Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read this Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33LF Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 33LF that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
FOR YOUR SAFETY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera.
Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged. • If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. • Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship etc.
Contents FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................1 Handling the Camera........................................................................2 Contents ...........................................................................................4 Contents of This Manual...................................................................7 Checking Package Contents ............................................................8 Names of Parts.........................
Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................42 Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................43 Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................44 Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................45 Setting the Focusing Area ..............................................................47 Setting the Light Metering Range ............................
Turning the Operation Sound On and Off.......................................87 Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ......................................87 Setting the World Time ...................................................................88 Changing the Display Language ....................................................89 Setting the Screen Effect................................................................90 Setting the Background Color.....................................................
Contents of This Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 Explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera and before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to get started right away.
Checking Package Contents Camera Optio 33LF Strap O-ST5 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW12 Video cable I-VC2 (*) USB cable I-USB2 (*) AA alkaline batteries (2) Operating Manual (this manual) Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) * Items marked with (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.97).
Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch Viewfinder Built-in flash Terminal cover PC / AV terminal DC input terminal Self-timer lamp Lens Back Viewfinder Focus status lamp (Green) Flash status lamp (Red) Strap lug LCD monitor Card cover Battery cover Tripod socket 9
Names of Operating Parts b/ Z button gj / DPOF button q s z / i button Shutter release button Zoom / f / y button Q Playback button OK button Four-way controller (2345) MENU button Guide display A button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Getting Started Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as shown.
Powering the Camera 1 Getting Started (Using AA batteries) (Using CR-V3) Installing the Batteries Install batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA NiMH batteries or use one CR-V3 battery. 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction and flip open. 2 Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in the battery chamber. 3 Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock. indicated, When using for a prolonged period, use the AC adapter D-AC5 (p.14).
Number of Captures and Playback Time (At 25°C, With New Batteries) Q Playback 1 Playback time CR-V3 AA lithium batteries AA Ni-MH AA alkaline batteries Approx. 400 minutes Approx. 300 minutes Approx. 150 minutes Approx. 60 minutes Getting Started Q Captures (using flash 50% of the time) Image Storage Capacity Approx. 500 CR-V3 pictures Approx. 350 AA lithium batteries pictures Approx. 250 AA Ni-MH pictures Approx.
1 3 1 4 Getting Started 2 Using the AC Adapter When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to your PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (sold separately) is recommended. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 4 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug into the power outlet.
Inserting / Removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard 1 Getting Started Removing You can use an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted, or in the Bult-in memory if no card is inserted. Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Inserting 1 2 Slide the card cover in the 3 Close the card cover. direction, and flip open.
Q Approximate Number of Recordable Images, Recorded Pixels, and Quality Levels Quality Level 1 Recorded Pixels Getting Started 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1024 × 7680 640 × 480 Best Better Good C 6 11 25 57 D 12 20 47 89 E 18 28 62 119 Movie picture (320 × 240) 65 seconds • These figures show the number of shots when using a 16 MB SD Memory Card. • Maximum movie picture length when using a MultiMediaCard is 30 seconds.
Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard 1 Getting Started • Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the Write-protect switch card cover. • SD Memory Cards are equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. • The PENTAX website provides a list of SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards that have been checked for compatibility with the camera.
Swiveling the LCD Monitor (Flexible LCD Monitor) 1 Getting Started You can swivel the LCD monitor 180 degrees horizontally and up to 270 degrees vertically . You can check the screen as you are taking the picture during selfportraits. The screen display will also change accordingly when you swivel the monitor. • You can swing out the monitor 180 degrees horizontally. • You can swivel the monitor up to 270 degrees vertically.
Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Power switch 1 Getting Started Playback button 1 Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Playback Only Mode Press the power switch while pressing the Playback button activates the Playback Only mode. • When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend.
Initial Settings 1 Power switch Getting Started Four-way controller OK button MENU button When the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST, and current date and time. When the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you playback the image quickly after taking a picture is not the current time, follow the instructions for “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.
Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. 1 1 Initial Settings Language/ City DST Video Out English NYC NTSC Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for setting the DST will be displayed. MENU Exit OK Ok • See p.95 for the list of cities and corresponding code names. • You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the World Time” (p.88).
Setting the Video Output Format 1 You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back pictures using a TV monitor. Getting Started 1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the video output format. The default setting is NTSC. 2 Initial Settings Language/ City DST Video Out English NYC NTSC Press the OK button. The screen for setting the Date and Time will be displayed. MENU Exit OK Ok • You can change the setting after it has been made.
4 Press the four-way controller (5). 23 are displayed above and below the month. Date Adjust Date Style mm / dd / yy 24H 01 / 01 /2003 00:00 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Exit OK 1 Ok Date Adjust Date Style mm / dd / yy 24H 03 / 01 /2003 00:00 MENU 6 Press the four-way controller (5). 23 are displayed above and below the date.
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Viewfinder Power switch Shutter release button i button Zoom / f / y button 2 Quick Start Focus status lamp (Green) OK button Flash status lamp (Red) LCD monitor This is the simplest way to take still pictures. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 2 Press the power switch. c The camera will turn on. Screen c is displayed for 1 second, and then the capture screen d is displayed.
3 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame and the focus status lamp (green) light when the camera is in focus. Press the shutter release button completely. Pressing the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action. Q Pressing halfway Lightly press (halfway) the shutter release button to lock the focus position and exposure. The shutter speed and aperture settings appear only when pressing the shutter release button halfway.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures i button 2 Quick Start Playback button Four-way controller OK button LCD monitor Playing Back Images To play back still pictures: 1 Press the Playback button Q after taking a picture. The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Rotating a Displayed Image Press the four-way controller (3). The image will rotate clockwise 90°, 180° and 270°. Press the OK button to return to normal playback. 100-0030 1/100 F2.6 10/20/2003 11:20 1/100 F2.
Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. 1 Press the Playback button Q after taking a picture. 2 2 Quick Start The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (45). Displays the previous image. Displays the next image. Deleting a Displayed Image While the image is displayed, press the i button to display the Delete screen.
Quick Start How to View the Recorded Images 2 Quick Start Images taken with this camera can be recorded on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the internal memory. Images saved to an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard can be viewed using the camera, transferred to a computer or printed. Viewing Images on the Camera One of the advantages of a digital camera is that you can check the picture as soon as you take it.
Viewing Images on a PC 1 Booklet: “Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC” 2 Quick Start You can view recorded images and edit them on a PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images. Or you can remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer the data to your PC with a card reader. On a laptop, you can put a card in the card adapter and insert it into your card slot to transfer the image data.
Common Operations Using Button Functions 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 3 Common Operations Capture Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bbutton Changes the flash mode. (1 p.42) gj button Selects self-timer mode or continuous shooting mode. (1 p.63, 66) ) button Changes the Capture mode as follows. (1 p.40) Macro mode, infinity-landscape mode, Manual focus mode Zoom button Changes the size of the subject. (1 p.64) Playback button Q Switches to Playback mode. (1 p.37) Four-way controller (45) Changes the EV compensation.
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Playback Mode 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Z button Prevents image deletion and protected images display. (1 p.78) DPOF button Sets DPOF settings. (1 p.81) i button Deletes the image. (1 p.76) Zoom / f / y button Common Operations 1 3 Displays nine images at once when f is pressed in Standard Playback mode. (1 p.74) Changes the image size on the LCD monitor in Zoom Display mode. (1 p.70) Playback button Q Switches to Capture mode.
Using the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can use these to set functions, save settings and change camera settings. How to Set the Menus 3 A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during menu operation. Common Operations 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be highlighted. 2 Press the four-way controller (45). Use the four-way controller (45) to select the menu screen.
Example of Menu Operation (Pressing the MENU Button in Capture Mode) 1 MENU button [A Rec. Mode] Menu 2 [Q Playback] Menu Rec. Mode Exit 2048 1536 Set-up Slideshow Protected Image Copy Image Quick Zoom Quick Delete AWB Wide 3sec Show Auto OK MENU OK Exit OK Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK 3 4 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Exit English OK OK 3 White Balance Rec.
Enlarging a Menu Display Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed will enlarge the menu. Press the zoom button (w) to return to the original display. Operation Example Rec. Mode 3 Common Operations Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 Auto MENU 2048 1536 Auto OK Exit OK OK OK Rec. Mode w 2048x1536 MENU Exit OK OK Rec. Mode Contrast 0.5sec OK Exit Recorded Pixels x Rec.
Menu List [A Rec. Mode] Menu { …Setting changes are enabled (for * functions, settings changes in Picture modes are disabled). × …Setting changes are disabled. Description Default Setting A Picture Mode B FD C Reference 2048 × 1536 { Set to 320 × 240 p.43 3 D { × p.44 Common Operations Item Recorded Pixels Selects the number of recorded pixels. Quality Level Selects the image compression rate. White Balance Adjusts color balance according to lighting. AWB (Auto) {(*) { p.
[Q Playback] Menu Item 3 Common Operations Description Default Setting Slideshow Plays recorded images successively. 3 sec (3 seconds) p.75 Protected Image Displays / hides files set as protected images. Show p.79 Copy Image Copies files between the internal memory and the SD Memory card / MultiMediaCard. Internal memory → memory card p.84 Quick Zoom When set to ON, the playback image magnification switches to 1×, 2×, 4×, 8× and 12× every time you press the zoom button (x). P (off) p.
Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions Switching Between Modes Capture mode is for taking pictures and playback mode is for playing back or erasing images. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • Press the Playback button to switch from Capture mode to Playback mode. • Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway to switch from Playback mode to Capture mode. Selecting a Capture Mode Capture modes are selected by displaying the virtual mode dial.
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor can be changed by pressing the OK button. Normal display Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on. 1 Flash 2 Shooting mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 AF frame 6 Card / internal memory 7 Capacity remaining 8 Battery indicator 4 Histogram display Taking Pictures The brightness distribution of the image is displayed.
No information display Shooting information is not displayed. • The AF frame is displayed in autofocus, and q. • Settings are displayed for several seconds when changed. LCD monitor Off LCD monitor off Turns the LCD monitor off. (The LCD monitor is not turned off in Playback mode.) 4 When the LCD monitor is off, the camera will automatically switch to normal display when you switch to q, z. Taking Pictures Normal display The display cannot be turned off in C, F, and D modes.
1 Selecting the Focus Mode 4 Focus Mode Taking Pictures (No icon) 1 Autofocus q Macro s Infinity-landscape z Manual focus The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm (1.3 ft). Use when the distance to the subject is 10 cm to 50 cm. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera is focused on the object in the autofocus area.
Manual Focus When you press the four-way controller (45) in z mode, the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full-screen on the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus with the four-way controller (45) while checking the image on the monitor. For distant focus For closer focus After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller (45), or take your finger off the four-way controller. The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later. Saving the Focus Mode 1 p.
1 Selecting the Flash Mode 4 (No icon) Taking Pictures a b c d The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the Flash Off brightness. The flash discharges, regardless of the Flash On brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes Auto flash + Redcaused by the light from the flash being reflected eye reduction in the subject's eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
Rec. Mode 2 3 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK A BFD Selecting the Recorded Pixels 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1024 × 7680 640 × 480 1 2 3 Suitable for printing on A4 paper. Suitable for printing on A5 paper. Suitable for printing on postcards. Suitable for attaching to e-mail, or for creating websites.
Rec. Mode 2 3 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK A BFD Selecting the Quality Level 4 Taking Pictures Select the image compression rate. The more E there are, the better the quality and the larger the file. The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels settings. C Best D Better E Good 1 2 3 This has the lowest compression rate, and is suitable for printing large pictures on A4 paper.
Rec. Mode 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK ABCFD Adjusting the White Balance F G H I J K 1 2 Auto Daylight Shade The camera makes the adjustment automatically. For taking pictures outside in sunlight. For taking pictures outside in the shade. For taking pictures under bulb or other incandescent Tungsten Light lights. Fluorescent For taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Setting Manually 1 Select [K] (Manual) on the White Balance selection screen. 2 Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. 3 Press the OK button. White Balance AWB MENU Exit OK OK The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen. 4 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.
Rec. Mode 2 3 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK A BFD Setting the Focusing Area 4 You can change the autofocus area. 1 2 3 Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller. Select [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.
Rec. Mode 2 3 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK A BFD Setting the Light Metering Range 4 Taking Pictures You can select which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. L M N 1 2 3 Multi-segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen. The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the Center-weighted screen.
Rec. Mode 2 3 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK A BFD Setting the Sensitivity You can select the Sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The camera makes the adjustment automatically. 100 • The lower the sensitivity (smaller number), the sharper and more noise-reduced the image. Shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
Rec. Mode 2 3 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK A BFD Setting the Instant Review Time 4 Taking Pictures You can select the Instant Review display time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., or OFF (no display). 1 2 3 Select [Instant Review] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the display time. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.
Rec. Mode 2 3 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK ABFD Setting the Color Saturation 4 You can set the color saturation. 3 Select [Saturation] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select x (Normal), z (High), or y (Low). Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU Exit 0.
Rec. Mode 2 3 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK A BCFD EV Compensation 4 Taking Pictures You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or underexposed. 1 Select [EV Compensation] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the EV Compensation. Adjust the + side to over-expose and the – side to under-expose.
Taking Pictures When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted, all images are saved to the card. Images are saved to the internal memory when no card has been inserted. 4 1, 2 4 3 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures With Set Functions (Program Mode) In Program mode (A), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuos shooting mode.
6 1, 2, 3, 4 5 Optimizing Pictures for the Scene Type (Picture Modes) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. Picture Mode There are seven modes available in Picture mode. > Surf { Snow K Sunset 1 Enhances your landscape photos. Enhances your flower photos. Enhances your portrait photos. Enhances self-portraits or photos including yourself. Enhances photos taken against dazzling backgrounds such as beaches. Enhances photos taken against dazzling backgrounds such as snow.
5 Press the OK button. The Picture mode is selected. 6 Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. • In Picture mode, you also can press the shutter button halfway or press any button other than the four-way controller to set the selection. • In Picture mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, and white balance are automatically set to the optimum values for each mode (you can change set values but these changes are not reflected in the operation).
4 1, 2 3 Taking Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) The settings in this mode are appropriate for taking dark scenes. 1 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the [Night Scene Mode (B)] 3 Press the OK button. Night Scene Mode The camera is ready to take the picture. OK 4 Taking Pictures The virtual mode dial appears. 2 4 OK Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Pressing the Shutter Release Button1 p.
4, 5 1, 2 3 Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Mode) 4 Taking Pictures This mode enables you to take movie pictures. When using an SD Memory Card or the internal memory, you can continue recording until the memory becomes full. When using a MultiMediaCard, the maximum length of one recording (1 set) is approximately 30 seconds. Sound cannot be recorded. 1 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie (C)].
4 Press the shutter release button. Recording will begin. You can change the image size using the Zoom button. x Subject becomes bigger. w Subject becomes smaller. 5 Press the shutter release button. Recording is ended. The remaining available recording time is displayed. Recording by Holding Down the Shutter Release Button Playing Back Movie Pictures 1 p.72 Movie pictures are saved in AVI (Motion JPEG) format. The software provided (ACDSee for PENTAX) lets you easily play back movie pictures on a PC.
5, 6 1, 2, 4 3, 7 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) 4 Taking Pictures Using the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX), you can join multiple images and easily create panoramic photos. Use Panorama Assist mode to combine images taken so that edges overlap to create a single panoramic photo. 1 2 3 4 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Panorama Assist (F)]. Press the OK button.
6 Move the camera to the right and take the second picture. Position the camera so that the fixed image display overlaps the left edge of the transparent display and then release the shutter. Repeat this procedure for the third and following pictures. 7 OK Press the OK button. The screen returns to step 4. To cancel Panorama Assist mode, change to another mode by using the four-way controller (23) 4 Taking Pictures • You cannot use the camera itself to create panoramic images.
6 1, 2, 3, 4 5 Taking Pictures with Filters (Digital Filter Mode) 4 You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors, such as red, blue, and green. Taking Pictures Filters Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-and-white + red, black-and-white + green, and black-and-white + blue.
2 1 A BD Taking Pictures Continuously (Continuous Shooting) 4 1 2 Press the gj button in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. 3 Taking Pictures Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Recording stops when you release the shutter release button. Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.
1 A BFD Using the Zoom 4 You can use the Zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. Taking Pictures 1 Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. 3 x Tele: Subject becomes bigger. w Wide: Subject becomes smaller. When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3 times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject by up to 8 times magnification.
2, 3 4 1 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. 4 The [A Rec. Mode] menu will appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)]. 4 Press the OK button. Rec. Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU Exit 0.5 OK OK Taking Pictures 2 The camera is ready to take the picture. Turning off the LCD monitor turns off the digital zoom function.
2 1 A BCFD Using the Self-Timer 4 Taking Pictures The picture will be taken either 10 seconds or 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. 1 Press the gj button in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the shutter release button. g The self-timer is engaged, and the self-timer lamp lights for about 7 seconds. The picture is taken about 3 seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can choose whether or not to save the set values when the camera is turned off. If you select [O (On)], the camera saves the settings in effect just before the camera is turned off. If you select [P (Off)], the settings returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
2, 3, 4, 5 6 1 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] menu appears. Rec. Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the item. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or [P (off)]. 6 Press the OK button twice. Exit 0.
Playback / Deleting Playing Back Images When an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted, images saved on the card are played back. Images are played back from the internal memory when no card has been inserted. 3 2 1 Playing Back Still Pictures 5 Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.26) and “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.27). Playback / Deleting Zoom Playback You can play back images magnified up to 12 times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification.
2, 3 4 1 Turning Quick Zoom On and Off When Quick Zoom is set to on, pressing the zoom button (x) during magnified display will increase display magnification to 1×, 2×, 4×, 8× and 12×. 1 Press the MENU button in playback mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom]. MENU Exit 3sec Show OK OK 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or [P (off)]. 4 Press the OK button. 5 Playback / Deleting The [Q Playback] menu appears.
4 1, 2, 3 Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. 5 Playback / Deleting 1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to play back. 2 Press the four-way controller (2).
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback mode You can display an overlay of playback information on the LCD monitor. Press the OK button to switch between displayed information. Normal display 1 2 Displays shooting information. 34 100-0030 1 Playback mode 2 Protect icon 3 File number 4 Four-way controller operation guide 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Battery indicator 8 Date and time 1/100 F2.
2, 3 1 Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. 5 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. 2 Press w / f on the Zoom / f / y button. Playback / Deleting 1 Up to nine small images will be displayed at once. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an image. A scroll bar is displayed on the right edge of the screen. When an image is selected in the bottom row, pressing the four-way controller (3) displays the next nine images.
1, 3, 4 5 2 Slideshow You can continuously play back all images saved on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. When no card has been inserted, all images saved in the internal memory are continuously played back. In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select the first image for the slideshow. 2 Press the MENU button. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Slideshow]. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the playback interval.
Deleting Images 2 1, 3 4 Deleting a Single Image 1 5 2 Playback / Deleting 3 4 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to delete. Press the i button. Delete (One) The Delete screen appears. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller (2). Press the OK button. Delete Cancel 100-0107 All OK OK • You can also delete displayed images in Instant Review (p.25). • Protected (Z) images cannot be deleted unless set to [Hide].
2, 3 4 1 Turning Quick Delete On and Off When Quick Delete is set to on and the camera is in Delete (One) mode, the delete screen is displayed with [Delete] already selected. 1 Press the MENU button in playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Delete]. MENU Exit 3sec Show OK OK 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or [P (off)]. 4 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.
2 1, 3 4 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally erased. You also can prevent protected images from being displayed. 5 1 In Playback mode, select the image to protect with the four-way controller (45). 2 Press the Z button. Protect (One) The Protect screen appears. Playback / Deleting 3 4 Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (23). Press the OK button.
2, 3 4 1 Preventing Protected Images from Being Displayed Set whether protected images are to be displayed. 1 2 4 Show Hide Playback Slideshow Protected Image Copy Image Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU Exit 3sec Show 5 OK OK : Protected files are displayed. : Protected files are not displayed. Press the OK button. • To display the images set to [Hide], reset the camera settings by selecting [Reset] in the [Set-up] menu (p.94).
Viewing Images on a TV 5 By using the video cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or monitor with a Video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. Playback / Deleting 1 2 Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable. 3 Turn on the TV and the camera. Connect the other end of the video cable to the Video IN jack on the TV. Selecting the Video Output Format 1 p.
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer, or at a printing service. 2 1, 3, 4 5 5 Single Image Settings • Copies: Set the number of prints up to 99. • Date: Specify whether or not to imprint the date on the image. 1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select the image for DPOF settings. 2 Press the DPOF button. DPOF (One) The DPOF screen appears.
5 Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings. • If DPOF settings already exist for an image, the number of prints and the on / off date setting will be displayed. • To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 00 and press the OK button. • DPOF settings are not available for images stored in the internal memory. Make DPOF settings after copying images to the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. (p.84) • DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.
1 2, 3, 4 5 Settings for All Images 1 In Playback mode, press the DPOF button twice. The DPOF screen will be displayed. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to set the number of prints. DPOF (All) DPOF setting for all images 3 The frame will move to [Date]. 4 Copies Date Press the four-way controller (3). MENU Exit 01 OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O] or [P] for the date. O The date will be imprinted. P The date will not be imprinted. 5 Press the OK button.
2, 3, 4, 5, 7 6, 8 1 Copying Images 5 Copies files between the internal memory and the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. This function is not available when no card is inserted. When you copy from the internal memory to a memory card, all files are copied at once. When copying from a memory card to the internal memory, you can confirm each file you want to copy. Playback / Deleting 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Q Playback] menu appears.
Copying from the Internal Memory to a Memory Card 5 6 Select [@ 5 ?] with the four-way controller. Press the OK button. All images are copied to the card. Copying from a Card to the Internal Memory 5 Select [? 5 @] with the four-way controller. 6 7 Press the OK button. 8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the image you want to copy. 100-0030 Copy this image MENU Exit OK OK Press the OK button. The selected image is copied to the internal memory. Repeat step 7 and 8 to copy images.
Settings Camera Settings How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 6 Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect MENU mm / dd / yy English OK Exit OK Formatting Cards / Internal Memory Settings Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
Turning the Operation Sound On and Off You can turn the operation sounds on and off. 1 2 Select [Beep] on the [B Set-up] menu. 3 Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] or [P (off)]. The camera is ready for capture or playback. Changing the Date Style and Date / Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the date display style. Choose from [yy/mm/dd], [mm/dd/yy] and [dd/mm/yy]. 1 2 Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect MENU Exit mm / dd / yy English OK OK Setting the World Time 6 Settings The date and time set in “Initial Settings” (p.20) are the Home Time (your usual time zone) setting.
5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the World Time city, and press the four-way controller (3). 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select DST [O (on)] or [P (off)], and press the four-way controller (3). This sets Home Time city. When New York is selected as the Home Time city, use the four-way controller (45) to select your Home Time city, or turn DST On/Off. 7 Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the date and time of the set city.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button LCD monitor MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect MENU Exit mm / dd / yy English OK OK Setting the Screen Effect 6 You can display various animated effects when switching display screens on the LCD monitor.
Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity. 1 2 3 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [3 min.], [5 min.], or [Off]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready for capture or playback. Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, while there is a USB connection, or during movie picture capture. Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can set the brightness for your LCD monitor.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect MENU Exit mm / dd / yy English OK OK Selecting the Video Output Format 6 You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for capturing or playing back images on a TV monitor.
Setting Custom Functions to the Four-way Controller You can register a frequently used function to the four-way controller (45). When taking pictures, you can press the four-way controller key (45) to set functions directly, without having to display the Rec. Mode menu. Registering a Function 1 2 3 Select [Custom Function] in the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the function you want to register. Press the OK button.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK OK Format Beep Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen effect MENU Exit mm / dd / yy English OK OK Resetting to Default Settings [Reset] 6 This resets all settings other than Date / Time, Language, Video Out, and World Time. Settings 1 2 3 4 Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Appendix List of City Names The following are the cities and code names available for setting the World Time.
Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Memory card full. Built-in Memory Full. No image Camera cannot display this image Battery depleted Memory card error Card not formatted 7 Setting being recorded Appendix Formatting..
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for this camera.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The camera will No batteries are not turn on installed Batteries is installed incorrectly Batteries is exhausted No image on the LCD monitor The LCD monitor is turned off Connected to a TV Image is displayed but hard to see Shutter release Flash is charging button will not work 7 Appendix 98 No available space in the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or internal memory. Recording Remedy Check whether batteries is installed. If not, install batteries.
Problem Out of focus Picture taken with flash is dark Remedy Subjects difficult for Autofocus include those with low contrast (blue skies, white walls), dark objects, fine-patterned objects, fast-moving objects, and landscapes seen through a window or net. Focus on an object the same distance away as your subject, secure the focus (by pressing shutter release button halfway), aim at your subject, and press shutter release button fully.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 3.2 megapixels Sensor 3.34 megapixels (total pixels), 1 / 2.7 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still picture 2048 × 1536 pixels, 1600 × 1200 pixels, 1024 × 768 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels Movie picture 320 × 240 pixels Sensitivity Auto, Manual (Equivalent to ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400) File Format Still JPEG (Exif2.
Playback Functions Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 12×), scroll, slideshow, movie playback Autofocus Type TTL contrast detection by sensor, 5-point AF (wide or spot setting can be selected). Capture range (From lens front) Normal: 0.4 m ~ Infinity (full zoom range) Macro: 0.1 m ~ 0.5 m (full zoom range) Infinity-landscape: Infinity (full zoom range) Focus lock By pressing the shutter release button halfway Manual Focus 0.
WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 7 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
7 Appendix For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards.
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