User manual PENTAX OPTIO 33L

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33L 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 33L 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. [. . . ] · When using the flash, it always discharges once before taking the picture, to assist with metering. · In Auto + red-eye reduction or Flash On + red-eye reduction, the flash discharges once before taking the picture to make the iris of the subject's eyes contract, shortly before firing again to take the picture. 1 Press the b button in Capture mode. This will switch focus modes, and the current icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take a picture in the selected flash mode. Flash Lamp 1 p. 23 Saving the Flash Mode 1 p. 72 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Four-way controller OK button MENU button Exit Ok A Picture Mode B F GDl Selecting the Recorded Pixels Select the number of recorded pixels from 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480. The image file size will also differ according to quality level settings. 2048×1536 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 Suited for printing on A4 paper. Suited for attaching to e-mail, or for creating websites. 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [A Rec. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Exit Ok · The recorded pixels is fixed at 320×240 in Movie Picture mode. · Selecting a large number of recorded pixels will result in a clearer image when printed. 39 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Four-way controller OK button MENU button Exit Ok A Picture Mode B C F GDl Selecting the Quality Level 4 Taking Pictures 40 Select the image compression rate. The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels settings. C D E Best Better Good This has the lowest compression rate, and is suited for printing large pictures on A4 paper. This has a standard compression rate, and is suited for viewing as standard photographs or on your computer screen. Suited for attaching to e-mail, or for creating websites. 1 2 3 Select [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Exit Ok Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Four-way controller OK button MENU button Exit Ok A Picture Mode B F GDl Adjusting the White Balance Adjusts for natural coloring in your picture, according to the lighting. AUTO G H I J K The camera makes the adjustment automatically. For taking pictures under standard light bulbs or other Tungsten Light tungsten light. Light For taking pictures by manually adjusting the white Manual balance. Auto Daylight Shade 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 Select [White Balance] on the [A Rec. Press the four-way controller (5). The White Balance selection screen is displayed. White Balance AUTO Press the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take a picture. Saving the White Balance 1 p. 72 MENU Exit OK Ok 41 Setting Manually 1 2 3 4 4 Taking Pictures 42 Select [K] (Manual) on the White Balance selection screen. Press the OK button. White Balance AUTO MENU Exit OK Ok The LCD monitor will display "Adjusting", and return to the menu screen when the white balance is adjusted. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Four-way controller OK button MENU button Exit Ok A Picture Mode B F GDl Setting the Focusing Area You can changes the area for autofocus (Focusing Area). Wide Spot Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 Select [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Exit Ok Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1 p. 72 43 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Four-way controller OK button MENU button Exit Ok A Picture Mode B F GDl Setting the Light Metering Range 4 Taking Pictures 44 You can choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L M N Multi-segment Center-weighted Spot Detailed measurement of entire screen to determine exposure. Measures only the very center of the screen to determine exposure. 1 2 3 Select [AE Metering] on the [A Rec. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Exit Ok Saving the AE Metering Method 1 p. 72 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality White Balance Forcusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AUTO Wide AUTO OK Four-way controller OK button MENU button Exit Ok A Picture Mode B F GDl Setting Sensitivity You can set the Sensitivity to match the brightness of the surroundings. AUTO 100 200 400 4 Taking Pictures The camera makes the adjustment automatically. · The lower the Sensitivity (smaller number), the sharper the image with less noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. · The higher the Sensitivity (larger number), the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions. The image will have more noise. 1 2 3 Select [Sensitivity] on the [A Rec. [. . . ] Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. 7 Appendix 99 · This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. · The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 7 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. 100 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ]