Digital Camera

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

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 330GS Digital Camera. Please readthis manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all thefeatures and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable toolin helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 330GS 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 where limitations
are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations,industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining
copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in
the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks••••

CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.
PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of theirrespective companies.
• The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras,
printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to theirintentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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

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

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

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

Warning:• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages arepresent within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, thecamera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed
portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, and pleasetake care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use withthis 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 other irregularity,
stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter
and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may
result in fire or electric shock.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire orelectrical shock.

Caution:• Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire,as it may explode.
• Never try to recharge any battery other than the rechargeable NiMH, as this may
cause fire or explosion. Among the batteries applicable for Optio 330GS, the NiMH isthe only battery that is rechargeable.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin tosmoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is arisk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.
• If the batteries become old and begin to leak, handle with extreme care.
• 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 theaffected areas throughly with water.

1Care to be Taken During Handling• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should betaken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided.
Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera frombecoming moldy during storage.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera
get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with adry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure.
Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to thevibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C
(140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures.
This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using alens brush.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain highperformance.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working
properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred asa result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking
pictures) arising from failure of this product.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on
the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic
bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F).
• 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, pleasewipe dry.
• Please refer to “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.14) regarding theCompactFlash (CF) card.

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

Getting Started ··············································································9Attaching the Strap ····························································································9Powering the Camera ······················································································10Inserting the Battery ···············································································10Using the AC Adapter (optional) ····························································12Installing or Removing the CF Card ································································13
Turning the Camera On and Off ······································································15
Playback Only Mode ···············································································15
Initial Settings ··································································································16
Setting the Display Language ································································16
Setting the Home Town ··········································································17
Setting the D.S.T. Mode ··········································································17
Setting the Video Output Format ···························································18
Setting the Date and Time ·····································································18

Quick Start ····················································································20
Taking Still Pictures ··························································································20
Playing Back Still Pictures ················································································22
How to View the Recorded Images ··································································24

Common Operations ···································································26
Using the Button Functions ·············································································26
Capture Mode ························································································26
Playback Mode ·······················································································28

Taking Pictures ············································································28
Setting the Shooting Functions ········································································28
Changing the Mode·················································································28
Selecting the Focus Mode·······································································29
Selecting the Flash Mode ·······································································31
Setting the Menus ···························································································32
How to Set the Menus ············································································32
Menu List ································································································34
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ·······························································36
Selecting the Quality Levels ···································································37
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ·····38
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ·················································40
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ···41
Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ······················································42
Selecting the Color Mode (Color) ··························································43
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) ·································44
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ············································45
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ···············································46
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ···················································47
Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) ···································48
Taking Pictures ································································································49
Taking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Standard Mode) ·················49
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode)···50
Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ··············································52
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ·········································53

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Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ··············································55
Continuous Shooting ···············································································60
Using the Self-Timer ···············································································61
Using the Zoom·······················································································62
Taking a Picture of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)·····································64
EV Compensation ···················································································65
Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) ··········66
Saving the Settings (Memory) ·········································································68
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ··························································68

Playback/Erasing ·········································································70
Playing Back Images ························································································70
Playing Back Still Pictures ······································································70
Zoom Display ·························································································70
Playing Back Movie Pictures ··································································71
Nine-image Display ················································································72
Slideshow ·······························································································73
Erasing Images ·······························································································74
Erasing a Single Image ··········································································74
Erasing All Images ·················································································75
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ·············································76
Viewing Images on a TV ·················································································77
Setting the Printing Service ·············································································78
Printing Single Image ·············································································78
Printing All Images ·················································································80
Viewing Images with your PC···········································································82
About the included software····································································82
System environment················································································82
Installing the software ·············································································83
Connecting your camera and PC ····························································86
Viewing images on your PC ····································································87
Disconnecting your camera from your PC ··············································88
Viewing Images with your Macintosh ·······························································90
About the included software····································································90
System environment················································································90
Installing the software ·············································································91
Connecting the camera and your Macintosh ··········································92
Viewing images on your Macintosh·························································93
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh·····································93

Settings ·························································································94
Camera Settings·······························································································94
Formatting a CF Card ·············································································94
Setting the Date Style ·············································································95
Changing the Date/Time ·········································································96
Changing the Display Language ·····························································96
Changing the Video Output Format ························································97
Setting the Beep······················································································97
Setting the World Time············································································98
Screen Effect···························································································99
LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout) ·····················································100
Setting the Brightness Level ·································································101
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)····················································101

Appendix ·····················································································102

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List of City Names ··························································································102
Messages ·······································································································103
Troubleshooting ······························································································105
Main Specifications·························································································108
Optional Accessories······················································································110
WARRANTY POLICY ·····················································································111

Contents of the Operating ManualThis Operating manual contains the following chapters.

 Getting Started
This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera
before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

 Quick Start
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also tells you how to
use the CF card.

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

 Taking Pictures
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images andhow to set the relevant functions.

 Playback/ErasingThis chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or
on a TV and how to delete images.

 Settings
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

 Appendix
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor
and what to do in the event of trouble.

The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are
explained below.

☞
memo
Cautionindicates the reference page number for an
explanation of the related operation.
indicates information that is useful to know.
indicates precautions to be taken when operating
the camera.
The icons above the title show the Capture modes,that can activate the function.

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Checking Contents of the Package

CameraOptio 330GS

Strap
O-ST5

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW6

Video cable
I-VC2

USB cable
I-USB2

3D Image Viewer
O-3DV1

Digital Camera

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

Lithium battery
CR-V3

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Operating Manual
this manualName of Parts
Front
Shutter releasebuttonPower switch
Viewfinder
Self-timer lamp/
AF spotbeam
Built-in flash

USB/Video output
terminal
DC input terminal
Terminal cover
Lens

Back
Viewfinder
LCD monitor

Strap lug

CF card coverBattery chamber
cover

Tripod socket

7Names of Operating Parts//

button///buttonPower switch
Shutter release button

Mode dial
Zoom //

buttonMenu button
Playback/OK button
Four-way controller(   )
Display button
Status lamp (green)Flash lamp (red)Reverse button

 Guide indications
A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during
operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller ()Four-way controller ()Four-way controller ()buttonFour-way controller ()button
Reverse button

Menu button
Playback/OK button

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Zoom / /button (Onlyfor digital zoom andmagnified playback)Display button

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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

9Powering the Camera

Getting Started

Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery into the camera. Use two size AA alkaline
batteries, two size AA nickel batteries, two size AA nickel
hydride batteries, two size AA lithium batteries or one CR-V3
lithium battery pack.

z Slide the battery chamber cover in the direction
indicated by arrow and lift it up.

x Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the (+) (–)
marks inside the battery chamber.

c Close the battery chamber cover and slide it back into
place.

memo
Caution10• If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of theAC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. (☞ p.12)• Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove thebattery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time,
remove the battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time,the date setting will be reset.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly
oriented, it may cause a malfunction.

 Approximate number of recordable images andplayback time (when new batteries are loaded)
Playback time(minute)

CR-V3

500

240

AA Lithium

350

150

AA NiMH

200

100

AA Nickel

100

60

AA Alkaline

5030* The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may varydepending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

CautionGetting Started

No. of recordable images (With 50% ofshooting uses flash LCD monitor ON)

Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as
temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold
environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some
protection against cold or inside the clothes. Battery
performance once deteriorated due to low temperature
will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room
temperature.

 Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by theon the LCD monitor.

symbol displayed(lit green): Adequate power remains.

(lit yellow): Battery is running very low.


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

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AC outletv
Getting Started

z

x

c

Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect
the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is
recommended.

z Make sure that the camera is turned off and opening theterminal cover.

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

c Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
v Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Caution12• Make sure that the camera is turned off before
connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord
are inserted securely. If the cord becomes disconnected
while you are taking pictures, the data may be lost.
• When using the AC adapter D-AC5, be sure to read theoperation manual accompanying the AC adapter.

Installing or Removing the CF Card

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

Installing the Cardz Slide the CF card cover in the direction indicated byarrow and lift it up.

x Rotate the card with the surface of the card having the 
symbol facing towards the lens and with the pinconnector edge of the card towards the slot and insert
fully.

c Close the CF card cover.
Removing the Cardz Slide the CF card cover in the direction indicated byarrow and lift it up.

x Press the CF card eject button and remove the card.
c Close the CF card cover.
Caution• If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned
on, a warning beep will sound and the camera will be
forcibly turned off.
• If you open the CF card cover while recording an image
on the CF card, the recording operation will beterminated (the image will not be saved).

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 Approximate Number of Recordable Images andRecorded pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
Best
()
Recorded pixels

Better
()

Good
()

Getting Started

2048 × 1536

Approx. 8 Approx. 16 Approx. 33

1600 × 1200

Approx. 13 Approx. 27 Approx. 60

1024 × 768

Approx. 24 Approx. 50 Approx. 89

640 × 480

Approx. 50 Approx. 89 Approx. 128

Movie images(320 × 240)

30 sec. × 2 sets

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

Precautions When Using a CF Card
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.
• Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using thecamera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not open the CF card cover or turn the camera off while data is being
recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB cable as this may cause
the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from waterand store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on anothercamera. Refer to “Formatting a CF Card” (p.94) for instructions on formatting.
• Never open the CF card cover during formatting as this may cause the card to
be damaged and become unusable.
• The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax
does not accept any liability for data that is erased• when the CF card is mishandled by the user.
• when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
• when the card has not been used for a long time.
• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery isremoved while the data on the card is being accessed.
• The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the dataon the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of importantdata on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity orelectrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to
rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

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Turning the Camera On and Off
Power switch

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

Getting Started

Playback/OK buttonz Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
When the camera is turned on the lens cover opens andthe lens extends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Playback Only Mode
Turning on the camera while pressing Playback/OK button will
activate Playback only mode.
• When you turn on the camera in Playback Only Mode, the lens coverremains closed and the lens does not extend.
• You can not change to Capture mode from Playback only mode.

Playing Back Images☞ p.7015Initial Settings
Power switch

Getting Started

Menu button
Four-way controller
Playback/OK button
Display button

If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera
on, follow the procedure below to set the display language,
Home Town, DST, video output format and current date andtime. If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the
LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time is
not the current time, follow the instructions for “Changing theDate/Time” (p.96) 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 and Japanese.

z Turn the camera on.
x Use the four-way controller ( )to select the display language.
The default setting is English.

c Press the four-way controller ().

Initial Setting

Language/

EnglishNYC
NTSC

The screen for setting the next item
will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer tomemo “Changing the Display Language” (p.96).

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

Initial Setting

Language/

EnglishNYC

z Press the four-way controller ( )

NTSC

x Press the four-way controller ().
The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.
memo• See p.102 for the list of cities and corresponding codenames.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Setting the World Time” (p.98).

Getting Started

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
Saving Time) mode.

z Use the four-way controller ( )to select(On) orThe default setting is(Off).
(Off).

x Press the four-way controller ().

Initial Setting

Language/

EnglishNYC
NTSC

The screen for setting the next item
will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer tomemo “Setting the World Time” (p.98).

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

z Use the four-way controller ( )
Getting Started

to select the video output format.
The default setting is NTSC.

Initial Setting

Language/

EnglishNYC

x Press the Playback/OK button.

NTSC

The screen for setting the date andtime will be displayed.
memo• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to“Changing the Video Output Format” (p.97).

Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time.

z Use the four-way controller ()to change the month.

Date Adjust

01 / 01 / 2002
00 : 00

12/24

x Press the four-way controller ().

Date Adjust

 and  will be displayed above

10 / 01 / 2002

and below the day.

00 : 00

12/24

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c Use the four-way controller ()to change the day and press thefour-way controller ().
 and  will be displayed aboveand below the year.

Date Adjust

10 / 23 / 2002
00 : 00

12/24[year] [hour] and [minutes].

Date Adjust

10 / 23 / 2002
00 : 00

12/24

b Use the Display button to selectthe 12-hour or 24-hour display
format.

n When you have finished theGetting Started

v Repeat Step c to change theDate Adjust

10 / 23 / 2002
11 : 00

PM

settings, press the Playback/OK
12/24
button when the clock reaches 00
seconds.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
When you set date and time except the initial settings,
press the Playback/OK button again after press the
Playback/OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds toreturn to capture mode.
memo• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel
the settings operation and switch to Capture mode bypressing the MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings
screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings after they have been made.
Refer to “Changing the Date/Time” (p.96).

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures
Zoom / /buttonPower switch
Viewfinder
LCD monitor

Quick Start

Shutter releasebuttonMode dial
Power switch

Display button

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

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

x Set the mode dial to .
c Confirm the subject andshooting information on the
LCD monitor.
The focus frame in the middleof the LCD monitor indicatesthe zone of automatic focusing.
You can change the size of thesubject by pressing the Zoom
button.

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10/23/2002
11:19

Focus Frame: makes the subject bigger.
: makes the subject smaller.

You can check the size of the subject by looking throughthe viewfinder.
As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to checkmemo the focusing area on the LCD monitor.

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v Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5
seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card.
(The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder
blink alternately while the image is being recorded on
the CF card.)

Using the Shutter Release Button

statuslit
blink

Focus status lamp (green)
Subject is in focus
Subject is out of focus

Quick Start

The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
 Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly(halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance arelocked.
The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayedwhen the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway).
You can find the following information on the LCD monitor,
the status lamp and the flash lamp.
 Autofocus frame
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If thesubject is out of focus, the frame will not appear.
 Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp
Flash status lamp (red)Flash is charged
Flash is charging

You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.
 Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.

Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During thistime you can delete the image by pressing the
button(The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting[Delete], and then pressing the Playback/OK button.
Setting the Instant Review Time ☞ p.44

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Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures

LCD monitor

Quick Start

Playback/OK button

Playing Back Images
You can display the still picture.

z Press the Playback/OK button

100-0020

after taking a picture.
The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
DeleteDuring this time you can erase
Cancelthe image by pressing theALLbutton (The Delete screen will
be displayed.), press the fourway controller () to select[Delete], and then pressing
the Playback/OK button.
Press the Playback/OK button again or press the shutter
release button halfway to return to shooting status.
memo• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor
by pressing the Zoom
button.
• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, theimage with the largest file number will be displayed first.
Zoom Display

22☞ p.70LCD monitor
Playback/OK button
Four-way controller

Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding
either forward or backward.

z Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture.

Quick Start

Playing Back Previous or Next Images

An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

x Press the four-way controller ( ).
displays the previous image.
displays the next image.

During this time you can erase the image by pressing
thebutton (The Delete screen will be displayed.),selecting [Delete], and then pressing the Playback/OK
button.
Press the Playback/OK button again or press the shutter
release button halfway to return to shooting status.

memo• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be
displayed.
• If there are no images stored, the [No image] message
will be displayed.

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Quick Start

How to View the Recorded Images
Images taken with the Optio 330GS
camera are recorded on the CF
card. You can view the images
recorded on the card on thecamera itself, transfer them toyour PC and print them out.

Quick Start

Viewing images on the camera
One of the advantages of a digital
camera is that it enables you to view
your pictures immediately after you
have taken them. You can check thecomposition and brightness and takethe picture again if you are notsatisfied.
Playing Back Still Pictures☞ p.22, 70

Viewing images on a TV
If you want to show your pictures to friends, you can display
them on your TV monitor. To view images on your TV,
connect the camera to the TV with the video cable.
Viewing Images on a TV24

☞ p.77

Viewing images on a PC☞

p.82
Viewing Images with your PC
Viewing Images with your Macintosh☞ p.90Quick Start

You only need to install the USB driver the first time. After that,you can view recorded images and edit them on the PC justby connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable anddownloading the images. Or you can remove the CF card fromthe camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card
reader. If you use a laptop computer, you can transfer theimage data by fitting the CF card into the card adapter andinserting the card adapter into the card slot.

Printing images by a printing service
Prints of images recorded on the CF card can be ordered in
the same way as with conventional photographs by taking the
CF card to a store that performs printing.
The number of prints can be specified and dates can be includedin the prints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before
taking the CF card to a store that performs DPOF printing.
Setting the Printing Service☞ p.7825

Common Operations

Using the Button Functions







Capture Mode
Common Operations



buttonChanges the flash mode. (☞ p.31)

buttonChanges the shooting mode as follows.
Using the Self-timer (☞ p.61)
Using macro mode (☞ p.29)
Infinity-landscape mode (☞ p.29)
Manual focus (☞ p.30)

 Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject. (☞ p.62)

 Menu button

Displays the active menus in [Rec.Mode] and [Set-up] menu.
(☞ p.32)

 Playback/OK button

Switches to Playback mode.

 Four-way controller ( )Changes the EV compensation in(☞ p.65)
Adjusts the Soft level when [SOFT] is selected in Four-way controller ( )mode.
.(☞ p.51)

Adjusts the focus inmode. (☞ p.30)
Selects Picture mode in.(☞ p.50)

Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞ p.48)

Reverse button
Reverse the image in the LCD monitor from right to left. (The image is
not recorded in reverse.)(☞ p.64)

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






Playback Mode

buttonDeletes the image. (☞ p.74)

buttonProtects the image from erasure. (☞ p.76)

 Zoom //button– + changes the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the
LCD monitor. (☞ p.62)
displays nine images at once. (☞ p.72)

Common Operations Menu button

Displays the active menus in [Playback] and [Set-up]. (☞ p.32)

 Four-way controller ( )Displays images one by one. (☞ p.23)

 Playback/OK button

Switches to Capture mode.

 Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞ p.48)

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Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions
Changing the Mode
Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is forplaying back or erasing images. Press the Playback/OK button
to change the mode between Capture mode and Playback
mode. Pressing the shutter release button halfway during
Playback mode also moves the camera to Capture mode.

Selecting the Capture Mode
Standard mode
Picture mode

All settings can be made at yourchoice when taking a picture.
Settings are made according to
the scene you are taking.

This mode is for taking darkscenes such as night views.
Movie picture mode This mode is for taking moving
images.
This mode is for taking 3D pictures.
3D image modeNight-scene mode

p.22, 49
p.50
p.52

Taking Pictures

p.53
p.55

z Turn the mode dial so that the mark is onor.

x Press the Playback/OK button or the shutter release button halfway in Playback mode.

Playback Mode
Playback/ Playback mode
OK button

This mode is for playing backrecorded images.

z Press the Playback/OK button in Capture mode.

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p.70

z

Selecting the Focus Mode
 Focus Mode
(No icon) Autofocus modeThis mode is used when the distance to the subject isapprox. 10cm-50cm (0.33ft-1.64ft). The camera is focusedon the subject in the focusing area when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway.

Infinity-landscape modeThis mode is used for taking distant objects.

Manual focus mode

Adjust focus manually by the four-way controller ().

Taking Pictures

Macro mode

The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use
this mode when the distance to the subject is more than
40cm (1.3ft).

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

memo

• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode].
When the focus mode is [Autofocus mode], no icon isdisplayed on the LCD monitor.
• The MF mode can not be selected in the 3D image mode.
• When the Movie picture mode is selected, the focus mode is
set to Autofocus mode.
Using the Self-Timer ☞ p.61

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Caution

If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinderwhen the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of theresulting picture will differ from what was seen in the
viewfinder.
Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.

Manual Focus
When the mode is set on, the center of the picture isenlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus
with the four-way controller while looking at the image on themonitor. Keep pressing the four-way controller ( ) will movethe focusing position rapidly.
For distant focus

For closer focus

Taking Pictures

After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way
controller () or take a finger off from the four-way controller (). The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later.
memo• The center of picture is also enlarged in the Digital zoommode.
• When it is difficult to obtain the correct focus in Manual Focus
mode for taking pictures in dark places, press the shutter
release button halfway in [Autofocus mode] or [Macro mode],and the AF spotbeam will be emitted, enabling the camera tofocus more easily on the subject.
Saving the Focus Mode30

☞ p.68z

Selecting the Flash Mode
(No icon) Auto flash

The flash discharges automatically depending on thelight conditions.
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.

Flash On

The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

Auto + Red-eye Reduction

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

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

memo

Taking Pictures

Flash Off• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to,continuous shooting, or infinity-landscape mode.
• In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye
Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to makesubject’s pupil smaller. And then, take a picture in the flash
mode after a brief interval.

z Press the

button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed
and the set flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. If the
flash lamp lights red when you press the shutter releasebutton halfway after charging is completed, the camera is
ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.

Saving the Flash Mode ☞ p.68

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Setting the Menus
When you press the Menu button, the menus are displayed on the LCD
monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change thecamera settings on these menus.

How to Set the Menus
When you are making settings from a menu, a guide tooperation is displayed on the LCD monitor.

z Press the Menu button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will
be displayed in a green frame.

x Press the four-way controller ( ).
Taking Pictures

Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the menu
screen.

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

Use the four-way controller ( ) to move the frame up or
down.

v Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting.
v’ If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller ()to move to the Select screen.
When you have finished making the settings, press the
Playback/OK button to return to the menu.

b Press the Playback/OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or playback status.
Caution32• If you press any buttons except the Playback/OK button
before press the Playback/OK button and leave the menu
screen, any changes to setting will not be saved.
• Even if you press the Playback/OK button and leave themenu screen, if you remove the battery before turning off
the camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera
correctly, any changes to setting will not be saved.

Example of menu operationz Menu button[Set-up] menu

[Rec.Mode] menu
Rec.Mode

Rec.Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed

Set-upFormatBeep
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/

2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

mm/dd/yyEnglish

1/2

x
Rec.Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

Rec.Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed

Rec.Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

2048 1536
AWB

100

1/3

1/3

Taking Pictures

v

c

v’

c

Select screen
Rec.Mode

Set-upAuto Bracket
Color
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Continuous Shooting
3D ModeAuto Bracket
Full

Applied Photo Mode Ex.Bracketing
Bracketing Amount
± 0.3

0.5s
Parallel Mode

2/3c
To the next screen

If you press the shutter release button halfway or press thememo zoom button to leave the menu screen and move the camera to
Capture mode (playback mode in playback only mode), anychanges to the setting will not be saved.

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Menu List
 [Rec.Mode] Menu
: Adjustable
: Fixed at default setting
Item

Description

Default Setting

Recorded
PixelsFor selecting the size ofrecorded pixels.

2048 × 1536

QualityLevel

For selecting the image
compression rate.

White
Balance

For adjusting the color balance according to lighting.

Focusing
Area

For changing the Area of
the autofocus.

AE
Metering

For setting the metering
method to determine theexposure.

Reference







p.36







p.37

AWB (Auto)







p.38

[







p.40







p.41

]
(Wide)Taking Pictures

ISO
Speed

For setting the ISO speed.

Auto







p.42

Auto
BracketFor setting the shooting
conditions such as exposure,saturation and sharpness.

Ex.
Bracketing







p.66

Color

For selecting the color
mode.

Full







p.43

DigitalZoom

For taking digital zoom
pictures.

(On)







p.63

Instant
Review

For setting the instantreview time.

0.5s(0.5 sec)







p.44

(Off)







p.60







p.55







p.68

For taking pictures contiContinuous nuously while the shutter
Shooting
release button is pressed.
3D ModeFor taking 3-D pictures.

MemoryFor saving the shooting
function settings when thecamera is turned off.

Parallel mode

Sharpness For setting the sharpness.

Normal







p.45

Saturation

For setting the saturation.

Normal







p.46

Contrast

For setting the contrast.

Normal







p.47

Although items [Fixed at default setting] can be changed in thememo menu, it does not actually affect the camera operation.

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 [Playback] Menu
Item

Description

DPOF

For setting the printing service.

Slideshow

Recorded images are played successively.

Default Setting

Reference–p.78

3s (3 sec. intervals)

p.73

Default Setting

Reference [Set-up] Menu
Item

Description

FormatFor formatting the CF card

Beep

For adjusting the beep sound whena button is pressed

Date Style

For setting the date style

Date Adjust

For adjusting the date and time

World TimeFor setting the world time

Language/

For changing the language in which
menus and messages are displayed

Screen EffectApplies the transition effect (coverleft) to the LCD monitor display

Cancel

p.94

(On)

p.97

Set according to the
Language default setting

p.95

01/01/2002

p.96

(Off)

p.98

English

p.96

(On)

p.99

For setting the video output format

Sleep Timeout

For setting the power saving function

1m

p.100

Brightness Level

For setting the brightness of the
LCD monitor

Normal

p.101

Reset

For returning the camera settings todefaults

Cancel

p.101

p.97

Taking Pictures

Video OutSet according to the
Language default setting

 [Memory] menu
This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when
the camera is turned off.
Refer to p.68 for the items that can be saved.

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Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2048 ×
1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].

z Select [Recorded Pixels] on the[Rec.Mode] menu.

Taking Pictures

x Use the four-way controller ( )to change the size.

c Press the Playback/OK button.

Set-up2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

The camera is ready to take thepicture.
memo

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Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed• The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 × 240 pixels in the movie
picture mode.

Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

Selecting the Quality Levels
You can choose the image compression rate.
BEST

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



BETTER

Standard level



GOOD

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

z Select [Quality Level] on the[Rec.Mode] menu.

x Use the four-way controller ( )to change the image quality.

c Press the Playback/OK button.

Rec.Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Taking Pictures



Auto

1/3

The camera is ready to take thepicture.

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Rec.Modezxcv

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the whitebalance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

Taking Pictures

Auto

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Daylight

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

Shade
TungstenLight

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

FluorescentLight

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescentlight.

ManualUse this mode when taking pictures by adjusting thewhite balance manually.

Use this mode when taking pictures under electric orother tungsten light.

z Select [White Balance] on the

White Balance[Rec.Mode] menu.

x Press the four-way controller ().
The white balance screen will be
displayed.

c Use the four-way controller ( )to change the setting.

v Press the Playback/OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance ☞ p.68

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AWB

Manual Settingz Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen.
x Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills
the screen.

c Press the Display button.
The white balance is automaticallyadjusted, [Adjust] is displayed on
the LCD monitor and the display
returns to the menu screen.

White BalanceAWB

DISPLAY

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

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Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the angle of the autofocus area.
[

]
[ ]

Normal range (Wide)
The autofocus range becomes smaller. (Spot)

Taking Picturesz Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( )
Rec.Mode
Set-upto change the setting.

c Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take thepicture.

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always checkmemo the focusing area on the LCD monitor.
Saving the AF Area ☞ p.68

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Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure thebrightness and determine the exposure.
The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.

Spot

The exposure is determined by the small area in the center ofthe screen only.

z Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( )
Rec.Mode
Set-upto change the metering mode.

c Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take thepicture.

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

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Multi segment
Center-weighted

Auto

1/3

Saving the AE Metering Method ☞ p.68

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Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)
You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of thesurroundings.

 ISO Speed
Auto

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100
200
400

The camera sets the speed automatically.
• As the lower ISO speed produces sharp images with little orno noise, but the shutter speed will be slower in low light
conditions.
• As the higher ISO speed uses faster shutter speed in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake, making the picture
blurred.

z Select [ISO Speed] on the[Rec.Mode] menu.

x Use the four-way controller ( )to change the ISO speed.

c Press the Playback/OK button.

Rec.Mode

1/3

The camera is ready to take thepicture.
memo

The Auto setting ISO speed is either 100 or 200.
Saving the ISO Speed ☞ p.68

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Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

Selecting the Color Mode (Color)
You can give atmosphere to your pictures by changing
the colors to black and white or sepia.

 Color Mode
Full

The picture is taken in color.
The picture is taken in black and white.

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B&W
Sepia

The picture is taken in sepia.

z Select [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
Rec.Mode
Set-upx Use the four-way controller ( )to change the Color modesetting.

c Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take thepicture.

Auto Bracket
Color
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Continuous Shooting
3D ModeFull
0.5s
Parallel Mode

2/3

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Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

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

Taking Picturesz Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( )
Rec.Mode
Set-upto change the display time.

c Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take thepicture.

Auto Bracket
Color
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Continuous Shooting
3D ModeFull
0.5s
Parallel Mode

2/3

The Instant Review time setting is saved when the camera ismemo turned off.

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Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

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

to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

c Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take thepicture.

MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast

3/3

Taking Picturesz Select [Sharpness] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
Rec.Mode
Set-upx Use the four-way controller ( )

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Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536

1/3

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
You can set the color saturation.

z Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( )
Rec.Mode
Set-upTaking Pictures46

to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

c Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take thepicture.

MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast

3/3

AWB

Auto

Rec.Modezxc

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast.

z Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( )
Rec.Mode
Set-upc Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take thepicture.

MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast

3/3

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to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

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

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Display On
Shooting information is displayed.
q Flash mode w Shooting modee Focus mode r Capture modet AF framey Number of images can be takenu Battery indicator i Date & timeq w eHistogram Display
The brightness distribution of the image
is displayed.
The x-axis shows the brightness(darkest at the left end and brightest at
the right end) and the y-axis shows the
pixel numbers.

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Display Off
No shooting information is displayed.
• The AF frame in autofocus modeand the battery symbol are
displayed.
• If any of the modes are changed
such as Flash mode, the mode
you have changed is displayed fora few seconds.
LCD Monitor Off
The LCD monitor is turned off.

Display On

Saving the Display Mode48

☞ p.68y198

Taking PicturesxzcTaking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Standard Mode)
Set the mode dial to, you can use all of the functions.

The Menu screen will be displayed. For details of how tomake the settings, see “How to Use the Menus” (p.32).

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

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to .
x Press the Menu button.

Taking Still Pictures ☞ p.20

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When a mode other than [] is selected.

v

z
x
c
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting
Scene (Picture mode)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting
scene.
Picture mode
There are seven available modes in Picture mode.

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LandscapeEnables to take landscape photos with bright colors.

FlowerEnables to take flower photos bright in color.

Portrait

Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing theperson.

Self-portrait

Enables to take clear, beautiful self-portraits and photos which
include other people and yourself.

Soft

Enables to take portraits and other photos with foggy, soft hues.

Surf & Snow Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like beaches andsnow covered mountains.
SunsetEnables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and sunset
photos.

 When the picture mode is selected among from below.
,

,

,

,

,

z Set the Mode dial to.
x Press the four-way controller ()to display picture modes.

c Press the four-way controller ()to select the required mode.

v Press the Playback/OK button.
The mode is selected.

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b Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.

When [] is selected.

b

z
xc
v
 Whenis selectedz Set the Mode dial to.
x Press the four-way controller ()to select the Soft mode.

c Press the four-way controller ( )to adjust the Soft mode level.

The soft mode level is set.

b Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.

memoTaking Picturesv Press the Playback/OK button.

• Picture mode can also be set by pressing the shutter releasebutton halfway, press any buttons except the menu button
and the four-way controller, or making no operation for morethan five seconds.
• The once set soft mode level is saved in the camera, and it
will be still valid next time you take a picture in Soft mode.

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x
z

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

Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to .
x Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Using the Shutter Release Button ☞ p.21
Playing Back Images ☞ p.22

CautionAs the shutter speed becomes slow in night-scene mode,
camera shake should be avoided.

It takes time to appear the next shooting screen for reducing noise
memo from the image.

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z

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum
length of one motion picture is approximately 30 seconds.
Please mind that sound cannot be recorded.
.
The following information will be
displayed on the LCD monitor.
 Flash OFF
 Remaining shooting time Remaining number of sets

x Press the shutter release button.

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Taking Picturesz Set the mode dial to

Shooting will start.
You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.
: makes the image bigger.
: makes the image smaller.

c Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will end.
The remaining shooting time will be displayed.

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Keeping the shutter release button pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than
one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the
button pressed. Shooting stops when the button is released.
Playing Back Movie Pictures ☞ p.71

CautionTaking Pictures
54• The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode.
• The focus mode is set to Autofocus mode in Movie
Picture mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picturemode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picturemode.
• Sound cannot be recorded in Movie Picture mode.

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n.
x
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b ⁄0
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)
You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view themby the parallel method or cross method (p.58). If you print out
the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer
provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.

z Set the Mode dial to

Taking Pictures.
The LCD monitor screen is divided in two. The left half
screen is for taking the first picture.

x Press the Menu button.
The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

c Press the four-way controller ()to select [3D Mode].

v Use the four-way controller ( )

Rec.Mode

Set-upAuto Bracket
Color
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Continuous Shooting
3D Modeto select [Parallel Mode] or [Cross
Mode].
2/3
To view the picture with the 3D
image viewer, select [Parallel Mode].
You can also view it without the image viewer.

Full
0.5s
Parallel Modeb Press the Playback/OK button.
The 3D image mode screen appears again.

n Take the first picture while watching the capture guide.
Hold the camera so that the subject
is in the center of the left half
screen, and press the shutter
release button. The picture is displayed in the left half screen of the
LCD monitor. The right half screen
is for taking the second picture.

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m Move the camera to right without

14

changing your stance.

, Overlap the images.
On the right side of the screen,
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the first image will appear in aF2.6
semi-transparent state on top of
the second image. Compose the picture so that the firstsemi-transparent image is superimposed on the outlines ofthe second real image.

. Press the shutter release button.
The second picture will be taken, and the LCD monitor
screen returns to the state described in b. If you continue
shooting, follow the step described in n and afterwards.

⁄0 Press the Playback/OK button.
The LCD monitor screen displays both the first and second
images.

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memo

• To cancel the 3D image mode, change the 3D image modeto another Capture mode.
• The display button will not activate in the 3D image mode.
• A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two
images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are
not straight. When taking a person, you are recommended to
ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take thesecond picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take thepictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base.
• As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the
distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if
the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be
moved will be 3m÷40=7.5cm.
However, as the way people see three-dimensional images
differs from person to person, there is no need to be tooconcerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how
far to move the camera.
Distance to subject

0.1 m

0.3 m

0.5 m

1m

3m

5m

Camera movement

0.5 cm1 cm

1.5 cm

2.5 cm

7.5 cm13 cm

 Example of a 3D picture

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 Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and crossmethodAs our eyes are positioned about 6~7cm apart, there is a veryslight deviation between what we see with our right eye andwhat we see with our left eye. The difference is processed byour brain to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle
is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures.
3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left
and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at
a distant scene, or the cross method where the left and rightlines of vision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A
certain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D
pictures without using the viewer.

 How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer
Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as
shown below.

Taking Pictures58 How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer
Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wideand place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle ofthe two.

☞ p.82 orAs the distance between the left and right eyes differs frommemo person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining athree-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are thesame size. It may be especially difficult if the pictures are verylarge or very small. Try different sizes until the right effect isachieved.
CautionTaking Pictures

Transfer the images with a PC or Macintosh
p.90• Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.
• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed todirect sunlight as this may lead to fire.

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v

Rec.Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

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

z Press the Menu button in Capture
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The [Rec.Mode] menu will be
displayed.

x Press the four-way controller ()to select [Continuous Shooting].

Rec.Mode

Set-upAuto Bracket
Color
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Continuous Shooting
3D ModeFull
0.5s
Parallel Mode

2/3

c Press the four-way controller ()to select(On).

v Press the Playback/OK button.
The(Continuous Shooting) icon will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.

b Press the shutter release button.
Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter releasebutton is pressed, and stop when the button is released.
Playing Back Images ☞ p.22
• You can continue shooting until the CF card is full.
memo • The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and[Quality Level] setting.
Caution60• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shootingmode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie picturemode and 3D Image modes.

zxUsing the Self-Timer
The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter releasebutton is pressed.

z Press the

/

/

/

button to display

on the LCD

monitor.

The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The
picture is taken approximately three seconds after the selftimer lamp starts to blink.
memo• If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be
displayed.
• If you press the four-way controller, or any buttons such as
the Menu button during the second count, the self-timer will
be canceled.

Taking Picturesx Press the shutter release button.

Playing Back Images ☞ p.22
Taking picture with Self-Portrait Mode ☞ p.64

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

z Press the Zoom button in

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Capture mode.

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62: makes the subject larger: makes the subject smaller

When the digital zoom function isdisabled, you can take pictures at
up to 3× magnification using theoptical zoom.
When the digital zoom is enabled,
you can further enlarge the subject
to a maximum magnificationequivalent to 8×.

Zoom bar Digitalzoom range

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

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

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

v Press the Playback/OK button.

Rec.Mode

Set-upAuto Bracket
Color
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Continuous Shooting
3D ModeFull
0.5s
Parallel Mode

2/3

The camera is ready to take apicture.
Caution• When you turn the LCD monitor off, the digital zoom isdisabled even if the digital zoom function is set to On.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting ☞ p.68

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c

x

z

Taking a Picture of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)
You can swing out the LCD monitor, enabling you to see
yourself in the monitor when you want to take a picture ofyourself or include yourself in the picture.

Taking Picturesz Turn the LCD monitor over.
x Reverse the image on the LCD monitor.
When you press the Reverse button,
appears on the
LCD monitor and the image displayed in reverse from rightto left.

c Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
• The image is not recorded in reverse.
memo • The menu screen is not reversed.
• If you press the Reverse button without opening the LCD
monitor outwards, the image will be reversed on the LCD
monitor.
• If you are taking pictures in low light conditions, use the selftimer to avoid camera shake when pressing the shutter
release button.
Using the Self-Timer ☞ p.61

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z

EV Compensation
You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed orunderexposed.

z Press the four-way controller198( ) in Capture mode.

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EV compensation level

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

The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.
memo• If you press  or  one time, or set to ± 0, the set level
displayed on the LCD monitor will go off after two seconds.
Saving the EV Compensation ☞ p.68

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Rec.Mode,zxcvbn.
m

Set-upAuto Bracket
Color
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Continuous Shooting
3D ModeFull
0.5s
Parallel Mode

2/3

Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)
You can take three pictures in succession while automaticallychanging the exposure, white balance, saturation, sharpness
and contrast settings.

Taking Picturesz Press the Menu button in Capture mode.
The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

x Press the four-way controller () to select [Auto Bracket].
c Press the four-way controller ().
[Applied Photo Mode] screen to select the bracket setting
will be displayed.

v Use the four-way controller ( )to select the conditions forbracket shooting.
If you selected [Saturation],[Sharpness] or [Contrast], skip step5, 6 to go to step 7.
If you selected [Ex. Bracketing] or[White Balance], follow theprocedure step 5, 6.

Auto Bracket
Applied Photo Mode Ex.Bracketing
Bracketing Amount± 0.3

b Press the four-way controller ()to select [Bracketing Amount].

n Use the four-way controller ( )to set the bracketing steps.
In addition to normal setting, you
can take 2 more pictures in steps
using a plus and minus settings.

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Auto Bracket
Applied Photo Mode Ex.Bracketing
Bracketing Amount± 0.3

m Press the Playback/OK button.
The Bracket mode is set. The auto bracket icon is displayedon the LCD monitor.

, Press the shutter release button.
Three pictures will be taken continuously, and then return tonormal shooting mode.
• Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode.
memo • If you set auto bracket when you set the Continuous shooting
mode, continuous shooting will be canceled.
• The auto bracket setting will be canceled by pressing the
Menu button or Playback/OK button.
Playing Back Images ☞ p.22

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

Description
The flash mode setting on the

Default Setting

button is saved.

The set EV compensation value is saved.
The [White Balance] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu
is saved.

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Focusing Area

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

AE Metering

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

ISO Speed

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

Digital Zoom

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

Focus Mode

The focus mode setting is saved.

Zoom Position

The zoom position setting is saved.

DISPLAY

The LCD monitor display mode is saved.

File #

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

Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in thememo settings selected on the menus for each function when thecamera is turned off.

68z Press the Menu button in Capturemode.

x Press the four-way controller() to select [Memory].

c Press the four-way controller ().

Rec.Mode

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

[Memory] menu will be displayed.

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

b Use the four-way controller ( )to switch(On) and(Off).

n Press the Playback/OK button

MemoryFlash
EV Compensation
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed

1/2

twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Playback/Erasing

Playing Back ImagesxzcPlaying Back Still Pictures
See “Playing Back Images” (p.22), or “Playing Back Previous or
Next Images” (p.23).

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

z Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you
Playback/Erasing

want to magnify with the four-way controller ( ).

x Presson the Zoom button.
The image will be magnified (1× to
12×). If you keep pressing ( ), themagnification of image will bechanged continuously.

× 1.0

 The following operations can be
performed while the magnified image is displayed.
Four-way controller (   )
Moves the position to be magnified
Zoom / / button ( ) Makes the image larger
Zoom / / button () Makes the image smaller
Display button
Turns the guide marks on/offc Press the Playback/OK button.
Zoom playback will end.
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Movie pictures cannot be magnified.

z x cPlaying Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation isdisplayed on the LCD monitor during playback.

z Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture

you want to play back with the four-way controller ( ).

x Press the four-way controller ().

100-0019

Four-way controller ():Four-way controller ():Four-way controller ():Display button:

Reverseplayback
Forward playback
Pause
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 The following operations can be performed while Pause isengaged.
Four-way controller ():Four-way controller ():Four-way controller ():Display button:

Playback/Erasing

Playback will start.
 The following operations can be
performed during playback.

Frame reverse
Frame forward
Releases the Pause function
Changes the Display modec Press the four-way controller ().
Movie playback will end.

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

z Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with thefour-way controller ( ).

x Press

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on the Zoom button/ .
Nine images will be displayedwith the selected image in thecenter. Choose an image with thefour-way controller (   ).
When 10 or more images have
Selected image
been recorded, the previous 9
images will be displayed if youpress the four-way controller () while an image on the left
row is selected. If you press the four-way controller ()while an image on the right row is selected, next 9 images
will be displayed.

c Presson the Zoom button/ .
The screen will return to single-image display of theselected image.

v Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
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For movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

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

z Enter the Playback mode and choose the image withwhich to start the slideshow with the four-way controller( ).

x Press the Menu button.
The [Playback] menu will be
displayed.

Playback

Set-up

DPOF

Slideshow

3s

way controller ().

v Use the four-way controller ( )

1/1

to change the playback interval.
Choose from the following: 3s (3 sec), 5s (5 sec), 10s(10 sec), 15s (15 sec), 20s (20 sec), 30s (30 sec).

b Press the Playback/OK button.

Playback/Erasingc Select [Slideshow] with the four-

Playback will start at the set interval.
memo• If you press the four-way controller, or any buttons such as
the Menu button during continuous playback, the slideshow
will stop.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• In the case of movie pictures, when one movie picture has
been played through, the next movie picture will be played
regardless of the set playback interval.

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Erasing Images

x

zc
v

Erasing a Single Imagez Enter the Playback mode and choose the image youwant to erase with the four-way controller ( ).

x Press the

button.
The Delete screen will be
displayed.

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100-0020

c Select [Delete] with the four-way

DeleteCancelcontroller ().

v Press the Playback/OK button.

ALL• You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.44).
memo • You cannot erase protected images (with thesymbol).

zxc

Erasing All Images
You can erase all the images at once.
Caution• Once erased, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be erased.

z Enter the Playback mode andpress thebutton twice.
The Delete (All) screen will be displayed.
way controller ().

c Press the Playback/OK button.

Delete All
CancelPlayback/Erasingx Select [Delete All] with the four-

100-0020

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x
zc
v
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally erased.

z Enter the Playback mode and choose the image youwant to protect with the four-way controller ( ).

x Press the

button.
The Protect screen will be
displayed.

100-0020

c Select [Protect] with the four-way

Protect
Unprotect

Playback/Erasing

controller ().

v Press the Playback/OK button.
memo

ALL

• Select [Unprotect] in step c above to release the Protect
setting.
• If the image is protected, thesymbol is displayedwhen the image is played back.
Protecting All Images
You can protect all the images.

z Enter the Playback mode.
x Press the
button twice.
The Protect all screen will be displayed.

c Select [Protect All] with the four-way controller ().
v Press the Playback/OK button.
memo

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• Even protected images will be erased by formatting the
CF card.

Viewing Images on a TV

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

z Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable.
x Connect the other end of the video cable to the image
input terminal of the TV.

c Turn the TV and camera on.

The LCD monitor is always turned off when the camera ismemo connected to a TV.
If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating
manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera isconnected.

Playback/Erasing

Changing the Video Output Format ☞ p.97

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

z
xcv b nm
Printing Single Image

Playback/Erasing

Set the following items for each image.
 Copies
Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.
 DateSpecify whether you want the date imprinted on the print ornot.

z Press the Menu button in Playback mode.
The [Playback] menu will be displayed.

x Select [DPOF] on the menu with the four-way controller ().
The DPOF setting screen will be displayed.

c Press the four-way controller ().
v Use the four-way controller ( )to choose the image for which
you want to specify the number ofprints and press the four-way
controller ().
The frame will move to [Copies].

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100-0020

Copies 00
Date
OFF
ALL

b Use the four-way controller ( )to select the number of prints andpress the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to [Date].

n Use the four-way controller ( )to select [ON] or [OFF].

100-0020

Copies 01
Date
ON
ALL

ON: The date will be imprinted
OFF: The date will not be imprinted

If you want to set more than one image, return to setp v
for next image.

m Press the Playback/OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, thememo previously set number of prints and On/Off date setting will be
displayed.
Caution• You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at thephoto processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on
the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.

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79

z
cvb
n
x
Printing All Images

z Press the Menu button in playback mode and select[DPOF] on the [Playback] menu.

x Press the four-way controller ()and press the Display button.
[All Images] will be displayed.

c Use the four-way controller ( )to select the number of prints.
You can specify up to 99 prints.

Playback/Erasingv Press the four-way controller ().
The frame will move to [Date].

b Use the four-way controller ( )

100-0020

All Images
Copies 01
Date
ON
ALL

to select [ON] or [OFF].
ON: The date will be imprinted
OFF: The date will not be imprinted

n Press the Playback/OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.
memo • When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting,the number applies to all the images. Before printing, checkthat the number is correct.
• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.

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MEMO

Viewing Images with your PC
By using the provided USB cable (I-USB2) or card reader andimage-browser software, you can transfer images recorded withthe camera to your PC and edit them or print them out.
This section explains how to view images on your PC using theprovided USB driver and software.

About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW6) contains the following software:- USB driver- Image viewing software (ACDSee™)- Print layout software (FotoSlate™)

System environment
OS:

Windows 98/98 SE/2000/Me
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
CPU:
Pentium or later recommended
Memory: 64MB or more
Hard disk space: 15MB or more

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To view movie pictures on your PC, Direct X 8.0 or later andMedia Player pre-installed on system, or QuickTime 3.0 or later
are required. For Windows Me/XP, Media Player pre-installed on
system, QuickTime 3.0 or later is required.
Caution• Not compatible with Windows 95/NT.
• When you connect the camera to your PC, you arerecommended to use the AC adapter.
If the battery power runs out while image data is beingtransferred, the data may be lost.

Installing the software
The procedures for installing the necessary software are
explained.
Caution• If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP(Professional),
Please Login as an administrator user before starting
installation.
Refer to your PC’s operating manual for instructions on
how to login.

Installing the USB drivers on Windows 98 /98SE /ME,
Widows 2000, XP

z Turn on your computerx Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW6) into your CD-ROM drive.

c Double click your applicablelanguage.
You can choose thelanguage from the following:
English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian andJapanese.

Playback/Erasing

The title screen will appear on your desktop.
If it will not automatically begin the software installation
when you first insert the CD-ROM. Double click the [MyComputer]  [CD-ROM]  [Setup. exe] application icon to
begin the installation process.

v Click the [USB Driver] on
the Master Installer screen.
The InstallShield Wizard
screen will appear.
Follow the instruction on thescreen.
Complete InstallShield
Wizard screen will appear.

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b Click [Next] and then click [Finish].
n Reboot your computer after close the screen.
m Turn your camera off and plug the USB cable into yourcamera and into an available USB port on your computer.
Make sure that the CF card in the camera.

, Turn your camera on.

Playback/Erasing

Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new
hardware and window will display a notification confirming[Hardware Found : PENTAX OPTIO 330G] (Windows XP)
or [Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)](Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000) in the task bar recognizedarea to begin the installation.
When the installation is completed, your camera can thenbe found in the [My Computer] window as [Removable
Disk].
Make sure that “ Removable Disk ” is displayed in the [Mycomputer] window.
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• In the case of Windows XP, if the CF card has a volume label
attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed
instead of [Removable Disk].
If the CF card is new and has not been formatted, themanufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.

Installing the ACDSee™
When installing the ACDSee™, recorded images can be viewed
on your PC.

z Turn on your computer.
x Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW6) into your CD-ROM drive.
The title screen will appear on your desktop.
If it will not automatically begin the software installation
when you first insert the CD-ROM. Double click the [Setup.
exe] application icon to begin the installation process.

c Double click your applicable language.
You can choose the language from the following: English,
French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

v Click the [ACDSee™].
The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen
guidance and enter the registration information.

b When the installation is completed, reboot your computer.

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85

Connecting your camera and PC

z Turn on your computer.
x Turn your camera off, and Plug the USB cable into yourcamera and into an available USB port on your computer.
Make sure that the CF card in the camera.

c Turn your camera on.
v Double click the [MyPlayback/Erasing

Computer].
Your camera can thenbe found in the [ My
Computer] window as[Removable Disk].

memo

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• Although images can be viewed and printed, image data ison the CF card in the camera.
To save the image data on the CF card to another medium,refer to the instruction manual of your PC and move or copy
files using Explorer, etc.
• You can edit images on your PC after moving or copying files
there.
• In the case of Windows XP, if the CF card has a volume label
attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed
instead of [Removable Disk]. If the CF card is new and has
not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of thecard will be displayed.

Viewing images on your PC

z Double click the [ACDSee™] icon on the desktop.
x Select an image you wish to view.
Camera images can be found in [My Computer].
[Removable Disk (or the name on the volume label on
the CF card, if there is one)]. [DCIM]. [xxxPENTX] (xxx isa 3 digit numeral) folder.

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Disconnecting your camera from your PC
Disconnecting the camera from your PC (Windows 2000)

z Double click the [Unplug oreject hardware] icon in thetask bar recognized area.
The [Remove Hardware]
screen will appear.

x Make sure [PENTAX USB
Disk Device] is selected andclick [Stop].
[Stop Hardware Device]
screen will appear.

c Make sure [PENTAX USB
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Disk Device] is selected andclick [OK].
A message will appear.

v Click [OK].
b Turn off the camera anddisconnect the USB cablefrom your computer andcamera.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me, there is no Hot Plug icon. Whenmemo removing the camera, turn off the camera and disconnect theUSB cable.

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Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP)

z Click the [Safely Remove
Hardware] icon in the taskbar recognized area.

x Make sure [PENTAX USB
Disk Device] is selected andclick [Stop].

c Make sure [PENTAX USB
Disk Device] is selected andclick [OK].

removal of the hardware willappear.
Turn off the camera anddisconnect the USB cablefrom your computer andcamera.

Playback/Erasingv A message confirming

89Viewing Images with your Macintosh
By using the provided USB cable (I-USB2) or card reader andimage-browser software, you can transfer images recorded withthe camera to your Macintosh and edit them or print them out.
This section explains how to view images on your Macintosh
using the provided USB driver and software.

About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW6) contains the following software:- USB driver- Image viewing software (ACDSee™)

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

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90

Caution• When you connect the camera to your Macintosh, you
are recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery
power runs out while image data is being transferred,
the data may be lost.

Installing the software
Installing the USB Driver and the ACDSee™ on yourMacintosh
The procedures for installing the necessary software are
explained.
Many current and recent Macintosh computers will automaticallyrecognize the camera and load their own USB mass storage
drivers. When you attach the camera to your Mac, the camera
should automatically appear on your desktop as an “untitled”
disk drive, which you can double click to access.
If you have a USB capable with Mac OS 8.6, you may need to
install the USB driver from CD-ROM.

z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW6)
into your Mac’s CD-ROM
drive.

c Double click the [CD-ROM

v Double Click the [Master
Installer].
[Master Installer (Alias)]
screen will appear.
If you have a USB capablewith Mac OS 9.0 or later, you
may skip step 5.

Playback/Erasing(S-SW6)].
The title screen will appear
on your desktop.

b Double Click the [Master Installer (Alias)].
n Double click the applicable language folder.
m-a If you install the USB Driver (Mac 8.6 only)
Click the [USB Driver].
The installation of the USB driver will complete.

m-b If you install the ACDSee™ (All Mac OS)
Click the [ACDSee™].
Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration
information and proceed with the installation.

, Reboot your Macintosh.
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Connecting the camera and your Macintosh

z Turn on your Macintosh.
x Turn off your camera and plug the USB cable into yourcamera and into an available USB port on yourMacintosh.

c Turn on your camera.
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92

The camera will be detected as[untitled] on the desktop. The folder
name can be changed as desired.
memo• Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in
the CF card in the camera. To save the image data in the CF
card to another medium, refer to the instruction manual ofyour Macintosh and move or copy files.
• You can edit images on your Macintosh after moving or
copying files there.
• If the CF card has a volume label attached, the content of thevolume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If
the CF card is new and has not been formatted, themanufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.

Viewing images on your Macintosh

z Double click the [ACDSee™] folder on the hard drive.
x Double click the [ACDSee™] program icon.
c Select an image you wish to view.
Camera images can be found in the [untitled] [DCIM]
[xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3-digit numeral) folder on thedesktop.
memo• You can also view movie pictures operating the above
procedures.
• If the CF card has a volume label attached, the content of thevolume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If
the CF card is new and has not been formatted, themanufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.

Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh

z Drag the [untitled (or the name on the volume label on
the CF card, if there is one)] folder on the desktop to
Trash.
from your Macintosh and camera.

Playback/Erasingx Turn off the camera and disconnect the the USB cable93Settings

Camera Settings
How to recall [Set-up] menu
Rec.Mode

Set-upMenu button

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed

Four-way controller

1/3

2048 1536
AWB

Auto

Playback/OK button

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

z Select [Format] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ().
Settings

The Format screen will be displayed.

c Select [Format] with the four-way controller ().
v Press the Playback/OK button.
Formatting will start. When formatting is completed,the camera is ready to capture or play back images.

94Rec.Mode

Set-upFormatBeep
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/

mm/dd/yyEnglish

1/2

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

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

c Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images withthe selected date style.

Settings
95

How to recall the [Set-up] menu
Rec.Mode

Set-upMenu button

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed

Four-way controller

1/3

2048 1536
AWB

Auto

Playback/OK button

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

z Select [Date Adjust] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller ().
The date screen will be displayed.
See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.18) for the setting
procedure.

Changing the Display Language
Settings

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

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

c Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the language.
v Press the Playback/OK button.
The menus will be displayed in selected language.

b Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

96Rec.Mode

Set-upFormatBeep
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/

Rec.Mode

mm/dd/yyEnglish

1/2

Set-upFormatBeep
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/

mm/dd/yyEnglish

1/2

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

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

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

Setting the Beep
The beep sound can be turned on and off.

(On) orSettings

z Select [Beep] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( ) to select(Off).

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

97How to recall the [Set-up] menu
Rec.Mode

Menu button
Four-way controller
Playback/OK button

Set-upRecorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed2048 1536
AWB

Auto

1/3

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

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

World Time

The World Time screen will be displayed.

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

NYC
TYO

04:18
17:18

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

v Press the four-way controller ().
First, New York is selected as the world time city, then thelocation of New York lights up and blinks on the world map,and thenindicates the current time in New York (NYC).

b Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the WorldTime city and press the four-way controller ().
 on the LCD monitor will move to ( ).

98Rec.Mode

Rec.Mode

Set-upFormatBeep
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/

mm/dd/yyEnglish

1/2

Set-upFormatBeep
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/

mm/dd/yyEnglish

1/2

n Select [DST] On () or Off ( ) with the four-way
controller ( ) and press the four-way controller ().
 on the LCD monitor will move to [ ] (home time city).
Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the Home Timecity and DST setting.

m Press the Playback/OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images withthe time in the selected city.
memo

See p.102 for the list of cities and code names.

Screen Effectz Select [Screen Effect] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( ) to selectSettings

When the LCD monitor display switches to another mode, you
can apply a transition effect.

(On) or(Off).

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

99How to recall the [Set-up] menu
Rec.Mode

Set-upMenu button

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed

Four-way controller

1/3

2048 1536
AWB

Auto

Playback/OK button

LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout)
You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no
operation is performed for a fixed time.

z Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [30s], [1m],[2m] or [OFF].

c Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
memo• This function will not work in Playback mode and using theUSB cable and when the camera is operated by optional AC
adapter.

Settings

Auto Power Off Function
The camera turns off automatically when no operation is performed
for a set time.
• The camera turns off 3 minutes after the last operation.
memo • If you do not perform any operation for one minute after themenu is displayed, the menu will be closed.

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Rec.Mode

Rec.Mode

Set-upFormatBeep
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/

mm/dd/yy

Set-upScreen Effect
Video Out
Sleep Timeout
Brightness Level
Reset

NTSC
1m

English

1/2

2/2

Setting the Brightness Level
You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor.

z Select [Brightness Level] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Use the four-way controller ( ) to select brightnesslevel.
Press () to make the LCD monitor darker and press () to
make it brighter.

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

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)z Select [Reset] on the [Set-up] menu.
x Press the four-way controller button ().

Settings

You can reset all the settings other than the date and time,
language, Home Time, alarm and date style.

The Reset screen will be displayed.

c Use the four-way controller () to select [Reset].
v Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

101Appendix

List of City Names
Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time.

Appendix
102

Code
PPG
HNL
ANC
YVR
SFO
LAX
YYC
DEN
MEX
CHI
MIA
YTO
NYC
SCL
CCS
YHZ
BUE
SAO
RIO
MAD
LON
PAR
MIL
ROM
BER
JNB
IST
CAI
JRS
MOW
JED

City names
Pagopago
Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
DenverMexico City
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
San Diego
CaracasHalifax
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
MadridLondon
Paris
Milan
Rome
BerlinJohannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
Jerusalem
Moscow
Jeddah

Code
THR
DXB
KHL
KBL
MLE
DEL
CMB
KTM
DAC
RGN
BKK
KUL
VTE
SIN
PNH
SGN
JKT
HKG
PER
BJS
SHA
MNL
TPE
SEL
ADL
TYO
GUM
SYD
NOU
WLG
AKL

City names
TehranDubai
Karachi
Kabul
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
RangoonBangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho chi Minh
JakartaHong Kong
Perth
BeijingShanghai
ManilaTaipei
Seoul
AdelaideTokyo
Guam
SydneyNoumeaWellington
AucklandMessages
Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor
during camera operation.
The CF card memory is full and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new CF cardor delete unwanted images. (p.13, p.74)
Change the quality/size and try again. (p.36,
p.37)

No image

There are no images on the CF card.

Camera can not display
this image.

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

No card in camera.

There is no CF card in the camera. (p.13)

Battery depleted.

The battery is exhausted. Charge the NiMH
batteries using a battery charger or replacewith new batteries. (p.10, p.11)

Memory card error.

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

This card is not formatted.

The card you have inserted is unformatted
or has been formatted on PC or otherdevice. (p.94)

Image recording...

The image is being recorded on the CF card.

Movie recording...

The movie picture is being recorded on the
CF card.

Changing setting

The protect setting or DPOF setting isbeing changed.

Formatting

The CF card is being formatted.

Appendix

CF card full103

Appendix
104

Deleting

The image is being deleted.

Image folder could not becreated.

The largest file number is assigned to an
image and no more images can be saved.
Insert a new CF card or format the CF
card. (p.94)

Setting not stored.

The CF card memory is full and no more
DPOF setting can be saved. Return to
DPOF setting screen and set DPOF again.

Troubleshooting
Problem
Power will notcome onNo image on the
LCD monitor

Shutter releasebutton will not
releaseCause

RemedyCheck battery is installed.
If not, install battery.

CF card cover is open

Close CF card cover.

Battery is installed
incorrectly

Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery as indicated by(+) (–) inside the battery chamber.
(p.10)

Battery power is low

Insert a new battery or use the AC
adapter.

LCD monitor is set toOFF

Press Display button to turn LCD
monitor on. (p.48)

Camera is connectedto TV

LCD monitor remains off whilecamera is connected to TV.

Image is displayed but
is hard to see

Image on LCD monitor may be
hard to see when taking pictures
outside in sunlight. Adjust thebrightness of the LCD monitor.
(p.101)

Flash is charging

When flash lamp blinks red, flash
is charging and no pictures can betaken. Lamp lights red whencharging is completed.

No available space on
CF cardInsert CF card with available
space or delete unwanted images.
(p.13, 74)

RecordingWait until recording is finished.

AppendixBattery is not installed

105

ProblemSubject is not in
focus

Picture is dark

Appendix
106

Cause

RemedySubject difficult tofocus onSubjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little
contrast (blue sky, white walls,etc.), dark objects, finely
patterned objects, fast-moving
objects, scenery through windowor net, etc. Lock focus on anotherobject located at same distance(press shutter release button
halfway), then aim at target andpress shutter release button fully.

Subject is not in
focusing area

Position subject in AF frame(focusing area) in middle of LCD
monitor. If the subject is outside
the focusing area, aim the camera
at the subject and lock focus(press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture
and press the shutter releasebutton fully.

Subject is too close

Set focus mode on

Focus mode is set on

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

Subject is too far away
in a dark environment,such as a night scene.

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

Background is dark

When taking a picture of a person
against dark background, such asnight scene, the person may
appear dark if the flash does notreach background even withcorrect exposure. Set tomode
to ensure both person andbackground are clear. (p.52). (p.29)

Problem

Cause

Flash does not
fire

Flash mode is set toOff

Set to Auto or

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

Flash will not fire in these modes.

Remedy. (p.31)

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Main Specifications
Type

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

Effective Pixels
SensorRecorded Pixels

3.2 megapixels
3.34 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.7 inch interline transfer CCD witha primary color filter
Still
Movie

2048 × 1536 pixels, 1600 × 1200 pixels, 1024 × 768 pixels,
640 × 480 pixels
320 × 240 pixels

Sensitivity

Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400)

File Format

Still
Movie

JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching II
AVI (Motion JPEG), 15fps

Quality Level
Storage Medium“Good”, “Better”, “Best”
CompactFlash (CF) card Type I
Image Storage Capacity
Quality levels

Best
()

Better
()

Good
()

2048 × 1536

Approx.8

Approx.16

Approx.33

1600 × 1200

Approx.13

Approx.27

Approx.60

1024 × 768

Approx.24

Approx.50

Approx.89

640 × 480

Approx.50

Approx.89

Approx.128

Recorded pixels

Movie images(320 × 240)

30 sec. × 2 sets

Exposure capacity when using a 16MB CF cardAuto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, ManualWhite Balance
Color, B&W, Sepia
Color Modes
Lens
Focal Length
5.8 mm-17.4 mm (Equivalent to 38 mm-Appendix

114 mm in 35 mm format)
Aperture
F2.6-F5.0
Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups (one asphericalelement)
Zoom type
Electrically driven
Picture Range
38.4 mm × 28.5 mm (screen is filled) (using
macro node or manual focus at max, WIDE
position)Lens Barrier
Electrically driven

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Digital Zoom

Capture mode

Max. 2.7x (Combines with 3x optical zoom togive zoom magnification equivalent
to 8x)

Viewfinder

Type

Real-image zoom viewfinder
Magnification Wide 0.41x, Tele 1.13x

LCD Monitor

1.6 inch TFD color LCD monitor (with backlight/brightness
adjustment) With 180° swing out function

Playback
Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 12x), scroll,
Functionslideshow, movie playback
Focusing System TypeTTL contrast detection autofocus system
Focusing Range Normal : 0.4m (1.31 ft) to infinity (zoom fully(From lens front) extended)
Macro : 0.1 m (0.33 ft)–0.5 m (1.64 ft) (full zoom
range)
Landscape : Infinity (zoom fully extended)
Focus LockBy half-pressing shutter release button
Manual Focus

0.1m to infinity

Exposure
Mechanism

AE Metering
Exposure Modes
Exposure Compensation
Movie

Shutter

Type
Speed

Flash

Type
Flash Modes

Drive Modes
Self-timer

TTL metering by sensor (Multi-segment,
Center-weighted, Spot)
Standard, PICT, Night Scene, Movie,
3D image±2 EV (Set in 1/3 EV steps)
Recording time approx. 1 sec–30 sec.

Electronic/mechanical shutter
Approx. 1/1500 sec.–4 sec.

Auto flash with red-eye reduction function
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye
reduction, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
Working Range Wide Approx. 0.2m–5.0m (0.66ft–16ft)
at 5.8m w/ISO AUTO
Tele Approx. 0.1m–2.7m (0.33ft–8.9ft)
at 7.4m w/ISO AUTO
Single-frame, Continuous, Self-timer
Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec.
World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones)
One CR-V3 lithium battery pack, two R6/AA batteries (Alkaline,
NIMH, lithium), AC adapter (optional)

Number ofrecordable
imagesApprox. 500 with the flash fired for 50% of the shots, LCD monitor
ON (Tested with CR-V3 lithium battery pack) in accordance with
Pentax measuring conditions.

In/Out Port

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

Appendix

Time function
Power Supply

Video Output Format NTSC, PAL
103.5(W) x 63.5(H) x 42(D) mm (excluding operating members)
Size
Weight
180 g (excluding batteries and CF card)
Weight when shooting 230 g (including battery and CF card)
Accessories

CR-V3 lithium battery pack, 3D image viewer, USB cable, software(CD-ROM), video cable, strap, operating manual109

Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.

• AC adapter ( D-AC5)• AC Plug Cord
D-CO2A Australia
D-CO2B United Kingdom
D-CO2E Europe
D-CO2H Hong Kong
D-CO2J Japan
D-CO2K Korea
D-CO2U North America, Canada• USB Cable (I-USB2)• Video Cable (I-VC2)• Camera Case (O-CC5)• Strap (O-ST5)• 3D image viewer (O-3DV1)

Appendix110

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-authorizedPentax service facilities.

Appendix

Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should
be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the
manufacturer. If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country,
send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, itwill take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned toyou owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment iscovered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge,
and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If theequipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of
its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If
your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may becharged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding
this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge
according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping
charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove thedate 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 theservice charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct theservice 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 time ofpurchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more111

information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

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 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 thatto which 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 theCanadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencesdu Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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

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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: 35 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131
Declare under sole responsibility that the productidentified 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 theequipment being produced can be expected to bewithin 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 harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. The above named party is
responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies
with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.
Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera
Model Number: Optio 330GS
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: September, 2002, Colorado

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