Pentax Optio 330 User Manual

Digital CameraOperating ManualTo ensure the best performance fromyour camera, please read the OperatingManual before using the camera.

8Names of Operating Parts● Guide indicationsA guide to button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation.The buttons are indicated as

9Getting StartedGetting StartedAttaching the StrapPass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and passthe other end through the loop.

10Getting StartedPowering the CameraCharging the BatteryWhen using the camera for the first time or when the [Batterydepleted] message is displayed, c

Installing the BatteryInstall the battery provided. When using the camera for the firsttime, charge the battery before installing.z Slide the battery

● Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged)Number of recordable imagesLCD monitor ON LCD monitor OFFPlayback timeWith the flashfired for 50% Ap

Using the AC Adapter (optional)If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect thecamera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC2 (optiona

14Getting StartedInstalling the CF Card (optional)Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card.Make sure that the camera is turned off b

15Getting Started● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recordingpixels/Quality levelsQuality levelsBest Better GoodRecording pixels() () ()204

16Getting StartedInitial SettingsWhen you turn the camera on for the first time, the initial settingsscreen will be displayed.You can set the followin

17Getting Startedx Select the display language.1. Use the four-way controller (or ) to select the display lan-guage.2. Press the four-way controller(

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 330 Digital Camera. Please readthis manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all thefeatur

18Quick StartQuick StartTaking Still PicturesFor the simplest procedure to take still pictures:The flash fires automatically depending on the light co

19Quick Startv Press the shutter release button.The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF

20Quick StartQuick StartPlaying Back Still PicturesPlaying Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View)You can display the last still picture taken.z Press t

21Quick StartPlaying Back a Single ImageYou can play back still pictures one at a time.z Set the mode dial to An image will be displayed onthe LCD mon

22Common OperationsCommon OperationsTurning the Camera On and OffUse the power switch to turn the camera on and off.z Press the power switch.The camer

23Common OperationsChanging the ModeCapture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for play-ing back or erasing images. The mode is set by t

24Common OperationsUsing the Button FunctionsCapture Modeq Diopter adjustment leverAdjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( p.39)w buttonChanges

25Common OperationsPlayback Modeq buttonDeletes the image. ( p.58)w DPOF buttonSets the print service. ( p.61)e buttonProtects the image from erasure.

26Common OperationsUsing the MenusWhen you press the Menu button, the menu is displayed on the LCD moni-tor.You can set the shooting functions in Capt

27Common OperationsIn Capture Modez Menu button[Rec.Mode] menu [Memory] menu [Set-up] menuxcvcvSelect screencTo the next screenWhen you press the Menu

1FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERASufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but pleasepay particular attention to the warnings indica

28Common OperationsMenu ListActive Menus in Capture Mode● [Rec.Mode] MenuItem DescriptionDefault SettingReferenceResolution 2048 × 1536 p.44Quality Le

Active Menus in Playback Mode● [Playback] MenuItem DescriptionDefault settingReferenceSlideshow Recorded images are played 3 sec. p.57successively. i

30Taking PicturesTaking PicturesDisplaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display

31Taking PicturesTaking PicturesTaking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)By setting the mode dial to , most of the settings will be madeautomati

32Taking PicturesTaking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.z Set the mode dial to .x Use the

33Taking Picturesc Press the shutter release button.The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture settings.Playing Back Images p.53

34Taking Pictures19819811:19 11:19 7/30/20017/30/2001Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode)You can combine a new image with an image alre

35Taking PicturesContinuous ShootingPictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.z Set the mode dial to or .x Press th

36Taking PicturesUsing the Self-TimerThe picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button ispressed.z Set the mode dial to or .x Press t

37Taking PicturesUsing the Remote Control Unit (optional)You can take pictures using the wireless remote control unit(optional).z Set the mode dial to

2Care to be Taken During Handling• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.• Places of high temperature and

38Taking PicturesTaking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximumlength of one motion picture is 30

39Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsAdjusting the Viewfinder If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjustthe diopter

40Taking PicturesChanging the Size of the SubjectYou can set the shooting range to Tele or Wide.z Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.makes the subj

41Taking PicturesSelecting a Focus ModeNone AutoThe camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed h

42Taking PicturesEV CompensationEV compensation is required when there is an extreme differencein brightness between the background and the subject.z

43Taking PicturesSelecting the Flash ModeNone AutoFlash OffFlash OnAuto + Red-eye ReductionFlash On + Red-eye Reduction• The flash is off when the Cap

44Taking PicturesHow to recall the [Rec.Mode] menuSelecting the Recording PixelsYou can choose the size of recording pixels from [2048 × 1536],[1024 ×

45Taking PicturesSelecting the Quality LevelsYou can choose the image compression rate.Better Standard levelBest The quality is good and there is a hi

46Taking PicturesHow to recall the [Rec.Mode] menuAdjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)You can take pictures in the approp

47Taking PicturesManual Settingz Select [Manual] on the white balance screen.x Press the shutter release button.The white balance is automaticallyadju

3ContentsFOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA······························································1Care to be Taken During Handling ··················

48Taking PicturesHow to recall the [Rec.Mode] menuChanging the AF Area (Focusing Area)You can change the range and position of the autofocus area.Wide

49Taking PicturesSetting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)Multi segmentThe exposure is determined by the entire screen.

50Taking PicturesHow to recall the [Rec.Mode] menuSelecting the Color Mode (Color)Full The picture is taken in colorB & W The picture is taken in

51Taking PicturesSetting the Sharpness (Sharpness)You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or softoutlines.z Select [Sharpness] on the

52Taking PicturesSaving the Settings (Memory)You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when thecamera is turned off. If you select (

53Playback/ErasingPlayback/ErasingPlaying Back Images on the CameraPlaying Back Still PicturesSee “Playing Back a Single Image” (p.21).Zoom DisplayYou

54Playback/ErasingPlaying Back Movie PicturesYou can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-played on the LCD monitor during playback.z

55Playback/ErasingDisplaying Shooting Information (Display mode)You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.The information displayed

56Playback/ErasingNine-image DisplayYou can display nine images at the same time.z Set the mode dial to and choose an image with thefour-way controll

57Playback/ErasingSlideshow You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously.z Set the mode dial to and choose the image withwhich to sta

4Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AEMetering)··············································································

58Playback/ErasingErasing ImagesErasing a Single ImagezSet the mode dial to and choose the image you wantto erase with the four-way controller ( ).x

59Playback/ErasingErasing All ImagesYou can erase all the images on the CF card.• Once erased, images cannot be restored.• Protected images cannot be

60Playback/ErasingProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect)You can protect images from being accidentally erased.z Set the mode dial to and choose th

61Playback/ErasingSetting the Printing ServiceYou can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital PrintOrder Format) printer or at a printin

62Playback/Erasingn Press the four-way controller ( ).The frame will move to [Trimming].m Change the print size.Press the four-way controller ( ) todi

63Playback/ErasingViewing Images on a TVBy using the video cable, you can capture and play back imageson a TV monitor. Make sure that both the TV and

64Playback/ErasingViewing Images with Windows PCImages recorded with the camera can be edited/printed using a PC withan USB cable and the included sof

65Playback/Erasingc Turn the camera off, and connect the PC and camerausing an USB cable.v Turn the camera on.The [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen wil

66Playback/ErasingInstalling ACDSeeTMWhen installing ACDSeeTM, recorded images can be viewed onyour PC.z Turn on your PC.x Set the CD-ROM in the CD-RO

67Playback/ErasingAlthough images can be viewed and printed, image data is in theCF card of the camera. To save the image data in the CF card toanothe

5Contents of the Operating ManualThis Operating manual contains the following chapters.● Getting StartedThis chapter explains what you need to do afte

68Playback/ErasingViewing Images with MacintoshImages recorded with the camera can be edited/printed using a Macintoshwith an USB cable and the includ

69Playback/ErasingInstalling the softwareThe procedures for installing the necessary software areexplained.Installing the USB driverz Turn on your Mac

70Playback/ErasingConnecting the camera and your MacintoshzTurn on your Macintosh.x Turn off the camera and connect your Macintosh andcamera using an

71Playback/ErasingViewing images on your MacintoshzDouble click the [ACDSeeTM] folder on the hard drive.x Double click the [ACDSeeTM] program icon.Cam

72SettingsSettingsCamera SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuFormatting a CF CardFormatting will delete all the data on the CF card.• Do not open t

73SettingsSetting the Date StyleYou can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera.Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].z Selec

74SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuSetting the World TimeThe city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.16) serve as theWorld Time setting.

75Settingsn 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 f

76SettingsHow to recall the [Set-up] menuChanging the Display LanguageYou can change the language in which the menus, error mes-sages, etc. are displa

77SettingsPowersaving FunctionYou can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when nooperation is performed for a fixed time.z Select [Sleep Tim

6Checking the Contents of the PackageCamera(Optio 330)Video cable (I-VC2)Software CD-ROM(S-SW2)Battery charger (D-BC2)AC plug cord (D-CO2J)*Operating

78SettingsResetting to Default Settings (Reset)You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, lan-guage, home time, alarm, video output

79SettingsSounding the Alarm at a Set TimeYou can sound the alarm at a specified time and display a selected image.Checking the AlarmzPress the Menu b

80SettingsSetting the AlarmzPress the Menu button in Play mode.The [Playback] menu will be displayed.x Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Alar

81AppendixAppendixList of City NamesPPG Pagopago THR TehranHNL Honolulu DXB DubaiANC Anchorage KHI KarachiYVR Vancouver KBL KabulSFO San Francisco MLE

82AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitorduring camera operation.Compression errorNo base imageMemory card

83AppendixImage recording...DPOF settings recording...Movie recording...(Un)Protecting...Formatting...Deleting...Alarm was setImage folder could not b

84AppendixTroubleshootingProblemPower will notcome onNo image onthe LCD monitorShutter releasebutton will notreleaseCauseBattery is not installedCF ca

85AppendixProblemSubject is not infocusSubject is notclear inviewfinderCauseSubject difficult to focusonSubject is not in focus-ing areaSubject is too

86AppendixProblemPicture is darkFlash does notfireCauseSubject is too far awayBackground is darkFlash mode is set toOffThe Capture mode isset to ,cont

87Appendix

7Names of PartsFrontBackShutter release buttonSelf-timer lampFlash light sensorPower switchViewfinderRemote control receiverBuilt-in flashTerminal cov

88AppendixMain SpecificationsType Compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash.Sensor3.34 megapi

89AppendixShutter Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter.Shutter speed: approx. 1/2000 sec. to 15 sec.Drive Modes One shot

90AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographicdistribution channels are guaranteed against defects of

91For customers in the USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two cond

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