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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 330 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the 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 Safe Use Of Your Camera

    FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warn- ings are not heeded.

  • Page 4: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    Care to be Taken During Handling • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. • Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA······························································1 Care to be Taken During Handling ···································································2 Contents ···········································································································3 Contents of the Operating Manual ···································································5 Checking the Contents of the Package ····························································6 Names of Parts·································································································7 Names of Operating Parts ················································································8 Getting Started··············································································9 Attaching the Strap ···························································································9 Powering the Camera ·····················································································10 Charging the Battery ·············································································10 Installing the Battery··············································································11...
  • Page 6 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ·····················································49 Selecting the Color Mode (Color)··························································50 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)·································50 Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) ······················································51 Setting the Saturation (Saturation) ························································51 Setting the Contrast (Contrast) ·····························································51 Saving the Settings (Memory) ········································································52 Playback/Erasing ········································································53 Playing Back Images on the Camera ·····························································53...

  • Page 7: Contents Of The Operating Manual

    Contents of the Operating Manual This 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.

  • Page 8: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera (Optio 330) Video cable (I-VC2) Software CD-ROM (S-SW2) * Type of AC plug cord D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada...

  • Page 9: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Shutter release button Self-timer lamp Flash light sensor Power switch Viewfinder Remote control receiver Built-in flash Terminal cover USB/Video output terminal DC input terminal Lens Viewfinder LCD monitor CF card cover Strap lug Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover release lever Tripod socket...

  • Page 10: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Guide indications A guide to button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Menu button OK button Diopter adjustment lever /DPOF button...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

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

  • Page 12: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera Battery charger Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message is displayed, charge the battery. Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger with the label facing down.

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery

    Battery Installing the Battery Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing. Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery chamber cover. Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera .
  • Page 14 With the flash fired for 50% of the shots Without the flash * The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low tempera- Caution tures.

  • Page 15: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    Terminal cover 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-AC2 (optional) is recom- mended. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

  • Page 16: Installing The Cf Card (Optional)

    Installing the CF Card (optional) CF card eject button Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting the CF card (optional). Installing the Card Open the CF card cover. Orient the card with the surface of the card having the symbol facing towards the lens and with the pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot and...
  • Page 17 • Never remove the CF card 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 •...

  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings When you turn the camera on for the first time, the initial settings screen will be displayed. You can set the following items and save the settings. Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus, error mes- sages etc.
  • Page 19 Select the display language. 1. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the display lan- guage. 2. Press the four-way controller If you skip this operation, the menus and error messages Caution etc. will be displayed in English. Select the nearest city in the time zone in which you will use the camera.

  • Page 20: Quick Start

    Taking Still Pictures For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Set the mode dial to Frame the subject in the viewfinder. The focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder indicates the zone of the automatic focusing.
  • Page 21 Press the shutter release button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card. When the image seen through the lens is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can take the next picture. Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

  • Page 22: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View) You can display the last still picture taken. Press the OK button after tak- ing a picture. The last image taken will be dis- played on the LCD monitor. During this time you can erase the image.

  • Page 23: Playing Back A Single Image

    Playing Back a Single Image You can play back still pictures one at a time. Set the mode dial to An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller displays the previous image. displays the next image. In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

  • Page 24: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off. Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

  • Page 25: Changing The Mode

    Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for play- ing back or erasing images. The mode is set by the mode dial. Capture Mode Auto mode Night-scene mode Manual exposure mode Movie picture mode Multiple exposure mode Playback Mode...

  • Page 26: Using The Button Functions

    Using the Button Functions Capture Mode q Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( button Changes the flash mode. ( button Changes the shooting mode as follows. Using the Self-timer ( Using the Remote Control Unit ( Continuous Shooting ( * When the Capture mode is set on Shooting mode will be skipped.

  • Page 27: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode button Deletes the image. ( w DPOF button Sets the print service. ( button Protects the image from erasure. ( r Zoom button Changes the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor. p.53) t Menu button Displays the active menus in Play mode.

  • Page 28: Using The Menus

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

  • Page 29: In Capture Mode

    In Capture Mode Menu button [Rec.Mode] menu Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution 2048 1536 Quality Level White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom MENU Exit Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution 2048 1536 Quality Level White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom Exit MENU Rec.Mode...

  • Page 30: Menu List

    Menu List Active Menus in Capture Mode [Rec.Mode] Menu Item Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom AE Metering ISO Speed Color Instant Review Sharpness Saturation Contrast [Memory] Menu This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 31 Active Menus in Playback Mode [Playback] Menu Item Slideshow Recorded images are played successively. Alarm Alarm sounds at the pre-set time. Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode [Set-up] Menu Item Format Card For formatting the CF card Date Style For setting the date style Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time World Time...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display button to change the information displayed. Display On Shooting information is displayed. q Flash w Shooting mode e Focus mode r Capture mode t AF frame y Remaining images u Date &...

  • Page 33: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode) By setting the mode dial to automatically by the camera when a picture is taken. Set the mode dial to Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark scenes such as night views.

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)

    Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually. Set the mode dial to Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture. Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( If the combination of shutter speed and aperture do not give an appropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed.
  • Page 35 Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture settings. Playing Back Images The shutter speed and aperture settings will be saved when the memo camera is turned off. • Exposure compensation is not available in this mode. Caution •...

  • Page 36: Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode)

    Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode) You can combine a new image with an image already recorded. Set the mode dial to The last image recorded will be played back. Use the four-way controller ( you want to combine it with. Press the OK button.

  • Page 37: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Set the mode dial to Press the The mode will change to Continuous Shooting mode. Press the shutter release button. Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed, and stop when the button is released.

  • Page 38: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Set the mode dial to Press the Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the self- timer lamp starts to blink.

  • Page 39: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) You can take pictures using the wireless remote control unit (optional). Set the mode dial to Press the The self-timer lamp will blink and the camera is ready to take pictures using the remote control unit. If you press the Zoom button on the remote control unit, the zoom will switch from [Tele] to [Normal] to...

  • Page 40: Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

    Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum length of one motion picture is 30 seconds. Set the mode dial to The following information will be dis- played on the LCD monitor. q Flash Off w Movie Picture mode e Remaining shooting time...

  • Page 41: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Adjusting the Viewfinder If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust the diopter in the range of -3m Aim the camera towards the light and move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right while looking through the viewfinder.

  • Page 42: Changing The Size Of The Subject

    Changing the Size of the Subject You can set the shooting range to Tele or Wide. Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take zoom pictures up to 3x. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can further enlarge the image by pressing the when the zoom is at the maximum...

  • Page 43: Manual Focus

    Selecting a Focus Mode None Auto Macro Mode Infinity-landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects. Manual Focus Mode Press the 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.

  • Page 44: Ev Compensation

    EV Compensation EV compensation is required when there is an extreme difference in brightness between the background and the subject. Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode None Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Reduction Flash On + Red-eye Reduction • The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to shooting, or infinity-landscape mode. • [Auto] and [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to •...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Recording Pixels

    How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu Selecting the Recording Pixels You can choose the size of recording pixels from [2048 [1024 768] and [640 Select [Resolution] from the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Menu button Four-way controller OK button...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Quality Levels

    Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution 2048 1536 Quality Level White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom MENU Exit Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. Better Best Good Select [Quality Level] from the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( quality.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Color Balance According To Lighting (White Balance)

    How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in the appropriate colors by setting the white balance according to the light conditions. Auto/AUTO Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual/ Manual...
  • Page 49 Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution 2048 1536 Quality Level White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom MENU Exit Manual Setting Select [Manual] on the white balance screen. Press the shutter release button. The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Complete] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen.

  • Page 50: Changing The Af Area (Focusing Area)

    How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the range and position of the autofocus area. Wide Spot Free Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller ( The Focusing Area screen will be displayed.

  • Page 51: Setting The Light Metering Range To Determine The Exposure

    Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution 2048 1536 Quality Level White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom MENU Exit Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) Multi segment Centre-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the centre of the screen. Spot Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Color Mode (Color)

    How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu Selecting the Color Mode (Color) Full B & W Sepia Select [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller ( The Color screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture.

  • Page 53: Setting The Sharpness (Sharpness)

    (6 times) Rec.Mode Memory Set-up AE Metering ISO Speed Auto Color Full Instant Review 0.5sec Sharpness Normal MENU Exit Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Select [Sharpness] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( from [Normal] to [Soft] to [Hard].

  • Page 54: Saving The Settings (Memory)

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

  • Page 55: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Playing Back Images on the Camera Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back a Single Image” (p.21). Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to four times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. Set the mode dial to to magnify with the four-way controller ( Press...

  • Page 56: Playing Back Movie Pictures

    Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis- played on the LCD monitor during playback. Set the mode dial to want to play back with the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( Playback will start.

  • Page 57: Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)

    Displaying Shooting Information (Display mode) You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The information displayed can be changed by pressing the Display button. Display On Information is displayed when shooting. q Folder name e Protect symbol r Shooting date t Battery symbol Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the...

  • Page 58: Nine-Image Display

    Nine-image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Set the mode dial to four-way controller ( Press the OK button. Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller ( If you press the four-way controller(...

  • Page 59: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously. Set the mode dial to which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller Press the Menu button. The [Playback] menu will be displayed. Select [Slideshow] with the four- way controller ( Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the playback inter-...

  • Page 60: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Set the mode dial to to erase with the four-way controller ( Press the The [Delete] menu will be displayed. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button. You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.19) and Easy memo View (p.20).

  • Page 61: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images You can erase all the images on the CF card. • Once erased, images cannot be restored. Caution • Protected images cannot be erased. Set the mode dial to Press the The [Delete (All)] menu will be displayed. Select [Delete All] with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button.

  • Page 62: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally erased. Set the mode dial to to protect with the four-way controller ( Press the The [Protect] menu will be displayed. Press the OK button. Protecting All Images You can protect all the images.

  • Page 63: Setting The Printing Service

    Setting the Printing Service You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printer or at a printing service. Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image. Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99. Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

  • Page 64: Printing All Images

    Press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to [Trimming]. Change the print size. Press the four-way controller ( display the trimming screen. The following operations can be performed from the trimming screen. Display button : Zoom button : Changes the image size Four-way controller : OK button : Returns to the menu screen Press the OK button.

  • Page 65: Viewing Images On A

    Viewing Images on a TV Terminal cover USB/Video output terminal By using the video cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable.

  • Page 66: Viewing Images With Windows

    Viewing Images with Windows PC Images recorded with the camera can be edited/printed using a PC with an USB cable and the included software (S-SW2). About the included software The included CD-ROM contains the following software: - USB driver - Image viewing software (ACDSee System environment Windows 98/2000/Me CPU:...
  • Page 67 Make sure that [Search for the best driver for your device [Recommended] is selected and click [Next]. Make sure that [CD-ROM drive] is checked and click [Next]. [PENTAX USB DISK Device] will appear. Click [Next]. [Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires.] will appear.

  • Page 68: Connecting The Camera And Pc

    Installing ACDSee When installing ACDSee your PC. Turn on your PC. Set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double click [My Computer]. Double click the [CD-ROM drive] icon. Double click [English]. Double click [setup.exe]. The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration information.

  • Page 69: Viewing Images On Your Pc

    Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in the memo CF card of the camera. To save the image data in 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.

  • Page 70: Viewing Images With Macintosh

    Viewing Images with Macintosh Images recorded with the camera can be edited/printed using a Macintosh with an USB cable and the included software (S-SW2). About the included software The included CD-ROM contains the following software: - USB driver - Image viewing software (ACDSee System environment Mac OS 8.6 or later (QuickTime 4.0 or later required) CPU:...
  • Page 71 System folder. PENTAX-USB Storage Driver PENTAX-USB Storage Shim (E) Restart your Macintosh. Optio 330 is usable to USB mass storage class. For MacOS X, memo there is no need to install the USB driver. Installing ACDSee When installing ACDSee your Macintosh.

  • Page 72: Connecting The Camera And Your Macintosh

    Connecting the camera and your Macintosh Turn on your Macintosh. Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh and camera using an USB cable. Turn on the camera. The camera will be detected as [untitled] on the desktop. The folder name can be changed as desired.

  • Page 73: Viewing Images On Your Macintosh

    Viewing images on your Macintosh Double click the [ACDSee Double click the [ACDSee Camera images can be found in the [untitled] [xxxpentx] (xxx is a 3-digit numeral) folder on the desktop. Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh Drag the [untitled] folder on the desktop to Trash. Remove the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera.

  • Page 74: 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 the card is being for- Caution matted. The card may be damaged and become unusable. •...

  • Page 75: Setting The Date Style

    Twice (in Capture mode) Once (in Play mode) Setting the Date Style You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Select [Date Style] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( style.

  • Page 76: Setting The World Time

    How to recall the [Set-up] menu Setting the World Time The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.16) serve as the World Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time) when shooting or playing back. Select [World Time] on the [Set-up] menu.

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Beep

    Twice (in Capture mode) Once (in Play mode) Select [DST] On or Off with the four-way controller ) and press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to [Home Time]. Use the four-way controller ( city and DST setting. Press the OK button.

  • Page 78: Changing The Display Language

    How to recall the [Set-up] menu Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error mes- sages, etc. are displayed. Select [Language] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( guage. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images.

  • Page 79: Powersaving Function

    Twice (in Capture mode) Rec.Mode Format Card Date Style Date Adjust World Time Beep Once (in Play mode) Powersaving Function You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( [2min], [Off] or [30sec].

  • Page 80: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, lan- guage, home time, alarm, video output format and date style. Select [Reset] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller but- ton ( The Reset screen will be displayed.

  • Page 81: Sounding The Alarm At A Set Time

    Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time You can sound the alarm at a specified time and display a selected image. Checking the Alarm Press the Menu button in Play mode. The [Playback] menu will be dis- played. Press the four-way controller ( [Alarm].

  • Page 82: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm Press the Menu button in Play mode. The [Playback] menu will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( The alarm list will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select 1-3. Press the four-way controller ( The screen for setting the operating mode and time will be displayed.

  • Page 83: Appendix

    Appendix List of City Names Pagopago Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Mexico City Chicago Miami Toronto New York San Diego Caracas Halifax Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Madrid London Paris Milan Rome Berlin Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Jerusalem...

  • Page 84: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error No base image Memory card full No images in camera Camera can not display this image This image is protected No card in camera Battery depleted Memory card error This card is not formatted...
  • Page 85 Image recording... DPOF settings recording... Movie recording... (Un)Protecting... Formatting... Deleting... Alarm was set Image folder could not be created. This image can not be used to the base image. The image is being recorded on the CF card. The DPOF settings are being recorded on the CF card.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Power will not Battery is not installed come on CF card cover is open Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low No image on LCD monitor is set to the LCD monitor Camera is connected to Image is displayed but is hard to see Shutter release Camera is set to Play...
  • Page 87 Problem Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus focus Subject is not in focus- ing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set on Focus mode is set on manual Subject is not Diopter is not correctly clear in adjusted viewfinder Cause...
  • Page 88 Problem Picture is dark Subject is too far away Background is dark Flash does not Flash mode is set to fire The Capture mode is set to shooting, or Infinity- landscape mode. Cause Picture becomes dark if sub- ject is too far away. Take pic- ture within range of flash.

  • Page 90: Main Specifications

    1024 Approx. 40 Approx. 106 Pentax power zoom 7.6 mm - 22.8 mm (Equivalent to 37mm - 111 mm in 35 mm format) F2.6 - F4.8, 7 elements in 6 groups (2 dual-sided aspherical elements). TTL contrast detection autofocus system.
  • Page 91 Shutter Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed: approx. 1/2000 sec. to 15 sec. Drive Modes One shot, Continuous, Self-timer and Remote control. Flash Built-in series-control auto flash. Automatic discharge under low lighting condition in auto modes.

  • Page 92: Warranty Policy

    If the equipment 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 be charged by the manufacturer’s...
  • Page 93 For customers in the USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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  • Page 96 Pentax GmbH (European Headquarters) Pentax U.K. Limited Pentax France S.A. Pentax Benelux B.V. Pentax (Schweiz) AG Pentax Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN Pentax Europe n.v. (European Distribution Center) Pentax Corporation Pentax Canada Inc. http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp • Printed on recycled paper •...

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