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Pentax Optio 330 GS Settings, Appendix, Quick Start, Getting Started, Taking Pictures, Playback/Erasing, Common Operations, Contents of the Operating Manual

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Contents of the Operating Manual

This Operating manual contains the following chapters.

Getting Started

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

Quick Start

This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also tells you how to use the CF card.

Common Operations

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Settings] chapters.

Taking Pictures

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions.

Playback/Erasing

This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images.

Settings

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

Appendix

This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble.

The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below.

☞indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

indicates information that is useful to know.

memo

Caution

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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

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Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights Regarding trademarks To users of this camera Caution Warning: Caution: Care to be Taken During Handling Contents Page Contents of the Operating Manual Getting Started Quick Start Common Operations Taking Pictures Checking Contents of the Package Front Back Names of Operating Parts Guide indications Attaching the Strap Powering the Camera Battery Level Indicator Using the AC Adapter (optional) zMake sure that the camera is turned off and opening the terminal cover cConnect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter vPlug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Installing or Removing the CF Card Installing the Card Removing the Card Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded pixels/Quality levels Precautions When Using a CF Card Turning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings Setting the Home Town z Press the four-waycontroller ( ) to select the desired city (Home Town) xPress the four-waycontroller () Setting the Video Output Format Use the four-waycontroller ( ) to select the video output format Setting the Date and Time zUse the four-waycontroller () to change the month cUse the four-waycontroller () to change the day and press the four-waycontroller () bUse the Display button to select the 12-houror 24-hourdisplay format Quick Start Taking Still Pictures xSet the mode dial to cConfirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor Using the Shutter Release Button Instant Review Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images z Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture Playing Back Previous or Next Images Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture xPress the four-waycontroller ( ) Viewing images on the camera Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a PC Printing images by a printing service Using the Button Functions Playback Mode Zoom // button Four-waycontroller ( ) Playback/OK button Display button Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Capture Mode Playback Mode Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Manual Focus Selecting the Flash Mode zPress the button in Capture mode Setting the Menus Example of menu operation z Menu button Menu List [Rec.Mode] Menu [Playback] Menu [Set-up]Menu [Memory] menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels zSelect [Recorded Pixels] on the [Rec.Mode] menu xUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to change the size cPress the Playback/OK button Selecting the Quality Levels zSelect [Quality Level] on the [Rec.Mode] menu xUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to change the image quality Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) z Select [White Balance] on the [Rec.Mode] menu x Press the four-waycontroller () cUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to change the setting Manual Setting Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) zSelect [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu x Use the four-waycontroller ( ) to change the setting c Press the Playback/OK button zSelect [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu to change the metering mode Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ISO Speed zSelect [ISO Speed] on the [Rec.Mode] menu xUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to change the ISO speed cPress the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture Selecting the Color Mode (Color) Color Mode zSelect [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu to change the Color mode setting Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) zSelect [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu to change the display time Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) Display On Histogram Display Display Off LCD Monitor Off Taking Pictures Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode) Picture mode When the picture mode is selected among from below z Set the Mode dial to When is selected zSet the Mode dial to x Press the four-waycontroller () to select the Soft mode c Press the four-waycontroller ( ) to adjust the Soft mode level Taking Dark Scenes (Night-SceneMode) xPress the shutter release button. The picture will be taken Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) xPress the shutter release button cPress the shutter release button. Shooting will end Keeping the shutter release button pressed Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) c Press the four-waycontroller () to select [3D Mode] v Use the four-waycontroller ( ) to select [Parallel Mode] or [Cross m Move the camera to right without changing your stance , Overlap the images . Press the shutter release button ⁄0Press the Playback/OK button Page Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Continuous Shooting zPress the Menu button in Capture mode xPress the four-waycontroller () to select [Continuous Shooting] cPress the four-waycontroller () to select (On) Using the Self-Timer zPress the /// button to display on the LCD monitor Using the Zoom zPress the Zoom button in Capture mode Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Taking a Picture of Yourself (Self-PortraitMode) zTurn the LCD monitor over xReverse the image on the LCD monitor cPress the shutter release button. The picture is taken EV Compensation z Press the four-waycontroller ( ) in Capture mode Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) mPress the Playback/OK button ,Press the shutter release button Saving the Settings (Memory) Page Playing Back Images Playing Back Movie Pictures x Press the four-waycontroller () cPress the four-waycontroller (). Movie playback will end Nine-imageDisplay zEnter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-waycontroller ( ) x Press on the Zoom button cPress on the Zoom button Slideshow zEnter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-waycontroller ( ) x Press the Menu button c Select [Slideshow] with the four Erasing Images Erasing All Images Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) c Select [Protect] with the four-way Protecting All Images zEnter the Playback mode xPress the button twice Viewing Images on a TV Setting the Printing Service nUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to select [ON] or [OFF] Printing All Images bUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to select [ON] or [OFF] nPress the Playback/OK button Page Viewing Images with your PC Installing the USB drivers on Windows 98 /98SE /ME, Widows 2000, XP bClick [Next] and then click [Finish] nReboot your computer after close the screen ,Turn your camera on Installing the ACDSee™ Connecting your camera and PC cTurn your camera on v Double click the [My Computer] Viewing images on your PC zDouble click the [ACDSee™] icon on the desktop xSelect an image you wish to view Disk Device] is selected and click [OK] Click [OK] Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from your computer and camera Make sure [PENTAX USB Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [Stop] Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP) Viewing Images with your Macintosh Installing the USB Driver and the ACDSee™ on your Macintosh Connecting the camera and your Macintosh zTurn on your Macintosh cTurn on your camera Viewing images on your Macintosh zDouble click the [ACDSee™] folder on the hard drive xDouble click the [ACDSee™] program icon cSelect an image you wish to view Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh Camera Settings Setting the Date Style zSelect [Date Style] on the [Set-up]menu xUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to change the date style How to recall the [Set-up]menu Changing the Date/Time zSelect [Date Adjust] on the [Set-up]menu Changing the Display Language zSelect [Language] on the [Set-up]menu Changing the Video Output Format zSelect [Video Out] on the [Set-up]menu xUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to change the video output format Setting the Beep zSelect [Beep] on the [Set-up]menu Setting the World Time zSelect [World Time] on the [Set-up]menu c Switch (On) and (Off) with mPress the Playback/OK button twice Screen Effect zSelect [Screen Effect] on the [Set-up]menu xUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to select (On) or (Off) Auto Power Off Function Setting the Brightness Level zSelect [Brightness Level] on the [Set-up]menu xUse the four-waycontroller ( ) to select brightness level Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) List of City Names Messages Page Troubleshooting Page Page Main Specifications Page Optional Accessories WARRANTY POLICY For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE For customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au Canada