Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 330 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 330 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, a
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
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 warn- ings 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. Warni
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
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 com
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA······························································1 Care to be Taken During Handling ···································································2 Contents ···········································································································3 Contents of the Operating Manual ···································································5 Checking the Contents of the Package ·········································
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)······················································································49 Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) ·····················································49 Selecting the Color Mode (Color)··························································50 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)·································50 Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness)·······································
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
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. Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mod
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger (Optio 330) battery (D-LI2) (D-BC2) Video cable (I-VC2) USB cable (I-USB2) AC plug cord (D-CO2J)* Digital Camera Operating Manual a. To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camer Software CD-ROM Strap EO Operating Manual (S-SW2) (this manual) * Type of AC plug cord D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong / D-CO2J
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Self-timer lamp Flash light sensor Power switch Viewfinder Remote control receiver Built-in flash Terminal cover USB/Video output terminal DC input terminal Lens Back Viewfinder LCD monitor CF card cover Strap lug Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover release lever Tripod socket 7
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Names of Operating Parts Diopter adjustment lever / button /DPOF button Power switch Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom button / button Menu button OK button Four-way controller () Display button Status lamp Flash lamp Guide indications A guide to button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller ( ) Zoom button Four-way controller ( ) Display button Four-way controller ( ) DPOF button Four-way controller ( ) bu
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. 9
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Getting Started Powering the Camera Battery Charging Battery indicator charger AC plug cord Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message is displayed, charge the battery. z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. c Place the battery in the charger with the label facing down. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is complete
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Getting Started Battery Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover release lever Installing the Battery Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing. z Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery chamber cover. x Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera . c Close the battery chamber cover. If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC m
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Getting Started Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged) Number of recordable images Playback time LCD monitor ON LCD monitor OFF With the flash fired for 50% Approx. 150 Approx. 190 Approx. 75 min. of the shots Without the flash Approx. 190 Approx. 265 * The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low tempera- Caution tures. Battery Level Indicator You can check t
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Getting Started Terminal cover AC adapter AC plug cord 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-AC2 (optional) is recom- mended. z Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. c Open the terminal cover and connect the AC adapter to the DC input terminal. Caution • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting the AC adapter. • When using the
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Getting Started Installing the CF Card (optional) CF card cover CF card CF card eject button Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting the CF card (optional). Installing the Card z Open the CF card cover. x Orient the card with the surface of the card having the symbol facing towards the lens and with the pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot and insert fully. c Close the CF card cover. Removing the Card z Ope
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Getting Started Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recording pixels/Quality levels Quality levels Best Better Good Recording pixels () ( ) () 2048 × 1536 Approx. 10 Approx. 13 Approx. 26 1024 × 768 Approx. 40 Approx. 53 Approx. 94 640 × 480 Approx. 106 Approx. 160 Approx. 228 • 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 condit
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Getting Started Initial Settings Power switch Menu button Four-way controller OK button Display button When you turn the camera on for the first time, the initial settings screen will be displayed. You can set the following items and save the settings. Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus, error mes- sages etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. City You can choose the name of the city in which you will use th
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Getting Started Initial satting x Select the display language. 1. Use the four-way controller ( Language/ English or ) to select the display lan- City NYC DST guage. 2. Press the four-way controller MENU OK Exit Ok (). Caution If you skip this operation, the menus and error messages etc. will be displayed in English. c Select the nearest city in the time zone in which you will use the camera. 1. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the city. 2. Press the four-way controller ( ). 3. Use the
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Quick Start Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Mode dial Power switch Zoom button Viewfinder LCD monitor For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. z Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. x Set the mode dial to . c Frame the subject in the viewfinder. The focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder indicates the zone of the automatic focusing. You can change the size of the subject by pressi
