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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 33L that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 4: Handling The Camera

    • Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not been used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred for photography, lost profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR YOUR SAFETY ... 3 Handling the Camera ... 4 Contents... 5 Contents of This Manual ... 7 Checking Package Contents... 8 Names of Parts ... 9 Names of Operating Parts ... 10 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ... 11 Powering the Camera...
  • Page 6 Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode ... 48 Selecting the Capture Mode ... 48 Taking Pictures... 49 Program Mode ... 49 Picture Mode... 50 Taking Self-Portraits ... 52 Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ... 53 Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ... 54 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) ...

  • Page 7: Contents Of This Manual

    Contents of This Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started Explains your first steps, from purchasing the camera to 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.

  • Page 8: Checking Package Contents

    Checking Package Contents Camera Optio 33L Video cable I-VC2(∗) Lithium battery CR-V3 (PC Connection Manual) Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC Operating Manual (PC Connecting Manual) ∗ Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 9: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Shutter release button Power switch Self-timer lamp Flash Terminal cover USB/Video terminal DC input terminal Lens LCD monitor Strap lug CF card cover Battery cover Tripod socket LCD monitor hood installation holes...

  • Page 10: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Guide display A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) OK button Shutter release button Zoom Playback OK button...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

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

  • Page 12: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera (Using CR-V3) Installing the Batteries Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated, and flip open. Insert the batteries according to the +/- indicator in the battery chamber.

  • Page 13: Battery Level Indicator

    AA Ni-MH the shots AA alkaline • These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. May vary by capture mode or shooting conditions. • Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket.

  • Page 14: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC, we recommend using the AC adapter kit D-AC5 (sold separately). Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.

  • Page 15: Installing/Removing The Cf Card

    Installing/Removing the CF Card CF card eject button Captured images are recorded on the compact flash (CF) card. Make sure the camera is turned off before installing or removing a CF card (market product). Installing Slide the CF card cover in the open.
  • Page 16 640 × 480 • These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB CF card. • These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, and CF card used.

  • Page 17: Rotating The Lcd Monitor (Rotate Lcd)

    LCD monitor hood. When your digital camera is not in use, protect your LCD monitor by rotating it to the back (PENTAX logo is on the front) for storage. • When attaching or removing the LCD monitor hood, please return the LCD monitor to its stowed position, to prevent undue force on the LCD monitor rotation hinge.

  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings 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. Turn the camera on. Use the four-way controller ( select the display language. The default setting is English.

  • Page 19: Setting The D.s.t. Mode

    Press the four-way controller ( The screen for setting the next item will be displayed. • See p.92 for the list of cities and corresponding code names. You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to • “Setting World Time”...

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time, and the display style. Press the four-way controller ( select the date and time display style. Press the four-way controller ( are displayed above and below "24h". Press the four-way controller ( select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display).
  • Page 21 Press the four-way controller ( set the date and press the four-way controller ( ) again. are displayed above and below the year. Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour, and minutes. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen.

  • Page 22: Quick Start

    Taking Still Pictures This is the simplest way to take still pictures. The flash discharges automatically based on light conditions by the default setting. Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor. The focus frame at the center of the LCD screen indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
  • Page 23 Pressing the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in two steps. • Press halfway Lightly press (halfway) the shutter release button to lock the focus position, exposure, and white balance. • The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when pressing the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 24: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images To play back still pictures: Press the playback button after taking a picture. The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing the four-way controller(3) will rotate the image 90°, 180°, and 270°. You can display images taken vertically for easy viewing.

  • Page 25: Deleting A Displayed Image

    Deleting a Displayed Image While the image is displayed, press the i button to display the Delete screen. Press the four-way controller (2) to select Delete, and press OK. The image is deleted. Press the Playback button again, or press the shutter release button halfway to return to capture mode.

  • Page 26: Using Your Cf Card

    Using Your CF Card Pictures taken with this camera are recorded on the compact flash (CF) card. You can view the pictures recorded on the CF card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC, or print them. Viewing Images on the Camera One advantage of a digital camera is that you can check the picture as soon as you take it.
  • Page 27 Viewing Images on a PC You only install the USB driver the very first time. After that, you simply connect the camera with the USB cable and read the images into your PC. You can view your pictures on you PC, or transfer the data and edit it.

  • Page 29: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off 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 Turning the camera on while pressing the Playback button activates the Playback Only mode.

  • Page 30: Using Button Functions

    Using Button Functions Capture Mode b button Changes the flash mode. ( ) button Changes the capture mode as follows. ( Macro mode ( Infinity-landscape mode ( Manual focus mode ( Zoom button Changes the size of the subject. ( Playback button Switches to Playback mode.

  • Page 31: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Z button Protects the image from deletion. ( i button Deletes the image. ( Zoom/ button Displays nine images at once when pressed in standard Playback mode. Changes the image size on the LCD monitor in Zoom Display mode. p.74) Playback/ button...

  • Page 32: Setting The Menus

    Setting the Menus Press the MENU button to display the menus on the LCD screen. With these you can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings. How to Set the Menus A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during menu operation.
  • Page 33 Example of menu operation (Pressing the MENU button in Capture mode) MENU button Rec. Mode] Menu Rec.Mode Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Quality White Balance AUTO Forcusing Area Wide AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Rec.Mode Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Quality White Balance AUTO Forcusing Area...

  • Page 34: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode] Menu ···All changes are valid. ×···Setting changes are invalid. Item Recorded Selects the number of Pixels recorded pixels. Selects the image Quality Level compression rate. White Balance Adjusts color balance according to lighting. Focusing Area Changes the area for autofocus.
  • Page 35 Playback] Menu Item Slide Show Plays recorded images successively. Set-up] Menu Item Format Formats a CF card Beep Sets the button operation sound. Date Adjust Sets the date and time. World Time Sets world time. Switches the language for displaying Language/ menus and messages.

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Setting the Capture Functions Changing Focus Settings Focus Mode (No icon) Autofocus mode Macro mode Infinity-landscape mode Manual focus mode Adjust focus manually. Pressing modes, and the current setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take a picture in the set focus mode. •...
  • Page 37 Manual Focus On the setting, press the four-way controller ( central portion of the screen to full screen on the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus with the four-way controller while watching the image on the monitor. For distant focus For closer focus Once the focus is set, press any button other than the four-way controller ( ), or take your finger off of the four-way controller for...

  • Page 38: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode (No icon) Automatic flash Flash Off Flash On Auto flash + red- eye reduction Flash On + red-eye reduction • The flash is always off when the Capture mode is set on Continuous shooting, or Infinity-Landscape. •...

  • Page 39: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels Select the number of recorded pixels from 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480. The more pixels there are, the larger the image size and file size. The image file size will also differ according to quality level settings. 2048×1536 Suited for printing on A4 paper.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Quality Level

    Selecting the Quality Level Select the image compression rate. The more there are, the better the quality and the larger the file. The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels settings. Best Better Good Select [Quality Level] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( change the quality level.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance Adjusts for natural coloring in your picture, according to the lighting. AUTO Auto The camera makes the adjustment automatically. Daylight For taking pictures outside in sunlight. Shade For taking pictures outside in the shade. For taking pictures under standard light bulbs or other Tungsten Light tungsten light.
  • Page 42 Setting Manually Select [ ] (Manual) on the White Balance selection screen. Point your camera at white paper to fill the screen. Press the OK button. The LCD monitor will display "Adjusting", and return to the menu screen when the white balance is adjusted. Press the OK button.

  • Page 43: Setting The Focusing Area

    Setting the Focusing Area You can changes the area for autofocus (Focusing Area). Wide Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller Select [Focusing Area] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( change the focusing area. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

  • Page 44: Setting The Light Metering Range

    Setting the Light Metering Range You can choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. Multi-segment Center-weighted Spot Select [AE Metering] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( change the metering mode. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

  • Page 45: Setting Sensitivity

    Setting Sensitivity You can set the Sensitivity to match the brightness of the surroundings. The camera makes the adjustment automatically. AUTO • The lower the Sensitivity (smaller number), the sharper the image with less noise.The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. •...

  • Page 46: Setting The Instant Review Time

    Setting the Instant Review Time You can select the Instant Review display time from 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec, or OFF (no display). Select [Instant Review] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( change the display time. Press the OK button.

  • Page 47: Setting Color Saturation

    Setting Color Saturation This sets the color saturation. Select [Saturation] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( select (High), (Low). Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast level. Select [Contrast] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( select...

  • Page 48: Switching Between Modes

    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.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Program Mode In Program Mode ( ), you can set all the functions and take pictures. Press the four-way controller ( The virtual mode dial is displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select the [Program Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

  • Page 50: Picture Mode

    Picture Mode You can match your settings to the situation. Picture Mode There are eight modes available. Landscape (Default Setting) Flower Portrait Self-Portrait Soft Surf and Snow Sunset Illustration Press the four-way controller ( The virtual mode dial is displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select the [Picture Mode ( and press the four-way controller (...
  • Page 51 Press the four-way controller ( select the icon for the desired picture mode. Press the OK button. The Picture mode is selected. Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. • In Picture mode, your selection is confirmed by pressing the shutter release button half-way or by pressing the four-way controller, or by doing nothing for more than five seconds.

  • Page 52: Taking Self-Portraits

    Taking Self-Portraits You can reverse the LCD monitor while you take a self-portrait or a couple-shot, checking yourself in the LCD monitor while you take the picture. Press the four-way controller ( Mode] on the virtual mode dial, and set it to [Self- portrait ( Rotate the LCD Monitor.

  • Page 53: Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

    Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) The settings in this mode are appropriate for taking dark scenes. Press the four-way controller ( The virtual mode dial is displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select the [Night Scene Mode( Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

  • Page 54: Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

    Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) You can take movie pictures. The maximum length of one recording (1 set) is about 30 seconds. Sound cannot be recorded. Press the four-way controller ( The virtual mode dial is displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select the [Movie ( Press the OK button.
  • Page 55 Recording by holding down the shutter release button If you hold down the shutter release button for one second or more, the camera will record while you hold down the button. Recording stops when you release the shutter release button. Playing Back Movie Pictures •...

  • Page 56: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the Japanese version. You can join several images together to form one panorama picture. Use a Windows PC and the provided software to join the images. Press the four-way controller ( The virtual mode dial is displayed.
  • Page 57 Move the camera to the right, and take the second picture. Repeat this procedure for the third and following pictures. Press the OK button. The screen returns to step 4. To cancel Panorama Assist mode, switch to any other mode. •...

  • Page 58: Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode)

    Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode) Using the LCD monitor, you can take 3D pictures to be viewed by the parallel method or cross method (p.60). Print out the 3D picture and look at it through the 3D image viewer provided. It will appear in three dimensions. Selecting the viewing method The default setting is Parallel to view with the 3D Image Viewer.
  • Page 59 Press the OK button. The screen for taking the first image appears on the left side of the LCD monitor. Take the first image. Position the subject at the center of the left side of the screen, and press the shutter release button.
  • Page 60 Viewing 3D Pictures with the Parallel method and Cross method Because our eyes are positioned about 6 to 7cm apart, each eye sees at a slightly different angle. The brain processes this difference to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures.
  • Page 61 How to view 3D pictures with the 3D Image Viewer Print out the pictures so they are 11cm to 12cm wide. Place the 3D Image Viewer divider between the two images. The distance between the eyes differ from person to person. Some may not see a three-dimensional effect even with the same size print.
  • Page 62 Example of a 3D Picture...

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures With Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

    Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) You can take pictures with digital filters with a variety of colors, such as red, blue, and green. Filters Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-and-white+red, black-and-white+green, and black-and- white+blue.

  • Page 64: Automatically Change Capture Conditions (Auto Bracket Mode)

    Automatically Change Capture Conditions (Auto Bracket Mode) You can automatically take three pictures in a row with different settings for exposure, saturation, sharpness, and contrast. For exposure and white balance, the bracket step must be set in advance. Press the four-way controller ( The virtual mode dial is displayed.
  • Page 65 Setting the Exposure Bracket You can set the bracket step to use when selecting Ex. Bracketing in Auto Bracket Mode. Select from ±03, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, or ±2.0 Select [Ex. Bracket Step] on the Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller ( set the step.

  • Page 66: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Shooting)

    Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/ High-Speed Shooting) Pictures are taken continually while the shutter release button is pressed. There is Continuous Shooting and High-Speed Shooting available. Continuous Shooting High-Speed Shooting Press the four-way controller ( display Press the shutter release button. Pictures are taken continually while the shutter release button is pressed.

  • Page 67: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The picture will be taken either 10 seconds or 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller ( display on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is engaged, and the self-timer lamp lights for about 7 seconds.

  • Page 68: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the Zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. Tele: Subject becomes larger. Wide: Subject becomes smaller. When the digital zoom function is disabled, there is an optical zoom available up to 3 times. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject up to 8 times.
  • Page 69 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select [Digital Zoom]. Press the four-way controller ( select (on). Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting ) to Rec.Mode...

  • Page 70: Ev Compensation

    EV Compensation Use EV Compensation when you want to intentionally over expose (brighten) or under expose (darken) your picture. Press the four-way controller ( Capture Mode. Adjusts the exposure to over-expose (+ side). Adjusts the exposure to under-expose (- side). The EV Compensation setting is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 72: Saving The Settings

    Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can choose whether to save the set values when the camera is turned off. If you select On, the camera saves the settings in effect just before the camera is turned off. If you select Off, the settings return to default settings when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 73 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller ( select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller ( The Memory menu is displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select the item. Press the four-way controller ( select (on) or Press the OK button twice.

  • Page 74: Playback/Deleting

    Playback/Deleting Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back Images” (p.24), or “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.24). Zoom Playback You can play back images magnified up to 12 times. A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. In Playback mode, use the four-way controller ( select the image to magnify.

  • Page 75: Playing Back Movie Pictures

    Playing Back Movie Pictures To play back movie pictures: A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback. In Playback mode, use the four-way controller ( select the image to play back. Press the four-way controller ( Playback will start.

  • Page 76: Nine Image Display

    Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. In Playback mode, use the four-way controller ( select the image. Press Up to nine small images will be displayed at once. Press the four-way controller ( select the image. If there are 10 or more images recorded, a scroll bar appears at the right of the screen.

  • Page 77: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back all recorded images on your CF card successively. In Playback mode, use the four-way controller ( select the images for the slideshow. Press the MENU button. The Playback Mode menu is displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select [Slideshow].

  • Page 78: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image In Playback mode, use the four-way controller ( select the image to delete. Press the The Delete screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select [Delete]. Press the OK button. • You can also delete displayed images in Instant Review (p.23). •...

  • Page 79: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally erased. In Playback mode, select the image to protect with the four-way controller ( Press the button. The Protect screen is displayed. Select [Protect] with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button.

  • Page 80: Viewing Images On A Tv

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

  • Page 81: Printing Service Settings (Dpof)

    Printing Service Settings (DPOF) You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer, or at a printing service. Single Image Settings Set the following items for each image. • Copies: Set the number of prints up to 99. •...
  • Page 82 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 0 and press the OK button.

  • Page 83: Settings For All Images

    Settings for All Images Press the four-way controller ( The DPOF screen is displayed. Press the four-way controller ( press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to Number of Copies. Press the four-way controller ( set the number of prints. The maximum setting is 99.

  • Page 84: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Formatting a CF card Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card. • Do not open the CF card cover while formatting a CF card. The card may be damaged beyond use. •...

  • Page 85: Changing The Display Language

    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 y/m/d, m/d/y, and d/m/y. Select [Date Adjust] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( The Date Adjust screen is displayed.

  • Page 86: Selecting The Video Output Format

    How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Selecting the Video Output Format You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for capturing or playing back images on a TV monitor. Select [Video Out] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( PAL, to match your TV output format.

  • Page 87: Setting World Time

    Setting World Time The date and time set in “Initial Settings” (p.18) are the Home Time (your usual time zone) setting. Setting World Time enables you to display the local date and time on the monitor when traveling overseas. Select [World Time] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( The World time setting screen is displayed.

  • Page 88: Setting The Display Mode

    How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Setting the Display Mode This determines the content displayed on the LCD monitor. You can choose Normal, Histogram, Grid, or No Information. Capture mode and Playback mode display different information on the screen. Normal Capture information is displayed.
  • Page 89 Histogram Brightness distribution is displayed. The horizontal axis shows brightness (dark to bright left to right), and the vertical axis shows the pixels. Grid The grid is not displayed in Playback mode. No Information Capture information is not displayed. • During Autofocus, the Autofocus frame and battery icon are displayed.

  • Page 90: Screen Effect

    How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Screen Effect You can use various animated effects when switching display screens on the LCD monitor. Select [Screen Effect] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( (off). Press the OK button. The camera is ready for capture or playback. Setting the Background Color This sets the background design and color displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 91: Setting Auto Power Off

    Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain length of inactivity. Select [Auto Power Off] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( min, or OFF. Press the OK button. The camera is ready for capture or playback. Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback or a USB connection.

  • Page 92: Appendix

    Appendix List of City Names There are the cities and code numbers available for setting the world time. Pagopago Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Mexico City Chicago Miami Toronto New York Santiago Caracas Halifax Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Madrid...

  • Page 93: Messages

    Messages The following messages may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Memory full The CF card memory is full, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new CF card or delete unwanted images. (p.15, p.78) You may be able to save the image by changing the quality level or recorded pixels.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem The camera will No batteries are not turn on. installed CF card cover is open Battery is installed incorrectly Battery is exhausted No image on Connected to a TV the LCD monitor Image is displayed but hard to see Shutter release Flash is charging button will not...
  • Page 95 Problem Cause Out of focus Subject is difficult for Autofocus to handle Subject is not in Focusing Area Subject is too close The focus mode is on q When the focusing mode is on q, normal Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment (night-scenes, etc.) Background is dark...

  • Page 96: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for this camera. AC Adapter D-AC5 USB Cable I-USB2 (included) Video cable I-VC2 (included) Camera Case O-CC5 Strap O-ST5 (included) 3D Image Viewer O-3DV1...

  • Page 97: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Model Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom 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 Movie picture 320×240 pixels Sensitivity Auto, Manual (Equivalent to ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400) File Format Still Movie picture AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG), about 15fps...
  • Page 98 Automatic flash with red-eye reduction function Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Flash On+Red-eye reduction Wide Approx. 0.2m-5.0m w/Sensitivity AUTO Tele Approx. 0.1m-2.7m w/Sensitivity AUTO (with 50% of shooting using flash, and using lithium battery CR-V3) * Based on PENTAX measuring conditions.

  • Page 99: Warranty Policy

    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 be charged by the manufacturer’s...
  • Page 100 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.
  • Page 101 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.

  • Page 102: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 33L Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: February, 2003, Colorado...
  • Page 103 Memo...
  • Page 104 JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl)

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