Pentax 33WR 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 33WR 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 33WR 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

• SD logo is a trademark.

• 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.

• 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 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 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 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 from the actual product.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury.

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.

Warning

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is the risk of electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap over their necks.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed.

• Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.

• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.

Caution

• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.

• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.

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

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

Handling the Camera

• Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not been used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred for photography, lost profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.

• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzene.

• Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location.

• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.

• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C.

• The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize.

• The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.

• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.

• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving the camera after decreasing the temperature difference.

• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.

• See “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard” (p.18) for details on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.

• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.

Water-resistant Feature

• This camera conforms to JIS, (Japanese Industrial Standard) Class 5 water resistant, (Direct jetting water under defined conditions shall have no harmful effect) and Class 7 water resistant, (Water shall not enter the enclosure when it is immersed in water up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.)

• This camera cannot be used underwater.

• Immediately after using the camera, be sure to carefully wipe off any water or dirt with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not place the camera directly on the sand at a beach or other location. Exposure to large amounts of sand or dirt may damage the camera.

• The inside of the camera is not water resistant. Before using the camera, be sure the terminal cover and battery/card cover are securely closed. When replacing the battery or inserting or removing the memory card, carefully wipe off any water or dirt and open the cover in a location where the camera is not exposed to water or dirt. If water, sand, or dirt gets inside the camera, the camera may become damaged.

• If the camera becomes exposed to large amounts of dirt or salt water, make sure that the power is off and the terminal cover and battery/card cover are securely closed, and then carefully rinse off the camera under slowly running tap water or in a shallow basin filled with fresh water for two to three minutes.

• This camera should not be immersed in water for periods longer than thirty minutes at a time or exposed to extreme water pressure.

• Do not clean the camera with soapy water, mild detergent, or alcohol as this may reduce the effectiveness of the camera’s water-resistant feature. Be careful not to expose the camera to coffee or other beverages, as this may also reduce the effectiveness of the camera’s water-resistant feature.

• Before using the camera, be sure to wipe off any sand or debris from the waterresistant packing and the areas between the camera and the packing. Any scratches or damage to the packing or the areas between the camera and the packing or any peeling of the packing may reduce the effectiveness of the camera’s water-resistant feature. If this should occur, please call the Pentax Customer Service Department.

• The accessories of SD card, battery, USB cable and AV cable are not water resistant.

FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................1

Handling the Camera........................................................................2

Water-resistant Feature....................................................................3

CONTENTS......................................................................................4

Contents of This Manual...................................................................7

Checking Package Contents ............................................................8

Names of Parts.................................................................................9

Names of Operating Parts .............................................................. 10

Getting Started 11

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................11

Powering the Camera .........................................................................12

Installing the Batteries ....................................................................12

Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................15

Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard........ 16

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................19

Initial Settings .....................................................................................20

Setting the Display Language.........................................................20

Setting the Home Town ..................................................................21

Setting the D.S.T. Mode .................................................................21

Setting the Video Output Format .................................................... 22

Setting the Date and Time..............................................................22

Quick Start 24

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................24

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................26

Playing Back Images ......................................................................26

Playing Back Previous or Next Images ..........................................26

Using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard ...................................28

Common Operations 30

Using the Button Functions...............................................................30

Capture Mode.................................................................................30

Playback Mode ...............................................................................31

Setting the Menu .................................................................................32

How to Set the Menus ....................................................................32

Menu List ........................................................................................34

Taking Pictures 36

Setting the Capture Functions...........................................................36

Changing the Mode ........................................................................36

Changing Focus Settings ...............................................................37

Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................39

Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................40

Selecting the Quality Level ............................................................. 41

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................42

Setting the Focusing Area ..............................................................44

Setting the Light Metering Range ................................................... 45

Setting Sensitivity ...........................................................................46

Setting Image Sharpness ...............................................................47

Setting Color Saturation .................................................................48

Setting the Image Contrast.............................................................49

Taking Pictures ...................................................................................50

Program Mode................................................................................50

Picture Mode ..................................................................................51

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)..................... 53

Using the Self-Timer.......................................................................55

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/Multi Continuous

Shooting) ........................................................................................56

Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shoot).........................57

Using the Zoom ..............................................................................59

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) .................................... 61

EV Compensation...........................................................................62

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ................................. 63

Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Movie

Pictures...........................................................................................65

Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Movie Pictures.... 66

Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) .................67

Saving the Settings.............................................................................68

Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................68

Playback/Deleting 70

Playing Back Images ..........................................................................70

Playing Back Still Pictures .............................................................. 70

Zoom Display..................................................................................70

Nine-image Display ........................................................................71

Using Slideshow for Continuous Playback ..................................... 72

Playing Back Movie Pictures ..........................................................73

Adding a Voice Memo ....................................................................74

Recording a Voice Message...........................................................75

Playing Back Sound .......................................................................76

Deleting Images ..................................................................................77

Deleting an Image ..........................................................................77

Deleting All Images.........................................................................79

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .....................................80

Viewing Images on a TV .....................................................................81

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF).................................................. 82

Printing Individual Image ................................................................82

Printing All Images..........................................................................84

Editing/Settings 85

Editing Images ....................................................................................85

Changing the Image Size ...............................................................85

Trimming Images............................................................................87

Editing Images with Digital Filters................................................... 88

Camera Settings..................................................................................90

Formatting an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard ........................90

Changing the Sound Settings.........................................................91

Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ...................................... 92

Setting World Time .........................................................................93

Changing the Display Language ....................................................94

Setting the Display Mode................................................................95

Changing the Start-up Screen ........................................................ 97

Setting the Background Color.........................................................98

Selecting the Video Output Format ................................................99

Setting Auto Power Off ...................................................................99

Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]..............................................99

Setting the Alarm ..............................................................................100

Checking the Alarm ......................................................................100

Setting the Alarm ..........................................................................101

Turning the Alarm Off ...................................................................102

Appendix 103

List of City Names.............................................................................103

Messages...........................................................................................104

Optional Accessories .......................................................................105

Troubleshooting................................................................................106

Main Specifications ..........................................................................108

WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................110

Contents of This Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains your first steps, from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to get started right away. It also explains how to use an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard.

3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains common operations such as button functions and using the menus. See “Taking Pictures”, “Playback/Deleting”, and “Settings” chapters for more details.

4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains various ways to capture images, and how to set the relevant functions, such as setting the virtual mode dial to change capture modes, and selecting the right picture mode for the current scene.

5 Playback/Deleting ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains how to play back images on the camera or a TV, and how to delete.

6 Editing/Settings––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains how to edit images and set up the functions of the camera.

7 Appendix –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains troubleshooting, and introduces accessories sold separately.

The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.

Shows information useful to know.

Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.

C F

Icons for functions available in a capture mode are shown at the beginning of a section.

Checking Package Contents

Camera

Optio 33WR

AV cable

I-AVC7 (*)

SD Memory Card

(16 MB)

Strap

O-ST5 (*)

USB cable

I-USB7 (*)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Software

(CD-ROM) S-SW13

AA Alkaline batteries (2)

(PC Connection Manual)

Viewing Your Digital

Camera Images

On Your PC

Operating Manual

(PC Connection Manual)

(*) Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.105) .

Names of Parts

Front view

Back view

Shutter release button

Power switch

Strap lug

Microphone

Lens

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Water-resistant packing

Battery/card cover

Terminal cover

Speaker

Viewfinder

DC input terminal

USB/AV output terminal

Water-resistant packing

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

Names of Operating Parts

AF status lamp (green)

Flash status lamp (red)

Zoom/f/y button

Playback Q button

OK button

Four-way controller

MENU button

)/i button

b/Z button

O button

Guide display

A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.

Four-way controller (2) 2

Four-way controller (4) 4 Four-way controller (5) 5i button MENU button Z button Shutter release button OK button

Zoom/f/y button (Digital zoom and magnified playback only)

yFour-way controller (3) 3

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Attaching the Strap

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as shown.

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Getting Started

(Using AA batteries) (Using CR-V3)

Installing the Batteries

Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. Turn off the camera when setting batteries. Wipe away water or dirt from the camera with a dry cloth before setting batteries. Do not set batteries with wet or dirty hands.

1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow ,

and flip open.

2 Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in

the battery chamber.

3 Wipe away any sand or debris on the water-resistant

packing and the areas between the camera and the packing.

4 Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock.

When using for a prolonged period, please use the AC adapter D-AC5 (p.15).

• AA lithium, AA alkaline battery, and the CR-V3 battery are not rechargeable.

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on.

• When you will not use the camera for a long while, remove the batteries. Otherwise, the battery may leak.

• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.22).

• Insert batteries correctly. Wrong insertion can cause a camera breakdown.

Number of Captures and Playback Time (room temperature, new batteries)

• Taking pictures (50% flash usage) • Playback

Image Storage

Capacity

CR-V3 Approx. 540 CR-V3

AA lithium batteries Approx. 360 AA lithium batteries

Ni-MH batteries Approx. 300 Ni-MH batteries

AA alkaline batteries Approx. 125 AA alkaline batteries

• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. They may vary by capture mode or shooting conditions.

Playback time

Approx. 230

min.

Approx. 160

min.

Approx. 125

min.

Approx. 75

min.

Getting Started

• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.

• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures, please have extra batteries ready.

Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level with the * display on the LCD monitor.

(lit green) : Adequate power remains.

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;

No battery power : After displaying this message, the camera turns off.

↓

(lit green) : Battery is running low.

↓

(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.

↓

(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.

↓

Using the AC Adapter

When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC, we recommend using the AC adapter D-AC5 (sold separately).

1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the

terminal cover.

2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC

input terminal on the camera.

3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

• Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal, and the power outlet. Disconnections while the camera is recording or reading data will corrupt your data.

• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC5 operating manual.

• Connecting the AC adapter will not charge the rechargeable batteries in your camera.

Getting Started

Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard

Getting Started

SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard

Battery/card cover

The image or recorded audio is recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Be sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Turn off the camera before setting or removing the card. Wipe away water or dirt from the camera with a dry cloth before setting or removing the card. Do not set or remove the card with wet or dirty hands.

Installing

1 Slide the battery/card cover to the direction of the arrow

, and flip open.

2 With the label (or 2 symbol) of the SD Memory Card /

MultiMediaCard toward the lens, insert the card into the card slot until the card clicks. If the card is not inserted properly, images and sound may not be recorded correctly.

3 Wipe away any sand or debris on the water-resistant

packing and the areas between the camera and the packing.

4 Close the battery/card cover.

Removing

1 Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the arrow

, and flip open.

2 Press the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard in the

direction of the arrow e, then pull out the ejected card.

3 Wipe away any sand or debris on the water-resistant

packing and the areas between the camera and the packing.

4 Close the battery/card cover.

• If the battery/card cover is opened while saving an image, the save is interrupted (the image is not saved).

Approximate Number of Shots, Recorded Pixels, and Quality Levels

Quality level

Recorded Pixels

2048×1536 7 12 18

1600×1200 11 20 27

1024×7680 25 45 56

640×480 53 82 100

• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.

• These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, and SD Memory Card used.

Best/

Better/

Good/

Movie picture

(320×240)

40 sec. 150 sec. 30 min.

Movie picture (160×120)

Voice

recording

Getting Started

•Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard

• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the battery/card cover.

• The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. Moving the switch to the [Lock] position prevents the recording and

erasing of data and the formatting of the card and protects

Getting Started

all saved data.

• SD Memory Cards/MultiMedia Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.

• The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be hot when removed immediately after camera use. Please be careful.

• Do not remove the card or turn off the camera when recording data or playing back images or audio from the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard, or when connected to a PC with the USB cable. This could cause data loss or card damage.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent impact. Do not get it wet or leave it in a high temperature location.

• New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use. For more information about formatting the card, see “Formatting an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard” (p.90).

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard while the card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

• Data stored on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be erased under the following conditions. PENTAX does not accept any liability regarding erased data.

• When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard

• When the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is placed in a location with

static electricity or electrical interference

• When the card is not used for a long time

• When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording or

reading data on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard

• The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has a finite operating life. The stored data may become unreadable after long periods of disuse. Please periodically backup important data onto your PC.

• Please avoid using or storing your card where static electricity or electrical interference can occur.

• Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperature changes, condensation, or direct sunlight.

Write-protect switch

Turning the Camera On and Off

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Power switch

Playback button

Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Card check feature

When the camera is turned on, the camera automatically checks for a card. If there is no SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard inside the camera, ^ appears on the LCD monitor. If the write protect switch is set to LOC, ^ appears on the LCD monitor, indicating that images and audio cannot be recorded.

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Getting Started

Initial Settings

Power switch

Getting Started

Four-way controller

OK button

MENU 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 Style and Date / Time” (p.92) to set the correct date and time. Once the above Initial Settings are performed, the Initial Setting screens do not appear on your LCD monitor again.

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, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

1 Turn the camera on. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to

select the display language.

Initial Setting

Language/ City DST Video Out

The default setting is English.

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the City will be displayed.

English NYC

NTSC

Exit

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Changing the Display Language” (p.94).

Setting the Home Town

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

1 Press the four-way controller (45)

to select the desired city (Home Town).

Initial Setting

Language/ City DST Video Out

English NYC

NTSC

Exit

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the D.S.T. will be displayed.

• See p.103 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting World Time” (p.93).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

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

1 Use the four-way controller (45) to

select O (on) or P (Off).

The default setting is P (Off).

Initial Setting

Language/ City DST Video Out

English NYC

NTSC

Exit

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

Getting Started

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting World Time” (p.93)

Setting the Video Output Format

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

Getting Started

1 Use the four-way controller (45) to

select the video output format.

The default setting is NTSC.

Initial Setting

Language/ City DST Video Out

2 Press the OK button.

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

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Selecting the Video Output Format” (p.99).

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time, and the display style.

Press the four-way controller ( select the date and time display style.

) to

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 / 2003

00 : 00

English NYC

NTSC

Exit

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

23 are displayed above and below “24h”.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 / 2003

00 : 00

3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-

hour display) or 12h (12-hour display).

Exit

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

23 is displayed above and below the month.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

01 / 01 / 2003

00 : 00

Exit

Getting Started

5 Press the four-way controller (23)

to change the month.

6 Press the four-way controller (5).

23 are displayed above and below the date.

7 Press the four-way controller (23)

to set the date and press the four-way controller (5) again.

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

03 / 01 / 2003

00 : 00

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

03 / 01 / 2003

Date Adjust

Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h

03 / 01 / 2003

23 are displayed above and below the year.

8 Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour,

and minutes.

9 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the Playback/OK button again.

• If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete, your settings will be cancelled, but you can take pictures. If this happens, the Initial Settings screen is displayed the next time the camera is turned on.

• Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen. To access the menu, see “Changing the Date Style and Date / Time” (p.92)

00 : 00

Exit

Quick Start

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Taking Still Pictures

Power switch

Shutter release button

Quick Start

Zoom/f/y button

AF status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)

LCD monitor

This is the simplest way to take still pictures. The flash discharges automatically based on light conditions by the default setting.

1 Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on.

2 Confirm the subject and shooting

information on the LCD monitor.

The focus frame at the center of the LCD screen indicates the zone of automatic focusing. Press the Zoom button to change the size of the subject.

x Subject becomes bigger. w Subject becomes smaller.

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

Focus frame

3 Press the shutter release button.

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1.5 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. (The green and red lamps next to the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.)

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Pressing the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in two steps.

• Press halfway

Lightly press (halfway) the shutter release button to lock the focus position, exposure, and white balance. The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when pressing the shutter release button halfway. You can find the following information on the LCD monitor, the AF status lamp and the flash status lamp.

1. Focus frame

The frame lights green when focused. It is not displayed when out of focus.

2.Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp

AF status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)

Lit Subject is in focus. Flash is ready.

Blink Subject is out of focus. Now charging.

You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.

• Press down fully

Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a picture.

• Poor focusing conditions

The camera may not focus if the subject is in a condition shown below. Lock the focus on something that is the same distance away as the subject (press the shutter release button halfway), and press the shutter release button fully when you have composed your picture.

• Things that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall.

• Dark places or objects, and conditions that prevent light being reflected back.

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

• When an object in the foreground and one in the background are in the same picture.

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Quick Start

Instant Review

Instant Review displays the image for 1.5 seconds. Pressing the i button during Instant Review displays the Delete menu. Select [Delete] and press the OK button to delete the image.

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Playing Back Still Pictures

Delete button

Quick Start

Playback button

OK button

LCD monitor

Playing Back Images

To play back still pictures:

1 Press the playback button after

taking a picture.

The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Playing Back Previous or Next Images

You can play back still pictures, cycling through one at a time.

1 Press the Playback button after taking a picture.

The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

Displays the previous image. Displays the next image.

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Playback button

Four-way controller

OK button

LCD monitor

Deleting a Displayed Image

While the image is displayed, press the i button to display the Delete screen. Press the four-way controller (2) to select Delete, and press OK. The image is deleted. Press the shutter release button halfway or fully to prepare the camera to take another picture.

• When you switch to the playback screen, the image with the highest file number is shown first.

• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the zoom/f/y button.

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• For movie pictures, the first frame is displayed.

• If no images are stored, the “No Image & sound” message is displayed.

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Delete Cancel

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Using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard

Images taken with the camera are recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. You can use the camera to view the images recorded on the

card, transfer the images to your PC, and print them

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Viewing images on the camera

One advantage of a digital camera is that you can check the picture as soon as you take it. You can check the composition and brightness, and take a picture again if you are not satisfied.

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Viewing Images on a TV

Displaying your pictures on a TV is handy for those group occasions. To view images on your TV, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable.

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