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Digital Camera
Operating Manual
For optimum camera performance,
please read this Operating Manual
before using the camera.
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Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33LF 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 33LF 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
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FOR YOUR SAFETY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. This symbol indicates that violating this item could Warning cause serious personal injury. This symbol indicates that violating this item could Caution cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are presen
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Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged. • 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 o
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• 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. • Th
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Contents FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................1 Handling the Camera........................................................................2 Contents ...........................................................................................4 Contents of This Manual...................................................................7 Checking Package Contents ............................................................8 Names of Parts.............
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Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................42 Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................43 Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................44 Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................45 Setting the Focusing Area ..............................................................47 Setting the Light Metering Range ................
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Turning the Operation Sound On and Off.......................................87 Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ......................................87 Setting the World Time ...................................................................88 Changing the Display Language ....................................................89 Setting the Screen Effect................................................................90 Setting the Background Color.........................................
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Contents of This Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera and before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to get started right away. It also explains how to use the SD Memory
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Checking Package Contents Camera Strap Software Optio 33LF O-ST5 (*) (CD-ROM) S-SW12 Video cable USB cable AA alkaline I-VC2 (*) I-USB2 (*) batteries (2) Operating Manual Operating Manual (this manual) (PC Connection Manual) * Items marked with (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.97). 8
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Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch Viewfinder Built-in flash Terminal cover PC / AV terminal DC input terminal Self-timer lamp Lens Back Viewfinder Focus status lamp (Green) Flash status lamp (Red) Strap lug LCD monitor Card cover Battery cover Tripod socket 9
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Names of Operating Parts b/ Z button gj / DPOF button q s z / i button Shutter release button Zoom / f / y button Q Playback button OK button Four-way controller (2345) MENU button Guide display A button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way 2 MENU button controller(2) Four-way 3 Zoom / f / y button controller(3) (Digital zoom and magnified playback y Four-way only) 4 controller(4) Four-way 5i button controller(5) O
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Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as shown. 11
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Getting Started Powering the Camera 1 (Using AA batteries) (Using CR-V3) Installing the Batteries Install batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni- MH batteries or use one CR-V3 battery. 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated, and flip open. 2 Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in the battery chamber. 3 Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock. When using for a prolonged period, use the AC adapter D-AC5 (p.14). • AA alkali
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Getting Started Number of Captures and Playback Time (At 25°C, With New Batteries) Captures Playback (using flash 50% of the time) 1 Image Storage Playback time Capacity Approx. 500 Approx. 400 CR-V3 CR-V3 pictures minutes Approx. 350 Approx. 300 AA lithium batteries AA lithium batteries pictures minutes Approx. 250 Approx. 150 AA Ni-MH AA Ni-MH pictures minutes Approx. 50 Approx. 60 AA alkaline batteries AA alkaline batteries pictures minutes • These figures are based on PENTAX measu
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Getting Started 1 3 4 1 2 Using the AC Adapter When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to your PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (sold separately) is recommended. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. 4 Plug into the power outlet. • Make sure the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting
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Getting Started Inserting / Removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard 1 Removing You can use an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted, or in the Bult-in memory if no card is inserted. Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Inserting 1 Slide the card cover in the direction, and flip open. 2 Turn so the label side (with 2 sy
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Getting Started Approximate Number of Recordable Images, Recorded Pixels, and Quality Levels Quality Level Best Better Good Movie picture Recorded Pixels (320 × 240) CD E 1 2048 × 1536 6 12 18 1600 × 1200 11 20 28 65 seconds 1024 × 7680 25 47 62 640 × 480 57 89 119 • These figures show the number of shots when using a 16 MB SD Memory Card. • Maximum movie picture length when using a MultiMediaCard is 30 seconds. • These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and may vary
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Getting Started Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard • Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the Write-protect 1 switch card cover. • SD Memory Cards are equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. • The PENTAX website provides a list of SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards that have been checked for compatibility wit
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Getting Started Swiveling the LCD Monitor (Flexible LCD Monitor) You can swivel the LCD monitor 180 degrees horizontally and up to 270 1 degrees vertically . You can check the screen as you are taking the picture during self- portraits. The screen display will also change accordingly when you swivel the monitor. • You can swing out the monitor 180 degrees horizontally. • You can swivel the monitor up to 270 degrees vertically. • Protect your LCD monitor when your digital camera is not
