Pentax Optio 330 GS 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 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.

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.

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)

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)

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ··············································52

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

···41

···50

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

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.

☞

memo

Caution

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.

The icons above the title show the Capture modes, that can activate the function.

Checking Contents of the Package

Camera

Optio 330GS

Video cable

I-VC2

Lithium battery

CR-V3

Strap

O-ST5

USB cable

I-USB2

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Operating Manual

this manual

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW6

3D Image Viewer

O-3DV1

Name of Parts

Front

Back

Shutter release button

Power switch Viewfinder

Self-timer lamp/ AF spotbeam

Built-in flash

USB/Video output terminal

DC input terminal

Terminal cover

Lens

Viewfinder LCD monitor

Strap lug

CF card cover

Battery chamber cover

Tripod socket

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 ()

Four-way controller () Four-way controller ()

Four-way controller () Menu button Playback/OK button



Zoom / / button (Only for digital zoom and magnified playback)

Display button







button

Reverse button

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Getting Started

Inserting the Battery

Insert the battery into the camera. Use two size AA alkaline batteries, two size AA nickel batteries, two size AA nickel hydride batteries, two size AA lithium batteries or one CR-V3 lithium battery pack.

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

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

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

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

memo

AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. (☞p.12)

Caution

• 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.

 Approximate number of recordable images and

playback time (when new batteries are loaded)

No. of recordable images (With 50% of

shooting uses flash LCD monitor ON) CR-V3

AA Lithium

AA NiMH

AA Nickel

AA Alkaline

* The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary

depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as

Caution

temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold

500

350

200

100

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.

Playback time

(minute)

240

150

100

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-AC5 (optional) is recommended.

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

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

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

AC 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.

Installing or Removing the CF Card

Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF card (optional).

Installing the Card

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

Rotate 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.

Close the CF card cover.

Removing the Card

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

Press the CF card eject button and remove the card.

Close the CF card cover.

Getting Started

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).

 Approximate Number of Recordable Images and

Recorded pixels/Quality levels

Getting Started

Quality levels

Recorded pixels

2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1024 × 768

640 × 480

Best

() Approx. 8 Approx. 13 Approx. 24 Approx. 50

• 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.

Better

() Approx. 16 Approx. 27 Approx. 50 Approx. 89

Good

() Approx. 33 Approx. 60 Approx. 89 Approx. 128

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.

Movie images

(320 × 240)

30 sec. × 2 sets

Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch

Playback/OK button

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

Press the power switch.

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

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

Getting Started

Initial Settings

Power switch

Getting Started

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.

Turn the camera on.

Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the display language.

The default setting is English.

Press the four-way controller ().

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

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

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“Changing the Display Language” (p.96).

Menu button

Four-way controller Playback/OK button

Display button

Initial Setting

Language/

English

NYC

NTSC

Setting the Home Town

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

Press the four-way controller ( ) to select the desired city (Home Town).

Press the four-way controller ().

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

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

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names.

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

Initial Setting

Language/

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

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

English

NYC

NTSC

Getting Started

Use the four-way controller ( ) to select (On) or (Off).

The default setting is (Off).

Press the four-way controller ().

Initial Setting

Language/

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

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

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“Setting the World Time” (p.98).

English

NYC

NTSC

Setting the Video Output Format

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

Use the four-way controller ()

Getting Started

to select the video output format.

The default setting is NTSC.

Press the Playback/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

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

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time.

Initial Setting

Language/

English

NYC

NTSC

Use the four-way controller () to change the month.

Press the four-way controller ().

 and  will be displayed above

and below the day.

Date Adjust

01 / 01 / 2002

00 : 00

12/24

Date Adjust

10 / 01 / 2002

00 : 00

12/24

Use the four-way controller () to change the day and press the four-way controller (

and  will be displayed above



).

and below the year.

Repeat Step cto change the [year] [hour] and [minutes].

Date Adjust

10 / 23 / 2002

00 : 00

12/24

Getting Started

Date Adjust

10 / 23 / 2002

00 : 00

12/24

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

When you have finished the settings, press the Playback/OK button when the clock reaches 00

Date Adjust

10 / 23 / 2002

11 : 00 PM

12/24

seconds.

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

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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).

Zoom / / button Power switch

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Quick Start

Display button

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Shutter release button

Mode dial Power switch

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on.

Set the mode dial to .

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.

The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the size of the

Focus Frame

subject by pressing the Zoom button.

: makes the subject bigger. : makes the subject smaller.

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

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As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to check

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the focusing area on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the CF card.)

Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

 Press halfway

When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance are 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.

Quick Start

Setting the Instant Review Time

☞

p.44

Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures

LCD monitor

Quick Start

Playback/OK button

Playing Back Images

You can display the still picture.

Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture.

The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. During this time you can erase the image by pressing the 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.

ALL

Delete Cancel

100-0020

• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor

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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

LCD monitor Playback/OK button

Four-way controller

Playing Back Previous or Next Images

Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.

Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture.

An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the four-way controller ( ).

displays the previous image.

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

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displayed.

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

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.

Quick Start

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.

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p.22, 70

p.77

Playing Back Still Pictures

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

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.

Quick Start

Viewing Images with your PC Viewing Images with your Macintosh ☞p.90

☞

p.82

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

Common Operations

Using the Button Functions



Capture Mode

Common Operations



button

Changes the flash mode. (☞p.31)



Changes the shooting mode as follows.

Using the Self-timer ( Using macro mode ( Infinity-landscape mode ( Manual focus (



Zoom button

Changes the size of the subject. (☞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 .(



Four-way controller ()

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



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.)(

button

☞

p.30)

☞

 

     

p.61)

p.29)

☞

p.64)

p.29)

p.50)

☞

p.51)

 

    

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. (

displays nine images at once. (



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)

☞

p.62)

☞

p.72)

Common Operations

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

All settings can be made at your choice when taking a picture.

Settings are made according to the scene you are taking.

This mode is for taking dark scenes such as night views.

This mode is for taking moving images.

This mode is for taking 3D pictures.

This mode is for playing back recorded images.

Taking Pictures

Playback Mode

Playback/ OK button

Standard mode

Picture mode

Night-scene mode

Movie picture mode

3D image mode

Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on

or .

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

Playback mode

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p.50

p.52

p.53

p.55

p.70

Press the Playback/OK button in Capture mode.

Selecting the Focus Mode

 Focus Mode

(No icon)

Autofocus mode The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area

Macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is

Infinity-landscape mode Manual focus mode

Press the or button in Capture mode.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.

• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode].

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When the focus mode is [Autofocus mode], no icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

• The MF mode can not be selected in the 3D image mode.

• When the Movie picture mode is selected, the focus mode is

set to Autofocus mode.

when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40cm (1.3ft).

approx. 10cm-50cm (0.33ft-1.64ft).The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used for taking distant objects.

Adjust focus manually by the four-way controller (



Taking Pictures

Using the Self-Timer

☞

p.61

Caution

Manual Focus

When the mode is set on , the center of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus with the four-way controller while looking at the image on the monitor. Keep pressing the four-way controller ( ) will move the focusing position rapidly.

Taking Pictures

After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller () or take a finger off from the four-way controller (



• The center of picture is also enlarged in the Digital zoom

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• When it is difficult to obtain the correct focus in Manual Focus

If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.

For distant focus

For closer focus

). The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later.

mode.

mode for taking pictures in dark places, press the shutter release button halfway in [Autofocus mode] or [Macro mode], and the AF spotbeam will be emitted, enabling the camera to focus more easily on the subject.

Saving the Focus Mode

☞

p.68

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Selecting the Flash Mode

(No icon)

Auto flash

Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Reduction

Flash On + Red-eye Reduction

• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous shooting, or infinity-landscape mode.

• In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make subject’s pupil smaller. And then, take a picture in the flash mode after a brief interval.

Press the button in Capture mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. If the flash lamp lights red when you press the shutter release button halfway after charging is completed, the camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.

The flash discharges automatically depending on the

light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused

by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.The flash discharges automatically.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.

Taking Pictures

Saving the Flash Mode

☞

p.68

Setting the Menus

When you press the Menu button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor.You can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings on these menus.

How to Set the Menus

When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the Menu button.

The menu screen will be displayed.The selected area will be displayed in a green frame.

Press the four-way controller ( ).

Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the menu

Taking Pictures

screen.

Use the four-way controller ( ) to select an item.

Use the four-way controller ( ) to move the frame up or down.

Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting.

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If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller ( to move to the Select screen.

When you have finished making the settings, press the Playback/OK button to return to the menu.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or playback status.

)

Caution

• If you press any buttons except the Playback/OK button before press the Playback/OK button and leave the menu screen, any changes to setting will not be saved.

• Even if you press the Playback/OK button and leave the menu screen, if you remove the battery before turning off the camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly, any changes to setting will not be saved.

Example of menu operation

Menu button

[Rec.Mode] menu

Rec.Mode

Set-up

Recorded Pixels

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Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

Auto

[Set-up] menu

Rec.Mode

Set-up

Format Beep Date Style

mm/dd/yy Date Adjust World Time

Language/

1/2

English

Rec.Mode

Set-up

Recorded Pixels

2048 1536

vel

Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

Rec.Mode

Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels

Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

Rec.Mode

Auto Bracket Color Full Digital Zoom Instant Review Continuous Shooting 3D Mode

2/3

Set-up

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Set-up

Auto

2048 1536

Auto

0.5s

Parallel Mode

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Rec.Mode

Set-up

2048 1536

vel

Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

Select screen

Auto Bracket

Applied Photo Mode

Ex.Bracketing

Bracketing Amount

100

± 0.3

To the next screen

If you press the shutter release button halfway or press the

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zoom button to leave the menu screen and move the camera to Capture mode (playback mode in playback only mode), any changes to the setting will not be saved.

Taking Pictures

Menu List

 [Rec.Mode] Menu



: Adjustable



: Fixed at default setting

Item Description

Recorded

For selecting the size of

Pixels

recorded pixels.

Quality

For selecting the image

Level

compression rate.

White

For adjusting the color ba-

Balance

lance according to lighting.

Focusing

For changing the Area of

Area

the autofocus. For setting the metering

method to determine the

Metering

exposure.

ISO

For setting the ISO speed. Auto

Speed

Taking Pictures

For setting the shooting

Auto

conditions such as exposure,

Bracket

saturation and sharpness. For selecting the color

Color

mode.

Digital

For taking digital zoom

Zoom

pictures.

Instant

For setting the instant

Review

review time. For taking pictures conti-

Continuous

nuously while the shutter

Shooting

release button is pressed.

3D Mode For taking 3-D pictures. Parallel mode

For saving the shooting

Memory

function settings when the camera is turned off.

Sharpness For setting the sharpness. Normal

Saturation For setting the saturation. Normal

Contrast For setting the contrast. Normal

Default Setting Reference

2048

× 1536

AWB (Auto)

[ ]

(Wide)

Ex.

Bracketing

Full

(On)

0.5s

(0.5 sec)

(Off)

































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p.37

p.38

p.40

p.41

p.42

p.66

p.43

p.63

p.44

p.60

p.55

p.68

p.45

p.46

p.47

Although items [Fixed at default setting] can be changed in the

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menu, it does not actually affect the camera operation.

 [Playback] Menu

Item Description Default Setting Reference

DPOF For setting the printing service. – p.78 Slideshow

Recorded images are played successively.

3s (3 sec. intervals)

p.73

 [Set-up] Menu

Item Description Default Setting Reference

Format For formatting the CF card Cancel p.94

Beep

Date Style For setting the date style

Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time 01/01/2002 p.96 World Time For setting the world time

Language/

Screen Effect

Video Out For setting the video output format

Sleep Timeout

Brightness Level

Reset

For adjusting the beep sound when a button is pressed

For changing the language in which menus and messages are displayed

Applies the transition effect (cover left) to the LCD monitor display

For setting the power saving function For setting the brightness of the

LCD monitor

For returning the camera settings to defaults

(On)

Set according to the Language default setting

(Off)

English p.96

(On)

Set according to the Language default setting

1m p.100

Normal p.101

Cancel p.101

p.97

p.95

p.98

p.99

p.97

 [Memory] menu

This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off. Refer to p.68 for the items that can be saved.

Taking Pictures

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].

Select [Recorded Pixels] on the

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[Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the size.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

• The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 × 240 pixels in the movie

picture mode.

z x

Rec.Mode

Set-up

Recorded Pixels

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Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

Rec.Mode

Set-up

Recorded Pixels

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Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

2048 1536

Auto

2048 1536

Auto

z x

Selecting the Quality Levels

You can choose the image compression rate.



BEST



BETTER



GOOD

Select [Quality Level] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the image quality.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

The quality is better and there is a high volume of image data.

Standard level

The quality is good and there is a low volume of image data.

Rec.Mode

Set-up

Recorded Pixels

vel

Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

Rec.Mode

Set-up

Recorded Pixels

vel

Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

2048 1536

Auto

2048 1536

Auto

Taking Pictures

Rec.Mode

Set-up

vel

2048 1536

z xc

Recorded Pixels Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade. Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or

other tungsten light.

Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually.

Taking Pictures

Auto Daylight Shade

Tungsten Light

Fluorescent Light

Manual

Auto

Select [White Balance] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

Press the four-way controller ().

The white balance screen will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller () to change the setting.

Press the Playback/OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the White Balance

☞

p.68

White Balance

AWB

Manual Setting

Adjust

Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen.

Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen.

Press the Display button.

The white balance is automatically

White Balance

AWB

adjusted, [Adjust] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

DISPLAY

Adjust

Taking Pictures

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z x

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)

You can change the angle of the autofocus area.

[ ]

Normal range (Wide) The autofocus range becomes smaller. (Spot)

[ ]

Rec.Mode

Set-up

Recorded Pixels

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Quality Le White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed

1/3

2048 1536

Auto

Taking Pictures

Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the setting.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.

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

You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.

Multi segment Center-weighted Spot

Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the metering mode.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

The exposure is determined by the entire screen. The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen. The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of

the screen only.

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Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed)

You can select the ISO speed to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

 ISO Speed

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The camera sets the speed automatically.

• As the lower ISO speed produces sharp images with little or

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blurred.

Select [ISO Speed] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the ISO speed.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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The Auto setting ISO speed is either 100 or 200.

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Selecting the Color Mode (Color)

You can give atmosphere to your pictures by changing the colors to black and white or sepia.

 Color Mode

Full

The picture is taken in color.

The picture is taken in black and white.

B & W

Sepia

The picture is taken in sepia.

Select [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the Color mode setting.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2sec., 3sec., 5sec. or OFF (no display).

Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

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Use the four-way controller () to change the display time.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

The Instant Review time setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.

Select [Sharpness] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

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Use the four-way controller () to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast.

Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode)

You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button.

Display On

Shooting information is displayed.

q Flash mode w Shooting mode e Focus mode r Capture mode t AF frame y Number of images can be taken u Battery indicator i Date & time

Histogram Display

The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The x-axis shows the brightness

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(darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers.

Display Off

No shooting information is displayed.

• The AF frame in autofocus mode and the battery symbol are displayed.

• If any of the modes are changed such as Flash mode, the mode you have changed is displayed for a few seconds.

LCD Monitor Off

The LCD monitor is turned off.

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Taking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Standard Mode)

Set the mode dial to , you can use all of the functions.

Set the mode dial to .

Press the Menu button.

The Menu screen will be displayed. For details of how to make the settings, see “How to Use the Menus” (p.32).

Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken.

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Taking Still Pictures

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When a mode other than [ ] is selected.

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode)

You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.

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There are seven available modes in Picture mode.

Landscape Flower Por trai t

Self-portrait

Soft Surf & Snow

Sunset

Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors. Enables to take flower photos bright in color.

Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.

Enables to take clear, beautiful self-portraits and photos which include other people and yourself.

Enables to take portraits and other photos with foggy, soft hues. Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like beaches and

snow covered mountains.

Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and sunset photos.

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 When the picture mode is selected among from below.

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Set the Mode dial to .

Press the four-way controller () to display picture modes.

Press the four-way controller () to select the required mode.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The mode is selected.

Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

When [ ] is selected.

 When is selected

Set the Mode dial to .

Press the four-way controller () to select the Soft mode.

Press the four-way controller () to adjust the Soft mode level.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The soft mode level is set.

Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

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button halfway, press any buttons except the menu button and the four-way controller, or making no operation for more than five seconds.

• The once set soft mode level is saved in the camera, and it will be still valid next time you take a picture in Soft mode.

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Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark scenes such as night views.

Set the mode dial to .

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Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken.

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As the shutter speed becomes slow in night-scene mode,

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It takes time to appear the next shooting screen for reducing noise

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Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum length of one motion picture is approximately 30 seconds. Please mind that sound cannot be recorded.

Set the mode dial to .

The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Flash OFF

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Remaining shooting time



Remaining number of sets

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Press the shutter release button.

Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.

makes the image bigger.

makes the image smaller.

Press the shutter release button.

Shooting will end. The remaining shooting time will be displayed.

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Keeping the shutter release button pressed

If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when the button is released.

Caution

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Playing Back Movie Pictures

• The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode.

• The focus mode is set to Autofocus mode in Movie Picture mode.

• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode.

• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode.

• Sound cannot be recorded in Movie Picture mode.

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Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)

You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.58). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.

Set the Mode dial to .

The LCD monitor screen is divided in two.The left half screen is for taking the first picture.

Press the Menu button.

The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [3D Mode].

Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Parallel Mode] or [Cross Mode].

To view the picture with the 3D image viewer, select [Parallel Mode]. You can also view it without the image viewer.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The 3D image mode screen appears again.

Take the first picture while watching the capture guide.

Hold the camera so that the subject is in the center of the left half screen, and press the shutter release button. The picture is displayed in the left half screen of the LCD monitor.The right half screen is for taking the second picture.

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Move the camera to right without changing your stance.

Overlap the images.

On the right side of the screen, the first image will appear in a semi-transparent state on top of

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the second image. Compose the picture so that the first semi-transparent image is superimposed on the outlines of the second real image.

Press the shutter release button.

The second picture will be taken, and the LCD monitor screen returns to the state described in b. If you continue shooting, follow the step described in nand afterwards.

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Press the Playback/OK button.

The LCD monitor screen displays both the first and second images.

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• To cancel the 3D image mode, change the 3D image mode to another Capture mode.

• The display button will not activate in the 3D image mode.

• A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are not straight. When taking a person, you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base.

• As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m÷40=7.5cm. However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differs from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera.

Distance to subject Camera movement

0.1 m

0.5 cm

0.3 m 1 cm

0.5 m

1.5 cm

1 m

2.5 cm

3 m

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 Example of a 3D picture

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 Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross

As our eyes are positioned about 6~7cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye.The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures. 3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at a distant scene, or the cross method where the left and right lines of vision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer.

 How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer

Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown below.

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 How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer

Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two.

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As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from

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person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size. It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very large or very small. Try different sizes until the right effect is achieved.

Caution

• Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.

• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this may lead to fire.

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Continuous Shooting

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

Press the Menu button in Capture mode.

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The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Continuous Shooting].

Press the four-way controller () to select (On).

Press the Playback/OK button.

The (Continuous Shooting) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed, and stop when the button is released.

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• You can continue shooting until the CF card is full.

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• The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and

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[Quality Level] setting.

Caution

• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.

• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie picture mode and 3D Image modes.

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Using the Self-Timer

The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Press the / / / button to display on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the selftimer lamp starts to blink.

• If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be displayed.

• If you press the four-way controller, or any buttons such as the Menu button during the second count, the self-timer will be canceled.

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Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.

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Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.

makes the subject larger

makes the subject smaller

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3× magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 8×.

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Enabling the Digital Zoom Function

Press the Menu button in Capture mode.

The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Digital Zoom].

Use the four-way controller () to select (On).

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

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Caution

• When you turn the LCD monitor off, the digital zoom is disabled even if the digital zoom function is set to On.

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Taking a Picture of Yourself (Self-Portrait Mode)

You can swing out the LCD monitor, enabling you to see yourself in the monitor when you want to take a picture of yourself or include yourself in the picture.

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Turn the LCD monitor over.

Reverse the image on the LCD monitor.

When you press the Reverse button, appears on the LCD monitor and the image displayed in reverse from right to left.

Press the shutter release button.

The picture is taken.

• The image is not recorded in reverse.

• The menu screen is not reversed.

• If you press the Reverse button without opening the LCD monitor outwards, the image will be reversed on the LCD monitor.

• If you are taking pictures in low light conditions, use the selftimer to avoid camera shake when pressing the shutter release button.

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EV Compensation

You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

Press the four-way controller

) in Capture mode.

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Four-way controller ()

increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level

Four-way controller ()

decreases the EV compensation to a negative (–) level

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The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.

• If you press  or  one time, or set to ± 0, the set level

displayed on the LCD monitor will go off after two seconds.

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Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)

You can take three pictures in succession while automatically changing the exposure, white balance, saturation, sharpness and contrast settings.

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Press the Menu button in Capture mode.

The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Auto Bracket].

Press the four-way controller ().

[Applied Photo Mode] screen to select the bracket setting will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the conditions for bracket shooting.

Auto Bracket

Applied Photo Mode Bracketing Amount

If you selected [Saturation], [Sharpness] or [Contrast], skip step 5, 6 to go to step 7. If you selected [Ex. Bracketing] or [White Balance], follow the procedure step 5, 6.

Press the four-way controller () to select [Bracketing Amount].

Use the four-way controller ( ) to set the bracketing steps.

In addition to normal setting, you

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can take 2 more pictures in steps using a plus and minus settings.

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Press the Playback/OK button.

The Bracket mode is set.The auto bracket icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

Three pictures will be taken continuously, and then return to normal shooting mode.

• Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode.

• If you set auto bracket when you set the Continuous shooting mode, continuous shooting will be canceled.

• The auto bracket setting will be canceled by pressing the Menu button or Playback/OK button.

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Saving the Settings (Memory)

Saving the Menu Items (Memory)

You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.

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Focusing Area

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ISO Speed

Digital Zoom

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The flash mode setting on the button is saved. The set EV compensation value is saved. The [White Balance] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu

is saved. The [Focusing Area] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu

is saved.

The [AE Metering] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved.

The [ISO Speed] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved.

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved.

The focus mode setting is saved. The zoom position setting is saved. The LCD monitor display mode is saved. The file number is saved. If a new CF card is inserted,

the sequential file number is assigned.

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Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off.

Press the Menu button in Capture mode.

Press the four-way controller

) to select [Memory].

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Press the four-way controller ().

[Memory] menu will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller () to select the item.

Use the four-way controller () to switch (On) and (Off).

Press the Playback/OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Playing Back Still Pictures

See “Playing Back Images” (p.22), or “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.23).

Zoom Display

You can display images magnified up to twelve times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.

Playback/Erasing

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four-way controller (

Press on the Zoom button.

The image will be magnified (1× to 12×). If you keep pressing ( ), the magnification of image will be changed continuously.

 The following operations can be

performed while the magnified image is displayed.

Four-way controller ( )

Zoom / / button ( ) Makes the image larger Zoom / / button ( ) Makes the image smaller Display button Turns the guide marks on/off

Press the Playback/OK button.

Zoom playback will end.

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Movie pictures cannot be magnified.

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Playing Back Movie Pictures

You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback.

Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller (

Press the four-way controller ().

Playback will start.

 The following operations can be

performed during playback.

Four-way controller (): Reverse

Four-way controller (): Forward playback Four-way controller (): Pause Display button: Changes the Display mode

 The following operations can be performed while Pause is

engaged.

Four-way controller (): Frame reverse Four-way controller (): Frame forward Four-way controller (): Releases the Pause function Display button: Changes the Display mode

Press the four-way controller ().

Movie playback will end.

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You can display nine images at the same time.

Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-way controller (

Press on the Zoom button

Nine images will be displayed

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with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller (   ). When 10 or more images have been recorded, the previous 9 images will be displayed if you press the four-way controller () while an image on the left row is selected. If you press the four-way controller () while an image on the right row is selected, next 9 images will be displayed.

Press on the Zoom button / .

The screen will return to single-image display of the selected image.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

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For movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

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Slideshow

You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously.

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller

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Press the Menu button.

The [Playback] menu will be displayed.

Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller (

Use the four-way controller () to change the playback interval.

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Choose from the following: 3s (3 sec), 5s (5 sec), 10s (10 sec), 15s (15 sec), 20s (20 sec), 30s (30 sec).

Press the Playback/OK button.

Playback will start at the set interval.

• If you press the four-way controller, or any buttons such as the Menu button during continuous playback, the slideshow will stop.

• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.

• In the case of movie pictures, when one movie picture has been played through, the next movie picture will be played regardless of the set playback interval.

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Erasing Images

Erasing a Single Image

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to erase with the four-way controller (

Press the button.

The Delete screen will be

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displayed.

Select [Delete] with the four-way controller (

Press the Playback/OK button.

• You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.44).

• You cannot erase protected images (with the symbol).

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You can erase all the images at once.

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Caution

• Once erased, images cannot be restored.

• Protected images cannot be erased.

Enter the Playback mode and press the button twice.

The Delete (All) screen will be displayed.

Select [Delete All] with the fourway controller (

Press the Playback/OK button.

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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect images from being accidentally erased.

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to protect with the four-way controller (

Press the button.

The Protect screen will be displayed.

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Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (

Press the Playback/OK button.

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• Select [Unprotect] in step cabove to release the Protect setting.

• If the image is protected, the symbol is displayed when the image is played back.

Protecting All Images

You can protect all the images.

Enter the Playback mode.

Press the button twice.

The Protect all screen will be displayed.

Select [Protect All] with the four-way controller ().

Press the Playback/OK button.

• Even protected images will be erased by formatting the CF card.

Viewing Images on a TV

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

Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable.

Connect the other end of the video cable to the image input terminal of the TV.

Turn the TV and camera on.

Changing the Video Output Format ☞p.97

The LCD monitor is always turned off when the camera is connected to a TV. If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.

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Setting the Printing Service

You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service.

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Printing Single Image

Set the following items for each image.

 Copies

Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.

 Date

Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or

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not.

Press the Menu button in Playback mode.

The [Playback] menu will be displayed.

Select [DPOF] on the menu with the four-way controller ().

The DPOF setting screen will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller ().

Use the four-way controller () to choose the image for which you want to specify the number of prints and press the four-way controller (

The frame will move to [Copies].

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Use the four-way controller ()

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to select the number of prints and press the four-way controller (

The frame will move to [Date].

Use the four-way controller () to select [ON] or [OFF].

ON: The date will be imprinted OFF: The date will not be imprinted

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for next image.

Press the Playback/OK button.

Prints can be made according to the settings.

If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previously set number of prints and On/Off date setting will be displayed.

Caution

• You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures.

• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the

photo processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.

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Printing All Images

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• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.

• When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting, the number applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.

• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.

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Press the Menu button in playback mode and select [DPOF] on the [Playback] menu.

Press the four-way controller () and press the Display button.

[All Images] will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller () to select the number of prints.

You can specify up to 99 prints.

Press the four-way controller ().

The frame will move to [Date].

Use the four-way controller () to select [ON] or [OFF].

ON: The date will be imprinted OFF: The date will not be imprinted

Press the Playback/OK button.

Prints can be made according to the settings.

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Viewing Images with your PC

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

About the included software

The included CD-ROM (S-SW6) contains the following software:

- USB driver

- Image viewing software (ACDSee™)

- Print layout software (FotoSlate™)

System environment

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OS: Windows 98/98 SE/2000/Me

CPU: Pentium or later recommended Memory: 64MB or more Hard disk space: 15MB or more

To view movie pictures on your PC, Direct X 8.0 or later and Media Player pre-installed on system, or QuickTime 3.0 or later are required. For Windows Me/XP, Media Player pre-installed on system, QuickTime 3.0 or later is required.

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

Caution

• Not compatible with Windows 95/NT.

• When you connect the camera to your PC, you are

recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while image data is being transferred, the data may be lost.

Installing the software

The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained.

Caution

• If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Professional), Please Login as an administrator user before starting installation. Refer to your PC’s operating manual for instructions on how to login.

Installing the USB drivers on Windows 98 /98SE /ME, Widows 2000, XP

Turn on your computer

Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW6) into your CD-ROM drive.

The title screen will appear on your desktop. If it will not automatically begin the software installation when you first insert the CD-ROM. Double click the [My Computer]  [CD-ROM]  [Setup. exe] application icon to begin the installation process.

Double click your applicable language.

You can choose the language from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

Click the [USB Driver] on the Master Installer screen.

The InstallShield Wizard screen will appear. Follow the instruction on the screen. Complete InstallShield Wizard screen will appear.

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Click [Next] and then click [Finish].

Reboot your computer after close the screen.

Turn your camera off and plug the USB cable into your camera and into an available USB port on your computer.

Make sure that the CF card in the camera.

Turn your camera on.

Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware and window will display a notification confirming [Hardware Found : PENTAX OPTIO 330G] (Windows XP) or [Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)] (Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000) in the task bar recognized area to begin the installation. When the installation is completed, your camera can then be found in the [My Computer] window as [Removable Disk]. Make sure that “ Removable Disk ” is displayed in the [My computer] window.

• In the case of Windows XP, if the CF card has a volume label attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If the CF card is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.

Installing the ACDSee™

When installing the ACDSee™, recorded images can be viewed on your PC.

Turn on your computer.

Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW6) into your CD-ROM drive.

The title screen will appear on your desktop. If it will not automatically begin the software installation when you first insert the CD-ROM. Double click the [Setup. exe] application icon to begin the installation process.

Double click your applicable language.

You can choose the language from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

Click the [ACDSee™].

The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration information.

When the installation is completed, reboot your computer.

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Turn on your computer.

Turn your camera off, and Plug the USB cable into your camera and into an available USB port on your computer.

Make sure that the CF card in the camera.

Turn your camera on.

Double click the [My

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Computer].

Your camera can then be found in the [ My Computer] window as [Removable Disk].

• Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is on the CF card in the camera. To save the image data on the CF card to another medium, refer to the instruction manual of your PC and move or copy files using Explorer, etc.

• You can edit images on your PC after moving or copying files there.

Viewing images on your PC

Double click the [ACDSee™] icon on the desktop.

Select an image you wish to view.

Camera images can be found in [My Computer]. [Removable Disk (or the name on the volume label on the CF card, if there is one)]. [DCIM]. [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3 digit numeral) folder.

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Disconnecting your camera from your PC

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Disconnecting the camera from your PC (Windows 2000)

Double click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon in the task bar recognized area.

The [Remove Hardware] screen will appear.

Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [Stop].

[Stop Hardware Device] screen will appear.

Make sure [PENTAX USB

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Disk Device] is selected and click [OK].

A message will appear.

Click [OK].

Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from your computer and camera.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me, there is no Hot Plug icon. When removing the camera, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.

Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP)

Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar recognized area.

Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [Stop].

Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [OK].

A message confirming removal of the hardware will appear.

Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from your computer and camera.

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Viewing Images with your Macintosh

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

About the included software

The included CD-ROM (S-SW6) contains the following software:

- USB driver

- Image viewing software (ACDSee™)

System environment

OS: Mac OS 8.6 or later (QuickTime 4.0 or later required) CPU: Power PC 266MHz or higher Memory: 8MB or more Hard disk space: 6MB or more

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Standard equipped USB port

Caution

• When you connect the camera to your Macintosh, you are recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while image data is being transferred, the data may be lost.

Installing the software

Installing the USB Driver and the ACDSee™ on your Macintosh

The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained. Many current and recent Macintosh computers will automatically recognize the camera and load their own USB mass storage drivers. When you attach the camera to your Mac, the camera should automatically appear on your desktop as an “untitled” disk drive, which you can double click to access. If you have a USB capable with Mac OS 8.6, you may need to install the USB driver from CD-ROM.

Turn on your Macintosh.

Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW6) into your Mac’s CD-ROM drive.

Double click the [CD-ROM (S-SW6)].

The title screen will appear on your desktop.

Double Click the [Master Installer].

[Master Installer (Alias)] screen will appear. If you have a USB capable with Mac OS 9.0 or later, you may skip step 5.

Double Click the [Master Installer (Alias)].

Double click the applicable language folder.

-a If you install the USB Driver (Mac 8.6 only) Click the [USB Driver].

The installation of the USB driver will complete.

-b If you install the ACDSee™ (All Mac OS)

Click the [ACDSee™].

Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration information and proceed with the installation.

Reboot your Macintosh.

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Connecting the camera and your Macintosh

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Turn on your Macintosh.

Turn off your camera and plug the USB cable into your camera and into an available USB port on your Macintosh.

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Turn on your camera.

The camera will be detected as [untitled] on the desktop. The folder name can be changed as desired.

• Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in the CF card in the camera. To save the image data in the CF card to another medium, refer to the instruction manual of your Macintosh and move or copy files.

• You can edit images on your Macintosh after moving or copying files there.

• If the CF card has a volume label attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If the CF card is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.

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Double click the [ACDSee™] folder on the hard drive.

Double click the [ACDSee™] program icon.

Select an image you wish to view.

Camera images can be found in the [untitled] [DCIM] [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3-digit numeral) folder on the

desktop.

• You can also view movie pictures operating the above procedures.

Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh

Drag the [untitled (or the name on the volume label on the CF card, if there is one)] folder on the desktop to Trash.

Turn off the camera and disconnect the the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera.

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Settings

Camera Settings

How to recall [Set-up] menu

Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button

Formatting a CF Card

Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card.

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Caution

• Do not open the CF card cover while the card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

• Formatting will delete protected data too.

Select [Format] on the [Set-up] menu.

Press the four-way controller ().

The Format screen will be displayed.

Select [Format] with the four-way controller ().

Press the Playback/OK button.

Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to capture or play back images.

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Setting the Date Style

You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

Select [Date Style] on the [Set-up] menu.

Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the date style.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the selected date style.

Settings

How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button

Changing the Date/Time

You can change the initial date and time settings.

Select [Date Adjust] on the [Set-up] menu.

Press the four-way controller ().

The date screen will be displayed.

See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.18) for the setting procedure.

Changing the Display Language

Settings

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

Select [Language] on the [Set-up] menu.

Press the four-way controller ().

The language setting screen will be displayed.

Use the four-way controller () to select the language.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The menus will be displayed in selected language.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

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Rec.Mode

Format Beep Date Style Date Adjust World Time

Language/

1/2

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mm/dd/yy

English

Rec.Mode

Format Beep Date Style Date Adjust World Time

Language/

1/2

Changing the Video Output Format

You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV monitor.

Select [Video Out] on the [Set-up] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to change the video output format.

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Setting the Beep

The beep sound can be turned on and off.

Select [Beep] on the [Set-up] menu.

Use the four-way controller () to select (On) or

(Off).

Press the Playback/OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

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How to recall the [Set-up] menu

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World Time

Setting the World Time

The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.16) serve as the Home Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time) when shooting or playing back.

Select [World Time] on the [Set-up] menu.

Press the four-way controller ().

The World Time screen will be displayed.

Switch (On) and (Off) with the four-way controller (

Settings

Press the four-way controller ().

First, New York is selected as the world time city, then the location of New York lights up and blinks on the world map, and then indicates the current time in New York (NYC).

Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the World Time city and press the four-way controller (

 on the LCD monitor will move to ( ).

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: The time in the country selected in World Time will be

displayed.

: The time in the country selected in Home Time will be dis-

played.

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