completed, remove the battery from thebattery charger.
memo

Caution10• Charging takes approximately 120 minutes.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging thebattery is 0°C-40°C.
• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.
• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the timethat the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when
the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.
• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has
not been used for a long time.
• Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than therechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI2.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails
to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

BatteryBattery chamber
cover

Installing the Battery

Getting StartedBattery chamber
cover releaselever

Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the firsttime, charge the battery before installing.

z Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the
direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery
chamber cover.

x Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera .
c Close the battery chamber cover.
memo

CautionIf you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC
adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended. (p.13)• Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time,
remove the battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, thedate setting will be reset.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause malfunction.

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● Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged)
Number of recordable images

Getting Started

LCD monitor ON

LCD monitor OFF

With the flash
fired for 50%of the shots

Approx. 150

Approx. 190

Without the flash

Approx. 190

Approx. 265

Playback time

Approx. 75 min.

* The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may varydepending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

Caution

Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low temperatures.

● Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by thethe LCD panel.

symbol displayed on(lit green): Adequate power remains.

(lit green): Battery is running low.

(lit yellow): Battery is running very low.

↓↓↓
(lit red): Battery is exhausted.
↓[Battery depleted] : After the message is displayed, the camera
will turn off.

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Terminal cover

AC adapter

Using the AC Adapter (optional)

Getting Started

AC plug cord

If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect thecamera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended.

z Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
c Open the terminal cover and connect the AC adapter tothe DC input terminal.
Caution• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting
the AC adapter.
• When using the AC adapter D-AC2, be sure to read theaccompanying operation manual.

13Installing the CF Card (optional)

CF card cover

Getting Started

CF card
CF card eject button

Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting the CF
card (optional).

Installing the Cardz Open the CF card cover.
x Orient the card with the surface of the card having thesymbol facing towards the lens and with the
pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot andinsert fully.

c Close the CF card cover.
Removing the Cardz Open the CF card cover.
x Press the CF card eject button and remove the card.
c Close the CF card cover.
Caution14

If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned on,
the camera will be forcibly turned off.

● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recording
pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
Recording pixels

Best(

Better
)

(

)

Good
(
)

Approx. 10

Approx. 13

Approx. 26

1024 × 768

Approx. 40

Approx. 53

Approx. 94

640 × 480

Approx. 106

Approx. 160

Approx. 228• The above table indicates is the number of images when using a 16MB CF
card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, CF card, etc.

Getting Started

2048 × 1536

Precautions When Using a CF Card
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF
card.
• Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using thecamera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the CF card or turn the camera off while data is being recordedon the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the data to belost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from waterand store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting the CF Card” (p.72) for instructions on formatting.
• Never remove the CF card during formatting as this may cause the card to bedamaged and become unusable.
• The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax
does not accept any liability for data that is erased• when the CF card is mishandled by the user
• when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference• when the card has not been used for a long time
• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery isremoved• while the data on the card is being accessed (when the status lamp and flash
lamp are blinking green and red)
• The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the dataon the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of importantdata on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity orelectrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to
rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

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Initial Settings
Power switch

Getting Started

Menu button
Four-way controller
OK button
Display button

When you turn the camera on for the first time, the initial settings
screen will be displayed.
You can set the following items and save the settings.
● Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages etc. are displayed from the following: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
● CityYou can choose the name of the city in which you will use thecamera from 62 cities.
See p.81 for the list of cities and code names.
● Date and TimeYou can set the present date and time. The date and time thatyou set here becomes the Home Time.
memo

You can skip this operation by pressing the Menu button. In thiscase, the initial settings screen will be displayed again when you
next turn the camera on.

z Turn the camera on.
1. Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on and the initial settings screen will
be displayed on the LCD monitor.

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x Select the display language.

Initial satting

1. Use the four-way controller (or) to select the display language.
2. Press the four-way controller( ).

English

City
DST

NYC

MENU Exit OK Ok

If you skip this operation, the menus and error messages
etc. will be displayed in English.

c Select the nearest city in the time zone in which you will
use the camera.
1. Use the four-way controller (2. Press the four-way controller (3. Use the four-way controller () to enable () or disable( ) summer time.
4. Press the OK button.
The screen for setting the date
and time will be displayed.

Getting Started

CautionLanguage/) to select the city.
).
Initial satting

Language/

English

City
DST

NYC

MENU Exit OK Ok

v Set the date and time.
1. Press the four-way controller () to change theyear.
2. Press the four-way controller
Date Adjust( ).
1 / 1 / 2001
andwill be displayed
above and below the month.
00 : 00
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to change
DISP 12/24 MENU Exit OK Ok
the [month] [day] [hour] and[minutes] and select the 12-houror 24-hour display format with the Display button.
4. When you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
The screen confirming the settings will be displayed and thecamera is ready to take a picture.
memo

You can change the settings after they have been made.
Refer to “Changing the Display Language” (p.76), “Setting theWorld Time” (p.74) and “Changing the Date/Time” (p.73).
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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures
Shutter release button
Mode dial
Power switch
Zoom button

Quick Start

Viewfinder
LCD monitor

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:
The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

z Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.

x Set the mode dial to.
c Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
The focus frame in the middle ofthe viewfinder indicates the zoneof the automatic focusing.
You can change the size of thesubject by pressing the Zoom
button.
makes the subject bigger.

Focus frame

makes the subject smaller.
● To take pictures using the LCD
monitor
When the LCD monitor is turned
on, you can take pictures while
viewing the image on the LCD
monitor.
Changing the focus range and position
Preventing the flash firing automatically
Displaying shooting information
p.30
18

200

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Focus frame

p.41, 48
p.43

v Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5
seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card.
When the image seen through the lens is displayed on the
LCD monitor, you can take the next picture.

Using the Shutter Release Button
Quick Start

The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
● Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway),
the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. The
following information is displayed on the LCD monitor.
q Focusing area2
If the subject is in focus, the frame
200
will light green. If the subject is notin focus, the frame will light red.
w Flash symbol
The flash symbol indicates the
1/16007/30/2001
status of the flash when the shutter
F2.8
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release button is pressed.
31
e Aperture and shutter speed settings
The aperture and shutter speed settings are usually displayed in white. If the image is under- or over-exposed, they
are displayed in orange.
● Pressed down fully
When the shutter release button is pressed fully from thehalfway position, the picture is taken.

Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During thistime you can delete the image.
Changing the Instant Review Time
Erasing Images
p.58

p.50

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Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures

Quick Start

LCD monitor
OK button

Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View)
You can display the last still picture taken.

z Press the OK button after taking a picture.
The last image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
During this time you can erase
the image.
Press the OK button again to
return to shooting status.

Erasing Images

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p.58

DeleteMode dial

Quick Start

LCD monitor
Four-way controller

Playing Back a Single Image
You can play back still pictures one at a time.

z Set the mode dial to100-0020

An image will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.

x Press the four-way controller().

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displays the previous image.
displays the next image.

memo

In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

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Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Offz

Common Operations
22

Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off.

z Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Changing the Modez

Capture Mode
Auto mode

Most of the settings are madep.18, 31
automatically by the camera whena picture is taken.

Night-scene modeThis mode is for taking darkscenes such as night views.

p.31

Manual exposuremode

You can set the aperture andshutter speed manually.

p.32

Movie picture modeThis mode is for taking moving
images.

p.38

Multiple exposuremode

You can combine images to makeone picture.

p.34

This mode is for playing backrecorded images.

p.53

Common Operations

Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images. The mode is set by the mode dial.

Playback Mode
Playback modez Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on
or

.

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Using the Button Functions
q wer

t
y
ui
o

Common Operations
24

Capture Modeq Diopter adjustment lever
Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. (p.39)
w button
Changes the flash mode. (p.43)
ebuttonChanges the shooting mode as follows.
Using the Self-timer (p.36)
Using the Remote Control Unit (p.37)
Continuous Shooting (p.35)* When the Capture mode is set onor, Continuous
Shooting mode will be skipped.
rbuttonChanges the focus mode. (p.41)
t Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (p.40)
y Menu button
Displays the active menus in Capture mode. (p.28, p.29)
u Four-way controller ()
Changes the EV compensation inmode. (
p.42)
Changes the shutter speed inmode. (
p.32)
i Four-way controller ()
Adjusts the focus inmode. (
p.41)
o Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (
p.30)

qwe

r
t
y
u
i

Playback Modeq

Common Operations

buttonDeletes the image. (p.58)
w DPOF button
Sets the print service. (p.61)
ebuttonProtects the image from erasure. (p.60)
r Zoom button
Changes the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor.
(
p.53)
t Menu button
Displays the active menus in Play mode. (p.29)
y Four-way controller ()
Displays images one by one. (p.21)
u OK button
Displays nine images at once. (p.56)
i Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (
p.55)

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Using the Menus
When you press the Menu button, the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set the shooting functions in Capture mode () or the playback functions in Playback mode ().
You can set the camera functions in both Capture mode and Playbackmode.

How to Use the Menus
When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation
is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Common Operationsz Press the Menu button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be
displayed in a green frame.
Use the four-way controller () to select the menu
screen.

x Press the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to the menu item.

c Use the four-way controller (Use the four-way controller (down.

) to select an item.
) to move the frame up orv Use the four-way controller () to change the setting.
If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller ( ) tomove to the Select screen.
A guide to operation of the buttons will be displayed on the
LCD monitor for a Select screen. When you have finishedmaking the settings, press the OK button to return to themenu.

b Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to shooting or playback status.

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In Capture Modez Menu button[Rec.Mode] menu
Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

[Memory] menu

Set-upRec.Mode2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

MemorySet-up[Set-up] menu
Rec.Mode

MemoryFlashWhite Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AE Metering

Format Card
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

1/2

1/2

MENU Exit OK Ok

Set-upmm/dd/yy
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OffOn

MENU Exit OK Ok

xMemory1/3

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

cRec.Modev
MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Common Operations

Rec.Mode

Resolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-upRec.Mode2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

1/3

MENU Exit OK Ok

cMemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
Off

MENU Exit OK Ok

v
Select screen

Rec.Mode

MemoryAE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
Sharpness

2/3

Set-upAuto
Full
0.5secNormalMENU Exit OK Ok

Color

Full
B&W
Sepia

MENU Exit OK Ok

c
To the next screen

memoWhen you press the Menu button in Playback mode, the Playback
mode menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller () to switch to the [Playback] or[Set-up] menu.

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Menu List
Active Menus in Capture Mode
● [Rec.Mode] Menu
Item

Description

Resolution

For selecting the size of recording
pixels.

Quality Level

For selecting the image compression rate.

Default Setting Reference
2048 × 1536

p.44
p.45

Common Operations

White Balance For adjusting the color balanceaccording to lighting.

Auto

p.46

Focusing Area For changing the range and position of the autofocus.

Wide

p.48

Digital Zoom

For taking digital zoom pictures.

AE Metering

For setting the metering method todetermine the exposure.

ISO Speed

For setting the ISO speed.

Auto

p. 49

Color

For selecting the color mode.

Color

p.50

On

p.40
p.49

Instant Review For setting the instant review time. 0.5sec

p.50

Sharpness

For setting the sharpness.

Normalp.51

Saturation

For setting the saturation.

Norma

p.51

Contrast

For setting the contrast.

Normalp.51● [Memory] Menu
This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when
the camera is turned off.
Refer to p.52 for the items that can be set.

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Active Menus in Playback Mode
● [Playback] Menu
Item

Description

Default setting Reference

Slideshow

Recorded images are played
successively.

3 sec.
intervals

p.57

Alarm

Alarm sounds at the pre-set time.

Off

p.79

Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode
● [Set-up] Menu
Item

Description

Default Setting Reference

For formatting the CF card

Date Style

For setting the date style

Set according to
the Language
default setting

p.73

Date Adjust

For adjusting the date and time

Default datesetting

p.73

World TimeFor setting the world time

Default worldtime setting

p.74

Beep

For adjusting the beep soundwhen a button is pressed

On

p.75

Language

For changing the language inwhich menus and messages are
displayed

Englishp.76

Video OutFor setting the video output format Set according to
the Language
default setting

p.72

Sleep Timeout For setting the power-saving
function

1min.

Auto Power Off Power is turned off automatically

3min.

Reset

For returning the camera settings
to defaults

Common Operations

Format Card

p.76

p.77
p.77
p.78

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Taking Pictures

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)
You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display
button to change the information displayed.
Display On
Shooting information is displayed.

123 45q Flash w Shooting modee Focus mode r Capture modet AF frame y Remaining images
u Date & time i Battery symbol

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➞

8
Histogram Display
The brightness distribution is displayed.

6
198

7
123
198

The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at
the left end and brightest at the right end)
and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers.

2048
AUTO
AUTO

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Taking Pictures

q Recording pixels w Quality levele White balancer AE metering t ISO speed

Display Off
No shooting information is displayed(except the AF frame).

➞• If there is any change in the battery level,
the battery symbol is displayed.
• When in manual mode, the aperture
setting and shutter speed are displayed.

LCD Monitor Off
The LCD monitor is turned off.

p.52

➞

Saving the Display Mode

Display On

Caution

30

Display Off and LCD Monitor Off cannot be set in Movie
Picture mode.

54

Taking Picturesxz()

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)
By setting the mode dial to, most of the settings will be madeautomatically by the camera when a picture is taken.

The picture will be taken.

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to .
x Press the shutter release button.

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)
The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking darkscenes such as night views.

z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.

Playing Back Images

Cautionp.53• As the shutter speed is slow in low light conditions, careshould be taken to avoid camera shake.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Night-scene mode.
31

z
c

x

Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)
You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to.
x Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed
and aperture.

198

Four-way controller ():
Increase the shutter speed
Four-way controller ():
Decrease the shutter speed
Four-way controller ():
Decrease the aperture value
Four-way controller ():
Increase the aperture value

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Aperture Shutter speed

If the combination of shutter speed and aperture do not give anappropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed.
(lit)

If the exposure difference from the appropriate exposure is
between -2.0EV and -0.3EV,+0.3EV and +0.2EV,

will light, and if between

will light and the level will be

displayed.
(blinking) If the picture is underexposed or the exposure cannot bemeasured,32

will blink, and if overexposed,

will blink.

c Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed andaperture settings.

Playing Back Images

memoCautionp.53

The shutter speed and aperture settings will be saved when thecamera is turned off.

• Exposure compensation is not available in this mode.
• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way
controller () becomes the manual focus button andthe aperture setting cannot be changed.
• You cannot select [Auto] or [Auto + Red-eye reduction]
flash mode.
Taking Pictures
33

z
b

xv
c

Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode)
You can combine a new image with an image already recorded.

z Set the mode dial to.
The last image recorded will be played back.

Taking Pictures

x Use the four-way controller () to choose the picture

you want to combine it with.

c Press the OK button.
v Use the four-way controller (198) to choose the exposuremode.
: Priority is given to the brighter
image: Priority is given to the darker
image: The average exposure is obtained

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Exposure modeb Press the shutter release button.
After the Instant Review screen is displayed, the [Continue
Shooting] message will be displayed.
If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the composite picture you have just made will be played back and thecamera is ready to combine the next picture.
The newly composed picture will be saved.
Playing Back Images
Caution34

p.53• Movie pictures cannot be used to make composite pictures.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Multiple exposure mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Multiple exposure mode.

x
c
z(

)

Continuous Shooting
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.

198

The mode will change to Continuous
Shooting mode.
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Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial toor.
x Press the
button three times.

c Press the shutter release button.
Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter releasebutton is pressed, and stop when the button is released.

Playing Back Images

memoCautionp.53• You can continue shooting until the CF card is full.
• The interval will vary according to the [Resolution] and [Quality
Level] setting.
• The flash will not fire in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Night-scene, Movie
picture or Multiple exposure mode.
• If you reduce the shutter speed to 1 second or less inManual mode (), continuous shooting is not possible.
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x
c
z(

)

Using the Self-Timer
The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button ispressed.

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial tox Press the
button.

or.
198

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c Press the shutter release button.
The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The
picture is taken approximately three seconds after the selftimer lamp starts to blink.

Playing Back Images

36

p.53

x
z(

)

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
You can take pictures using the wireless remote control unit
(optional).
or

.
198

The self-timer lamp will blink and thecamera is ready to take picturesusing the remote control unit.
If you press the Zoom button on the
remote control unit, the zoom willswitch from [Tele] to [Normal] to[Wide].

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Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial tox Press the
button twice.

c Press the shutter release button on the remote control
unit.
The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will betaken after approximately three seconds.

Playing Back Images

memo

p.53

• The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way.
• Please ensure that the remote control is no more than 5 metersapart from the front of the camera.

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z
xc
x

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum
length of one motion picture is 30 seconds.

z Set the mode dial to

Taking Pictures.
The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
q Flash Off
w Movie Picture modee Remaining shooting timer Remaining number of sets

1

2

34
5
•12SEC

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x Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will start.
You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.
makes the image bigger
makes the image smallerc Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will end.
● Keeping the shutter release button pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one
second, shooting will start, and will stop when the button is released.
Playing Back Images
Caution38

p.53• The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picturemode.

Setting the Shooting Functionsz

Viewfinder

Adjusting the Viewfinder
If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust
the diopter in the range of -3m-1+1m-1 (per meter) (at 3m).
Taking Picturesz Aim the camera towards the lightand move the diopter adjustment
lever to the left or right whilelooking through the viewfinder.
Adjust the focus frame in the middleof the viewfinder to the optimum
position.

Focus frame

39zMenu button
Four-way controller
OK button

Changing the Size of the Subject
You can set the shooting range to Tele or Wide.

z Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.
makes the subject larger
makes the subject smaller

Taking Pictures

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can takezoom pictures up to 3x.
Digital zoom symbol
When the digital zoom function isenabled, you can further enlarge the198
image by pressing the
buttonwhen the zoom is at the maximum
Tele position. (equivalent to max. 6x
when using the digital zoom)

Zoom bar

Enabling the Digital Zoom Functionz Press the Menu button in Capture mode.
The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

x Press the four-way controller () five times to select[Digital Zoom].

c Use the four-way controller (v Press the OK button.

) to select On or Off.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting
40

p.52

z
Four-way controller

Selecting a Focus Mode
None

Auto
Macro Mode

The camera is focused on the subject in the focusingarea when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
This mode is used when the distance to the subject isapprox. 14cm-50cm (0.46ft-1.64ft). The camera isfocused on the subject in the focusing area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Infinity-landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects.
Manual Focus Mode The subject is brought into focus manually.

button in Capture mode.
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed andthe setting is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.

memo

CautionTaking Picturesz Press the

The focus mode returns to [Auto] when the camera is turned off.

If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when
the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture may differ from what was seen in the viewfinder.

Manual Focus
You can focus the camera on the subject manually when the modeis set on.
Four-way controller ()
increases the distance to the focusing position
Four-way controller ()
decreases the distance to the focusing position

Saving the Manual Focus Position

p.52
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z

EV Compensation
EV compensation is required when there is an extreme differencein brightness between the background and the subject.

z Press the four-way controller () in Capture mode.
Taking Pictures

Four-way controller ()
increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level
Four-way controller ()
decreases the EV compensation to a negative (–) level

The set level is displayed on the
LCD monitor.

Caution198–1.0

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EV compensation level

This function cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode.

Changing the Shutter Speed
See “Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)” (p.32).

Changing the Aperture Setting
See “Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)” (p.32).

42zSelecting the Flash Mode
None

The flash discharges automatically depending on thelight conditions.

Flash OffThe flash will not discharge.

Flash On

The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto +
Red-eye
Reduction

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyescaused by the light from the flash being reflected in
the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.

Flash On + This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyescaused by the light from the flash being reflected in
Red-eye
Reduction the subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardlessof lighting conditions.

Taking Pictures

Auto• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to, continuous
shooting, or infinity-landscape mode.
• [Auto] and [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] cannot be selected when
the Capture mode is set to.
• In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye
Reduction] modes, the flash pre-discharges before you take apicture.

z Press the

button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed andthe set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. Whencharging is completed, the flash lamp lights red while pressing the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.

Saving the Flash Mode

p.52

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How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu()
Rec.Mode

Menu button
Four-way controller

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Selecting the Recording Pixels
You can choose the size of recording pixels from [2048 × 1536],[1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].

Taking Pictures44

z Select [Resolution] from the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the size.
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

Selecting the Quality Levels
You can choose the image compression rate.
Standard levelBest

The quality is good and there is a high volume ofimage data.

Good

The quality is poor and there is a low volumeof image data.

z Select [Quality Level] from the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the image

Taking Pictures

Betterquality.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu()
Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Menu button
Four-way controller

1/3

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)
You can take pictures in the appropriate colors by setting the whitebalance according to the light conditions.
Auto/AUTO Auto

Taking Pictures
Manual/The camera adjusts the white balance
automatically.

Daylight

Use this mode when taking pictures outside insunlight.

Shade

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in
the shade.

TungstenLight

Use this mode when taking subjects under elec
tric or other tungsten light.

FluorescentLight

Use this mode when taking subjects under flu
orescent light.

ManualUse this mode when taking pictures by adjusting
the white balance manually.

z Select [White Balance] from the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
White Balance
Auto

The white balance screen will be
displayed.

c Use the four-way controller ()

Manualto change the setting.

v Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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MENU Exit OK Ok

Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

Manual Settingz Select [Manual] on the white balance screen.
x Press the shutter release button.
White Balance
Auto

SHUTTER

ManualAdjustMENU Exit OK Ok

memo

Taking Pictures

The white balance is automaticallyadjusted, [Complete] is displayed on
the LCD monitor and the display
returns to the menu screen.

When you adjust the white balance, point your camera at a blank
sheet of paper, etc. and press the shutter release button.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the White Balance Setting

p.52

47

How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu()
Rec.Mode

Menu button
Four-way controller

1/3

OK button

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

Refer to p. 40 for [Digital Zoom].

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the range and position of the autofocus area.
Wide

Normal range

Spot

The range becomes smaller.

Free

You can change the position of the autofocus area.

Taking Picturesz Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
Focusing Areax Press the four-way controller ( ).
cv

The Focusing Area screen will be
displayed.
Use the four-way controller () to change the setting.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Wide
Spot
Free

MENU Exit OK Ok

Changing the Positionz Select [Free] on the Focusing Area screen.
x Press the four-way controller ( ). Focusing Areac Use the four-way controller tomove the focusing area.

v Press the OK button 3 times.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the Focusing Area

memo

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MENU Exit OK Ok

p.52

At certain autofocus areas, the focus frame may overlap the mode or other icons
and become unclear. In such a case, turn off the DISPLAY mode. (See page 30.)
If you have changed an autofocus area, you can not check the location through the
viewfinder. Take pictures checking the location on the LCD monitor.

(5 times)
Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-upRec.Mode2048×1536

MemoryAE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
Sharpness

Auto
Wide
On

2/3

MENU Exit OK Ok

Set-upAuto
Full
0.5secNormalMENU Exit OK Ok

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)Multi segment

The exposure is determined by the entire screen.

Centre-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the centre of the screen.
Spot

The exposure is determined by the middle of the screen only.

ing mode.

c Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the AE Metering Method

Taking Picturesz Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the meter-

p.52

Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)
Auto/AUTO The camera sets the speed automatically.
100

Increases the exposure time

200

Decreases the exposure timez Select [ISO Speed] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the ISO
speed.

c Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the ISO Speed

p.52

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How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu()
Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

Menu button
Four-way controller

1/3

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Selecting the Color Mode (Color)

Taking Pictures

Full

The picture is taken in color

B&W

The picture is taken in black and white.

Sepia

The picture is taken in sepia.

z Select [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
The Color screen will be displayed.

c Use the four-way controller (v Press the OK button twice.

) to change the setting.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec,
3sec, 4sec, 5sec or Off (no display).

z Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the display
time.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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(6 times)(5 times)
Rec.Mode

MemoryAE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Instant Review
Sharpness

2/3

Set-upAuto
Full
0.5secNormalMENU Exit OK Ok

Rec.Mode

MemorySaturation
Contrast

3/3

Set-up

NormalNormalMENU Exit OK Ok

Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft
outlines.

from [Normal] to [Soft] to [Hard].

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Setting the Saturation (Saturation)

Taking Picturesz Select [Sharpness] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the settingz Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the settingfrom [Normal] to [High] to [Low].

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Setting the Contrast (Contrast)z Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the settingfrom [Normal] to [High] to [Low].

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Saving the Settings (Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when thecamera is turned off. If you select(On), the settings will be saved in
the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If
you select(Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults.
Item

Description
The setting on theFlash

Default Setting

button is saved.

White Balance The [White Balance] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.
Focusing Area The [Focusing Area] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.

Taking Pictures

Digital Zoom

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.

AE Metering

The [AE Metering] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.

ISO Speed

The [ISO Speed] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.

MF Position

The focus position set by Manual Focus is saved andrestored when Manual Focus is next selected.

Display

The LCD monitor display mode is saved.

File No.

The file number is saved. If a new CF card is inserted,
the sequential file number is assigned.

z Press the Menu button in Capturemode.

x Press the four-way controller ().

The [Memory] menu will be displayed.

c Use the four-way controller () to select the item.

v Use the four-way controller () to switchand.

b Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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Rec.Mode

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3
Rec.Mode

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok
MemorySet-up

FlashWhite Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom
AE Metering

1/2

MENU Exit OK Ok

Playback/Erasing

Playing Back Images on the Camera

Mode dialxzcPlaying Back Still Pictures
See “Playing Back a Single Image” (p.21).

Zoom Displayz Set the mode dial toand choose the image you wantto magnify with the four-way controller ().

x Presson the Zoom button.
The image will be magnified (1× to 4×).
● The following operations can be
performed while the magnified
image is displayed.

Playback/Erasing

You can display images magnified up to four times. A guide tooperation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.

Four-way controller :Moves the image position
Zoom button []:Makes the image smaller
Display button :Switches the guide display off and on

c Press the OK button.
Zoom playback will end.
CautionMovie pictures cannot be magnified.
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Mode dialzxc
Display button

Playing Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback.

z Set the mode dial toand choose the movie picture youwant to play back with the four-way controller ().

x Press the four-way controller ().

100-0019

Playback/Erasing

Playback will start.
● The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller ():
Reverse playback
Four-way controller ():
Forward playback
Four-way controller () : Pause
Display button : Changes the Display mode

7/30/2001
11:19● The following operations can be performed while Pause isengaged.
Four-way controller () : Frame forward

Four-way controller () : Frame return

Four-way controller () : Releases the Pause function

Display button :Changes the Display modec Press the four-way controller ().

Playback ends.
Caution54

Movie pictures cannot be played by zoom display.

Displaying Shooting Information (Display mode)
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.
The information displayed can be changed by pressing the Display
button.
1 23

Display On
Information is displayed whenshooting.
q Folder name w File namee Protect symbolr Shooting datet Battery symbol

100-0020

7/30/2001
11:19

5

4

➞
1 2 3
100-0020

2048
AUTO
7/30/2001
11:19

54

Playback/Erasing

1/125
F2.6

AUTO

➞

Histogram Display
The brightness distribution of theimage is displayed.
The x-axis shows the brightness(darkest at the left end and brightest
at the right end) and the y-axis
shows the pixel numbers.
q Recording pixels
w Quality levele White balancer AE metering t ISO speed
Display Off
No information is displayed whenshooting.

➞
Display On

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Mode dialzxc

Nine-image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.

z Set the mode dial tofour-way controller (and choose an image with the).

x Press the OK button.
Playback/Erasing

Nine images will be displayed withthe selected image in the center.
Choose an image with the four-way
controller ().
If you press the four-way
controller( ) while an image on theleft row is selected, previous 9
images will be displayed. If youpress the four-way controller( )while an image on the right row is
selected, next 9 images will be displayed.

Selected image

c Press the OK button.
The screen will return to single-image display of the selected
image.

memo

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For movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

Mode dial

x
zcv
b

Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously.

z Set the mode dial toand choose the image withwhich to start the slideshow with the four-way controller().

x Press the Menu button.
The [Playback] menu will be displayed.
way controller ().

v Use the four-way controller (Playback

Set-upSlideshow
Alarm

3sec
On

) to change the playback interval.

b Press the OK button.

1/1

MENU Exit OK Ok

Playback/Erasingc Select [Slideshow] with the four-

Playback will start at the set interval.

n Press any button (except the shutter release button).
The slideshow will stop.
memo• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• Movie pictures will be played through regardless of the set
playback interval.

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Erasing Images

Mode dialxzcv

Erasing a Single Imagez Set the mode dial toand choose the image you wantto erase with the four-way controller ().

x Press the

button.
The [Delete] menu will be displayed.

100-0020

Playback/Erasingc Select [Delete] with the four-way
controller ().

v Press the OK button.

memo

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DeleteDeleteCancelAll Images MENU Exit OK Ok

You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.19) and Easy
View (p.20).

Mode dialxcv

Erasing All Images
You can erase all the images on the CF card.

Caution• Once erased, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be erased.

The [Delete (All)] menu will be displayed.

c Select [Delete All] with the four-way controller (v Press the OK button.
Delete(All)).
100-0020

Playback/Erasingz Set the mode dial to .
x Press the
button twice.

Delete all images
on the memory card?
Delete All
CancelMENU Exit OK Ok

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Mode dialxzcProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally erased.

z Set the mode dial toand choose the image you wantto protect with the four-way controller ().

x Press the

button.
The [Protect] menu will be displayed.

Protect
Protect

100-0020

Playback/Erasingc Press the OK button.
Protect
Unprotect

All Images MENU Exit OK Ok

Protecting All Images
You can protect all the images.

z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the
button twice.
The [Protect (All)] menu will be displayed.

c Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (v Press the OK button.

60).

Setting the Printing Service
You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) printer or at a printing service.

Mode dialx
zcvbnm,Printing Single Images

z Set the mode dial toPlayback/Erasing

Set the following items for each image.
● Copies
Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.
● DateSpecify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.
● Trimming
You can have prints made in a different size to that of the original image.
and choose the image for which
you want to specify the number of prints with the fourway controller ().

x Press the DPOF button.

DPOF

100-0020

The [DPOF] menu will be displayed.

c Use the four-way controller ()

to change the number of prints.

v Press the four-way controller (The frame will move to [Date].

b Use the four-way controller ().

Copies1
Date On
Trimming Off

All Images MENU Exit OK Ok) to select whether toinsert the date or not.
On : The date will be printed
Off : The date will not be printed

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n Press the four-way controller ().

The frame will move to [Trimming].

m Change the print size.

Trimming
rimming

Press the four-way controller ( ) todisplay the trimming screen.
● The following operations can be
performed from the trimming
screen.

100-0020

DISP

MENU

OK

Size Rotate
Siz

Exit

Ok

Display button :Switches between vertical and horizontal
Zoom button : Changes the image size
Four-way controller :Moves the trimming position up, down, left and rightOK button : Returns to the menu screen, Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.

Printing All Images
z Set the mode dial toPlayback/Erasing

and press the DPOF button
twice.
The [DPOF (All)] menu will be displayed.

x Use the four-way controller ()

DPOF(All)

to select the number of prints.
You can specify up to 99 prints.

c Press the four-way controller ().

The frame will move to [Date].

v Use the four-way controller (100-0020

DPOF setting
for all images.
Copies1
Date OnMENU Exit OK Ok)

to select On or Off.
On : The date will printed
Off : The date will not be printed

b Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
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• You cannot select the trimming function in the [DPOF (All)]menu.
• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.
• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.

Viewing Images on a TV
Terminal cover

USB/Video
output terminal

Video cable

By using the video cable, you can capture and play back images
on a TV monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera areturned off before connecting the cable.

input terminal of the TV.

c Turn the TV and camera on.
Changing the Video Output Format

memo

p.76

Playback/Erasingz Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable.
x Connect the other end of the video cable to the image

The LCD monitor is turned off when the camera is connected to aTV.
If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for theequipment to which the camera is connected.

63Viewing Images with Windows PC
Images recorded with the camera can be edited/printed using a PC with
an USB cable and the included software (S-SW2).

About the included software
The included CD-ROM contains the following software:- USB driver- Image viewing software (ACDSeeTM 3.1)

System environment
OS:
Windows 98/2000/Me
CPU:
Pentium or later recommended
Memory: 32MB or more
Hard disk space: 15MB or moreStandard equipped USB port
CautionNot compatible with Windows 95

Playback/Erasing

Installing the software
The procedures for installing the necessary software are
explained.

Installing the USB driver

z
x

64

Turn on your PC.
Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

c Turn the camera off, and connect the PC and camera
using an USB cable.

v Turn the camera on.
The [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen will appear.

b Click [Next].
n Make sure that [Search for the best driver for your device[Recommended] is selected and click [Next].
[Next].
[PENTAX USB DISK Device] will appear.

, Click [Next].
[Windows has finished installing the software that your new
hardware device requires.] will appear.

Playback/Erasingm Make sure that [CD-ROM drive] is checked and click. Click [Finish].

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Installing ACDSeeTM
When installing ACDSeeTM, recorded images can be viewed onyour PC.

z Turn on your PC.
x Set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
c Double click [My Computer].
v Double click the [CD-ROM drive] icon.
b Double click [English].
n Double click [setup.exe].
The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidanceand enter the registration information. When the installation iscompleted, restart Windows.

Connecting the camera and PC
z Turn on your PC.
x Turn the camera off and connect the PC and camera
using an USB cable.
Playback/Erasingc Turn on the camera.
The camera will be
detected as[Removable Disk] in[My Computer].

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memo

Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in the
CF card of the camera. To save the image data in the CF card toanother medium, refer to the instruction manual of your PC andmove or copy files using Explorer, etc.
You can edit images on your PC after moving or copying files
there.

Viewing images on your PC
z Double click the [ACDSee ] icon on the desktop.
x Select the image to view.
TM

Camera images can be found in [My Computer] ➝[Removable Disk] ➝ [Dcim] ➝ [xxxpentx] (xxx is a 3-digit
numeral) folder.

Disconnecting the camera from your PC
z Double click(Hot Plug icon) on the lower right task
bar tray of the desktop.
The [Remove Hardware] screen will appear.
[Stop Hardware Device] screen will appear.

c Make sure [USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
A message will appear.

v Click [OK].
b Disconnect the USB cable from your PC and camera.
memo

Playback/Erasingx Make sure [USB Device] is selected and click [Stop].

For Windows 98/Me, there is no Hot Plug icon. When removing thecamera, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.

67Viewing Images with Macintosh
Images recorded with the camera can be edited/printed using a Macintosh
with an USB cable and the included software (S-SW2).

About the included software
The included CD-ROM contains the following software:- USB driver- Image viewing software (ACDSeeTM)

System environmentOS:
Mac OS 8.6 or later (QuickTime 4.0 or later required)CPU:
PowerMac 266MHz or higher
Memory: 8MB or more
Hard disk space: 6MB or moreStandard equipped USB port

Playback/Erasing
68Installing the software
The procedures for installing the necessary software are
explained.

Installing the USB driverz Turn on your Macintosh.
x Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of yourMacintosh.

c Copy the following 2 files to the [Extensions] folder
within the System folder.
PENTAX-USB Storage Driver
PENTAX-USB Storage Shim (E)v Restart your Macintosh.
memo

Optio 330 is usable to USB mass storage class. For MacOS X,
there is no need to install the USB driver.

When installing ACDSeeTM, recorded images can be viewed onyour Macintosh.

z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of yourPlayback/Erasing

Installing ACDSeeTM

Macintosh.

c Double click [English] on the CD-ROM (S-SW2).
v Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration
information and proceed with the installation.

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Connecting the camera and your Macintosh
z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh andcamera using an USB cable.

c Turn on the camera.
Playback/Erasing
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The camera will be detected as [untitled] on
the desktop. The folder name can be changed
as desired.
memo

Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in the
CF card of the camera. To save the image data in the CF card toanother medium, refer to the instruction manual of your Macintosh
and move or copy files.
You can edit images on your Macintosh after moving or copying
files there.

Viewing images on your Macintosh
z Double click the [ACDSee ] folder on the hard drive.
x Double click the [ACDSee ] program icon.
TM
TM

Camera images can be found in the [untitled] ➝ [Dcim] ➝[xxxpentx] (xxx is a 3-digit numeral) folder on the desktop.

Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh
z Drag the [untitled] folder on the desktop to Trash.
x Remove the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera.

Playback/Erasing
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Settings

Camera Settings
How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Rec.Mode

Menu button
Four-way controller

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Formatting a CF Card
Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card.

Caution• Do not open the CF card cover while the card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.
• Formatting will delete protected data too.

Settings

z Select [Format Card] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
Format Card
The Format screen will be displayed.

c Select [Format] with the four-way
controller ().

v Press the OK button.
Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is
ready to take pictures.

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Formatting will delete
everything on the memory card.
FormatCancelMENU Exit OK Ok

Rec.Mode

Twice (in Capture mode)

Once (in Play mode)

MemoryFormat Card
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

1/2

Set-upmm/dd/yy
7/30/2001
OffOn

MENU Exit OK Ok

Setting the Date Style
You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera.
Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

z Select [Date Style] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the datestyle.

c Press the OK button.

memo

The time is set by [Date Adjust].

Settings

The camera is ready to capture or play back images with theselected date style.

Changing the Date/Time
You can change the initial date and time settings.

z Select [Date Adjust] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
The date screen will be displayed.
See “Initial Settings” (p.16) for the setting procedure.
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How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Rec.Mode

Menu button
Four-way controller

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Setting the World Time
The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.16) serve as theWorld Time setting.
You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city
(World Time) when shooting or playing back.

z Select [World Time] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ( ).
World Time
The World Time screen will be displayed.

c Switch(On) and(Off) withthe four-way controller ().

Settings::

The time in the
country selected in World Timewill be displayed.
The time in the country selected in Home Time will be displayed.

City NYC 7/ 30/2001
DST
11:19
City NYC 7/ 30/2001
DST
11:19
MENU Exit OK Ok

v Press the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to [World Time].

b Use the four-way controller () to select the WorldTime city and press the four-way controller ( ).

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Rec.Mode

Twice(in Capture mode)Once(in Play mode)

MemoryFormat Card
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

1/2

Set-upmm/dd/yy
7/30/2001
OffOn

MENU Exit OK Ok

n Select [DST] On or Off with the four-way controller() and press the four-way controller ( ).
The frame will move to [Home Time].
Use the four-way controller () to change the Home Timecity and DST setting.

m Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with thetime in the selected city.
memo

See p.81 for the list of cities and code names.

The beep sound can be turned on and off.

Settings

Adjusting the Beepz Select [Beep] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to select On or Off.
c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

75How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Rec.Mode

Menu button
Four-way controller

MemoryResolution
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Digital Zoom

1/3

Set-up2048×1536
Auto
Wide
On

MENU Exit OK Ok

OK button

Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

z Select [Language] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the language.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Changing the Video Output Format
Settings

You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV monitor.

z Select [Video Out] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to change the video
output format.

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
memo

76

The appropriate format for the language specified in the initial settings is automatically set.

Twice(in Capture mode)

6 times
Rec.Mode

MemoryFormat Card
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Beep

Once
(in Play mode)

1/2

Set-upmm/dd/yy
7/30/2001
OffOn

MENU Exit OK Ok

Rec.Mode

MemoryLanguage/Video Out
Sleep Timeout
Auto Power Off
Reset

2/2

Set-upEnglish
NTSC
1min
3min

MENU Exit OK Ok

Powersaving Function
You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no
operation is performed for a fixed time.

z Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to select [1min],[2min], [Off] or [30sec].

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
memoAuto Power Off Function

Settings• This function will not work in Play mode.
• This function is not available when playing back with theslideshow and using the USB cable.

You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time in Capture mode.

z Select [Auto Power Off] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller () to select [3min],[5min] or [Off].

c Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
memoThis function is not available when playing back with the slideshow
and using the USB cable.

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Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)
You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language, home time, alarm, video output format and date style.

z Select [Reset] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller button ( ).
The Reset screen will be displayed.

c Use the four-way controller (to select [Reset].

v Press the OK button.

)

Reset

Reset all camera settings
to defaults?
Reset
CancelMENU Exit OK Ok

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Settings
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Sounding the Alarm at a Set TimeYou can sound the alarm at a specified time and display a selected image.

Mode dial

DPOF button
Menu button
Four-way controller

Checking the Alarmz Press the Menu button in Play

Playbackmode.
The [Playback] menu will be displayed.

1/1

3sec
On

MENU Exit OK Ok) twice and select[Alarm].

c Press the four-way controller ().

The alarm list will be displayed.
The alarms that are enabled will be
indicated by a tick.

v Press the OK button twice.
If any alarms are enabled, the camera will be turned off and the alarms
will be set.

Alarm

1

Everyday 18:00

2

Once

00:00

3

Once

00:00

Settings

x Press the four-way controller (Set-upSlideshow
Alarm

MENU Exit OK Ok

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Setting the Alarmz Press the Menu button in Play mode.
The [Playback] menu will be displayed.

x Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Alarm].
c Press the four-way controller ( ).
Alarm
The alarm list will be displayed.

v Use the four-way controller () to select 1-3.

b Press the four-way controller ().
The screen for setting the operating
mode and time will be displayed.
Four-way controller ():
Selects the item
Four-way controller ():
Changes the figuresn Press the DPOF button and select1Everyday 18:00

2

Once

00:00

3

Once

00:00

MENU Exit OK Ok
Alarm

1

Everyday 18:00

Image MENU Exit OK Ok

the image to be displayed when
the alarm sounds.
The images on the CF card will be displayed.
Select an image with the four-way controller (press the OK button.

) andm Press the OK button 3 times.
Setting is completed and the camera is turned off.
Settings

Turning the Alarm Off
When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached, thealarm sounds for one minute.
When it finishes sounding, the power is automatically turned off.

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You can turn the alarm off by pressing any button (except theZoom button).

Caution

The alarm does not sound when the camera is turned on.

Appendix

List of City Names
PPG

Pagopago

THR

HNL

Honolulu

DXB

TehranDubai

ANC

Anchorage

KHI

Karachi

YVR

Vancouver

KBL

Kabul

SFO

San Francisco

MLE

Male

LAX

Los Angeles

DEL

Delhi

YYC

Calgary

CMB

Colombo

DEN

DenverKTM

Kathmandu

MEX

Mexico City

DAC

Dacca
Rangoon

CHI

Chicago

RGN

MIA

Miami

BKK

Bangkok

YTO

TorontoKUL

Kuala Lumpur

NYC

New York

VTE

Vientiane

SCL

San Diego

SIN

Singapore

CCS

Caracas

PNH

Phnom Penh

YHZ

Halifax

SGN

Ho Chi Minh
Jakarta

Buenos AiresJKT

Sao Paulo

HKG

Hong Kong

RIO

Rio de Janeiro

PER

Perth

MAD

MadridBJS

Beijing

LON

LondonSHA

Shanghai

PAR

Paris

MNL

Manila

MIL

Milan

TPE

Taipei

ROM

Rome

SEL

Seoul

BER

BerlinADL

Adelaide

JNB

Johannesburg

TYO

Tokyo

IST

Istanbul

GUM

GuamSydney

CAI

Cairo

SYD

JRS

Jerusalem

NOU

NoumeaMOW

Moscow

WLG

Wellington

JED

JeddahAKL

AucklandAppendix

BUE
SAO

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Messages
Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor
during camera operation.
Compression error

The image you are trying to capture is bigger than 1.6 MB.

No base image

You are trying to take a picture in Multiple
Exposure mode when there is no baseimage or the saved images are all movie
pictures.

Memory card full

The CF card memory is full and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new CF cardor delete unwanted images. (p.14, p.58)
Change the quality/size and try again.
(p.44, p.45)

No images in camera

There are no images on the CF card.

Camera can not display this You are trying to play back an image in aformat not supported by this camera. You
image
may be able to display it on another brandof camera or PC.

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This image is protected

The image you are trying to delete is a protected image. (p.60)

No card in camera

There is no CF card in the camera. (p.14)

Battery depleted

The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery
or replace with a charged battery. (p.10, p.11)

Memory card error

Shooting and playback are impossible due
to a problem with the CF card. Try displaying on a PC.

This card is not formatted

The card you have inserted is unformatted
or has been formatted on a PC or otherdevice. (p.72)

Image recording...

The image is being recorded on the CF
card.

DPOF settings recording...

The DPOF settings are being recorded on
the CF card.

Movie recording...

The movie picture is being recorded on the
CF card.

(Un)Protecting...

The image is being protected or unprotected.

Formatting...

The CF card is being formatted.

Deleting...

The image is being deleted.

Alarm was set

The alarm has been enabled.

Image folder could not becreated.

The largest file number is assigned to an
image and no more images can be saved.
Insert a new CF card or format the CF
card.

This image can not be used You have selected an invalid image for thebase image in Multiple Exposure mode.
to the base image.

Appendix83Troubleshooting
Problem

Cause

RemedyPower will notcome onBattery is not installed

Check battery is installed. If
not, install battery.

CF card cover is open

Close CF card cover.

Battery is installed
incorrectly

Check orientation of battery.
Install with the label towards
back of camera. (p.11)

Battery power is low

Install charged battery or use
AC adapter.

LCD monitor is set to
No image on
the LCD monitor OFF

Press Display button to turn
LCD monitor on. (p.30, 55)

Camera is connected to LCD monitor remains off
while camera is connected toTVTV.

Shutter releasebutton will not
releaseImage on LCD monitor may
be hard to see when taking
pictures outside in sunlight.

Camera is set to Playmode

Set mode dial toor.

Flash is charging

When flash lamp blinks red,
flash is charging and no pictures can be taken. Lamp
lights red when charging iscompleted.

No available space on
CF cardInsert CF card with available
space or delete unwanted
images. (p.14, 58)

RecordingWait until recording is finished.

Appendix

Image is displayed but
is hard to see

84Problem

Cause

RemedySubject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus onon
focus
using autofocus: objects withlittle contrast (blue sky, whitewalls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fastmoving objects, scenerythrough window or net, etc.
Lock focus on another object
located at same distance(press shutter release button
halfway), then aim at target
and press shutter releasebutton fully.
Position subject in square
frame (focusing area) in middle of LCD monitor. If thesubject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at
the subject and lock focus(press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter
release button fully.

Subject is too close

Set focus mode on

Focus mode is set on

Normal pictures will be out offocus if taken with focus
mode set on.

Focus mode is set on
manual

If using manual focus, adjust
focus using four-way controller (). (p.41)

Diopter is not correctly
adjusted

Camera viewfinder is not correctly adjusted for optimum
clarity. Adjust with diopter
adjustment lever. (p.39). (p.41)

Appendix

Subject is notclear inviewfinder

Subject is not in focusing area

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Problem

Cause

RemedyPicture is dark

Subject is too far away

Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take picture within range of flash.

Background is dark

When taking a picture of aperson against dark background, such as night scene,
the person may appear dark if
the flash does not reachbackground even with correct
exposure. Set tomode toensure both person and background are clear. (p.31)

Flash mode is set toOff

Set to Auto or

The Capture mode is
set to, continuous
shooting, or Infinitylandscape mode.

Flash will not fire in thesemodes.

Flash does not
fire

Appendix86. (p.43)

Appendix87

Main Specifications
Type

Compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens,
autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash.

Sensor

3.34 megapixel (total pixels) (effective pixels; 3.24 megapixel).
1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter.

Color Depth

10 bit × 3 colors.

Recording Pixels

2048 × 1536 pixels, 1024 × 768 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels.

Sensitivity

Auto, fixed (equivalent to ISO 100, 200).

File Formats

Still – JPEG (Exif 2.1), DCF, DPOF.
Movie – AVI

Quality Levels“Good”, “Better”, “Best”.

Storage Media

CompactFlashTM (CFTM) card Type I

Image Storage Capacity Exposure capacity when using 16 MB CF card
Quality levels
Recording pixels

Best

BetterGood

2048 × 1536

Approx. 10

Approx. 13

Approx. 26

Lens1024 × 768

Approx. 40

Approx. 53

Approx. 94

640 × 480

Approx. 106

Approx. 160

Approx. 228

Pentax power zoom 7.6 mm - 22.8 mm (Equivalent to 37mm
- 111 mm in 35 mm format) F2.6 - F4.8, 7 elements in 6
groups (2 dual-sided aspherical elements).

Focusing System
Type

Appendix

TTL contrast detection autofocus system.
Manual focus / Infinity-landscape mode available.

Focusing Areas

7-point autofocus and spot.

Focusing Range

Autofocus:

Exposure Control
Metering System
Exposure Modes

Normal 0.4 m (1.31 ft) to infinity.
Macro 0.14 m (0.46 ft) to 0.5 m (1.64 ft).
Manual focus: 0.14 m (0.46 ft) to infinity.
TTL metering. Choice of Multi-segment metering, Centerweighted metering and Spot metering.
Standard, Night Scene, Metered Manual, Movie, Multiple
Exposure.

Exposure Compensation ±2 EV (1/3 steps).
Movie

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Shooting time: approx. 1 sec. - 30 sec.

Shutter

Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic
shutter.
Shutter speed: approx. 1/2000 sec. to 15 sec.

Drive Modes

One shot, Continuous, Self-timer and Remote control.

Flash

Built-in series-control auto flash.
Automatic discharge under low lighting condition in automodes.
Flash-on and flash-off modes. “Red-eye” reduction function
employs a single discharge.
Approx.0.14 m (0.46 ft) - 3.7 m(12 ft) at 7.6 mm(ISO: AUTO)
Approx. 0.4 m(1.31 ft) - 2.0 m(6.6 ft) at 22.8 mm(ISO: AUTO)

Flash effective range

White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light andManual setting.

Color Modes

Color, black & white and sepia.

Digital Zoom

Shooting 1x - 2x, Playback 1x - 4x

Optical Viewfinder

Actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment from 3 m-1 to +1 m-1.

LCD Monitor

1.6 inch. TFT color LCD.

Interfaces

TV output terminal (NTSC/PAL), USB terminal and DC input
terminal.

Power Sources

Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) or AC adapter (optional).

Dimensions

92 (W) × 59 (H) × 31 (D) mm (D: max 34.5 mm)(3.6 × 2.3 × 1.2/1.4 inches).

Weight205 g (7.2 oz.) without battery and CF card.

Appendix89

WARRANTY POLICYAll 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 beliable 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 otherindirect 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 ofparts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized Pentax service facilities.

Appendix

Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period
should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or
to the manufacturer. If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in yourcountry, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In
this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment canbe 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, regularcharges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping
charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outsideof the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period,
regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s
representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned tothe manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure
and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs
clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchasewhen required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of yourequipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing,please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized
representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it
directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge,
and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
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 toreceive a copy of the warranty policy.

90For customers in the USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, 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 comply with the limits for aClass 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 occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs an Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences duRèglement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community.

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