Digital Camera

Operating ManualFor optimum camera performance,
please read this Operating Manual
before using the camera.

Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33LF Digital Camera. Please
read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of
all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be avaluable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 33LF that are for anything other than personalenjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as
specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases wherelimitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during
demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken withthe purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of
use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken
here also.
Regarding trademarks• The SD logo
is a trademark.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital stillcameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images morefaithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using
this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked
with the following symbols.
Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause serious personal injury.
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause minor or medium personal injury, or material
loss.
Warning• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High
voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger ofelectric shocks.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed, as a result of, forexample, the camera being dropped, please do not under any
circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger ofreceiving an electric shock.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children. Seek medical
attention immediately if accidentally swallowed.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is dangerous. Make
sure that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive
use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified
exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any otherirregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service
center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can causea fire or electric shock.

1Caution• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of thebattery in fire, as it may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The
battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used inthis camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes,wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as
there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long
periods of time.
• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or eyes or in yourmouth.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is arisk of burns.

Handling the Camera• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad.
Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package.
This will be useful if you experience problems with your abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is stillworking properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or during traveling).
• Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as aresult of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained throughtaking pictures) arising from failure of this product.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particularcare 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 thecamera from becoming moldy during storage.
2• 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 a dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks
or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when thecamera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship etc.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• The liquid crystal display will become black at a temperature of
approximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal
temperatures are returned to.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low
temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not afault.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintainhigh-performance.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation
may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore, put thecamera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the
difference in temperature has subsided.
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc.
as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get
onto the camera, please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard”(p.17) regarding the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause
breakage or malfunction.
• When you rotate the LCD monitor, please rotate it carefully in the correct
direction, and do not apply excessive force. This may cause damage tothe camera.

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% or fewer of the
pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not.
However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the
LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.
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Contents
FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................1
Handling the Camera........................................................................2
Contents ...........................................................................................4
Contents of This Manual...................................................................7
Checking Package Contents ............................................................8
Names of Parts.................................................................................9
Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................10

Getting Started

11

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................11
Powering the Camera .........................................................................12
Installing the Batteries ....................................................................12
Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................14
Inserting / Removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard ........15
Swiveling the LCD Monitor (Flexible LCD Monitor) .........................18
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................19
Playback Only Mode.......................................................................19
Initial Settings .....................................................................................20
Setting the Display Language.........................................................20
Setting the Home Town ..................................................................21
Setting the D.S.T. Mode .................................................................21
Setting the Video Output Format ....................................................22
Setting the Date and Time..............................................................22

Quick Start

24

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................24
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................26
Playing Back Images ......................................................................26
Playing Back Previous or Next Images ..........................................27
How to View the Recorded Images ...................................................28

Common Operations

30

Using Button Functions .....................................................................30
Capture Mode.................................................................................30
Playback Mode ...............................................................................31
Using the Menus .................................................................................32
How to Set the Menus ....................................................................32
Enlarging a Menu Display...............................................................34
Menu List ........................................................................................35

Taking Pictures

37

Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................37
Switching Between Modes .............................................................37
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................38
Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................40
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Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................42
Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................43
Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................44
Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................45
Setting the Focusing Area ..............................................................47
Setting the Light Metering Range ...................................................48
Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................49
Setting the Instant Review Time.....................................................50
Setting the Image Sharpness .........................................................50
Setting the Color Saturation ...........................................................51
Setting the Image Contrast.............................................................51
EV Compensation...........................................................................52
Taking Pictures ...................................................................................54
Taking Pictures With Set Functions (Program Mode) ....................54
Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type (Picture Modes) ...............55
Taking Self-Portraits .......................................................................56
Taking Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ......................................57
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Mode) .............................................58
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode).....................60
Taking Pictures with Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ............................62
Taking Pictures Continuously(Continuous Shooting)....................................................................63
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................64
Using the Self-Timer.......................................................................66
Saving the Settings.............................................................................68
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................68

Playback / Deleting

70

Playing Back Images ..........................................................................70
Playing Back Still Pictures ..............................................................70
Zoom Playback...............................................................................70
Playing Back Movie Pictures ..........................................................72
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback mode .......................73
Nine Image Display ........................................................................74
Slideshow .......................................................................................75
Deleting Images ..................................................................................76
Deleting a Single Image .................................................................76
Deleting All Images.........................................................................76Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .....................................78
Viewing Images on a TV .....................................................................80
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ......................................................81
Single Image Settings.....................................................................81
Settings for All Images....................................................................83
Copying Images..............................................................................84

Settings

86

Camera Settings..................................................................................86
Formatting Cards / Internal Memory ...............................................865

Turning the Operation Sound On and Off.......................................87
Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ......................................87
Setting the World Time ...................................................................88
Changing the Display Language ....................................................89
Setting the Screen Effect................................................................90
Setting the Background Color.........................................................90
Setting Auto Power Off ...................................................................91
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ...............................................91
Selecting the Video Output Format ................................................92
Changing the Start-up / Shutdown Screen .....................................92
Setting Custom Functions to the Four-way Controller ....................93
Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]..............................................94

Appendix

95

List of City Names...............................................................................95
Messages.............................................................................................96
Optional Accessories .........................................................................97
Troubleshooting..................................................................................98
Main Specifications ..........................................................................100
WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................102

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Contents of This ManualThis operating manual contains the following chapters.
1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

1

Explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera and before you
start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you
want to get started right away. It also explains how to use the SD Memory
Card / MultiMediaCard.

3 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains common operations such as button functions and using the menus.
Refer to [Taking Pictures], [Playback / Deleting], and [Settings] chapters formore details.

4 Taking Pictures –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains various ways of capturing images, and how to set the relevant
functions, such as setting the virtual mode dial to change capture modes, andselecting the right picture mode for the current scene.

5 Playback / Deleting ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

2

3

4

5

Explains how to play back images on the camera or a TV, and how to delete.

6 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains setting camera functions.

6

7 Appendix ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Explains troubleshooting, and introduces accessories sold separately.

7

The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.
Shows information useful to know.
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
Icons displayed above titles represent the capture modes that canA,, be used with that function.
B, C, D,
Ex.
F

ABFD

Setting Image Sharpness7

Checking Package Contents

CameraOptio 33LF

Strap
O-ST5 (*)

Software(CD-ROM) S-SW12

Video cable
I-VC2 (*)

USB cable
I-USB2 (*)

AA alkaline
batteries (2)Operating Manual(this manual)Operating Manual(PC Connection Manual)* Items marked with (*) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.97).

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Names of Parts
Front
Shutter release button
Power switch
Viewfinder
Built-in flash

Terminal cover

PC / AV terminal
DC input terminal
Self-timer lamp
Lens

Back
Viewfinder
Focus status lamp (Green)Flash status lamp (Red)Strap lug

LCD monitor
Card coverBattery cover
Tripod socket

9Names of Operating Partsb/ Z button
gj / DPOF button
q s z / i button
Shutter release button

Zoom / f / y button
Q Playback button
OK button

Four-way controller (2345)
MENU button

Guide display
A button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation.
The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-waycontroller(2)Four-waycontroller(3)Four-waycontroller(4)Four-waycontroller(5)OK button

10

2

MENU button

3

Zoom / f / y button(Digital zoom and magnified playback
only)

4
5

i button
Z buttonyGetting Started

Attaching the Strap
1
Getting Started
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as
shown.

11

Powering the Camera

1
Getting Started(Using AA batteries)(Using CR-V3)

Installing the Batteries
Install batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA NiMH batteries or use one CR-V3 battery.

1

Slide the battery cover in the direction
and flip open.

2

Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in
the battery chamber.

3

Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock.

indicated,

When using for a prolonged period, use the AC adapter D-AC5(p.14).
• AA alkaline, AA lithium and CR-V3 batteries are notrechargeable.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the
power switch is on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove thebatteries. Otherwise, the batteries may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert newbatteries after a long time, follow the procedure for “Setting theDate and Time” (p.22).
• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards may
cause malfunction.
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Number of Captures and Playback Time(At 25°C, With New Batteries)
Q Playback

1
Playback timeCR-V3
AA lithium batteries
AA Ni-MHAA alkaline batteries

Approx. 400
minutes
Approx. 300
minutes
Approx. 150
minutes
Approx. 60
minutesGetting Started

Q Captures(using flash 50% of the time)
Image Storage
Capacity
Approx. 500
CR-V3
picturesApprox. 350
AA lithium batteries
picturesApprox. 250
AA Ni-MH
picturesApprox. 50
AA alkaline batteries
pictures• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Results may varydepending on the capture mode and shooting conditions.

• Battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature
decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra
batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery
performance will return to normal when returned to room
temperature.
• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera
performance may deteriorate at low temperatures. Use of otherbatteries (such as CR-V3) is recommended when using thecamera at low temperatures.
• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, orwhen you will be taking a lot of pictures, have extra batteries
ready.
• You can maximize battery life by turning off the LCD monitor, andusing the viewfinder to take pictures.

Battery Level Indicator
The battery icon on the LCD monitor indicates the remaining battery
level.
#(lit green): Adequate power remains(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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1
3

1

4

Getting Started

2

Using the AC Adapter
When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting thecamera to your PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (sold separately) is
recommended.

1

Make sure the camera is turned off before opening theterminal cover.

2

Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera.

3
4

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Plug into the power outlet.
• Make sure the camera is turned off when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC
adapter, AC plug cord terminal, and the power outlet.
Disconnections while the camera is recording or reading data will
destroy your data.
• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the AC adapter
D-AC5 operating manual.
• You cannot charge Ni-MH batteries in the camera by connecting
the AC adapter. To charge Ni-MH batteries, use an Ni-MH battery
charger.

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Inserting / Removing the SD Memory
Card / MultiMediaCard
1
Getting Started

Removing

You can use an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard with thiscamera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted, or in the Bult-in memory if no cardis inserted. Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or
removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
Inserting

1
2

Slide the card cover in the3

Close the card cover.

direction, and flip open.

Turn so the label side (with 2 symbol) of the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is facing toward the
LCD monitor and push in until it clicks.

Removing

1
2

Slide the card cover in the

direction, and flip open.

Push the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard in the
direction of the arrow.
The card will pop out slightly.

3
4

Pull the card out to remove.
Close the card cover.

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Q Approximate Number of Recordable Images, Recorded Pixels, andQuality Levels
Quality Level

1

Recorded Pixels

Getting Started

2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
1024 × 7680
640 × 480

Best

Better

Good

C
6
11
25
57

D
12
20
47
89

E
18
28
62
119

Movie picture(320 × 240)65 seconds• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16 MB SD Memory
Card.
• Maximum movie picture length when using a MultiMediaCard is 30 seconds.
• These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and mayvary depending on factors such as the subject, shooting conditions, capturemode, and SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard used.

Data backup recommendation
In rare cases, you may become unable to read data saved in the internal memory.
It is recommended that you use a PC or other device to save important data in alocation separate from the internal memory.

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Precautions when using an SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard
1
Getting Started• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening theWrite-protect
switchcard cover.
• SD Memory Cards are equipped with a write-protect
switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existingdata by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion ofexisting data or formatting of the card.
• The PENTAX website provides a list of SD Memory Cards
and MultiMediaCards that have been checked forcompatibility with the camera. Inquiries on card compatibility can also be
answered by your nearest PENTAX service center.
• The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be hot when removed
immediately after camera use.
• Do not remove the card or turn off the power while the camera is saving to
the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard, displaying images, or connected
to a PC via a USB cable. This could cause data loss or card damage.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Cards / MultiMediaCards or subject them toviolent impact. Keep away from water and store away from hightemperatures.
• New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before
use. Refer to “Formatting Cards / Internal Memory” (p.86) for information
on formatting.
• Never remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard during formatting.
The card may be damaged and become unusable.
• The data on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be erased in thefollowing circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for datathat is erased.
(1) When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard(2) When the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is placed in a location
with static electricity or electrical interference(3) When the card is not used for a long time(4) When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording
or reading data on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard• SD Memory Cards / MultiMediaCards have a limited service life. The
stored data may become unreadable after long periods of disuse. Please
periodically back up important data onto your PC.
• Avoid using or storing cards where static electricity or electricalinterference can occur.
• Do not use or store cards where they may be exposed to sudden
temperature changes, condensation, or direct sunlight.

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Swiveling the LCD Monitor(Flexible LCD Monitor)
1
Getting Started

You can swivel the LCD monitor 180 degrees horizontally and up to 270
degrees vertically .
You can check the screen as you are taking the picture during selfportraits.
The screen display will also change accordingly when you swivel themonitor.
• You can swing out themonitor 180 degrees
horizontally.

• You can swivel the monitor
up to 270 degrees vertically.

• Protect your LCD monitor
when your digital camera is
not in use by swiveling it to theback (PENTAX Optio logo ison the front) for storage.
Do not apply excessive force when rotating the LCD monitor.

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Turning the Camera On and Off
1 Power switch

1

Getting Started

Playback button

1

Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Playback Only Mode
Press the power switch while pressing the Playback button activates
the Playback Only mode.
• When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, the lens does
not extend.
• To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, press thepower switch and then press it again.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26

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Initial Settings

1

Power switch

Getting Started

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

When the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on,
follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town,
DST, and current date and time. When the date and time that appear at
the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you playback the image
quickly after taking a picture is not the current time, follow the
instructions for “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.87) to set
the correct date and time.

Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,
Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

12Turn the camera on.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select the display language.

Initial Settings
Language/
City
DST
Video Out

EnglishNYC
NTSC

The default setting is English.

3

Press the four-way controller (3).

MENU

Exit

OK

The screen for setting the city will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Changing the Display Language” (p.89).

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Ok

Setting the Home Town
You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.

1

1

Initial Settings
Language/
City
DST
Video Out

EnglishNYC
NTSC

Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the DST will be
displayed.

MENU

Exit

OK

Ok

• See p.95 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Setting the World Time” (p.88).

Getting Started

2

Press the four-way controller (45)to select the desired city (HomeTown).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode
You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T. (Daylight SavingTime) mode.

1

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [O (On)] or [P (Off)].
The default setting is P (Off).

2

Initial Settings
Language/
City
DST
Video Out

EnglishNYC
NTSC

Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the Video Output Format
will be displayed.

MENU

Exit

OK

Ok

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Setting the World Time” (p.88).

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Setting the Video Output Format
1

You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or
playing back pictures using a TV monitor.

Getting Started

1

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the video output format.
The default setting is NTSC.

2

Initial Settings
Language/
City
DST
Video Out

EnglishNYC
NTSC

Press the OK button.
The screen for setting the Date and Time will
be displayed.

MENU

Exit

OK

Ok

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Selecting the Video Output Format” (p.92).

Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time, and the display style.

1

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect the date and time display style.

Date Adjust
Date Style mm / dd / yy 24H
01 / 01 /2003
00:00

2

MENU

Press the four-way controller (5).
23 are displayed above and below [24H].

Exit

OK

Ok

Date Adjust
Date Style mm / dd / yy 24H
01 / 01 /2003
00:00

3

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect 24H (24-hour display) or 12H(12-hour display).

MENU

Exit

OK

Ok

AM or PM is displayed in front of the hour when 12H (12-hour display)
is selected.

22

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
23 are displayed above and below the month.

Date Adjust
Date Style mm / dd / yy 24H
01 / 01 /2003
00:00

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the month.

Exit

OK

1
Ok

Date Adjust
Date Style mm / dd / yy 24H
03 / 01 /2003
00:00
MENU

6

Press the four-way controller (5).
23 are displayed above and below the date.

Exit

OK

Ok

Getting Started

5

MENU

Date Adjust
Date Style mm / dd / yy 24H
03 / 01 /2003
00:00
MENU

7

Use the four-way controller (23) to
set the date and press the four-way
controller (5) again.

Exit

Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour,and minutes.

9

Press the OK button.

Ok

Date Adjust
Date Style mm / dd / yy 24H
03 / 20 /2003

23 are displayed above and below the year.

8

OK

00:00
MENU

Exit

OK

Ok

The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date andtime using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen.
Press the OK button again.
• If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete,your settings will be cancelled, but you can take pictures. If thishappens, the Initial Settings screen is displayed the next time thecamera is turned on.
• Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen. To
access the menu, see “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time”(p.87)

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures
Viewfinder

Power switch
Shutter release button
i button
Zoom / f / y button

2
Quick Start

Focus status lamp (Green)
OK button
Flash status lamp (Red)LCD monitor

This is the simplest way to take still pictures. The flash discharges
automatically depending on the light conditions.

1
2

Press the power switch.

c

The camera will turn on.
Screen c is displayed for 1 second, andthen the capture screen d is displayed.

ProgramConfirm the subject and shooting
information on the LCD monitor.
The focus frame in the center of the LCD
screen indicates the Autofocus area. You
can change the shooting area by pressing
the zoom button.

:Shooting Mode Select1 second
later

d

2

x Makes the subject bigger.
w Makes the subject smaller.
You can check the size of the subject bylooking through the viewfinder.

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Focus frame

3
4

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame and the focus status lamp (green) light when thecamera is in focus.

Press the shutter release button completely.

Pressing the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
Q Pressing halfway
Lightly press (halfway) the shutter release button to lock the focus
position and exposure. The shutter speed and aperture settings appear
only when pressing the shutter release button halfway. The following
information is indicated by the LCD monitor, focus status lamp, and the
flash status lamp.
1. Autofocus area
The frame lights green when focused. It is not displayed when out of focus.
2. Focus status lamp and Flash status lamp
Lit
Blink

Focus status lamp (Green)
In focus
Out of focus

2
Quick Start

The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds(instant review). The captured image is saved to the SD Memory Card
/ MultiMediaCard, or the internal memory (the red lamp next to theviewfinder blinks while the image is being saved).

Flash status lamp (Red)
Flash is ready
Charging

You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.
Q Pressing down fully
Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a picture.
Instant Review
The Instant Review setting is the amount of time each image isdisplayed immediately after being captured. The default setting is 0.5
second. Pressing the i button during image display when the InstantReview display time is more than 1 second will display the [Delete]menu. Select [Delete] and press the OK button to delete the image.
Setting the Instant Review Time 1 p.50

25

Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures
i button

2
Quick Start

Playback button
Four-way controller
OK button
LCD monitor

Playing Back Images
To play back still pictures:

1

Press the Playback button Q after taking a picture.
The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Rotating a Displayed Image
Press the four-way controller (3). The image will rotate clockwise
90°, 180° and 270°. Press the OK button to return to normal playback.
100-0030

1/100
F2.6

10/20/2003
11:20

1/100
F2.6

10/20/2003
11:20

10/20/2003
11:20

1/100
F2.6

10/20/2003
11:20

100-0030

100-0030

1/100
F2.6

100-0030

100-0030

1/100
F2.6

10/20/2003
11:20• Movie pictures cannot be rotated.
• Press the four-way controller (2) to rotate the image
counterclockwise.
26

Playing Back Previous or Next Images
Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either
forward or backward.

1

Press the Playback button Q after taking a picture.

2

2
Quick Start

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the four-way controller (45).
Displays the previous image.
Displays the next image.

Deleting a Displayed Image
While the image is displayed, press the ibutton to display the Delete screen. Use thefour-way controller (2) to select [Delete], andpress the OK button. The image is deleted.
Press the Playback button again, or press the
shutter release button halfway to return toshooting status.

Delete (One)
DeleteCancel100-0107
All

OK

OK

• When you press the playback button, the file with the largest filenumber is displayed first.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor bypressing the zoom / f / y button.
• Turning the camera on while pressing the Playback button
activates the Playback Only mode. As the lens does not extend in
Playback Only mode, this feature is useful when you want to pass
the camera to someone and show them the picture you have justtaken without the lens being touched. To switch to [Capturemode], turn the camera off and then turn it on again.
• For movie pictures, the first frame is displayed.
• If no images are stored, the [No Image] message will appear.
Zoom Playback 1 p.70

27

Quick Start

How to View the Recorded Images

2
Quick Start

Images taken with this camera can be recorded on
an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or theinternal memory. Images saved to an SD Memory
Card / MultiMediaCard can be viewed using thecamera, transferred to a computer or printed.
Viewing Images on the Camera
One of the advantages of a digital camera is thatyou can check the picture as soon as you take it.
You can check the composition and brightness,and take the picture again if you are not satisfied.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.70

Viewing Images on a TV
Displaying your pictures on a TV is handy for those group occasions. Toview the images on your TV, connect your camera to the TV with the AV
cable.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 p.80

28

Viewing Images on a PC

1 Booklet: “Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”

2
Quick Start

You can view recorded images and edit them on a PC just byconnecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading
the images. Or you can remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
from the camera and transfer the data to your PC with a card reader.
On a laptop, you can put a card in the card adapter and insert it into
your card slot to transfer the image data. (When using other equipment
to transfer your images from your SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard,
please read the operating manual for your equipment.)

Printing Images at a Printing Service
You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory
Card / MultiMediaCard with recorded images to a store that performs
printing. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify
the number of copies or to include the date. Set these before taking
your card to a store that performs DPOF printing.
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) 1 p.81

29

Common Operations

Using Button Functions

7

1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9

3
Common Operations

Capture Mode

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

bbuttonChanges the flash mode. (1 p.42)

gj button
Selects self-timer mode or continuous shooting mode. (1 p.63, 66)) button
Changes the Capture mode as follows. (1 p.40)
Macro mode, infinity-landscape mode, Manual focus mode

Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (1 p.64)

Playback button Q
Switches to Playback mode. (1 p.37)

Four-way controller (45)
Changes the EV compensation. (1 p.52)
You can use the Custom Function settings to allot other functions.
(1 p.93)
Use MF mode to adjust focus. (1 p.41)

Four-way controller (23)
Displays Virtual mode dial and changes to Capture mode.
(1 p.37)

OK button
Switches display modes in the capture screen. (1 p.38)
Sets menu items in the menu screen.

MENU button
Displays [Rec.Mode], [Playback] and [Set-up] menus. (1 p.32)

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7

1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9

Playback Mode

3

1

Common Operations

2
3
4

5
6
7
8
9

Z button
Prevents image deletion and protected images display. (1 p.78)

DPOF button
Sets DPOF settings. (1 p.81)

i button
Deletes the image. (1 p.76)

Zoom / f / y button
Displays nine images at once when f is pressed in Standard
Playback mode. (1 p.74)
Changes the image size on the LCD monitor in Zoom Display mode.
(1 p.70)

Playback button Q
Switches to Capture mode.

Four-way controller (45)Plays back previous or next image. (1 p.27)

Four-way controller (23)Rotates the displayed image clockwise / counterclockwise 90°, 180°,
270° (1 p.26)

OK button
Switches display modes in the playback screen. (1 p.73)
Sets menu items in the menu screen.

MENU button
Displays [Rec.Mode], [Playback] and [Set-up] menus. (1 p.32)
31

Using the Menus
When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the
LCD monitor. You can use these to set functions, save settings andchange camera settings.

How to Set the Menus
3

A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during menu
operation.

Common Operations

1

Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will behighlighted.

2

Press the four-way controller (45).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the menu screen.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item.
The four-way controller (23) moves the selection frame highlighted
up and down.

4

Use the four-way controller (45) to change thesetting.
Use the four-way controller (5) to move to a selection
screen if available.
When finished, press the OK button to return to the menu.

5

Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to Capture or
Playback mode.
Even after you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if
you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as removing the battery
when the camera is on), any changes to the setting will not besaved.

32

Example of Menu Operation (Pressing the MENU Button in
Capture Mode)

1 MENU button[A Rec. Mode] Menu

2

[Q Playback] Menu

Rec. Mode

Exit

2048 1536

Set-upSlideshow
Protected Image
Copy Image
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete

AWB
Wide

3sec
Show

Auto
OK

MENU

OK

Exit

OK

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

3

4

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Exit

EnglishOK

OK

3

White Balance

Rec. Mode

MENU

Selection Screen

Exit

mm / dd / yy

Common Operations

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

FormatBeep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Screen effect
MENU

OK

3

MENU

[B Set-up] Menu

Playback

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

2

AWB

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

MENU

OK

Exit

OK

OK

4

3
Rec. Mode

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
100
OK

OK

3
To the next screen

33Enlarging a Menu Display
Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed will enlarge
the menu. Press the zoom button (w) to return to the original display.
Operation Example
Rec. Mode

3
Common Operations

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

2048 1536

Auto

MENU

2048 1536

Auto
OK

Exit

OK

OK

OK

Rec. Modew

2048x1536
MENU

Exit

OK

OK

Rec. ModeContrast

0.5secOK

Exit

Recorded Pixels

xRec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

x

AWB
Wide

OK

Exit

w

OK

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Rec. Mode

AWB
Wide

OK

Exit

x

w

MENU

Exit

OK

OK

• Pressing the shutter button halfway while a menu is displayed willswitch the camera to Capture mode (playback screen when in
Playback Only mode).
• Displaying a menu from Capture mode will display the[A Rec. Mode] menu, and displaying a menu from Playback
mode will display the [Q Playback] menu.
• When you turn off the camera while still in enlarged display mode,
the next time you turn the camera on and press the MENU
button, the menu will be enlarged.
34

Menu List
[A Rec. Mode] Menu
{ …Setting changes are enabled (for * functions, settings changes in
Picture modes are disabled).
× …Setting changes are disabled.
Description

Default Setting

A
PictureMode B
FDC

Reference

2048 × 1536{

Set to320 × 240

p.43

3
Common Operations

Item
Recorded
PixelsSelects the number ofrecorded pixels.

Quality Level

Selects the image
compression rate.

D

{

×

p.44

White Balance

Adjusts color balanceaccording to lighting.

AWB(Auto)

{(*)

{

p.45

Changes the area for
Focusing Area
autofocus.

Wide

{

×

p.47

L
(Multi-segment)

{

×

p.48

AE Metering

Sets the metering
method to determine
exposure.

Sensitivity

Sets sensitivity.

Auto

{

×

p.49

Digital Zoom

For taking digital zoom
pictures.

O (on){{

p.65

Sets the Instant Review
Instant Review display time.

0.5 sec(0.5 sec.)

{

×

p.50

{

{ (Note)p.68

MemorySaves the Rec. Modesettings when thecamera is turned off.

Sharpness

Sets the sharpness.

Normal{(*)

Saturation

Sets the saturation.

Normal{(*)

Contrast

Sets the contrast.

Normal

{(*)

×
×
×

0.0

{

{

EV
Compensates exposure
Compensation between –2.0 and +2.0.

p.50
p.51
p.51
p.52

* Functions that cannot be changed with C (Flash, Focus mode) do not appear in mode
memory.

Items marked with “×” can be changed on the menu screen, but are
not reflected in actual operation.

35

[Q Playback] Menu
Item

3
Common Operations

Description

Default Setting

Slideshow

Plays recorded images successively.

3 sec (3 seconds)

p.75

Protected Image

Displays / hides files set as protected
images.

Show

p.79

Copy Image

Copies files between the internal
memory and the SD Memory card /MultiMediaCard.

Internal memory →memory card

p.84

Quick Zoom

When set to ON, the playback image
magnification switches to 1×, 2×, 4×,8× and 12× every time you press thezoom button (x).

P (off)p.71

Quick Delete

When this is turned on, the Delete
screen is displayed with [Delete]selected.

P (off)p.77[BSet-up] Menu
Description

Default Setting

Reference

FormatItem

Formats SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard or internal memory.

Cancelp.86

Beep

Sets the button operation sound.

O (on)

p.87

Date Adjust

Sets the date and time.

mm / dd / yy

p.87

World Time

Sets the World time.

P (off)p.88

Language /Changes the language for displaying
menus and messages.

Englishp.89

Screen effectEnsures displays on the LCD screen
will transition smoothly.

O (on)

p.90

Video Out

Sets the video output format.

NTSC

p.92

Blue

p.90

Background color Sets the background color of the LCD
screen.

36

Reference

Auto Power Off

Turns off the power automatically.

3 min. (3 minutes)

p.91

Brightness Level

Sets brightness of LCD monitor.

Normalp.91

Screen Setting

Sets the start-up screen when the
power is turned on and the shutdown
screen when the power is turned off.

Blue

p.92

Custom Function

Changes four-way controller (45)functions during Capture mode.

m (EV Compensation)

p.93

Reset

Returns settings to defaults.

Cancelp.94

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions
Switching Between Modes
Capture mode is for taking pictures and playback mode is for playing
back or erasing images.
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
• Press the Playback button to switch from Capture mode to Playback mode.
• Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway
to switch from Playback mode to Capture mode.
Selecting a Capture Mode
Capture modes are selected by displaying the virtual mode dial.
There are 6 different Capture modes.

H(Default
Setting)
B
C
F
D

1
2

3

4
p.54
p.55
p.57
p.58

Taking Pictures

A

You can set all functions and take
Program mode
pictures.
Matches your settings to the situation.
Picture modes
There are 7 different Picture modes.
(The default setting is H.)
Takes dark scenes such as pictures
Night-scene modetaken at night.
Movie mode
Takes movie pictures.
Panorama assist
Takes panorama pictures.
mode
Takes pictures using a color filter
Digital Filter mode
(default setting is B&W).

p.60
p.62

Press the four-way controller (23)in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select a mode.

ProgramOK

OK

The selected Capture mode icon will be
displayed magnified.
When selecting [Picture Mode] or [Digital Filter], press the four-way
controller (5) again for more settings. See page 58 for more details

Press the OK button.
The icon for the selected Capture mode appears and the camera is
ready to take pictures.

37

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
The LCD monitor can be changed by pressing the OK button.
Normal display
Shooting information is displayed when the
power is turned on.
1 Flash 2 Shooting mode
3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode
5 AF frame 6 Card / internal memory
7 Capacity remaining 8 Battery indicator

4

Histogram display

Taking Pictures

The brightness distribution of the image isdisplayed.
The horizontal axis shows brightness (darkest
at the left end and brightest at the right end),
and the vertical axis shows the number ofpixels.
1 Histogram

Grid display
Grid is displayed.
Shooting information is not displayed.

38

1 2 3

4 5 6

7
2

8

1
2

No information display
Shooting information is not displayed.
• The AF frame is displayed in autofocus,
and q.
• Settings are displayed for several seconds
when changed.
LCD monitor Off

LCD monitor off
Turns the LCD monitor off. (The LCD monitor
is not turned off in Playback mode.)4

When the LCD monitor is off, the camera will automatically switch
to normal display when you switch to q, z.

Taking Pictures

Normal display

The display cannot be turned off in C, F, and D modes.
Saving the Display settings 1 p.68

39

1

Selecting the Focus Mode
4

Focus Mode

Taking Pictures(No icon)1

Autofocus

q

Macro

s

Infinity-landscapezManual focus

The camera is focused on the subject in theautofocus area when the shutter release button ispressed halfway. Use this mode when the
distance to the subject is more than 40 cm (1.3 ft).
Use when the distance to the subject is 10 cm to50 cm. When the shutter release button ispressed halfway, the camera is focused on theobject in the autofocus area.
Use for taking pictures of distant subjects.
Use for adjusting focus manually by the four-way
controller (23).

Press the ) button in Capture mode.
The focus mode will change each time it is pressed and the current
setting will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.
• The focus mode default setting is [Autofocus].
• The focus mode is set to [Autofocus] in Movie mode (1 p.58).

40

Manual Focus
When you press the four-way controller (45) in z mode, the central
portion of the picture is enlarged to full-screen on the LCD monitor.
Adjust the focus with the four-way controller (45) while checking theimage on the monitor.
For distant focus
For closer focus
After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller(45), or take your finger off the four-way controller. The screen returns
to the normal display two seconds later.

Saving the Focus Mode 1 p.68

[Conditions that make focusing difficult]

Taking Pictures• When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (45) to focus
quickly.
• When using digital zoom, the enlarged full-screen display willalign with the larger magnification rate and display.

4

You may find it difficult to focus in on your picture when your subject
is under the following kinds of conditions. When this happens, first fix
the camera focus (press the shutter release button halfway) on an
subject that is the same distance from the camera as the subject you
want to capture. Then, with the shutter release button still held down
halfway, return the camera to the position of the subject you want tocapture and fully press the shutter release button.
• Against backgrounds with extremely low contrast such as blue
skies or white walls• Conditions where it is difficult to reflect light such as dark places orcompletely black objects• Pictures of only horizontal lines or detailed patterns• Objects moving at incredibly fast speeds• Near and far objects existing in the same picture• Brightly reflected light, strong backlight (when the surroundings are
particularly bright)
41

1

Selecting the Flash Mode4

(No icon)

Taking Pictures

a
b
c
d

The flash discharges automatically depending on
the light conditions.
The flash will not discharge, regardless of theFlash Offbrightness.
The flash discharges, regardless of theFlash On
brightness.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
Auto flash + Redcaused by the light from the flash being reflected
eye reductionin the subject's eyes. The flash discharges
automatically.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
Flash On + Red-eye caused by the light from the flash being reflected in
reduction
the subject's eyes.
The flash discharges regardless of lighting conditions.

Automatic flash• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C, Continuous
shooting or Infinity-Landscape.
• When using the flash, it always discharges once before taking thepicture, to assist with metering.
• In [Auto flash + Red-eye reduction] or [Flash On + Red-eye reduction],
the flash discharges once before taking the picture to make the pupils of
the subject's eyes contract, shortly before firing again to take the picture.

1

Press the b button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon
appears on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take a picture in the selected flash mode.
Focus status lamp and flash status lamp status 1 p.25
Saving the Flash Mode 1 p.68

42

Rec. Mode2
31

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

A

BFD

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
1024 × 7680
640 × 480

1
2
3

Suitable for printing on A4 paper.
Suitable for printing on A5 paper.
Suitable for printing on postcards.
Suitable for attaching to e-mail, or for creating websites.

4
Taking Pictures

Select the number of recorded pixels from [2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200],[1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].
The more pixels there are, the larger the image size and file size.
The image file size will also differ according to quality level settings.

Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the recorded pixels.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

• Recorded pixels are fixed to 320 × 240 in Movie mode.
• You can print a higher quality image by increasing the recorded
pixels.

43

Rec. Mode2
31

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

A

BFD

Selecting the Quality Level
4
Taking Pictures

Select the image compression rate.
The more E there are, the better the quality and the larger the file.
The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels
settings.
C

Best

D

Better

E

Good

1
2
3

This has the lowest compression rate, and is suitable forprinting large pictures on A4 paper.
This has a standard compression rate, and is suitable forviewing as standard photographs or on your computer
screen.
Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mail,or for creating websites.

Select [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the image quality.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

44

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

Rec. Mode

2, 3
4
1

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

ABCFD

Adjusting the White Balance

F
G
H
I
J
K

1
2

Auto
Daylight
Shade

The camera makes the adjustment automatically.
For taking pictures outside in sunlight.
For taking pictures outside in the shade.
For taking pictures under bulb or other incandescent
Tungsten Light
lights.
Fluorescent
For taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Light
For taking pictures by manually adjusting the white
Manualbalance.

Select [White Balance] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance selection screen will be
displayed.

3
4

4
Taking Pictures

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balanceaccording to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the setting.

White Balance
AWB

MENU

Exit

OK

OK

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance 1 p.68

You can change the setting in Picture mode but these changes are
not reflected when shooting.
45

Setting Manually1

Select [K] (Manual) on the White
Balance selection screen.

2

Point your camera at a blank sheet ofpaper so that it fills the screen.

3

Press the OK button.

White Balance
AWB

MENU

Exit

OK

OK

The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Complete] appears on
the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen.

4

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

4
Taking Pictures46

Rec. Mode2
31

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

A

BFD

Setting the Focusing Area
4

You can change the autofocus area.

1
2
3

Normal range
The autofocus range becomes smaller.

Select [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536

Taking Pictures

Wide
Spot

AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

Saving the Focusing Area 1 p.68

47

Rec. Mode2
31

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

A

BFD

Setting the Light Metering Range
4
Taking Pictures

You can select which part of the screen to use to measure thebrightness and determine the exposure.
L
M
N

1
2
3

Multi-segment

The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of theCenter-weighted
screen.
The exposure is determined by the small area in theSpotcenter of the screen only.

Select [AE Metering] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Saving the AE Metering 1 p.68

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Exit

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AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

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31

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

A

BFD

Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the Sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The camera makes the adjustment automatically.

100• The lower the sensitivity (smaller number), the sharper and morenoise-reduced the image. Shutter speed will be slower in low light
conditions.
• The higher the sensitivity (larger number), the faster the shutter speed
in low light conditions. The image will have more noise.

200
400

1
2
3

Taking Pictures

Auto

4

Select [Sensitivity] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the sensitivity.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

The only available AUTO settings are 100 and 200.
Saving the Sensitivity 1 p.68

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

A

BFD

Setting the Instant Review Time
4
Taking Pictures

You can select the Instant Review display time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec.,
2 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., or OFF (no display).

1
2
3

Select [Instant Review] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the display time.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

Exit

0.5sec

OK

OK

ABFD

Setting the Image Sharpness
You can make the image outlines sharp or soft.

1
2
3

Select [Sharpness] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select x (Normal), z (Sharp),
or y (Soft).
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

50

Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

Exit

0.5secOK

OK

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

ABFD

Setting the Color Saturation
4

You can set the color saturation.

3

Select [Saturation] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select x (Normal), z (High),or y (Low).
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

Exit

0.5secOK

Taking Pictures

1
2

OK

ABFD

Setting the Image Contrast
You can set the image contrast.

1
2
3

Select [Contrast] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) toselect x (Normal), z (High), ory (Low).
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

Exit

0.5secOK

OK

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

A

BCFD

EV Compensation
4
Taking Pictures

You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or underexposed.

1

Select [EV Compensation] on the [A Rec. Mode]
menu.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the EV Compensation.
Adjust the + side to over-expose and the – side
to under-expose.
EV Compensation values can be selected in
1 / 3 EV steps from a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0
EV.

3Rec. ModeEV Compensation

MENU

Exit

0.0

OK

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the EV Compensation 1 p.68

The default setting for the four-way controller (45) Custom
Function setting is EV Compensation. (1 p.93)

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OK

Taking Pictures
When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted, allimages are saved to the card.
Images are saved to the internal memory when no card has been
inserted.
4

1, 2
4

3

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures With Set Functions (Program Mode)
In Program mode (A), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select otherfunctions such as the flash mode or continuos shooting mode.

1

Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect [Program (A)].

• Press the OK button.

Program

The camera is ready to take the picture.

• Set the functions you want to use.

OK

OK

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.37 to p.52) for
instructions.

4

Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Taking Still Pictures 1 p.24

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5

Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type (Picture Modes)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.
Picture Mode
There are seven modes available in Picture mode.

>

Surf

{

Snow

K

Sunset1

Enhances your landscape photos.
Enhances your flower photos.
Enhances your portrait photos.
Enhances self-portraits or photos including yourself.
Enhances photos taken against dazzling backgrounds
such as beaches.
Enhances photos taken against dazzling backgrounds
such as snow.
Beautiful results on photos of sunsets or sunrises.

Taking Pictures

I
J
M

Landscape(Default Setting)FlowerPortrait
Self-Portrait

H

4

Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The Virtual mode dial appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the [Picture Mode (H)] dial.

3

Press the four-way controller (5).

Picture Mode

The Picture mode dial appears.

4

OK

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect the icon for the desired Picture
mode.

OK

Picture Mode

Portrait
OK

OK

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Press the OK button.
The Picture mode is selected.

6

Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
• In Picture mode, you also can press the shutter button halfway orpress any button other than the four-way controller to set the
selection.
• In Picture mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, and whitebalance are automatically set to the optimum values for eachmode (you can change set values but these changes are notreflected in the operation).

Taking Self-Portraits
4
Taking Pictures

You can rotate the LCD monitor while you take a self-portrait or a twoshot, checking yourself in the LCD monitor while you take the picture.

1

Select [Picture Mode] on the virtual mode dial, and set
it to [Self-portrait (M)].

2

Rotate the LCD Monitor.
You can check yourself in the LCD monitor.
The image in the LCD monitor will also rotate when you rotate the
LCD monitor.
Look into the lens before taking the picture to ensure a natural facial
expression.

3

Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
• The captured image is recorded without being rotated.
• When pressing the shutter release button causes the camera to
shake, particularly for taking pictures in low light conditions,secure the camera to a tripod or other surface and use the selftimer.
Rotating the LCD Monitor 1 p.18
Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type (Picture Modes) 1 p.55

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Taking Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)
The settings in this mode are appropriate for taking dark scenes.

1

Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
Use the four-way controller (23)to select the [Night Scene Mode (B)]3

Press the OK button.

Night Scene Mode

The camera is ready to take the picture.
OK

4

Taking Pictures

The virtual mode dial appears.

2

4

OK

Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Pressing the Shutter Release Button1 p.25
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26

Total shooting time will be longer than the set slow shutter speed
when the noise reduction function activates to reduce noise.
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
To prevent camera shaking, secure the camera on a tripod or othersurface.

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3

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Mode)
4
Taking Pictures

This mode enables you to take movie pictures.
When using an SD Memory Card or the internal memory, you cancontinue recording until the memory becomes full.
When using a MultiMediaCard, the maximum length of one recording (1set) is approximately 30 seconds.
Sound cannot be recorded.

1

Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Movie (C)].
Press the OK button.

Movie

OK

1

1 Flash off icon
2 Movie icon
3 Card / Internal memory
4 Capacity remaining
5 Sets remaining (when using MultiMediaCard)

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OK

2

3 4 5
1
00:22
0:22
22
00:

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Press the shutter release button.
Recording will begin. You can change the image size using the Zoom
button.
x Subject becomes bigger.
w Subject becomes smaller.

5

Press the shutter release button.
Recording is ended. The remaining available recording time isdisplayed.

Recording by Holding Down the Shutter Release Button

Playing Back Movie Pictures 1 p.72

Movie pictures are saved in AVI (Motion JPEG) format.
The software provided (ACDSee for PENTAX) lets you easily playback movie pictures on a PC.

4
Taking Pictures

When you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one
second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the buttonpressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter
release button.

• The flash will not discharge in Movie mode.
• Continuous shooting is not available in Movie mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie mode.
• The only focus mode available in Movie mode is Auto focus
mode.

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Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)
4
Taking Pictures

Using the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX), you can join
multiple images and easily create panoramic photos. Use Panorama
Assist mode to combine images taken so that edges overlap to create asingle panoramic photo.

1
2
3
4

Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Panorama
Assist (F)].
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller to choose
the joining direction.
4 Joins the images at the left.
5 Joins the images at the right.
2 Joins the images at the top.
3 Joins the images at the bottom.
The explanation below will assume that 5 isselected.

5

Set
shift direction

Take the first picture.
Press the shutter release button to take the firstimage. The right edge of the image is displayed intransparent form at the left of the LCD monitor.
OK

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Move the camera to the right and takethe second picture.
Position the camera so that the fixed image
display overlaps the left edge of the transparent
display and then release the shutter.
Repeat this procedure for the third andfollowing pictures.

7

OK

Press the OK button.
The screen returns to step 4.
To cancel Panorama Assist mode, change to another mode byusing the four-way controller (23)4
Taking Pictures• You cannot use the camera itself to create panoramic images.
Use the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX) to join the
pictures. For details on creating panorama images, see theseparate booklet “Viewing Digital Camera Images on Your PC”.
• Continuous shooting is not available in Panorama Assist mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Panorama Assist mode.
• A computer that supports Windows is necessary for joining
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Taking Pictures with Filters (Digital Filter Mode)4You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors, such as
red, blue, and green.

Taking Pictures

Filters
Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue,
black-and-white + red, black-and-white + green, and black-and-white +blue. When you select B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, or Blue filters in Digital
Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selectedcolor, and the pictures are taken in that color.

1

Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.
The virtual mode dial appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the [Digital Filter (D)].

3

Press the four-way controller (5).

Digital Filter

The filter selection screen is displayed.
OK

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the filter.

5

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

6

Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.

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OK

Digital Filter

B&W
OK

OK

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A

BD

Taking Pictures Continuously(Continuous Shooting)4

1
2

Press the gj button in Capturemode to display j on the LCD
monitor.
Press the shutter release button.

3

Taking Pictures

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.

Pictures will be taken continuously while the
shutter release button is pressed.
Recording stops when you release the shutter release button.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26

• You can use the Continuous Shooting function until the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard becomes full.
• The interval between continuous shots will vary according torecorded pixels and quality level settings.
• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not available for Movie or Panorama
Assist mode.

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BFD

Using the Zoom
4

You can use the Zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.

Taking Pictures

1

Press the Zoom button in Capture
mode.

3

x Tele: Subject becomes bigger.
w Wide: Subject becomes smaller.
When the digital zoom function is disabled, you
can take pictures at up to 3 times magnification
using the optical zoom.
When the digital zoom function is enabled, you
can further enlarge the subject by up to 8 times
magnification.

Zoom bar
Digital Zoom range

3

When digital zoom
is enabled

Saving the Zoom Position 1 p.68

• Images will become grainier when you use the digital zoom.
• The higher the zoom magnification, the more the image isaffected by shaking. Stabilize the camera on a tripod or othersurface to prevent shaking.
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Enabling the Digital Zoom Function

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

4

The [A Rec. Mode] menu will appear.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Digital Zoom].

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select [O (on)].

4

Press the OK button.

Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

Exit

0.5

OK

OK

Taking Pictures

2

The camera is ready to take the picture.
Turning off the LCD monitor turns off the digital zoom function.
When using the digital zoom, use the LCD monitor to align the
picture.
Saving the Digital Zoom function setting 1 p.68

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A

BCFD

Using the Self-Timer
4
Taking Pictures

The picture will be taken either 10 seconds or 2 seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed.

1

Press the gj button in Capturemode to display g or r on the LCD
monitor.

2

Press the shutter release button.
g The self-timer is engaged, and the self-timer
lamp lights for about 7 seconds. The picture
is taken about 3 seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
r The self-timer is engaged, and the picture is taken about 2
seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
• A countdown display appears on the LCD monitor.
• Pressing the four-way controller or the MENU button during
count-down display will cancel the self-timer.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
Taking Self-Portraits 1 p.56

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Saving the Settings
Saving the Menu Items (Memory)
You can choose whether or not to save the set values when the camera
is turned off. If you select [O (On)], the camera saves the settings ineffect just before the camera is turned off. If you select [P (Off)], thesettings returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
Item
Flash

4

EV Compensation

Taking Pictures

White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Digital Zoom
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
Display
File #

Description
Saves the Flash mode setting selected with the
button.
Saves the EV compensation settings.
Saves the [White Balance] settings on the[Rec. Mode] menu.
Saves the [Focusing Area] settings on the[Rec. Mode] menu.
Saves the [AE Metering] settings on the [Rec. Mode]menu.
Saves the [Sensitivity] settings on the [Rec. Mode]menu.
Saves the [Digital Zoom] settings on the[Rec. Mode] menu.
Saves the Focus Mode settings.
Saves the Zoom Position settings.
Saves the LCD monitor display mode.
Saves the file number. The next filename will have asequential number even after changing the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.

Default
Setting
O
P
P
P
P
P
O
P
P
P
O

• Menu items not included in [Memory] are saved with the settings
selected on the menus for each function when the camera isturned off.
• Zoom positions set within the digital zoom range will not be saved
even when [Zoom Position] is set to [O (On)] in [Memory].

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1

1
2

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect [Memory].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Memory] menu appears.

Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU

4

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect the item.

5

Use the four-way controller (45) toselect [O (on)] or [P (off)].

6

Press the OK button twice.

Exit

0.5

OK

OK

OK

OK

MemoryFlash
EV Compensation
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

4
Taking Pictures

3

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Playing Back Images
When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted,
images saved on the card are played back.
Images are played back from the internal memory when no card has
been inserted.
3
2
1

Playing Back Still Pictures
5

Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.26) and “Playing Back Previous or
Next Images” (p.27).

Playback / Deleting

Zoom Playback
You can play back images magnified up to 12 times. A guide tooperation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification.

1

In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) toselect the image to magnify.

2

Press x / y on the Zoom / f / ybutton.
The image is magnified (1 to 12 times). Keeppressing to continuously increase themagnification.

3• Operations available during Zoom display:
Four-way controller (2345) Moves zoom position
Zoom / f / y button (x)Makes image bigger
Zoom / f / y button (w)Makes image smaller

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Movie pictures cannot be magnified.

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Turning Quick Zoom On and Off
When Quick Zoom is set to on, pressing the zoom button (x) during
magnified display will increase display magnification to 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×
and 12×.

1

Press the MENU button in playback
mode.

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Quick Zoom].

MENU

Exit

3sec
Show

OK

OK

3

Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or[P (off)].

4

Press the OK button.

5
Playback / Deleting

The [Q Playback] menu appears.

Playback
Slideshow
Protected Image
Copy Image
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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1, 2, 3Playing Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation appears on the
LCD monitor during playback.

5
Playback / Deleting

1

In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) toselect the image to play back.

2

Press the four-way controller (2).
• Operations available during Playback:Four-way controller (4)Reverse playback
Four-way controller (5)Forward playback
Four-way controller (2)Pause• Operations available while paused:
Four-way controller (4)Frame reverse
Four-way controller (5)Frame forward
Four-way controller (2)Cancels pause (Playback resumes)

3

Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback will stop.

4

Press the Playback button Q.
The camera switches to the current Capture mode.

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100-0049

Playback will start.

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You can display an overlay of playback information on the LCD monitor.
Press the OK button to switch between displayed information.
Normal display

1 2

Displays shooting information.

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100-0030

1 Playback mode 2 Protect icon
3 File number
4 Four-way controller operation guide5 Shutter speed
6 Aperture
7 Battery indicator 8 Date and time

1/100
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5 6

7

8

The four-way controller operation guide will
only be displayed for two seconds afterswitching to playback mode.

5

Displays image brightness distribution.
The horizontal axis shows the brightness(darkest at the left end and brightest at theright end) and the vertical axis shows thenumber of pixels.

1
100-0030

1/100
F2.6

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1 Histogram

Playback / Deleting

Histogram display

Display Off
No shooting information is displayed.

Normal display

The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Playback mode.
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Nine Image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.

5

In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) toselect an image.

2

Press w / f on the Zoom / f / ybutton.

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Up to nine small images will be displayed atonce.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to selectan image.
A scroll bar is displayed on the right edge of thescreen. When an image is selected in thebottom row, pressing the four-way controller(3) displays the next nine images.

3100-0030

Selected image

Press f / y on the Zoom / f / y button.
The selected image is displayed by itself.
The first frame is displayed for movie pictures.
Protected images set to [Hide] (p.78, 79) are not displayed.

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5
2

Slideshow
You can continuously play back all images saved on an SD Memory
Card / MultiMediaCard.
When no card has been inserted, all images saved in the internal
memory are continuously played back.

In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) toselect the first image for the slideshow.

2

Press the MENU button.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect [Slideshow].

4

Use the four-way controller (45) tochange the playback interval.

Playback
Slideshow
Protected Image
Copy Image
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
MENU

Exit

3sec
Show

OK

OK

5
Playback / Deleting1

You can choose from 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec and 30 sec.

5

Press the OK button.
Playback will start at the set interval.
• Pressing any button (such as the four-way controller or the
MENU button) during continuous playback will stop theslideshow.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• Movie pictures will be played through to the end and move to thenext movie, regardless of the set playback interval.

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2

1, 3
4

Deleting a Single Image

1
5

2

Playback / Deleting

3
4

In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) toselect the image to delete.
Press the i button.
Delete (One)The Delete screen appears.

Select [Delete] with the four-way
controller (2).
Press the OK button.

DeleteCancel100-0107
All

OK

OK

• You can also delete displayed images in Instant Review (p.25).
• Protected (Z) images cannot be deleted unless set to [Hide].

Deleting All Images
You can delete all saved images at once.
• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
• Protected (Z) images cannot be deleted unless set to [Hide].
• When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted,
only images saved on the card can be deleted.

1
2
3
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In Playback mode, press the ibutton twice.
The Delete All screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2) toselect [Delete].
Press the OK button.

Delete (All)
Delete all images
on memory card?
DeleteCancel
OK

OK

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4
1
Turning Quick Delete On and Off
When Quick Delete is set to on and the camera is in Delete (One)mode, the delete screen is displayed with [Delete] already selected.

1

Press the MENU button in playbackmode.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Quick Delete].

MENU

Exit

3sec
Show

OK

OK

3

Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or[P (off)].

4

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

5
Playback / Deleting

2

Playback
Slideshow
Protected Image
Copy Image
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete

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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally erased. You also canprevent protected images from being displayed.

5

1

In Playback mode, select the image to protect with thefour-way controller (45).

2

Press the Z button.

Protect (One)The Protect screen appears.

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Select [Protect] with the four-way
controller (23).
Press the OK button.

Protect
Unprotect100-0107
All

OK

OK

• Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the protect setting.
• The Z icon appears when playing back protected images.

Protecting All Images

1
2

Enter the Playback mode.
Press the Z button twice.
The Protect all screen appears.

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Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (23).
Press the OK button.
Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the protect setting on all of theimages.
• Even protected images will be erased by formatting the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory.
• When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted,
only images saved on the card are protected.

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Preventing Protected Images from Being Displayed
Set whether protected images are to be displayed.

1
2

4

Show
Hide

Playback
Slideshow
Protected Image
Copy Image
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
MENU

Exit

3sec
Show

5
OK

OK

: Protected files are displayed.
: Protected files are not displayed.

Press the OK button.
• To display the images set to [Hide], reset the camera settings byselecting [Reset] in the [Set-up] menu (p.94).
• If there are images set to [Hide], they are also deleted when you
select [Delete All]. Before selecting [Delete All], always reset thecamera settings to check whether there are any images set to[Hide].

Playback / Deleting

3

Press the MENU button in playbackmode.
Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Protected Image].
Use the four-way controller (45)to switch between [Show] and [Hide].

79Viewing Images on a TV

5

By using the video cable, you can capture and play back images
on a TV or monitor with a Video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV
and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.

Playback / Deleting

12Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable.

3

Turn on the TV and the camera.

Connect the other end of the video cable to the VideoIN jack on the TV.

Selecting the Video Output Format 1 p.92

• The LCD will turn off when the camera is connected to a
television.
• When the camera is connected to a television for a long time, useof the AC adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to theoperating manual for the television or equipment to which thecamera is connected.

80Printing Service Settings (DPOF)
You can print the images on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer, or at a
printing service.
2

1, 3, 45

5Single Image Settings• Copies: Set the number of prints up to 99.
• Date: Specify whether or not to imprint the date on the image.

1

In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) toselect the image for DPOF settings.

2

Press the DPOF button.

DPOF (One)The DPOF screen appears.

CopiesPlayback / Deleting

Set the following items for each image.

00

Date

100-0107
DP

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the number of prints, andpress the four-way controller (3).
Use the four-way controller (45)to select [O] or [P] for the date.

OK

OK

DPOF (One)
Copies01

Date

The frame will move to [Date].

4All100-0107
DP

All

OK

OK

O The date will be imprinted.
P The date will not be imprinted.
81

5

Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• If DPOF settings already exist for an image, the number of prints
and the on / off date setting will be displayed.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 00 andpress the OK button.
• DPOF settings are not available for images stored in the internal
memory. Make DPOF settings after copying images to the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. (p.84)• DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.
• Some printers or printing equipment at photo processing labs
may not imprint the date even when date printing is set in the
DPOF settings.

5
Playback / Deleting82

1

2, 3, 4
5

Settings for All Images

1

In Playback mode, press the DPOF button twice.
The DPOF screen will be displayed.

2

DPOF (All)The maximum setting is 99.

3

Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame will move to [Date].

4

MENU

DPOF setting for
all images

5

CopiesDate

Playback / Deleting

Use the four-way controller (45)to set the number of prints.

Exit

01

OK

OK

Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O] or [P]for the date.
O The date will be imprinted.
P The date will not be imprinted.

5

Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the setting.
• The setting for all images will cancel settings for single images.
• The number of print copies specified in All Images is applied to allframes. Before printing, check that the number is correct.
• DPOF settings are not available for images stored in the internal
memory. Make DPOF settings after copying images to the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. (p.84)• DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.
• To cancel DPOF settings, with [All Images] selected, set the
number of prints to 0.

83

2, 3, 4, 5, 7
6, 8
1

Copying Images

5

Copies files between the internal memory and the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard. This function is not available when no card is inserted.
When you copy from the internal memory to a memory card, all files arecopied at once. When copying from a memory card to the internal
memory, you can confirm each file you want to copy.

Playback / Deleting

1
2

Press the MENU button.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Q Playback] menu appears.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Copy Image].
Press the four-way controller (5).

Playback
Slideshow
Protected Image
Copy Image
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
MENU

Exit

3sec
Show

OK

OK

Copy Image

The Copy Image screen will be displayed.
Select a copy method.
Cancel
MENU

84

Exit

OK

OK

Copying from the Internal Memory to a Memory Card

5
6

Select [@ 5 ?] with the four-way controller.
Press the OK button.
All images are copied to the card.

Copying from a Card to the Internal Memory

5

Select [? 5 @] with the four-way
controller.

6
7

Press the OK button.

8

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the image you want to copy.

100-0030
Copy this image

MENU

Exit

OK

OK

Press the OK button.
The selected image is copied to the internal memory.

Repeat step 7 and 8 to copy images.
• Names of copied files are changed to a new file name when
copying from an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard to theinternal memory.
• Make sure you turn off the power before you insert or remove theSD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.

5
Playback / Deleting

985

Settings

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

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Rec. Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

FormatBeep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Screen effect
MENU

mm / dd / yy
English
OK

Exit

6

Formatting Cards / Internal Memory

Settings

Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard.
The internal memory is formatted when no card is inserted.

OK• Do not remove the card during SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.
• Note that formatting will also delete protected images.

1
2

Select [Format] in the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The format screen appears.
The message on the right appears if there
is a protected image set to [Hide].

3
4

Select [Format] with the four-way
controller (2).
Press the OK button.

There is protected
image hidden.
Format?

MENU

Exit

OK

OK

Formatting begins. When formatting is complete, the camera is readyto take pictures.
86Turning the Operation Sound On and Off
You can turn the operation sounds on and off.

1
2

Select [Beep] on the [B Set-up] menu.

3

Press the OK button.

Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or[P (off)].
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Changing the Date Style and Date / TimeYou can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set thedate display style. Choose from [yy/mm/dd], [mm/dd/yy] and[dd/mm/yy].

1
2

Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Date Adjust screen appears.

Settings

Refer to “Initial Settings” (p.20) for instructions on setting the date and
time.

6

87

How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Rec. Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

FormatBeep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Screen effect
MENU

Exit

mm / dd / yy
EnglishOK

OK

Setting the World Time
6
Settings

The date and time set in “Initial Settings” (p.20) are the Home Time
(your usual time zone) setting.
Setting World Time enables you to display the local date and time on
the monitor when traveling overseas.

1
2

Select [World Time] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The World Time setting screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to switch between [O] and [P].

World Time
City
DST
City
DST

O Displays the time in the city selected in World MENU ExitTime.
P Displays the time in the city selected in Home Time.

4

NYC
15:00
NYC
15:00
OK

OK

Press the four-way controller (3).
When New York is selected as the world time city, the cross-shapes
line is located in New York on the world map, and then X Indicatesthe current time in New York (NYC).

88

5

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the WorldTime city, and press the four-way controller (3).

6

Use the four-way controller (45) to select DST[O (on)] or [P (off)], and press the four-way controller(3).
This sets Home Time city.
When New York is selected as the Home Time city, use the four-way
controller (45) to select your Home Time city, or turn DST On/Off.

7

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the date andtime of the set city.
Refer to the list on p.95 for available cities and their codes.

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

Select [Language/] on the [B Set-up] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).
The Language setting screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select yourapplicable language.

4

Press the OK button.

6
Settings

1
2

Menus are displayed in the language of your choice.

5

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

89How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Four-way controller
OK button
LCD monitor

MENU button

Rec. Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

FormatBeep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Screen effect
MENU

Exit

mm / dd / yy
EnglishOK

OK

Setting the Screen Effect
6

You can display various animated effects when switching display
screens on the LCD monitor.

Settings

1
2
3

Select [Screen effect] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or[P (off)].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Setting the Background ColorThis sets the background design and color displayed on the LCD
monitor.

1
2

Select [Background color] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Background color screen will appear.

3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select thebackground color.

4

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

90

Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period ofinactivity.

1
2
3

Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select[3 min.], [5 min.], or [Off].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.
Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, while there
is a USB connection, or during movie picture capture.

Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness
You can set the brightness for your LCD monitor.

1
2

Select [Brightness Level] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).

3

Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust thebrightness.
The monitor will get darker as the bar slider moves to the left andbrighter as it moves to the right.

4

6
Settings

The LCD brightness adjustment screen appears.

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

91

How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Rec. Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

FormatBeep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Screen effect
MENU

Exit

mm / dd / yy
EnglishOK

OK

Selecting the Video Output Format
6

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

Settings

1
2
3

Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [NTSC] or[PAL], to match your TV output format.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Changing the Start-up / Shutdown Screen
You can select the start-up screen displayed when the camera power isturned on and the shutdown screen displayed when the camera poweris turned off.

1
2
3
4

Select [Screen Setting] in the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Press the four-way controller (2345) to select theimage to be used as the start-up / shutdown screen
display.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

92

Setting Custom Functions to the Four-way
Controller
You can register a frequently used function to the four-way controller(45). When taking pictures, you can press the four-way controller key(45) to set functions directly, without having to display the Rec. Mode
menu.
Registering a Function

1
2
3

Select [Custom Function] in the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the function
you want to register.
Press the OK button.
The function is registered and the camera is ready for capture or
playback.

6
Settings• Only one function can be registered to the four-way controller(45).
• There are eleven Rec. Mode functions that can be registered:m
EV Compensationo Sensitivity}
Recorded Pixels
u
Sharpness|
Quality Level!
Saturation,
White Balance
6
Contrast*
Focusing Area#
Image rotation/
AE Metering• When you select # (Image rotation), images displayed on the
LCD monitor are rotated left/right each time you press the (5)four-way controller, and rotated up/down each time you press the(4) four-way controller.

Retrieving functions

1

Press the four-way controller (45) in Capture mode.
The custom set function will be retrieved.
In MF Mode, the four-way controller (45) is used to adjust thefocus, thus the custom set function will not be retrieved even when
the four-way controller (45) is pressed.
93How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Rec. Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
MENU

Exit

2048 1536
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK

OK

FormatBeep
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Screen effect
MENU

Exit

mm / dd / yy
EnglishOK

OK

Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]
6This resets all settings other than Date / Time, Language, Video Out,and World Time.

Settings

12
3
4

Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Reset screen will appear.

Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

94

Appendix

List of City Names
The following are the cities and code names available for setting theWorld Time.
RegionEUROPE

AFRICAMIDDLE
EAST

ASIA

City
MadridCode
MADRegionASIA

City
Shanghai

Code
SHA

LondonLON

Manila

MNL

Paris

PAR

Taipei

TPE

Milano

MIL

Seoul

SEL

Rome

ROM

Tokyo

TYO

BerlinBER

Moscow

MOW

OCEANIA Pagopago
Perth

PPG
PER

Johannesburg

JNB

Adelaide

ADL

Cairo

CAI

SydneySYD

Istanbul

IST

NoumeaNOU

Jerusalem

JRS

Wellington

WLG

JeddahJED

AucklandAKL

Tehran

THR

NORTH
Guam
AMERICA Honolulu

GUM

Dubai

DXB

Kabul

KBL

Anchorage

HNL

KarachiKHI

San Francisco

SFO

Male

MLE

Los Angeles

LAX

Delhi

DEL

DenverDEN

Colombo

CMB

Chicago

CHI

ANC

KTM

Miami

MIA

Dacca

DAC

New York

NYC

RangoonRGN

Vancouver

YVR

Bangkok

BKK

Calgary

YYC

Kuala Lumpur

KUL

Toronto

YTO

Vientiane

VTE

Halifax

YHZ

Singapore

SIN

Phnom Penh

PNH

Ho chi Minh

SGN

Jakarta

JKT

Buenos Aires

BUE

Hong Kong

HKG

Sao Paulo

SAO

Beijing

BJS

Rio de Janeiro

RIO

CENTRAL Mexico City& SOUTH Santiago
AMERICA
Caracas7
Appendix

Kathmandu

MEX
SCL
CCS

95

Messages
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during
camera operation.
Memory card full.
Built-in Memory Full.

No image

Camera cannot display
this image
Battery depleted
Memory card error

Card not formatted

7

Setting being recorded

Appendix

Formatting..
Deleting
Image folder could not
be createdSettings not stored
Cannot save image
Card invalid
Card locked
There is protected
image hidden, Format?

96

The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory
is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or delete unwanted
images. (p.15, p.76)
You may be able to save the image by changing the quality
level or recorded pixels. (p.43, p.44)
There are no images in the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard or internal memory. Alternately, all images
are protected and are set to not display. (p.78)
You are trying to play back an image not supported by thiscamera. You may be able to display this on a PC oranother brand of camera.
The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery if it is arechargeable battery, or replace with new batteries. (p.12)
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem
with the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Try displaying
on a PC.
The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard you have inserted
is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or otherdevice. (p.86)
The Image protect settings or DPOF settings are beingchanged.
Formatting SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal
memory.
The image is being deleted.
The maximum file number has been used, and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard or format the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard or internal memory. (p.15, p.86)
The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard memory is full,and no more DPOF settings can be made.
The image could not be saved due to a problem with the
SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
An unusable memory card has been inserted. (p.15)
The SD Memory Card write protect switch is in the [LOCK]
position. (p.17)
The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory
you are trying to format contains hidden protected images.

Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for this camera.
AC Adapter D-AC5
USB Cable I-USB2 (included)
Video cable I-VC2 (included)
Camera Case O-CC5
Strap O-ST5 (included)

7
Appendix97Troubleshooting

Problem
Cause
The camera will No batteries are
not turn on
installed
Batteries is installed
incorrectlyBatteries is exhausted
No image on
the LCD
monitor

The LCD monitor isturned off
Connected to a TV

Image is displayed but
hard to see

Shutter release Flash is charging
button will notwork

7
Appendix98

No available space in
the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard orinternal memory.
RecordingRemedyCheck whether batteries is installed. If
not, install batteries.
Check orientation of batteries. Reinsert
batteries according to the + - symbols
in the battery compartment. (p.12)
Install new batteries in the camera or use
the AC Adapter.
Press the OK button to turn on the LCD
monitor. (p.38)
The LCD monitor is always off when thecamera is connected to a TV. (The LCD
monitor is also off when the video cable
I-VC2 is connected to the camera.)
Images on the LCD monitor may be hard
to see when taking pictures outside insunlight. Change the brightness setting
on your LCD monitor. (p.91)
While the flash status lamp is blinking
red, the flash is being charged and apicture cannot be taken. The lamp lights
red when charging is complete.
Insert an SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard with available space ordelete unwanted images. (p.15, p.76)
Wait until recording is finished.

Problem
Out of focus

Picture takenwith flash is
dark

RemedySubjects difficult for Autofocus include
those with low contrast (blue skies, whitewalls), dark objects, fine-patterned
objects, fast-moving objects, andlandscapes seen through a window ornet. Focus on an object the same
distance away as your subject, secure
the focus (by pressing shutter releasebutton halfway), aim at your subject, andpress shutter release button fully.
Subject is not in
Position subject within the frame
Focusing Area
(Focusing Area) at the center of the LCD
screen. If your subject is not within thefocusing area, focus on your subject,secure the focus (by pressing shutter
release button halfway), then re-frame
your picture as desired, and press shutter
release button fully.
Subject is too close
Set the focus mode on q. (p.40)
The focus mode is on q When the focus mode is on q, normal
pictures will be out of focus.
Subject is too far away Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
in a dark environment
away. Take picture within range of flash.
(night-scenes, etc.)
Background is dark
When taking a picture of a person against
a dark background, the person may
appear clearly while the backgroundappears dark, because the flash does notreach it. Set to B mode on the Virtual
dial screen to ensure both person andbackground are clear. (p.57)
The Flash mode is set to Set to Auto or b. (p.42)
Off
The Capture mode is
The flash will not discharge in these
set to on C, Continuous modes.
Capture, or s

7
Appendix

Flash does notdischarge

Cause
Subject is difficult for
Autofocus to handle

99

Main Specifications

Type

Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens

Effective Pixels

3.2 megapixels

Sensor

3.34 megapixels (total pixels), 1 / 2.7 inch interline transfer CCD with a
primary color filter

Recorded Pixels

Still picture2048 × 1536 pixels, 1600 × 1200 pixels,
1024 × 768 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels

Movie picture

320 × 240 pixels

Sensitivity

Auto, Manual (Equivalent to ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400)

File Format

Still

JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image
Matching II

Movie picture

AVI (Motion JPEG), about 16fps, no soundQuality Level

Best, Better, Good

Storage Medium

Internal memory (approx. 12 MB), SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard(MMC).

Image Storage Capacity
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
2048 × 1536

Best

Better

Good

6

12

18

1600 × 1200

11

20

28

1024 × 768

25

47

62

640 × 480

57

89

119

Movie picture(320 × 240)65 seconds• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.

7
Appendix

White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent light, Manual

Lens

Focal length
Maximum aperturef / 2.6 ~ f / 5.0

Lens composition

6 elements in 5 groups (one lens aspherical on bothsides)

Zoom type

Electrically driven

Capture range

38.7 mm × 28.7 mm (full screen) (Using macromode or manual focus at max. WIDE position)

Lens barrier

Electrically driven

Digital Zoom

Capture mode

Approx. 2.7× max. (Combines with 3× optical zoom
to provide zoom equivalent to approx. 8× max.)

Viewfinder

Type

Real-image zoom viewfinder

Magnification

Wide 0.41×, Tele 1.13×

LCD Monitor

100

5.8 mm ~ 17.4 mm (Equivalent to 38 ~ 114 mm in
35 mm format)

1.6” TFD color LCD monitor (with backlight and brightness control)
72,000 pixels, Field of view approx. 100%,
Swivel mechanism included 180° horizontally, up to 270° verticallyPlayback Functions

Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 12×), scroll, slideshow,
movie playback

Autofocus

Type

TTL contrast detection by sensor, 5-point AF (wideor spot setting can be selected).

Capture range(From lens front)

Normal: 0.4 m ~ Infinity (full zoom range)
Macro: 0.1 m ~ 0.5 m (full zoom range)
Infinity-landscape: Infinity (full zoom range)

Focus lock

By pressing the shutter release button halfway

Manual Focus

0.1m ~ Infinity

Exposure Mechanism

AE metering

TTL metering by sensor(multi-segment, center-weighted, spot)

Exposure modes

Program, Picture mode, Night-scene, Movie,
Panorama Assist, Digital Filter

EV compensation±2EV (Can be set in 1 / 3 EV steps)

Movie picture

SD Memory Card: until fullMultiMediaCard: Up to 30 seconds per movie
pictureShutter
Flash

Type

Electronic / mechanical shutter

Speed

Approx. 1 / 2000 sec. ~ 2 sec.

Type

Automatic flash with red-eye reduction function

Flash modes

Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto+Red-eye
reduction, Flash On+Red-eye reduction

Capture range

Wide
Tele

Drive Modes

Approx. 0.2 m to 5 m(at 5.8 mm, Sensitivity AUTO)
Approx. 0.1 m to 2.7 m(at 17.4 mm, Sensitivity AUTO)

Single-frame, continuous, self-timer
Electronically controlled, delay time: approx. 10 sec. and 2 sec.

Time Function

World Time settings for 62 cities (28 time zones)

Power Supply

Two AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium), lithium battery CR-V3,
AC adapter (optional)

Battery Life

Approx. 500 pictures (with 50% of shooting using flash, and using lithium
battery CR-V3, at 25°C)* Based on PENTAX measuring conditions.

In/Out Ports

USB / AV terminal (PC communication USB1.1), external power supply
terminal

Video Output Format

NTSC / PAL

Size

108.5 (W) × 64.5 (H) × 41.5 (D) mm (excluding projections)

Weight175g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard)

7
Appendix

Self-timer

Weight When Shooting 225g (including battery and SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard)
Accessories

AA alkaline batteries (2), USB cable, software (CD-ROM), video cable,
strap, operating manuals (this manual, PC connection manual)101

WARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic
distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanshipfor 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 liquiddamage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation
contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair
shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable forany repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not
be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect orconsequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material orworkmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the
manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether
expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts ashereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized
PENTAX service facilities.

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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any PENTAX product which proves defective during the 12-month warranty
period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased theequipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the
manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, withpostage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before theequipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures
required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts
replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you uponcompletion 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 product was purchased
outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty
period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the
manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your
PENTAX product returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge
according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping
charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender. To provethe date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills
covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending yourequipment 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.

• This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in somecountries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommendthat you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the timeof purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more
information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community.
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For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore 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 CanadianInterference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences duRèglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

PENTAX U.S.A., Inc.

Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein,complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B
digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative
unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be
expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production
and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that theequipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera
Model Number: Optio 33LF
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: October, 2003, Colorado

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