Pentax Optio 330 User manual

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from

your camera, please read the Operating

Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 330 Digital Camera. Please read

this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the

features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool

in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the Optio 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. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be

used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and

care should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks

• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.

• PENTAX is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

• The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Reserved.

• PRINT Image Matching is a term for the print command that is embedded in header

file of the image created by Digital Camera. It contains color setting and image para-

meter information.

• SEIKO EPSON Corporation holds the copy right for PRINT Image Matching Version

1.0.

To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not

function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong

electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely

high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or bet-

ter, you should be aware that 0.01% of fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may

illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor

in this manual are different from the actual product.

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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.

Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the

user may experience minor or middling difficulties or

physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.

Warning:

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are

present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks.

• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the

camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed

portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, and please

take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• Use an AC adapter and Battery charger that are of the power and voltage specified

for exclusive use with this product.The use of an AC adapter other than that specified

exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.

• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms.This can cause a fire or

electrical shock.

Caution:

• Do not attempt to touch the product, should the product catch fire due to a battery

short, etc, and do not attempt to disassemble or charge the battery at such times, as

there is a danger of the product bursting into flames.

• On the other hand, should the camera battery explode or start smoking, extract the

battery as soon as possible, taking great care not to get burnt at such times.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a

risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

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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.

• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided.

Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from

becoming moldy during storage.

• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liq-

uid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera

get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a

dry soft cloth.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure.

Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the

vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.

• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C

but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

• The display response speed of the liquid crystal becomes slow at low temperatures

but this is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.

• Remove dust from the lens viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens

brush.

• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-perfor-

mance.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, please, without fail, try out the

camera to confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important

pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). No guarantee can be given with

regards to collateral damage (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of

benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) that may cause this product

to fail.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, drops of water appear on

the inside and outside of the camera.Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic

bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C.

• Take care to ensure that garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. do not

enter within the camera, as this may cause the camera to become damaged. If rain

or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.

• Please refer to “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.15) regarding the

CompactFlash CF card.

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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

Using the AC Adapter (optional) ···························································13

Installing the CF Card (optional)·····································································14

Initial Settings ·································································································16

Quick Start···················································································18

Taking Still Pictures ························································································18

Playing Back Still Pictures··············································································20

Common Operations ··································································22

Turning the Camera On and Off·····································································22

Changing the Mode························································································23

Using the Button Functions ············································································24

Capture Mode························································································24

Playback Mode······················································································25

Using the Menus·····························································································26

How to Use the Menus··········································································26

Menu List·······························································································28

Taking Pictures ···········································································30

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)············································30

Taking Pictures ·······························································································31

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode)····································31

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)·············································31

Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)·····························32

Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode)······································34

Continuous Shooting·············································································35

Using the Self-Timer··············································································36

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)·············································37

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)········································38

Setting the Shooting Functions ······································································39

Adjusting the Viewfinder········································································39

Changing the Size of the Subject··························································40

Selecting a Focus Mode········································································41

EV Compensation ·················································································42

Changing the Shutter Speed·································································42

Changing the Aperture Setting······························································42

Selecting the Flash Mode······································································43

Selecting the Recording Pixels······························································44

Selecting the Quality Levels··································································45

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)·····46

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)················································48

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Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE

Metering)······················································································49

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

Playing Back Still Pictures·····································································53

Zoom Display·························································································53

Playing Back Movie Pictures·································································54

Displaying Shooting Information (DISPLAY mode) ·······························55

Nine-image Display···············································································56

Slideshow······························································································57

Erasing Images·······························································································58

Erasing a Single Image·········································································58

Erasing All Images ················································································59

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)············································60

Setting the Printing Service············································································61

Printing Single Images ··········································································61

Printing All Images ················································································62

Viewing Images on a TV·················································································63

Viewing images with Windows PC ·································································64

Viewing images with Macintosh······································································68

Settings························································································72

Camera Settings·····························································································72

Formatting a CF Card ···········································································72

Setting the Date Style ···········································································73

Changing the Date/Time ·······································································73

Setting the World Time··········································································74

Adjusting the Beep················································································75

Changing the Display Language···························································76

Changing the Video Output Format·······················································76

Powersaving Function···········································································77

Auto Power Off Function ·······································································77

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)····················································78

Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time·································································79

Checking the Alarm···············································································79

Setting the Alarm···················································································80

Turning the Alarm Off············································································80

Appendix······················································································81

List of City Names ··························································································81

Messages ·······································································································82

Troubleshooting ······························································································84

Main Specifications·························································································88

WARRANTY POLICY·····················································································90

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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.

Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway.

● Common Operations

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode

dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the

respective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Settings] chapters.

● Taking Pictures

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and

how to set the relevant functions.

● Playback/Erasing

This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or

on a TV and how to delete images.

● Settings

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

● Appendix

This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor

and what to do in the event of trouble.

The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are

explained below.

indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the

related operation.

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

Caution

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera

(Optio 330)

Video cable (I-VC2)

Software CD-ROM

(S-SW2)

Battery charger

(D-BC2)

AC plug cord (D-CO2J)*

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from

your camera, please read the Operating

Manual before using the camer

a.

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery (D-LI2)

USB cable (I-USB2)

Strap EO

* 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

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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

Tripod socket

Battery chamber cover

Strap lug

CF card cover

Battery chamber cover

release lever

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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 ( ) Zoom button

Four-way controller ( ) Display button

Four-way controller ( ) DPOF button

Four-way controller ( ) button

Menu button button

OK button Shutter release button

Diopter adjustment lever

/ button

/DPOF button

Display button

Status lamp

Flash lamp

OK button

Menu button

/ button

Zoom button

Mode dial

Shutter release button

Power switch

Four-way controller

()

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Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass

the other end through the loop.

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Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery

depleted] message is displayed, charge the battery.

z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

c

Place the battery in the charger with the label facing down.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging

and changes to green when charging is completed.

v When charging is completed, remove the battery from the

battery charger.

• Charging takes approximately 120 minutes.

The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the

battery is 0°C-40°C.

• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temper-

ature and charging conditions.

• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time

that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when

the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.

• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has

not been used for a long time.

• Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than the

rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI2.

•

If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails

to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

Caution

memo

Charging

indicator

Battery

charger

AC plug cord

Installing the Battery

Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first

time, charge the battery before installing.

z Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the

direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery

chamber cover.

x Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera .

c Close the battery chamber cover.

If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC

adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended. ( p.13)

• Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove the bat-

tery when the camera is turned on.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time,

remove the battery.

• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the

date setting will be reset.

• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly ori-

ented, it may cause malfunction.

Caution

memo

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Getting Started

Battery chamber

cover

Battery chamber

cover release

lever

Battery

● Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged)

Number of recordable images

LCD monitor ON LCD monitor OFF

Playback time

With the flash

fired for 50% Approx. 150 Approx. 190

Approx. 75 min.

of the shots

Without the flash

Approx. 190 Approx. 265

* 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-

tures.

● Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the symbol displayed on

the LCD panel.

(lit green) : Adequate power remains.

↓

(lit green) : Battery is running low.

↓

(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.

↓

(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.

↓

[Battery depleted] : After the message is displayed, the camera

will turn off.

Caution

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Getting Started

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.

z Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

c Open the terminal cover and connect the AC adapter to

the DC input terminal.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting

the AC adapter.

• When using the AC adapter D-AC2, be sure to read the

accompanying operation manual.

Caution

13

Getting Started

Terminal cover

AC adapter

AC plug cord

14

Getting Started

Installing the CF Card (optional)

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

z Open the CF card cover.

x 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

insert fully.

c Close the CF card cover.

Removing the Card

z Open the CF card cover.

x Press the CF card eject button and remove the card.

c Close the CF card cover.

If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned on,

the camera will be forcibly turned off.

Caution

CF card eject button

CF card cover

CF card

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Getting Started

● Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recording

pixels/Quality levels

Quality levels

Best Better Good

Recording pixels

() () ()

2048 × 1536 Approx. 10 Approx. 13 Approx. 26

1024 × 768 Approx. 40 Approx. 53 Approx. 94

640 × 480 Approx. 106 Approx. 160 Approx. 228

• The above table indicates is the number of images when using a 16MB CF

card.

• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by

PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, cap-

ture mode, CF card, etc.

Precautions When Using a CF Card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF

card.

• Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the

camera, as the card may be hot.

• Do not remove the CF card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded

on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the data to be

lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water

and store away from high temperature.

• Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on anoth-

er camera. Refer to “Formatting the CF Card” (p.72) for instructions on format-

ting.

• 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

• when the CF card is mishandled by the user

• when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference

• when the card has not been used for a long time

• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is

removed

• while the data on the card is being accessed (when the status lamp and flash

lamp are blinking green and red)

• The CF card has a limited service life.If it is not used for a long time, the data

on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of important

data on a PC.

• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or

electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to

rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

16

Getting Started

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. are displayed from the following: English, French,

German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

● City

You can choose the name of the city in which you will use the

camera from 62 cities.

See p.81 for the list of cities and code names.

● Date and Time

You can set the present date and time.The date and time that

you set here becomes the Home Time.

You can skip this operation by pressing the Menu button. In this

case, the initial settings screen will be displayed again when you

next turn the camera on.

z Turn the camera on.

1. Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on and the initial settings screen will

be displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Display button

Menu button

Power switch

OK button

Four-way controller

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Getting Started

x Select the display language.

1. Use the four-way controller (

or ) to select the display lan-

guage.

2. Press the four-way controller

().

If you skip this operation, the menus and error messages

etc. will be displayed in English.

c Select the nearest city in the time zone in which you will

use the camera.

1. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the city.

2. Press the four-way controller ( ).

3. Use the four-way controller (

) to enable ( ) or disable

( ) summer time.

4. Press the OK button.

The screen for setting the date

and time will be displayed.

v Set the date and time.

1. Press the four-way controller ( ) to change the

year.

2. Press the four-way controller

().

and will be displayed

above and below the month.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to change

the [month] [day] [hour] and

[minutes] and select the 12-hour

or 24-hour display format with the Display button.

4. When you have finished the settings, press the OK but-

ton when the clock reaches 00 seconds.

The screen confirming the settings will be displayed and the

camera is ready to take a picture.

You can change the settings after they have been made.

Refer to “Changing the Display Language” (p.76), “Setting the

World Time” (p.74) and “Changing the Date/Time” (p.73).

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Caution

MENU OK

Exit Ok

Initial satting

Language/

English

DST

City

NYC

MENU OK

Exit Ok

Initial satting

Language/

English

DST

City

NYC

MENU OK

Exit

Date Adjust

1 / 1 / 2001

00 : 00

Ok

12/24

DISP

18

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:

The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

z Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on.

x Set the mode dial to .

c Frame the subject in the viewfinder.

The focus frame in the middle of

the viewfinder indicates the zone

of the automatic focusing.

You can change the size of the

subject by pressing the Zoom

button.

makes the subject bigger.

makes the subject smaller.

● To take pictures using the LCD

monitor

When the LCD monitor is turned

on, you can take pictures while

viewing the image on the LCD

monitor.

Changing the focus range and position p.41, 48

Preventing the flash firing automatically p.43

Displaying shooting information p.30

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Focus frame

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

Power switch

Zoom button

Mode dial

Shutter release button

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