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Pentax Optio 330 GS Operating Manual

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 330GS 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.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 4: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    (such as at a wedding or dur- ing travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.

  • 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 Contents of the Package ···································································6 Name of Parts ···································································································7 Names of Operating Parts ·················································································8 Getting Started ··············································································9 Attaching the Strap ····························································································9 Powering the Camera ······················································································10 Inserting the Battery ···············································································10...
  • Page 6 Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ··············································55 Continuous Shooting ···············································································60 Using the Self-Timer ···············································································61 Using the Zoom·······················································································62 Taking a Picture of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)·····································64 EV Compensation ···················································································65 Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) ··········66 Saving the Settings (Memory) ·········································································68 Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ··························································68 Playback/Erasing ·········································································70 Playing Back Images ························································································70...

  • 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 Contents Of The Package

    I-VC2 Lithium battery CR-V3 Strap Software (CD-ROM) O-ST5 USB cable I-USB2 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Operating Manual this manual S-SW6 3D Image Viewer...

  • Page 9: Name Of Parts

    Name of Parts Front Back Shutter release button Power switch Viewfinder Self-timer lamp/ AF spotbeam Built-in flash USB/Video output terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover Lens Viewfinder LCD monitor Strap lug CF card cover Battery chamber cover Tripod socket...

  • Page 10: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Guide indications A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller ( ) Four-way controller ( ) Four-way controller ( ) Four-way controller ( ) Menu button Playback/OK button 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 Inserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera. Use two size AA alkaline batteries, two size AA nickel batteries, two size AA nickel hydride batteries, two size AA lithium batteries or one CR-V3 lithium battery pack. Slide the battery chamber cover in the direction indicated by arrow and lift it up.
  • Page 13 AA Lithium AA NiMH AA Nickel AA Alkaline * The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as Caution temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes.

  • Page 14: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. Make sure that the camera is turned off and opening the terminal cover.

  • Page 15: Installing Or Removing The Cf Card

    Installing or Removing the CF Card Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF card (optional). Installing the Card Slide the CF card cover in the direction indicated by arrow and lift it up.
  • Page 16 • Never open the CF card cover during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable. • The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased •...

  • Page 17: Turning The Camera On And Off

    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. When the camera is turned on the lens cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

  • Page 18: Initial Settings

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

  • Page 19: Setting The Home Town

    Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. Press the four-way controller ( to select the desired city (Home Town). Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the next item will be displayed. •...

  • Page 20: Setting The Video Output Format

    Setting the Video Output Format You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back pictures using a TV monitor. Use the four-way controller ( to select the video output format. The default setting is NTSC. Press the Playback/OK button.
  • Page 21 Use the four-way controller ( to change the day and press the four-way controller ( ). will be displayed above and below the year. Repeat Step [year] [hour] and [minutes]. Use the Display button to select the 12-hour or 24-hour display format.

  • Page 22: Quick Start

    Zoom / button Power switch Viewfinder LCD monitor Display button 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 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 23 Press the shutter release button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the CF card.) Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

  • Page 24: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor Playback/OK button Playing Back Images You can display the still picture. Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. The image taken will be dis- played on the LCD monitor. During this time you can erase the image by pressing the button (The Delete screen will be displayed.), press the four-...

  • Page 25: Playing Back Previous Or Next Images

    LCD monitor Playback/OK button Four-way controller Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller ( displays the previous image.

  • Page 26: How To View The Recorded Images

    How to View the Recorded Images Images taken with the Optio 330GS camera are recorded on the CF card. You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and print them out. Viewing images on the camera One of the advantages of a digital camera is that it enables you to view...
  • Page 27 Viewing images on a PC You only need to install the USB driver the first time. After that, you can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images.

  • Page 28: Common Operations

    Common Operations Using the Button Functions Capture Mode button Changes the flash mode. ( Changes the shooting mode as follows. Using the Self-timer ( Using macro mode ( Infinity-landscape mode ( Manual focus ( Zoom button Changes the size of the subject. ( Menu button Displays the active menus in [Rec.Mode] and [Set-up] menu.
  • Page 29 Playback Mode button Deletes the image. ( p.74) button Protects the image from erasure. ( p.76) Zoom / button – + changes the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.62) displays nine images at once. ( p.72) Menu button Displays the active menus in [Playback] and [Set-up].

  • Page 30: Playback Mode

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

  • Page 31: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode (No icon) Autofocus mode Macro mode Infinity-landscape mode 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 32 If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder Caution when the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor. Manual Focus When the mode is set on enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode (No icon) Auto flash Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Reduction Flash On + Red-eye Reduction • The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to memo continuous shooting, or infinity-landscape mode. • In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make subject’s pupil smaller.

  • Page 34: Setting The Menus

    Setting the Menus When you press the Menu button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 35: Example Of Menu Operation

    Example of menu operation Menu button [Rec.Mode] menu Rec.Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed Auto Rec.Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed Auto Rec.Mode Set-up...

  • Page 36: Menu List

    Menu List [Rec.Mode] Menu : Adjustable : Fixed at default setting Item Description Recorded For selecting the size of Pixels recorded pixels. Quality For selecting the image Level compression rate. White For adjusting the color ba- Balance lance according to lighting. Focusing For changing the Area of Area...
  • Page 37 [Playback] Menu Item Description DPOF For setting the printing service. Slideshow Recorded images are played successively. [Set-up] Menu Item Description Format For formatting the CF card For adjusting the beep sound when Beep a button is pressed Date Style For setting the date style Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time World Time...

  • Page 38: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2048 1536], [1600 Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the size. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Quality Levels

    Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. BEST BETTER GOOD Select [Quality Level] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the image quality. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Color Balance According To Lighting (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Select [White Balance] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.
  • Page 41 Manual Setting Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. Press the Display button. The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Adjust] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen.

  • Page 42: Changing The Af Area (Focusing Area)

    Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the angle of the autofocus area. Normal range (Wide) The autofocus range becomes smaller. (Spot) Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the setting. Press the Playback/OK button.

  • Page 43: Setting The Light Metering Range To Determine The Exposure (Ae Metering)

    Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. Multi segment Center-weighted Spot Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the metering mode.

  • Page 44: Setting The Iso Speed (Iso Speed)

    Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of the surroundings. ISO Speed Auto • As the lower ISO speed produces sharp images with little or • As the higher ISO speed uses faster shutter speed in low light Select [ISO Speed] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Color Mode (Color)

    Selecting the Color Mode (Color) You can give atmosphere to your pictures by changing the colors to black and white or sepia. Color Mode Full The picture is taken in color. The picture is taken in black and white. B & W Sepia The picture is taken in sepia.

  • Page 46: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2sec., 3sec., 5sec. or OFF (no display). Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the display time. Press the Playback/OK button.

  • Page 47: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    Setting the Image 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 ( to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the Playback/OK button.

  • Page 48: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.

  • Page 49: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast. Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.

  • Page 50: Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)

    Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button. Display On Shooting information is displayed. q Flash mode w Shooting mode e Focus mode r Capture mode t AF frame y Number of images can be taken u Battery indicator i Date &...

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Standard Mode) Set the mode dial to Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button. The Menu screen will be displayed. For details of how to make the settings, see “How to Use the Menus” (p.32). Press the shutter release button.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Picture Mode According To The Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

    When a mode other than [ Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. Picture mode There are seven available modes in Picture mode. Landscape Flower Portrait Self-portrait Enables to take clear, beautiful self-portraits and photos which Soft...
  • Page 53 When [ ] is selected. When is selected Set the Mode dial to Press the four-way controller ( to select the Soft mode. Press the four-way controller ( to adjust the Soft mode level. Press the Playback/OK button. The soft mode level is set. Press the shutter release button.

  • Page 54: Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

    Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark scenes such as night views. Set the mode dial to Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Using the Shutter Release Button Playing Back Images As the shutter speed becomes slow in night-scene mode, Caution camera shake should be avoided.

  • Page 55: 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 approximately 30 seconds. Please mind that sound cannot be recorded. Set the mode dial to The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 56 Keeping the shutter release button pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when the button is released. Playing Back Movie Pictures •...

  • Page 57: Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)

    Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.58). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.
  • Page 58 Move the camera to right without changing your stance. Overlap the images. On the right side of the screen, the first image will appear in a semi-transparent state on top of the second image. Compose the picture so that the first semi-transparent image is superimposed on the outlines of the second real image.
  • Page 59 Example of a 3D picture...
  • Page 60 Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about 6~7cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image.
  • Page 61 How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two. Transfer the images with a PC or Macintosh p.90 As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from memo...

  • Page 62: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the Menu button in Capture mode. The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( to select [Continuous Shooting]. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select Press the Playback/OK button.

  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Press the monitor. 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 64: 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. : makes the subject larger : makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3 magnification using the optical zoom.
  • Page 65 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the Menu button in Capture mode. The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select (On). Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

  • Page 66: Taking A Picture Of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)

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

  • Page 67: Ev Compensation

    EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. Press the four-way controller ) in Capture mode. Four-way controller ( ) increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level Four-way controller ( ) decreases the EV compensation to a negative (–) level The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 68: Automatically Changing The Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket)

    Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) You can take three pictures in succession while automatically changing the exposure, white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast settings. Press the Menu button in Capture mode. The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Auto Bracket].
  • Page 69 Press the Playback/OK button. The Bracket mode is set. The auto bracket icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. Three pictures will be taken continuously, and then return to normal shooting mode. • Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode. memo •...

  • Page 70: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) Saving the Menu Items (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 when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 71 Press the Menu button in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller ) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller ( ). [Memory] menu will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( to select the item. Use the four-way controller ( to switch (On) and Press the Playback/OK button...

  • Page 72: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back Images” (p.22), or “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.23). Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to twelve times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four-way controller ( Press...

  • Page 73: Playing Back Movie Pictures

    Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback. Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( ).

  • Page 74: Nine-Image Display

    Nine-image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-way controller ( Press Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller ( When 10 or more images have been recorded, the previous 9...

  • Page 75: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller Press the Menu button. The [Playback] menu will be displayed.

  • Page 76: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to erase with the four-way controller ( Press the The Delete screen will be displayed. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller ( ). Press the Playback/OK button. •...

  • Page 77: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images You can erase all the images at once. • Once erased, images cannot be restored. Caution • Protected images cannot be erased. Enter the Playback mode and press the The Delete (All) screen will be dis- played. Select [Delete All] with the four- way controller ( ).

  • Page 78: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images from being accidentally erased. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to protect with the four-way controller ( Press the The Protect screen will be displayed. Select [Protect] with the four-way controller ( ).

  • Page 79: Viewing Images On A Tv

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

  • Page 80: Setting The Printing Service

    Setting the Printing Service You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Printing Single Image 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 imprinted on the print or not.
  • Page 81 Use the four-way controller ( to select the number of prints and press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Date]. Use the four-way controller ( to select [ON] or [OFF]. The date will be imprinted OFF: The date will not be imprinted If you want to set more than one image, return to setp for next image.

  • Page 82: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Press the Menu button in playback mode and select [DPOF] on the [Playback] menu. Press the four-way controller ( ) and press the Display button. [All Images] will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( to select the number of prints. You can specify up to 99 prints.
  • Page 83 MEMO...

  • Page 84: Viewing Images With Your Pc

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

  • Page 85: Installing The Software

    Installing the software The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained. • If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP Caution (Professional), Please Login as an administrator user before starting installation. Refer to your PC’s operating manual for instructions on how to login.
  • Page 86 Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware and window will display a notification confirming [Hardware Found : PENTAX OPTIO 330G] (Windows XP) or [Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)] (Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000) in the task bar recognized area to begin the installation.
  • Page 87 Installing the ACDSee™ When installing the ACDSee™, recorded images can be viewed on your PC. Turn on your computer. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW6) into your CD-ROM drive. The title screen will appear on your desktop. If it will not automatically begin the software installation when you first insert the CD-ROM.

  • Page 88: Connecting Your Camera And Pc

    Connecting your camera and PC Turn on your computer. Turn your camera off, and Plug the USB cable into your camera and into an available USB port on your computer. Make sure that the CF card in the camera. Turn your camera on. Double click the [My Computer].

  • Page 89: Viewing Images On Your Pc

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

  • Page 90: Disconnecting Your Camera From Your Pc

    Double click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon in the task bar recognized area. The [Remove Hardware] screen will appear. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [Stop]. [Stop Hardware Device] screen will appear. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [OK].
  • Page 91 Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP) Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar recognized area. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [Stop]. Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [OK].

  • Page 92: Viewing Images With Your Macintosh

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

  • Page 93: Installing The Software

    Installing the software Installing the USB Driver and the ACDSee™ on your Macintosh The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained. Many current and recent Macintosh computers will automatically recognize the camera and load their own USB mass storage drivers.

  • Page 94: Connecting The Camera And Your Macintosh

    Connecting the camera and your Macintosh Turn on your Macintosh. Turn off your camera and plug the USB cable into your camera and into an available USB port on your Macintosh. Turn on your camera. The camera will be detected as [untitled] on the desktop.

  • Page 95: Viewing Images On Your Macintosh

    Viewing images on your Macintosh Double click the [ACDSee™] folder on the hard drive. Double click the [ACDSee™] program icon. Select an image you wish to view. Camera images can be found in the [untitled] [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3-digit numeral) folder on the desktop.

  • Page 96: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to recall [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 Caution formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

  • Page 97: Setting The Date Style

    Rec.Mode Set-up Format Beep Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ 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 98: Changing The Date/Time

    How to recall the [Set-up] menu Changing the Date/Time You can change the initial date and time settings. Select [Date Adjust] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( ). The date screen will be displayed. See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.18) for the setting procedure.

  • Page 99: Changing The Video Output Format

    Rec.Mode Set-up Format Beep Date Style mm/dd/yy Date Adjust World Time Language/ English Changing the Video Output Format You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV monitor. Select [Video Out] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( output format.

  • Page 100: 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 Home 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 101: Screen Effect

    Rec.Mode Set-up Format Beep Date Style mm/dd/yy Date Adjust World Time Language/ English Select [DST] On ( controller ( on the LCD monitor will move to [ Use the four-way controller ( city and DST setting. Press the Playback/OK button twice. The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time in the selected city.

  • Page 102: Lcd Power Saving (Sleep Timeout)

    How to recall the [Set-up] menu LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout) 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 ( [2m] or [OFF].

  • Page 103: Setting The Brightness Level

    Rec.Mode Set-up Format Beep Date Style mm/dd/yy Date Adjust World Time Language/ English Setting the Brightness Level You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor. Select [Brightness Level] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( level. Press ( ) to make the LCD monitor darker and press ( ) to make it brighter.

  • Page 104: Appendix

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

  • Page 105: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. CF card full No image Camera can not display this image. No card in camera. Battery depleted. Memory card error. This card is not formatted. Image recording...
  • Page 106 Deleting Image folder could not be created. Setting not stored. The image is being deleted. The largest file number is assigned to an image and no more images can be saved. Insert a new CF card or format the CF card.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Battery is not installed Power will not come on CF card cover is open Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low No image on the LCD monitor is set to LCD monitor Camera is connected to TV Image is displayed but is hard to see Flash is charging...
  • Page 108 Problem Subject is not in focus Picture is dark Cause Subjects difficult to focus on using Subject difficult to autofocus: objects with little focus on contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc.
  • Page 109 Problem Flash mode is set to Flash does not fire The Capture mode is set to shooting, or Infinity- landscape mode. Cause Set to Auto or Flash will not fire in these modes. , continuous Remedy . (p.31)

  • Page 110: Main Specifications

    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 Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400) File Format Still Movie...
  • Page 111 Approx. 500 with the flash fired for 50% of the shots, LCD monitor recordable ON (Tested with CR-V3 lithium battery pack) in accordance with images Pentax measuring conditions. In/Out Port USB/Video terminal (PC communication type USB1.1), external power supply terminal Video Output Format NTSC, PAL 103.5(W) x 63.5(H) x 42(D) mm (excluding operating members)

  • Page 112: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. • AC adapter ( D-AC5) • AC Plug Cord D-CO2A Australia D-CO2B United Kingdom D-CO2E Europe D-CO2H Hong Kong D-CO2J Japan D-CO2K Korea D-CO2U North America, Canada • USB Cable (I-USB2) •...

  • Page 113: 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 representatives in that country.
  • Page 114 information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 115: 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 330GS Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: September, 2002, Colorado...
  • Page 116 PENTAX EUROPE 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 U.S.A., Inc Pentax Canada Inc. http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp • Printed on recycled paper • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

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