Pentax Optio 330 GS User Manual

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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 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.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken using the Optio 330GS 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 PENTAX Corporation.

Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.

All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies.

The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.

When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.

Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

To users of this camera

There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased of 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 better, you should be aware that 0.01% or 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 form the actual product.

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 warnings 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 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.

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.

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

Caution:

Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.

Never try to recharge any battery other than the rechargeable NiMH, as this may cause fire or explosion. Among the batteries applicable for Optio 330GS, the NiMH is the only battery that is rechargeable.

Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

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.

If the batteries become old and begin to leak, handle with extreme care.

If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas throughly with water.

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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 liquid, 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 (140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.

Remove dust from the lens and 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 highperformance.

When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during 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.

If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form 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 (32°F to 104°F).

Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.

Please refer to “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.14) 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 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

Using the AC Adapter (optional) ····························································12

Installing or Removing the CF Card ································································13

Turning the Camera On and Off ······································································15

Playback Only Mode ···············································································15

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

Setting the Display Language ································································16

Setting the Home Town ··········································································17

Setting the D.S.T. Mode ··········································································17

Setting the Video Output Format ···························································18

Setting the Date and Time ·····································································18

Quick Start ····················································································20

Taking Still Pictures ··························································································20

Playing Back Still Pictures················································································22 How to View the Recorded Images ··································································24

Common Operations ···································································26

Using the Button Functions ·············································································26

Capture Mode ························································································26

Playback Mode ·······················································································28

Taking Pictures ············································································28

Setting the Shooting Functions ········································································28

Changing the Mode·················································································28 Selecting the Focus Mode·······································································29 Selecting the Flash Mode ·······································································31

Setting the Menus ···························································································32

How to Set the Menus ············································································32

Menu List ································································································34

Selecting the Recorded Pixels ·······························································36

Selecting the Quality Levels ···································································37

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ·····38

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ·················································40

Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) ···41

Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ······················································42

Selecting the Color Mode (Color) ··························································43

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) ·································44

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ············································45

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ···············································46

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ···················································47

Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) ···································48

Taking Pictures ································································································49

Taking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Standard Mode) ·················49

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode)···50 Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ··············································52

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ·········································53

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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

Playing Back Still Pictures ······································································70

Zoom Display ·························································································70

Playing Back Movie Pictures ··································································71

Nine-image Display ················································································72

Slideshow ·······························································································73

Erasing Images ·······························································································74

Erasing a Single Image ··········································································74

Erasing All Images ·················································································75

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ·············································76

Viewing Images on a TV ·················································································77

Setting the Printing Service ·············································································78

Printing Single Image ·············································································78

Printing All Images ·················································································80

Viewing Images with your PC···········································································82 About the included software····································································82 System environment················································································82 Installing the software ·············································································83

Connecting your camera and PC····························································86 Viewing images on your PC····································································87 Disconnecting your camera from your PC ··············································88

Viewing Images with your Macintosh ·······························································90

About the included software····································································90 System environment················································································90 Installing the software ·············································································91

Connecting the camera and your Macintosh ··········································92

Viewing images on your Macintosh·························································93 Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh·····································93

Settings ·························································································94

Camera Settings·······························································································94 Formatting a CF Card ·············································································94

Setting the Date Style ·············································································95

Changing the Date/Time ·········································································96

Changing the Display Language ·····························································96

Changing the Video Output Format ························································97

Setting the Beep······················································································97 Setting the World Time············································································98 Screen Effect···························································································99 LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout) ·····················································100

Setting the Brightness Level ·································································101

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)····················································101

Appendix·····················································································102

List of City Names ··························································································102

Messages ·······································································································103

Troubleshooting ······························································································105

Main Specifications·························································································108 Optional Accessories······················································································110

WARRANTY POLICY ·····················································································111

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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. It also tells you how to use the CF card.

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.

memo

Caution

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

The icons above the title show the Capture modes,

that can activate the function.

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Checking Contents of the Package

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camera

Strap

Software (CD-ROM)

Optio 330GS

O-ST5

S-SW6

Video cable

USB cable

3D Image Viewer

I-VC2

I-USB2

O-3DV1

 

Digital Camera

 

 

Operating Manual

 

 

To ensure the best performance from

 

 

your camera, please read the Operating

 

 

Manual before using the camera.

 

Lithium battery

Operating Manual

 

CR-V3

this manual

 

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Pentax Optio 330 GS User Manual

Name of Parts

Front

Shutter release button

Power switch

Viewfinder

Self-timer lamp/

AF spotbeam

Built-in flash

USB/Video output

terminal

DC input terminal

Terminal cover

Lens

Back

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Strap lug

CF card cover

Battery chamber cover

Tripod socket

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Names of Operating Parts

/

button

 

/

/ / /

button

Power switch

Shutter release button

Mode dial

Zoom // button

Menu button

Playback/OK button

Four-way controller ( )

Display button

Status lamp (green)

Flash lamp (red)

Reverse button

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 ( )

 

 

Zoom /

 

/

 

button (Only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for digital zoom and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

magnified playback)

 

Four-way controller ( )

 

 

Display button

 

Four-way controller ( )

 

 

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four-way controller ( )

 

 

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu button

 

 

 

 

 

Reverse button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback/OK button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Started Getting

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

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Powering the Camera

Started Getting

Inserting the Battery

memo

Caution

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.

zSlide the battery chamber cover in the direction indicated by arrow and lift it up.

xInsert the battery in the direction indicated by the (+) (–) marks inside the battery chamber.

cClose the battery chamber cover and slide it back into place.

If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. ( p.12)

Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove the battery 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 oriented, it may cause a malfunction.

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Approximate number of recordable images and playback time (when new batteries are loaded)

 

No. of recordable images (With 50% of

Playback time

 

shooting uses flash LCD monitor ON)

(minute)

 

 

 

CR-V3

500

240

 

 

 

AA Lithium

350

150

 

 

 

AA NiMH

200

100

 

 

 

AA Nickel

100

60

 

 

 

AA Alkaline

50

30

 

 

 

*The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

Caution

Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as

 

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. Battery

 

performance once deteriorated due to low temperature

 

will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room

 

temperature.

 

 

Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the symbol displayed on the LCD monitor.

 

(lit green)

: Adequate power remains.

 

 

 

 

(lit yellow)

: Battery is running very low.

 

 

 

 

 

(lit red)

: Battery is exhausted.

 

[Battery depleted] : After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off.

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AC outlet

v

z

x

c

 

 

 

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.

zMake sure that the camera is turned off and opening the terminal cover.

xConnect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.

c Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. v Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

Caution

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before

 

connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are inserted securely. If the cord becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures, the data may be lost.

When using the AC adapter D-AC5, be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter.

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Installing or Removing the CF Card

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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

zSlide the CF card cover in the direction indicated by arrow and lift it up.

xRotate the card with the surface of the card having the symbol facing towards the lens and with the pinconnector edge of the card towards the slot and insert fully.

c Close the CF card cover.

Removing the Card

zSlide the CF card cover in the direction indicated by arrow and lift it up.

x Press the CF card eject button and remove the card. c Close the CF card cover.

Caution • If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned on, a warning beep will sound and the camera will be

forcibly turned off.

If you open the CF card cover while recording an image on the CF card, the recording operation will be terminated (the image will not be saved).

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Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded pixels/Quality levels

Quality levels

Best

Better

Good

Movie images

Recorded pixels

( )

( )

( )

(320 × 240)

2048 × 1536

Approx. 8

Approx. 16

Approx. 33

 

1600 × 1200

Approx. 13

Approx. 27

Approx. 60

30 sec. × 2 sets

1024 × 768

Approx. 24

Approx. 50

Approx. 89

 

640 × 480

Approx. 50

Approx. 89

Approx. 128

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, capture mode, CF card, etc.

Precautions When Using a CF Card

Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.

Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.

Do not open the CF card cover or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB cable 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 another camera. Refer to “Formatting a CF Card” (p.94) for instructions on formatting.

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

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.

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.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch

Playback/OK button

Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off.

zPress 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.

Playback Only Mode

Turning on the camera while pressing Playback/OK button will activate Playback only mode.

When you turn on the camera in Playback Only Mode, the lens cover remains closed and the lens does not extend.

You can not change to Capture mode from Playback only mode.

Playing Back Images p.70

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Initial Settings

Power switch

Menu button

Four-way controller

Playback/OK button

Display button

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” (p.96) to set the correct date and time.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

z Turn the camera on.

xUse the four-way controller ( ) to select the display language.

The default setting is English.

cPress the four-way controller ( ).

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

Initial Setting

 

Language/

English

 

NYC

 

NTSC

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to memo “Changing the Display Language” (p.96).

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Setting the Home Town

You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.

zPress the four-way controller ( ) to select the desired city (Home Town).

Initial Setting

 

Language/

English

 

NYC

 

NTSC

xPress the four-way controller ( ).

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

• See p.102 for the list of cities and corresponding code memo names.

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting the World Time” (p.98).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight Saving Time) mode.

z Use the four-way controller ( )

Initial Setting

 

to select

(On) or

(Off).

Language/

English

The default setting is

(Off).

 

NYC

x Press the four-way controller ( ).

 

NTSC

The screen for setting the next item

 

 

will be displayed.

 

 

 

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to memo “Setting the World Time” (p.98).

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Setting the Video Output Format

You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back pictures using a TV monitor.

zUse the four-way controller ( ) to select the video output format.

The default setting is NTSC.

xPress the Playback/OK button.

The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.

Initial Setting

 

Language/

English

 

NYC

 

NTSC

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to

memo

“Changing the Video Output Format” (p.97).

 

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time.

zUse the four-way controller ( ) to change the month.

Date Adjust

 

01

/ 01

/ 2002

00

: 00

 

12/24

 

x Press the four-way controller ( ).

Date Adjust

 

and will be displayed above

10

/ 01

/ 2002

and below the day.

00

: 00

 

 

 

 

12/24

 

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c Use the four-way controller ( )

Date Adjust

 

to change the day and press the

10

/ 23

/ 2002

four-way controller ( ).

00

: 00

 

and will be displayed above

 

 

 

 

and below the year.

 

 

 

 

12/24

 

v Repeat Step c to change the

 

 

Getting

Date Adjust

 

[year] [hour] and [minutes].

 

 

10

/ 23

/ 2002

 

 

 

00

: 00

 

Started

12/24

 

bUse the Display button to select the 12-hour or 24-hour display format.

nWhen you have finished the settings, press the Playback/OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.

Date Adjust

 

10 / 23

/ 2002

11 : 00

PM

12/24

 

The camera is ready to take a picture.

When you set date and time except the initial settings, press the Playback/OK button again after press the Playback/OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to capture mode.

• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel memo the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by

pressing the MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on.

You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to “Changing the Date/Time” (p.96).

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Zoom / / button

Power switch

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Display button

Shutter release

button

Mode dial

Power switch

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:

The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

zPress the power switch.

The camera will turn on.

x Set the mode dial to .

cConfirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.

The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button.

: makes the subject bigger.

: makes the subject smaller.

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10/23/2002

11:19

Focus Frame

You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder.

As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to check memo the focusing area on the LCD monitor.

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vPress 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.

Press halfway

 

Quick

 

When the shutter release button is pressed lightly

 

(halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance are

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locked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed

 

 

when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway).

 

 

You can find the following information on the LCD monitor,

 

 

the status lamp and the flash lamp.

 

 

Autofocus frame

 

 

 

If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the

 

 

subject is out of focus, the frame will not appear.

 

Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp

 

 

status

Focus status lamp (green)

Flash status lamp (red)

 

 

lit

Subject is in focus

Flash is charged

 

 

blink

Subject is out of focus

Flash is charging

 

You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.

Pressed down fully

The picture is taken.

Instant Review

The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During this time you can delete the image by pressing the button (The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the Playback/OK button.

Setting the Instant Review Time p.44

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Quick Start

Playing

LCD monitor

Playback/OK button

Playing Back Images

You can display the still picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

z Press the Playback/OK button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

after taking a picture.

 

 

 

100-0020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The image taken will be dis-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

played on the LCD monitor.

 

 

 

 

Delete

 

During this time you can erase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancel

 

 

the image by pressing the

 

 

 

 

 

ALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button (The Delete screen will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be displayed.), press the fourway controller ( ) to select [Delete], and then pressing the Playback/OK button.

Press the Playback/OK button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to shooting status.

• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor

memo

by pressing the Zoom button.

 

When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the image with the largest file number will be displayed first.

Zoom Display p.70

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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.

zPress the Playback/OK button after taking a picture.

An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

x Press the four-way controller ( ).

displays the previous image.

displays the next image.

During this time you can erase the image by pressing the button (The Delete screen will be displayed.), selecting [Delete], and then pressing the Playback/OK button.

Press the Playback/OK button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to shooting status.

• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be memo displayed.

If there are no images stored, the [No image] message will be displayed.

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Quick Start

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 your pictures immediately after you have taken them. You can check the composition and brightness and take the picture again if you are not satisfied.

Playing Back Still Pictures p.22, 70

Viewing images on a TV

If you want to show your pictures to friends, you can display them on your TV monitor. To view images on your TV, connect the camera to the TV with the video cable.

Viewing Images on a TV p.77

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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. Or you can remove the CF card from the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card reader. If you use a laptop computer, you can transfer the image data by fitting the CF card into the card adapter and inserting the card adapter into the card slot.

Viewing Images with your PC p.82

Viewing Images with your Macintosh p.90

Printing images by a printing service

Prints of images recorded on the CF card can be ordered in the same way as with conventional photographs by taking the CF card to a store that performs printing.

The number of prints can be specified and dates can be included in the prints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before taking the CF card to a store that performs DPOF printing.

Setting the Printing Service p.78

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Operations Common

Common Operations

Using the Button Functions

Capture Mode

button

Changes the flash mode. ( p.31)

button

Changes the shooting mode as follows. Using the Self-timer ( p.61) Using macro mode ( p.29) Infinity-landscape mode ( p.29) Manual focus ( p.30)

Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject. ( p.62)

Menu button

Displays the active menus in [Rec.Mode] and [Set-up] menu. ( p.32)

Playback/OK button

Switches to Playback mode.

Four-way controller ( )

Changes the EV compensation in mode. ( p.65)

Adjusts the Soft level when [SOFT] is selected in .( p.51)

Four-way controller ( )

Adjusts the focus in mode. ( p.30) Selects Picture mode in .( p.50)

Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.48)

Reverse button

Reverse the image in the LCD monitor from right to left. (The image is not recorded in reverse.)( p.64)

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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]. ( p.32)

Four-way controller ( )

Displays images one by one. ( p.23)

Playback/OK button

Switches to Capture mode.

Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.48)

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Pictures Taking

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.

Selecting the Capture Mode

 

Standard mode

All settings can be made at your

p.22, 49

 

 

choice when taking a picture.

 

 

Picture mode

Settings are made according to

p.50

 

 

the scene you are taking.

 

 

Night-scene mode

This mode is for taking dark

p.52

 

 

scenes such as night views.

 

 

Movie picture mode

This mode is for taking moving

p.53

 

 

images.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3D image mode

This mode is for taking 3D pictures.

p.55

 

 

 

 

zTurn the mode dial so that the mark is on

or .

xPress the Playback/OK button or the shutter release button halfway in Playback mode.

Playback Mode

Playback/

Playback mode

This mode is for playing back

p.70

OK button

 

recorded images.

 

z Press the Playback/OK button in Capture mode.

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