User manual PENTAX OPTIO 330

[. . . ] 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 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, 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. [. . . ] The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Infinity-landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects. Manual Focus Mode The subject is brought into focus manually. Taking Pictures z Press the 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. memo The focus mode returns to [Auto] when the camera is turned off. Caution If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture may differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Manual Focus You can focus the camera on the subject manually when the mode is set on . Four-way controller ( ) increases the distance to the focusing position Four-way controller ( ) decreases the distance to the focusing position Saving the Manual Focus Position p. 52 41 z EV Compensation EV compensation is required when there is an extreme difference in brightness between the background and the subject. z Taking Pictures Caution Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. Four-way controller ( ) increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level Four-way controller ( ) decreases the EV compensation to a negative (­) level 198 ­1. 0 7/30/2001 11:19 The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor. EV compensation level This function cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode. Changing the Shutter Speed See "Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)" (p. 32). Changing the Aperture Setting See "Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)" (p. 32). 42 z Selecting the Flash Mode None Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Reduction The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. 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. Taking Pictures Flash On + This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in Red-eye Reduction the subject's eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions. · The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous shooting, or infinity-landscape mode. · [Auto] and [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to . · In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash pre-discharges before you take a picture. z Press the button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. When charging is completed, the flash lamp lights red while pressing the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode p. 52 43 How to recall the [Rec. Mode] menu ( ) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller OK button Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 Auto Wide On 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Selecting the Recording Pixels You can choose the size of recording pixels from [2048 × 1536], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480]. z x c Select [Resolution] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. The camera is ready to take the picture. 44 Taking Pictures Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 Auto Wide On 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. Better Best Good Standard level The quality is good and there is a high volume of image data. The quality is poor and there is a low volume of image data. Taking Pictures z x c Select [Quality Level] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. The camera is ready to take the picture. 45 How to recall the [Rec. Mode] menu ( ) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller OK button Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 Auto Wide On 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in the appropriate colors by setting the white balance according to the light conditions. Auto/AUTO Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking subjects under elec tric or other tungsten light. Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually. 46 Taking Pictures Manual/ Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual z x c v Select [White Balance] from the [Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller ( The white balance screen will be displayed. ). White Balance Auto ) Manual MENU Exit OK Ok Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 Auto Wide On 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Manual Setting z x Select [Manual] on the white balance screen. The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Complete] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen. White Balance Auto Taking Pictures SHUTTER Manual MENU Adjust Exit OK Ok memo When you adjust the white balance, point your camera at a blank sheet of paper, etc. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the White Balance Setting p. 52 47 How to recall the [Rec. Mode] menu ( ) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller OK button Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2048×1536 Auto Wide On 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Refer to p. [. . . ] Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. [. . . ]