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. Images taken with
the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of
use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken
here also.
Regarding trademarks
• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
• The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation.
Copyright © 2002 inSilicon Corporation. All rights reserved.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still
cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more
faithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased of that the camera may
not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is
99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no
effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.

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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.

Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could

cause serious personal injury.

Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could

cause minor or medium personal injury, or material
loss.

Warning
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present
inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the
camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is the risk of electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small
children do not hang the strap over their necks.
• Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively for this product, with the
specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this
product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or
voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop
use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your
nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric
shock.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter.
Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.
Caution
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble
the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• 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.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins
to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

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 Handling the Camera
• Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not
been used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips,
etc.). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred
for photography, lost profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or
benzene.
• Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera
in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high
temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and
store in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or where the
camera could get wet.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a
cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or
ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C.
• The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to
normal as temperatures normalize.
• The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to
liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain
high performance.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and
outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving
the camera after decreasing the temperature difference.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts.
These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on
the camera.
• See “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.16) for details on the compact flash
memory card (CF Card).
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.
• When you rotate the LCD monitor, please rotate it carefully in the correct direction,
and do not apply excessive force. This could damage your camera.

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 Contents
FOR YOUR SAFETY ....................................................................................... 3
Handling the Camera ....................................................................................... 4
Contents........................................................................................................... 5
Contents of This Manual .................................................................................. 7
Checking Package Contents............................................................................ 8
Names of Parts ................................................................................................ 9
Names of Operating Parts ............................................................................. 10
Getting Started 11
Attaching the Strap ............................................................................................. 11
Powering the Camera.......................................................................................... 12
Installing the Batteries.................................................................................... 12
Using the AC Adapter .................................................................................... 14
Installing/Removing the CF Card....................................................................... 15
Rotating the LCD Monitor (Rotate LCD)............................................................ 17
Initial Settings...................................................................................................... 18
Setting the Display Language ........................................................................ 18
Setting the Home Town ................................................................................. 18
Setting the D.S.T. Mode................................................................................. 19
Setting the Video Output Format ................................................................... 19
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................. 20
Quick Start 22

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................22

Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................24
Playing Back Images ..................................................................................... 24
Playing Back Previous or Next Images.......................................................... 24
Using Your CF Card ............................................................................26
Common Operations 29
Turning the Camera On and Off......................................................................... 29
Playback Only Mode ...................................................................................... 29
Using Button Functions...................................................................................... 30
Capture Mode ................................................................................................ 30
Playback Mode .............................................................................................. 31
Setting the Menus ............................................................................................... 32
How to Set the Menus.................................................................................... 32
Menu List ....................................................................................................... 34
Taking Pictures 36
Setting the Capture Functions ........................................................................... 36
Changing Focus Settings............................................................................... 36
Selecting the Flash Mode .............................................................................. 38
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ....................................................................... 39
Selecting the Quality Level ............................................................................ 40
Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................................... 41
Setting the Focusing Area.............................................................................. 43
Setting the Light Metering Range .................................................................. 44
Setting Sensitivity........................................................................................... 45
Setting the Instant Review Time .................................................................... 46
Setting Image Sharpness............................................................................... 46
Setting Color Saturation................................................................................. 47
Setting the Image Contrast ............................................................................ 47
Switching Between Modes ................................................................................. 48

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 Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode ................................ 48
Selecting the Capture Mode .......................................................................... 48
Taking Pictures.................................................................................................... 49
Program Mode ............................................................................................... 49
Picture Mode.................................................................................................. 50
Taking Self-Portraits ...................................................................................... 52
Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ..................................................... 53
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ................................................ 54
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) .................................... 56
Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode)............................................................ 58
Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)................................. 63
Automatically Change Capture Conditions (Auto Bracket Mode) .................. 64
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Shooting).............. 66
Using the Self-Timer ...................................................................................... 67
Using the Zoom.............................................................................................. 68
EV Compensation .......................................................................................... 70
Saving the Settings ............................................................................................. 72
Saving the Menu Items (Memory).................................................................. 72
Playback/Deleting 74
Playing Back Images........................................................................................... 74
Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................................. 74
Zoom Playback .............................................................................................. 74
Playing Back Movie Pictures.......................................................................... 75
Nine Image Display........................................................................................ 76
Slideshow....................................................................................................... 77
Deleting Images................................................................................................... 78
Deleting a Single Image................................................................................. 78
Deleting All Images ........................................................................................ 78
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ..................................................... 79
Viewing Images on a TV ..................................................................................... 80
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ...................................................................... 81
Single Image Settings .................................................................................... 81
Settings for All Images ................................................................................... 83
Settings 84
Camera Settings.................................................................................................. 84
Formatting a CF card ..................................................................................... 84
Changing the Display Language.................................................................... 85
Changing the Date Style and Date/Time ....................................................... 85
Selecting the Video Output Format ................................................................ 86
Turning the Operation Sound On and Off ...................................................... 86
Setting World Time ........................................................................................ 87
Setting the Display Mode ............................................................................... 88
Screen Effect ................................................................................................. 90
Setting the Background Color ........................................................................ 90
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................................. 91
Setting LCD Monitor Brightness..................................................................... 91
Resetting to Default Settings [Reset] ............................................................. 91
Appendix 92
List of City Names ............................................................................................... 92
Messages ............................................................................................................. 93
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 94
Optional Accessories.......................................................................................... 96
Main Specifications............................................................................................. 97
WARRANTY POLICY ........................................................................................... 99

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Contents of This Manual
This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1 Getting Started 1
Explains your first steps, from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be
sure to read it and follow the instructions.
2
2 Quick Start
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 CF card.
3
3 Common Operations
Explains common operations such as button functions and using the
menus. See “Taking Pictures”, “Playback/Deleting”, and “Settings” chapters 4
for more details.
4 Taking Pictures
Explains various ways to capture images, and how to set the relevant 5
functions, such as setting the virtual mode dial to change capture modes,
and selecting the right picture mode for the current scene.
5 Playback/Deleting 6
Explains how to play back images on the camera or a TV, and how to
delete.
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6 Settings
Explains setting camera functions.
7 Appendix
Explains troubleshooting, and introduces accessories sold separately.

The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.
Shows information useful to know.
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
A, Picture
Icons for functions available in a capture mode are shown at the
Mode, B, C,
G, D , F, l beginning of a section.

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 Checking Package Contents

Software
Camera Strap
(CD-ROM)
Optio 33L O-ST5(∗)
S-SW8

Video cable USB cable 3D image viewer

I-VC2(∗) I-USB2(∗) O-3DV1

Lithium battery Operating Manual

LCD monitor hood
CR-V3 (this manual)

(PC Connection Manual)

Viewing Your Digital

Camera Images
On Your PC

Operating Manual
(PC Connecting Manual)

∗ Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories.

For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.96).
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Names of Parts
Front
Shutter release button

Power switch

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Terminal cover

USB/Video terminal

DC input terminal

Lens

Back

LCD monitor

Strap lug

CF card cover

Battery cover

Tripod socket

LCD monitor hood installation

holes

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 Names of Operating Parts

b /Z button

) button

Shutter release button

Zoom f/y button

Playback Q button

OK button

Four-way controller (2345)

MENU button

Flash status lamp (red)

Guide display
A button operation guide is displayed 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
5 i button
controller (5)
OK button Z button

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 Getting Started
Attaching the Strap

Getting Started
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as
shown.

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 Powering the Camera

1
Getting Started

(Using CR-V3) (Using AA batteries)

Installing the Batteries

Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA lithium
batteries, AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.
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, please use the AC adapter kit
D-AC5. ( 1p.14).

• CR-V3 (battery included), AA lithium batteries, and AA alkaline

batteries are not rechargeable.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the
power switch is on.
• When you will not use the camera for a long while, remove the
batteries. Otherwise, the battery may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new
batteries after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date
and Time” (p.20).
• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards can cause a
camera breakdown.

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 Number of Captures and Playback Time (room temperature, new
batteries)
Number of recordable images Playback time
CR-V3 Approx. 650 Approx. 450 1
With the flash AA lithium Approx. 400 Approx. 300
fired for 50% of

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the shots AA Ni-MH Approx. 270 Approx. 200
AA alkaline Approx. 70 Approx. 70
• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. May vary by
capture mode or shooting conditions.

• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature

decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra
batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery
performance will return to normal when returned to room
temperature.
• AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the camera
functions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies.
• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when
you will be taking a lot of pictures, please have extra batteries ready.

Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level on the LCD monitor.

# (lit green) : Plenty of battery power

↓
$ (lit yellow) : Battery running low
↓
% (lit red) : Battery almost gone
↓
[Battery Depleted] : After displaying this message, the camera turns off.

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 1
Getting Started

Using the AC Adapter

When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your
PC, we recommend using the AC adapter kit D-AC5 (sold separately).
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 before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter,
AC plug cord terminal, and the power outlet. Disconnections while the
camera is recording or reading data on the CF card will corrupt your
data.
• When using the AC adapter, be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC5
operating manual.
• Connecting the AC adapter will not charge the rechargeable batteries
in your camera.

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 Installing/Removing the CF Card

CF card eject button 1

Getting Started
Captured images are recorded on the compact flash (CF) card. Make
sure the camera is turned off before installing or removing a CF card
(market product).

Installing
1 Slide the CF card cover in the direction, and flip
open.
2 Insert the card all the way with the CF card label (or 2
symbol) toward the lens.
3 Close the CF card cover.

Removing
1 Slide the CF card cover in the direction, and flip
open.
2 Press the CF card eject button and remove the card.
3 Close the CF card cover.
• If the CF card cover is opened with the power on, a warning will
sound and the camera will automatically be turned off.
• If the CF card cover is opened while saving an image, the save is
interrupted (the image is not saved).

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 • Approximate Number of Shots, Recorded Pixels, and Quality
Levels
Quality Level Best Better Good Movie images
Recorded Pixels C D E (320 × 240)
1 2048 × 1536 8 16 33
1600 × 1200 13 27 60
Getting Started

30 sec × 2 sets
1024 × 768 24 50 89
640 × 480 50 89 128

• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB CF card.
• These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and may
vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, and CF
card used.

Precautions When Using a CF Card

• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.
• The CF card may be hot when removed immediately after camera use. Please be
careful.
• Never open the CF card cover or turn off the camera while recording data on the
CF card, during image playback, or while connected to a PC with a USB cable.
This could cause data loss or card damage.
• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Do not get it wet or leave it
in a high temperature location.
• New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use. See
“Formatting a CF card” (p.84) for formatting.
• Never open the CF card cover while formatting a CF card. The card may be
damaged beyond use.
• Data saved on a CF card may be erased under the following conditions.
PENTAX does not accept any liability regarding erased data.
• When the user mishandles the CF card
• When the CF card is placed in a location with static electricity or electrical
interference
• When the card is not used for a long time
• When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording or reading
data on the CF card
• The CF card has a limited life. The stored data may become unreadable after long
periods of disuse. Please periodically backup important data onto your PC.
• Please avoid using or storing your card where static electricity or electrical
interference can occur.
• Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperature
changes, condensation, or direct sunlight.

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 Rotating the LCD Monitor (Rotate LCD)

You can rotate the LCD monitor 180° vertically or horizontally.

The screen display will change with the rotation of the LCD monitor. 1
When taking your self-portrait, you can check the screen while you take

Getting Started
the picture.The screen display changes with the rotation of the LCD
monitor (mirror image).
• Pull the LCD monitor upward.

• You can rotate the monitor 180° horizontally.

• When the LCD monitor is hard to see, such as in bright sunlight, install the
supplied LCD monitor hood.

When your digital camera is not in use, protect your LCD monitor by
rotating it to the back (PENTAX logo is on the front) for storage.

• When attaching or removing the LCD monitor hood, please return the
LCD monitor to its stowed position, to prevent undue force on the
LCD monitor rotation hinge.
• When rotating the LCD monitor, do not apply excessive force.

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 Initial Settings

1 Power switch
Flash lamp (red)
Getting Started

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,
Italian and Japanese.
1 Turn the camera on. Initial Setting

2 Use the four-way controller (45) to Language/

City
English
NYC
select the display language. DST
Video Out NTSC

The default setting is English.

3 Press the four-way controller (3).
MENU Exit OK Ok

The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Changing the Display Language” (p.85).

Setting the Home Town

You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.
1 Press the four-way controller (45) to Initial Setting
select the desired city (Home Town). Language/ English
City NYC
DST
Video Out NTSC

MENU Exit OK Ok

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2 Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.

• See p.92 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to 1
“Setting World Time” (p.87).

Getting Started
Setting the D.S.T. Mode
You can choose whether or not to display the D.S.T (Daylight Saving
Time) mode.
1 Use the four-way controller (45) to Initial Setting
select O (On) or P (Off). Language/ English
City NYC
The default setting is P (Off). DST
Video Out NTSC

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The screen for setting the next item will be
MENU Exit OK Ok

displayed.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Setting World Time” (p.87).

Setting the Video Output Format

You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or
playing back pictures using a TV monitor.
1 Use the four-way controller (45) to Initial Setting
select the video output format. Language/ English
City NYC
The default setting is NTSC. DST
Video Out NTSC

2 Press the Playback/OK button.

The screen for setting the date and time will be
MENU Exit OK Ok

displayed.

• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Selecting the Video Output Format” (p.86).

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 Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time, and the display style.

1 1 Press the four-way controller (23) to Date Adjust

select the date and time display style. Date Style: mm/dd/yy 24h
Getting Started

01 / 01 /2003
00:00

MENU Exit OK Ok

2 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust

23 are displayed above and below "24h".
Date Style: mm/dd/yy 24h
01 / 01 /2003
00:00

3 Press the four-way controller (23) to MENU Exit OK Ok

select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h

(12-hour display).

4 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust

23 is displayed above and below the month.
Date Style: mm/dd/yy 24h
01 / 01 /2003
00:00

MENU Exit OK Ok

5 Press the four-way controller (23) to Date Adjust

change the month.
Date Style: mm/dd/yy 24h
03 / 01 /2003
00:00

MENU Exit OK Ok

6 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust

23 are displayed above and below the date.
Date Style: mm/dd/yy 24h
03 / 01 /2003
00:00

MENU Exit OK Ok

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7 Press the four-way controller (23) to Date Adjust
set the date and press the four-way Date Style: mm/dd/yy 24h
controller (5) again. 03 / 20 /2003

23 are displayed above and below the year. 00:00

1
8 Repeat step 7 to set the year, hour, MENU Exit OK Ok

Getting Started
and minutes.
9 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set the date and
time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen.
Press the Playback/OK button again.
• If you press the MENU button before initial settings are complete,
your settings will be cancelled, but you can take pictures. If this
happens, the Initial Settings screen is displayed the next time the
camera is turned on.
• Your settings can be changed later from the Menu screen. To access
the menu, see “Changing the Date Style and Date/Time” (p.85)

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 Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Power switch
Shutter release button
2
Zoom f/y button
Quick Start

LCD monitor

This is the simplest way to take still pictures. The flash discharges
automatically based on light conditions by the default setting.
1 Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
2 Confirm the subject and shooting 2
information on the LCD monitor.
The focus frame at the center of the LCD
screen indicates the zone of automatic
focusing. Press the Zoom button to change the
size of the subject. Focus frame
x Subject becomes bigger.
w Subject becomes smaller.

3 Press the shutter release button.

The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds
(instant review). The image is saved on the CF card (The red lamp
blinks while saving).

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 Pressing the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in two steps.
• Press halfway
Lightly press (halfway) the shutter release button to lock the focus
position, exposure, and white balance. 2
• The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when

Quick Start
pressing the shutter release button halfway.
• The following information is shown on the LCD monitor and flash
status lamp.

1. Focus frame
The frame lights green when focused. It is not displayed when out of
focus.
2. Flash lamp status
Flash status lamp (red)
Lit Flash is ready
Blink Charging

You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.

• Press down fully

Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a
picture.

Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 sec.
• Pressing the i button during Instant Review displays the Delete
menu.
• Select [Delete] and press the OK button to delete the image.
Setting the Instant Review Time 1 p.46

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 Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures

i button
2
Playback button
Quick Start

OK button

LCD monitor

Playing Back Images

To play back still pictures:
1 Press the playback button after 100-0030
taking a picture.
The captured image is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Pressing the four-way controller(3) will rotate 1/100 03/20/2003
F2.6 11:20
the image 90°, 180°, and 270°.
You can display images taken vertically for
easy viewing.

Playing Back Previous or Next Images

You can play back still pictures, cycling through one at a time.
1 Press the playback button after taking a picture.
The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2 Press the four-way controller (45).
Displays the previous image.
Displays the next image.

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 Playback button
2
Four-way controller

Quick Start
OK button
LCD monitor

Deleting a Displayed Image

While the image is displayed, press the i
Delete(One)
button to display the Delete screen. Press the
four-way controller (2) to select Delete, and Delete

press OK. The image is deleted. Cancel

Press the Playback button again, or press the 100-0107

shutter release button halfway to return to All OK Ok

capture mode.

• When you switch to the playback screen, the image with the highest
file number is shown first.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing
the zoom/f/y button.
• For movie pictures, the first frame is displayed.
• If no images are stored, the “No Image” message is displayed.

Zoom Playback 1 p.74

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 Quick Start

Using Your CF Card

Pictures taken with this camera are recorded on the
compact flash (CF) card. You can view the pictures
recorded on the CF card on the camera itself,
2 transfer them to your PC, or print them.
Quick Start

Viewing Images on the Camera

One advantage of a digital camera is that you can
check the picture as soon as you take it. You can
check the composition and brightness, and take a
picture again if you are not satisfied.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.74

Viewing Images on a TV
Displaying your pictures on a TV is handy for those group occasions.
To view the images, connect your camera to the TV with the video
cable.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 p.80

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 Viewing Images on a PC
You only install the USB driver the very first time. After that, you simply
connect the camera with the USB cable and read the images into your
PC. You can view your pictures on you PC, or transfer the data and edit
it. Or you can remove the CF card from the camera and transfer the
data with a card reader. On a laptop, you can put a CF card in a card 2
adapter and insert it into your card slot to transfer the image data.

Quick Start
(When using other equipment to transfer your images from your CF
card, please read the operating manual for your equipment.)
1 Booklet: Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On
Your PC

Printing Images at a Printing Service

You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the CF card
with recorded images to a store with a printing service.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the
number of copies or to include the date. Set these before taking your
card to a store providing DPOF printing.
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) 1 p.81

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 Quick Start

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2
 Common Operations
Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch

Playback button

Common Operations
1 Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Playback Only Mode

Turning the camera on while pressing the Playback button activates the
Playback Only mode.
• When the camera is started in Playback Only mode, the lens cover
remains closed and the lens does not extend.
• To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, turn the
camera off and then turn it on again.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.24

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 Using Button Functions

1
2

3
4
5, 6, 7
3 8
9
Common Operations

Capture Mode
1 b button
Changes the flash mode. (1 p.38)
2 ) button
Changes the capture mode as follows. (1 p.36)
Macro mode (1 p.36)
Infinity-landscape mode (1 p.36)
Manual focus mode (1 p.36)
3 Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (1 p.68)
4 Playback button
Switches to Playback mode. (1 p.48)
5 Four-way controller (45)
Changes the EV compensation. (1 p.70)
6 Four-way controller (2)
Selects continuous shooting mode or self-timer mode. (1 p.66, 67)
7 Four-way controller (3)
Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the capture mode. (1 p.48)
8 OK button
Selects a menu item.
9 MENU button
Displays [Rec. Mode] and [Set-up] menus. (1 p.32)

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 1
2

3
4
5, 6, 7
8
9

3
Playback Mode

Common Operations
1 Z button
Protects the image from deletion. (1 p.79)
2 i button
Deletes the image. (1 p.78)
3 Zoom/f/y button
Displays nine images at once when pressed in standard Playback
mode.
Changes the image size on the LCD monitor in Zoom Display mode.
(1 p.74)
4 Playback/Q button
Switches to Capture mode.
5 Four-way controller (45)
Plays back previous or next image. (1 p.24)
6 Four-way controller (2)
Sets DPOF settings. (1 p.81)
7 Four-way controller (3)
Rotates the displayed image clockwise 90°, 180°, and 270°. (1 p.24)
8 OK button
Selects a menu item.
9 MENU button
Displays Playback and Set-up menus. (1 p.32)

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 Setting the Menus

Press the MENU button to display the menus on the LCD screen. With
these you can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera
settings.

How to Set the Menus

A button operation guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during menu
operation.
3
1 Press the MENU button.
Common Operations

The menu screen is displayed. The current selection is displayed in a

frame.
2 Press the four-way controller (45).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the menu screen.
3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select an item.
This 23moves the selection frame up and down.
4 Press the four-way controller (45) to change the
setting. Press the four-way controller (5) to move to a
Select screen if available.
When finished, press the OK button to return to the menu.
5 Press the OK button.
This saves the settings and returns to Capture or Playback mode.

Even after you press the OK button and close the menu screen, if the
camera is turned off improperly (such as removing the batteries while
the camera is on), your settings will not be saved.

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Example of menu operation (Pressing the MENU button in
Capture mode)
1 MENU button
[A Rec. Mode] Menu [B Setup] Menu
Rec.Mode Set-Up
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Format
Quality Beep
White Balance AUTO Date Adjust mm/dd/yy
Forcusing Area Wide World Time
AE Metering Language/ English
Sensitivity AUTO Display Mode Normal
MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok

2 3

Common Operations
Rec.Mode Set-Up
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Format
Quality Beep
White Balance AUTO Date Adjust mm/dd/yy
Forcusing Area Wide World Time
AE Metering Language/ English
Sensitivity AUTO Display Mode Normal
MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok

3 4 Selection Screen
Rec.Mode White Balance
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 AUTO
Quality
White Balance AUTO
Forcusing Area Wide
AE Metering
Sensitivity AUTO
MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok

3
Rec.Mode Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality Quality
White Balance AUTO White Balance AUTO
Forcusing Area Wide Forcusing Area Wide
AE Metering AE Metering
Sensitivity AUTO Sensitivity 100
MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok

Next menu screen

If you press the shutter release button halfway or press the Zoom button to
leave a menu screen, your settings will be saved and the camera returns to
Capture mode (or the playback screen in Playback Only mode).

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 Menu List
[A Rec. Mode] Menu
{···All changes are valid.
×···Setting changes are invalid.
A
Picture
Default
Item Description Mode B C Reference
Setting
F G
Dl
Recorded Selects the number of Set to
2048×1536 { p.39
Pixels recorded pixels. 320×240
3
Quality Level Selects the image { × p.40
compression rate. D
Common Operations

White Balance Adjusts color balance AUTO { { p.41

according to lighting.

Focusing Area Changes the area for Wide { × p.43

autofocus.
AE Metering Sets the metering method L { { p.44
to determine exposure.
Sensitivity Sets sensitivity. AUTO { × p.45
For taking digital zoom
Digital Zoom pictures. O (on) { { p.69

Sets the Instant Review 0.5s

Instant Review display time. { { p.46
(0.5 sec)
Adjusts the softness for soft x
Soft Setting mode in Picture mode. { × p.51
(normal)
EX. Bracket Adjusts the bracket amount
Step for Exposure Auto Bracket. ± 0.3 (EV) { × p.65
Adjusts the bracket amount
WB Bracket for the White Balance Auto ±1 { × p.65
Step
Bracket.
Sets 3D picture viewing Parallel
3D Mode { × p.58
method. (Mode)
Saves the Rec. Mode
Memory settings when the camera is { × p.72
turned off.
x
Sharpness Sets the sharpness. { × p.46
(normal)
x
Saturation Sets the saturation. { × p.47
(normal)
x
Contrast Sets the contrast. { × p.47
(normal)

Items marked with × can be changed on the menu screen, but are not
reflected in actual operation.

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[Q Playback] Menu
Item Description Default Setting Reference
Slide Show Plays recorded images successively. 3s (3 sec. interval) p.77

[B Set-up] Menu
Item Description Default Setting Reference
Format Formats a CF card Cancel p.84
Beep Sets the button operation sound. O (on) p.86
Date Adjust Sets the date and time. mm/dd/yy p.85
World Time Sets world time. P (off) p.87

Language/ Switches the language for displaying English p.85

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menus and messages.

Common Operations
Display Mode Switches the display mode in Capture Normal p.88
Mode and Playback Mode.

Screen Effect Displays on the LCD screen will O (on) p.90

transition smoothly.
Video Out Sets the video output format. NTSC p.86
Sets the background color of the LCD
Background Color screen. Blue p.90
Auto Power Off Sets power conservation mode. 3m (3 minute) p.91
Brightness Level Sets brightness of LCD monitor. Normal p.91
Reset Returns settings to defaults. Cancel p.91

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 Taking Pictures
Setting the Capture Functions

) button

4 Changing Focus Settings

Focus Mode
Taking Pictures

Focuses on object in the focusing area when the

shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use
(No icon) Autofocus mode
when the distance to the subject is more than
40cm.
Use when the distance to the subject is 10cm to
50cm. Focuses on object in the focusing area
q Macro mode
when the shutter release button is pressed
halfway.
Infinity-landscape
s Use for taking pictures of distant objects.
mode
z Manual focus mode Adjust focus manually.

1 Pressing ) in Capture mode will switch focus

modes, and the current setting is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
The camera is ready to take a picture in the set focus mode.

• The focus mode default setting is the Autofocus mode.

• In Movie Picture mode (1 p.54), only Autofocus mode is available.
• In Picture mode (1 p.50), Panorama Assist mode (1 p.56), and 3D
image mode (1 p.58), Manual Focus mode cannot be set.

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 Manual Focus
On the z setting, press the four-way controller (45) to enlarge the
central portion of the screen to full screen on the LCD monitor.
Adjust the focus with the four-way controller while watching the image
on the monitor.

For distant focus

For closer focus

Once the focus is set, press any button other than the four-way
controller (45), or take your finger off of the four-way controller for
about 2 seconds. The camera will switch to the standard Capture
screen. 4

Taking Pictures
• When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (45) to focus
quickly.
• Enlarged display is not available near maximum magnification in
digital zoom.

Saving the Focus Mode 1 p.72

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 bbutton

Selecting the Flash Mode

(No icon) Automatic flash The flash discharges automatically based on light conditions.
4 a Flash Off The flash never discharges regardless of light conditions.
b Flash On The flash always discharges regardless of light conditions.
Taking Pictures

Reduces red-eye in the picture, caused by the flash

Auto flash + red-
c reflecting from the subject’s eyes. The flash
eye reduction
discharges automatically.
Reduces red-eye in the picture, caused by the flash
Flash On + red-eye
d reflecting from the subject’s eyes.
reduction
The flash discharges regardless of lighting conditions.

• The flash is always off when the Capture mode is set on C,

Continuous shooting, or Infinity-Landscape.
• 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

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 Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality
White Balance AUTO
Forcusing Area Wide
Four-way controller AE Metering
Sensitivity AUTO
OK button MENU Exit OK Ok
MENU button

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Selecting the Recorded Pixels
Select the number of recorded pixels from 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 4
1024×768, 640×480.

Taking Pictures
The more pixels there are, the larger the image size and file size.
The image file size will also differ according to quality level settings.
2048×1536 Suited for printing on A4 paper.
1600×1200 Suited for printing on A5 paper.
1024×768 Suited for printing on postcards.
640×480 Suited for attaching to e-mail, or for creating websites.

1 Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
change the recorded pixels. Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality

3 Press the OK button. White Balance

Forcusing Area
AE Metering
AUTO
Wide

The camera is ready to take a picture. Sensitivity AUTO

MENU Exit OK 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.

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 Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality
White Balance AUTO
Four-way controller Forcusing Area Wide
AE Metering
Sensitivity AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit OK Ok
MENU button

A Picture Mode B C F GDl

Selecting the Quality Level
4 Select the image compression rate.
The more E there are, the better the quality and the larger the file.
Taking Pictures

The image file size will also differ according to Recorded Pixels
settings.
This has the lowest compression rate, and is suited for
C Best
printing large pictures on A4 paper.
This has a standard compression rate, and is suited for
D Better viewing as standard photographs or on your computer
screen.
Highest compression rate. Suited for attaching to e-mail,
E Good
or for creating websites.

1 Select [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
change the quality level. Recorded Pixels
Quality
2048 1536

3 Press the OK button. White Balance

Forcusing Area
AE Metering
AUTO
Wide

The camera is ready to take a picture. Sensitivity AUTO

MENU Exit OK Ok

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 Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality
White Balance AUTO
Forcusing Area Wide
Four-way controller AE Metering
Sensitivity AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit OK Ok
MENU button

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Adjusting the White Balance
Adjusts for natural coloring in your picture, according to the lighting. 4
AUTO Auto The camera makes the adjustment automatically.

Taking Pictures
G Daylight For taking pictures outside in sunlight.
H Shade For taking pictures outside in the shade.
For taking pictures under standard light bulbs or other
I Tungsten Light
tungsten light.
Fluorescent
J For taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Light
For taking pictures by manually adjusting the white
K Manual
balance.

1 Select [White Balance] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (5). White Balance
The White Balance selection screen is AUTO

displayed.
3 Press the four-way controller (23) to
change the setting. MENU Exit OK Ok

4 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Saving the White Balance 1 p.72

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 Setting Manually
1 Select [K] (Manual) on the White White Balance
Balance selection screen. AUTO

2 Point your camera at white paper to

fill the screen.
3 Press the OK button.
MENU Exit OK Ok

The LCD monitor will display "Adjusting", and return to the menu
screen when the white balance is adjusted.
4 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

4
Taking Pictures

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 Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality
White Balance AUTO
Forcusing Area Wide
Four-way controller AE Metering
Sensitivity AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit OK Ok
MENU button

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Setting the Focusing Area
You can changes the area for autofocus (Focusing Area). 4
Wide Normal range

Taking Pictures
Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller

1 Select [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
change the focusing area. Recorded Pixels
Quality
2048 1536

3 Press the OK button. White Balance

Forcusing Area
AE Metering
AUTO
Wide

The camera is ready to take a picture. Sensitivity AUTO

MENU Exit OK Ok

Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1 p.72

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 Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality
White Balance AUTO
Forcusing Area Wide
Four-way controller AE Metering
Sensitivity AUTO
OK button MENU Exit OK Ok
MENU button

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Setting the Light Metering Range
4 You can choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness
and determining exposure.
Taking Pictures

Detailed measurement of entire screen to determine

L Multi-segment
exposure.
Measures mainly the center of the screen to determine
M Center-weighted
exposure.
Measures only the very center of the screen to
N Spot
determine exposure.

1 Select [AE Metering] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
change the metering mode. Recorded Pixels
Quality
2048 1536

3 Press the OK button. White Balance

Forcusing Area
AUTO
Wide
AE Metering
The camera is ready to take a picture. Sensitivity AUTO
MENU Exit OK Ok

Saving the AE Metering Method 1 p.72

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 Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality
White Balance AUTO
Forcusing Area Wide
Four-way controller AE Metering
Sensitivity AUTO
OK button MENU Exit OK Ok

MENU button

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Setting Sensitivity
You can set the Sensitivity to match the brightness of the surroundings. 4
AUTO The camera makes the adjustment automatically.

Taking Pictures
100 • The lower the Sensitivity (smaller number), the sharper the image with
200 less noise.The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• The higher the Sensitivity (larger number), the faster the shutter speed
400 in low light conditions. The image will have more noise.

1 Select [Sensitivity] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
change the sensitivity. Recorded Pixels
Quality
2048 1536

3 Press the OK button. White Balance

Forcusing Area
AE Metering
AUTO
Wide

The camera is ready to take a picture. Sensitivity AUTO

MENU Exit OK Ok

The only available AUTO settings are 100 and 200.

Saving the Sensitivity 1 p.72

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 Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality
White Balance AUTO
Forcusing Area Wide
Four-way controller AE Metering
Sensitivity AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit OK Ok
MENU button

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Setting the Instant Review Time
4 You can select the Instant Review display time from 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2
sec, 3 sec, 5 sec, or OFF (no display).
Taking Pictures

1 Select [Instant Review] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
change the display time. Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5s

3 Press the OK button. Soft Setting

Ex. Bracket Step 0.3
WB Bracket Step 1
The camera is ready to take a picture. 3D Mode Parallel
MENU Exit OK Ok

The Instant Review setting stays the same even after the camera is
turned off.

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Setting Image Sharpness
You can make the image outlines sharp or soft.
1 Select [Sharpness] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
select x (Normal), z (Hard), or Memory
Sharpness
y (Soft). Saturation
Contrast

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture. MENU Exit OK Ok

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 Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536
Quality
White Balance AUTO
Four-way controller Forcusing Area
AE Metering
Wide

Sensitivity AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit OK Ok
MENU button

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Setting Color Saturation
This sets the color saturation. 4
1 Select [Saturation] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Taking Pictures
2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
select z (High), x (Normal), or y Memory
Sharpness
(Low). Saturation
Contrast

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture. MENU Exit OK Ok

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Setting the Image Contrast
You can set the image contrast level.
1 Select [Contrast] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
select z (High), x (Normal), or y Memory
Sharpness
(Low). Saturation
Contrast

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture. MENU Exit OK Ok

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 Switching Between Modes

Capture mode is for taking pictures, and Playback mode is for playing
back or erasing images.
Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
• Press the Playback button to switch from Capture mode to Playback mode.
• Press the Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway
to switch from Playback mode to Capture mode.
Selecting the Capture Mode
Display the virtual mode dial to select the Capture mode. There are
eight Capture modes available.
4
A Program Mode Lets you set all the functions. p.49
Taking Pictures

H You can match the settings to the

shooting situation. There are eight
(Default Picture Mode p.50
picture modes available. (The
Setting) default setting is H.)
B Night-Scene Mode Lets you take dark scenes. p.53
C Movie Picture Mode Lets you take movie pictures. p.54
F Panorama Assist Mode Lets you take panorama pictures. p.56
G 3D Image Mode Lets you take 3D pictures. p.58
Lets you set a color filter. (The
D Digital Filter Mode p.63
default setting is B&W.)
l
Lets you use auto brackets. (The
(Default Auto Bracket Mode p.64
default setting is l.)
Setting)

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in

Capture Mode.
The virtual mode dial is displayed. Program
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to
select the desired mode. OK Ok
The icon will be magnified.
In Digital Filter Mode or Auto Bracket Mode, press the four-way
controller (5) again for detailed settings.
3 Press the OK button.
The icon for the selected Capture mode is displayed. The camera is
ready to take the picture.
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 Taking Pictures

Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Program Mode 4
In Program Mode (A), you can set all the functions and take pictures.

Taking Pictures
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture Mode.
The virtual mode dial is displayed.
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to
select the [Program A].
3 Press the OK button. Program

The camera is ready to take a picture.

4 Set the functions you want to use.
OK Ok

See “Setting the Capture Functions” (p.36~p.47) for instructions.

5 Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.

Taking Still Pictures 1 p.22

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Picture Mode
You can match your settings to the situation.
4
Picture Mode
Taking Pictures

There are eight modes available.

Landscape
H Enhances your landscape photos.
(Default Setting)
I Flower Enhances your flower photos.
J Portrait Enhances your portrait photos.
M Self-Portrait Enhances self-portraits or pictures including yourself.
Provides a softened effect for your pictures.
V Soft
Softness can be set at seven levels.
Enhances pictures taken against dazzling backgrounds
L Surf and Snow
such as beaches or snow.
K Sunset Beautiful results on pictures of sunsets or sunrises.
U Illustration Makes the photograph look like a sketch.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture Mode.

The virtual mode dial is displayed.
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to
select the [Picture Mode (H)] dial,
and press the four-way controller (5). Picture Mode

The picture mode dial is displayed.

OK Ok

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3 Press the four-way controller (23) to Picture Mode
select the icon for the desired picture
mode.
4 Press the OK button. Portrait

The Picture mode is selected. OK Ok

5 Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken.

• In Picture mode, your selection is confirmed by pressing the shutter

release button half-way or by pressing the four-way controller, or by
doing nothing for more than five seconds.
• In Picture mode, the EV compensation, saturation, contrast,
4
sharpness, and white balance are automatically set to the optimum
values for each mode. (You can change the settings.)

Taking Pictures
Setting the Softness
You can set the softness for soft mode in Picture mode.
1 Select [Soft setting] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Rec.Mode
set the degree of softness. Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5s
Moving the (x) to the right will increase the Soft Setting
Ex. Bracket Step 0.3
softening effect. Move it to the left to decrease WB Bracket Step 1
3D Mode Parallel
softness. MENU Exit OK Ok

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller

LCD monitor

Taking Self-Portraits
You can reverse the LCD monitor while you take a self-portrait or a
4 couple-shot, checking yourself in the LCD monitor while you take the
picture.
Taking Pictures

1 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Picture

Mode] on the virtual mode dial, and set it to [Self-
portrait (M)].
2 Rotate the LCD Monitor.
You can see yourself in the LCD monitor.When you rotate the LCD
monitor, the image on the monitor rotates (mirror image).
3 Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.

When pressing the shutter release button causes the camera to shake,
particularly for taking pictures in low light conditions, secure the camera
to a tripod or on another surface and use the self-timer.

Rotating the LCD Monitor 1 p.17

Matching the Picture to the Scene (Picture Mode)
1 p.50

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

The settings in this mode are appropriate for taking dark scenes.
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture Mode. 4
The virtual mode dial is displayed.

Taking Pictures
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to
select the [Night Scene Mode(B)].
3 Press the OK button. Night Scene Mode

The camera is ready to take a picture.

4 Press the shutter release button.
OK Ok

The picture will be taken.

Pressing the Shutter Release Button 1 p.23

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.24

When taking night-scenes and other pictures with a slow shutter speed,
the capture time is nearly doubled, because of a function that removes
noise from the image after capture.

Because the shutter speed is slow when taking dark scenes, please
stabilize the camera on a tripod or other surface to prevent shaking the
camera.

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

You can take movie pictures. The maximum length of one recording (1
4 set) is about 30 seconds. Sound cannot be recorded.
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture Mode.
Taking Pictures

The virtual mode dial is displayed.

2 Press the four-way controller (23) to
select the [Movie (C)].
3 Press the OK button. Movie

OK Ok

1 Flash OFF icon 2 Movie Picture icon 4

3 Recording time remaining for next set
1 1
4 Sets remaining 2 22sec

4 Press the shutter release button.

Recording will begin. You can switch the
image size using the Zoom button.
3
x Subject becomes bigger.
w Subject becomes smaller.
5 Press the shutter release button.
Playback will end. The remaining available recording time is
displayed.

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 Recording by holding down the shutter release button
If you hold down the shutter release button for one second or more, the
camera will record while you hold down the button. Recording stops
when you release the shutter release button.

Playing Back Movie Pictures 1 p.75

• The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode.

• Continuous shooting is not available in Movie Picture mode.
• The only focus mode available in Movie Picture mode is Autofocus.

Taking Pictures

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist

Mode)
4 ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the Japanese
version.
Taking Pictures

You can join several images together to form one panorama picture.
Use a Windows PC and the provided software to join the images.
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture Mode.
The virtual mode dial is displayed.
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Panorama
Assist (F)].
3 Press the OK button.
4 Press the four-way controller to
choose the joining direction.
4 Joins the images at the left. Set shift direction
5 Joins the images at the right.
2 Joins the images at the top.
3 Joins the images at the bottom.
The explanation below will assume that 5 is selected.
5 Take the first picture.
Press the shutter release button to take the first
image. The right edge of the image is displayed
in transparent form at the left of the LCD
monitor.

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6 Move the camera to the right, and
take the second picture.
Repeat this procedure for the third and
following pictures.
7 Press the OK button.
The screen returns to step 4.

To cancel Panorama Assist mode, switch to any other mode.

• The camera cannot join the images. Use the software provided. For
details on joining panorama images, see the separate booklet
“Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”.
• Continuous shooting is not available in Panorama Assist mode.
• You need a Windows PC for joining panorama pictures. (The 4
provided software is not Macintosh-compatible.)

Taking Pictures

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode)

Using the LCD monitor, you can take 3D pictures to be viewed by the
4 parallel method or cross method (p.60). Print out the 3D picture and look at
it through the 3D image viewer provided. It will appear in three dimensions.
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Selecting the viewing method

The default setting is Parallel to view with the 3D Image Viewer. If you
do not need to switch to Cross, proceed to step 5.
1 Press the MENU button.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to Rec.Mode
select [3D Mode]. Digital Zoom

3
Instant Review 0.5s
Press the four-way controller (45) to Soft Setting
Ex. Bracket Step 0.3
select Cross. WB Bracket Step
3D Mode
1
Parallel

You can also view it without the image viewer. MENU Exit OK Ok

4 Press the OK button.

The screen returns to the 3D image mode.
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5 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture Mode.
The virtual mode dial is displayed.
6 Press the four-way controller (23) to select the 3D
Image mode (G).

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7 Press the OK button.
The screen for taking the first image appears on the left side of the
LCD monitor.
8 Take the first image. 5
Position the subject at the center of the left side
of the screen, and press the shutter release
button. The image is displayed on the left side
of the LCD monitor. The right side of the screen
is for taking the second image.
9 Move the camera to the right without changing your
stance.
10 Overlap the images.
The first image appears opaque on the right of 4
the screen, overlapping the second. Match the

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opaque image with the actual image to make
the layout match.
11 Press the shutter release button.
The second image is taken, and the display returns to step 7. To take
more 3D pictures, repeat the operations from step 8.

• Check the images in Playback mode.

• To cancel 3D Image mode, press the four-way controller (3) to switch
to a different mode.
• Taking pictures of a moving subject will not provide a three-
dimensional effect, because two images are required for each
subject. If taking a picture of a person, ask your model to stay still,
and take the second picture quickly. Shifting the camera horizontally
is much easier when using a tripod or other support.
• The camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance to the
subject. For example, if the distance is 3m, the movement amount
would be 3m÷40=7.5cm.Each individual sees 3D images differently,
so do not be too concerned. Use the chart below as a guide, and
experiment with different movement distances.

Distance to subject 0.1m 0.3m 0.5m 1m 3m 5m

Camera movement 0.5cm 1cm 1.5cm 2.5cm 7.5cm 13cm

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 Viewing 3D Pictures with the Parallel method and Cross method
Because our eyes are positioned about 6 to 7cm apart, each eye sees
at a slightly different angle. The brain processes this difference to
produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking
and viewing 3D pictures.
3D pictures can be viewed by the Parallel method, where the left and
right lines of sight are parallel (like looking far away), or by the Cross
method, crossing the lines of sight. Viewing a 3D picture without the
viewer may take some practice.

Assembling the 3D Image Viewer

Assemble the supplied 3D Image Viewer as shown below.

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How to view 3D pictures with the 3D Image Viewer
Print out the pictures so they are 11cm to 12cm wide. Place the 3D
Image Viewer divider between the two images.

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The distance between the eyes differ from person to person. Some may
not see a three-dimensional effect even with the same size print.
Pictures too large or too small make seeing the three-dimensional effect
very difficult. Try different size prints until the right effect is achieved.

• Never look at the sun through the 3D Image Viewer.

• Do not leave the 3D Image Viewer in direct sunlight, as this may
cause a fire.

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 Example of a 3D Picture

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter

Mode)
You can take pictures with digital filters with a variety of colors, such as 4
red, blue, and green.

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Filters
Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue,
black-and-white+red, black-and-white+green, and black-and-
white+blue. When you select a filter in Digital Filter Mode, the display
on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selected color, and the pictures
are taken in that color.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture Mode.

The virtual mode dial is displayed.
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to
select the [Digital Filter (D)].
3 Press the four-way controller (5). Digital Filter

The filter selection screen is displayed.

OK Ok

4 Press the four-way controller (23) to Digital Filter

select the filter.
5 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take a picture. B&W

6 Press the shutter release button.

OK Ok

The picture is taken.

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Automatically Change Capture Conditions (Auto

Bracket Mode)
4 You can automatically take three pictures in a row with different settings
for exposure, saturation, sharpness, and contrast. For exposure and
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white balance, the bracket step must be set in advance.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture Mode.
The virtual mode dial is displayed.
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto
Bracket (l)].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The bracket type selection screen is displayed.
4 Press the four-way controller (23) to Auto Bracket
select the bracket type.
5 Press the OK button.
The camera is in Bracket Capture Mode. Saturation

6 Press the shutter release button. OK Ok

The pictures are taken in Auto Bracket mode.

• Check the images in Playback mode.

• Setting the Auto Bracket Mode will cancel the Continuous Shooting mode.
• To exit auto bracket capture mode, switch to another mode.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.24

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 Setting the Exposure Bracket
You can set the bracket step to use when selecting Ex. Bracketing in
Auto Bracket Mode. Select from ±03, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, or ±2.0
1 Select [Ex. Bracket Step] on the Rec.Mode
[A Rec. Mode] menu. Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5s

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Soft Setting

Ex. Bracket Step 0.3

set the step.

WB Bracket Step 1
3D Mode Parallel

3 Press the OK button.

MENU Exit OK Ok

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Three images will be taken; one with standard exposure, one with a
positive (+) step, and one with a negative (-) step.
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Setting the White Balance Bracket

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You can set the bracket step to use when selecting White Balance in
Auto Bracket Mode. Select from ±1, ±2, ±3, ±4, or ±5.
1 Select [WB Bracket Step] on the Rec.Mode
[A Rec. Mode] menu. Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5s

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to Soft Setting

Ex. Bracket Step 0.3

set the step.

WB Bracket Step 1
3D Mode Parallel

3 Press the OK button.

MENU Exit OK Ok

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Three images will be taken; one with standard white balance, one
with a positive (+) step, and one with a negative (-) step.

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller

A Picture Mode BDl

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/
High-Speed Shooting)
4
Pictures are taken continually while the shutter release button is pressed.
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There is Continuous Shooting and High-Speed Shooting available.

Continuous
j Images are captured, processed, and saved one by one.
Shooting
High-Speed Three frames are taken in a row, followed by image
q
Shooting processing and saving.

1 Press the four-way controller (2) to 3

display j or q on the LCD monitor.
2 Press the shutter release button.
Pictures are taken continually while the shutter
release button is pressed.
Recording stops when you release the shutter
release button.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.24

• You can continue shooting until the CF card is full.

• The interval between continuous shots differs according to recorded
pixels and quality level settings.
• The flash will not fire in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting and High-speed shooting are not available in 3D
Image mode, Movie Picture mode, Panorama Assist mode, or Auto
Bracket mode.
• High-speed shooting is not available in night-scene mode, or when
using black-and-white+red, black-and-white+green, or black-and-
white+blue digital filters.

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller

A Picture Mode B C F GDl

Using the Self-Timer
The picture will be taken either 10 seconds or 2 seconds after the 4
shutter release button is pressed.

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1 Press the four-way controller (2) to 3
display g or r on the LCD monitor.
2 Press the shutter release button.
gThe self-timer is engaged, and the self-timer
lamp lights for about 7 seconds. The picture
is taken about 3 seconds after the self-timer
lamp begins to blink.
r The self-timer is engaged, and the picture is taken about 2 seconds
after the self-timer lamp begins to blink.

Pressing the four-way controller or the MENU button during count-down

display will cancel the self-timer.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.24

Taking a Self-Portraits 1 p.52

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 Zoom button

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

A Picture Mode B F GDl

Using the Zoom
4 You can use the Zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.
1 Press the Zoom button in Capture
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3
mode.
x Tele: Subject becomes larger.
w Wide: Subject becomes smaller.

When the digital zoom function is disabled, Zoom bar

there is an optical zoom available up to 3 times.
When the digital zoom function is enabled, you
3
can further enlarge the subject up to 8 times.

Digital zoom range

Saving the Zoom Position 1 p.72

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Enabling the Digital Zoom Function
1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
2 Press the four-way controller (3) to Rec.Mode
select [Digital Zoom]. Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5s

3 Press the four-way controller (5) to Soft Setting

Ex. Bracket Step 0.3

select O (on).
WB Bracket Step 1
3D Mode Parallel

4 Press the OK button.

MENU Exit OK Ok

The camera is ready to take a picture.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1 p.72 4

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 Four-way controller

A Picture Mode B C F GDl

EV Compensation
4 Use EV Compensation when you want to intentionally over expose
(brighten) or under expose (darken) your picture.
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1 Press the four-way controller (45) in 3

Capture Mode.
5 Adjusts the exposure to over-expose (+
side).
4 Adjusts the exposure to under-expose (- <+0.7>
side).

The EV Compensation setting is displayed on the LCD monitor.

When you press the four-way controller (45) once, or when you set
this to ±0, the display will disappear in two seconds.

Saving the EV Compensation Setting 1 p.72

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 Saving the Settings

Saving the Menu Items (Memory)

You can choose whether to save the set values when the camera is
turned off. If you select On, the camera saves the settings in effect just
before the camera is turned off. If you select Off, the settings return to
default settings when the camera is turned off.
Default
Item Description
Setting
Saves the Flash mode setting selected with the
Flash O
button.
4 EV compensation Saves the EV compensation settings. P
Saves the White Balance settings on the Rec. Mode
White Balance P
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menu.
Saves the Focusing Area settings on the Rec. Mode
Focusing Area P
menu.
Saves the AE Metering settings on the Rec. Mode
AE Metering P
menu.
Saves the Sensitivity settings on the Rec. Mode
Sensitivity P
menu.
Saves the Digital Zoom settings on the Rec. Mode
Digital Zoom O
menu.
Focus Mode Saves the Focus Mode settings. P
Zoom Position Saves the Zoom Position settings. P
Display Mode Saves the LCD monitor display mode. P
Saves the file numbers. File numbers will continue
File No. to have sequential numbers even after changing the O
CF card.

• Menu items not included in Memory will also be saved with the
settings selected on the menus for each function.
• Zoom positions set within the digital zoom range will not be saved
even when Zoom Position is set to On in Memory.

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1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
2 Press the four-way controller (23) to Rec.Mode
select [Memory]. Memory
Sharpness

3 Press the four-way controller (5). Saturation

Contrast

The Memory menu is displayed.

MENU Exit OK Ok

4 Press the four-way controller (23) to Memory

select the item. Flash
EV Compensation

5 Press the four-way controller (45) to White Balance

Forcusing Area

select O (on) or P (off).

AE Metering
Sensitivity

6 Press the OK button twice.

MENU Exit OK Ok

The camera is ready to take a picture. 4

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 Playback/Deleting
Playing Back Images

Zoom/ f/y button

Four-way controller

Playing Back Still Pictures

See “Playing Back Images” (p.24), or “Playing Back Previous or Next
Images” (p.24).
5
Zoom Playback
Playback/Deleting

You can play back images magnified up to 12 times. A button operation

guide is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.
1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the image to magnify.
2 Press x/y on the Zoom/f/y button. x1.0
The image is magnified. (1×-12×) Keep pressing
to continuously change the magnification.
• Operations available during Zoom Playback:
Four-way controller (2345) Moves zoom
position
Zoom/f/ybutton (x) Makes image larger
Zoom/f/ybutton (x) Makes image smaller
3 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

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 Playback button
Four-way controller

Playing Back Movie Pictures

To play back movie pictures: A button operation guide is displayed on
the LCD monitor during playback.
1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the image to play back.
2 Press the four-way controller (2). 100-0049
5
Playback will start.

Playback/Deleting
• Operations available during Playback:
Four-way controller (4 ) Reverse playback
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Four-way controller (2 ) Pause
• Operations available while paused:
Four-way controller (4 ) Frame reverse
Four-way controller (5 ) Frame forward
Four-way controller (2 ) Cancels pause (Playback resumes)
3 Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback will stop.
4 Press the Playback button.
The camera returns to Capture mode.

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 Zoom/ f/y button

Four-way controller

Nine Image Display

You can display nine images at the same time.
1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the image.
2 Press w/f on the Zoom f/y button. 100-0030
5 Up to nine small images will be displayed at
once.
Playback/Deleting

Press the four-way controller (2345) to

select the image. If there are 10 or more
images recorded, a scroll bar appears at the
right of the screen. With an image selected in Selected image
the bottom row, pressing the four-way controller
(3) displays the next nine images.

With the very last image selected, press the four-way controller (3) to
display the first nine images.

3 Press w /f on the Zoom f/y button.

The selected image is displayed by itself.
* For movie pictures, the first frame is displayed.

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 Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Slideshow
You can play back all recorded images on your CF card successively.
1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the images for the slideshow.
2 Press the MENU button. Play Back
The Playback Mode menu is displayed. Slideshow 3s
5

Playback/Deleting
Press the four-way controller (3) to
select [Slideshow].
4 Press the four-way controller (45) to
MENU Exit OK Ok

change the playback interval.

Select from 3s (3 sec), 5s (5 sec), 10s (10sec), 15s (15 sec), 20s (20
sec), and 30s (30 sec).
5 Press the OK button.
Playback will start at the specified interval.

• Pressing the four-way controller or the MENU button during

continuous playback will stop the slideshow.
• The slideshow will repeat until you press a button to stop it.
• Movie pictures will be played through to the end and move to the next
image, regardless of the playback interval.

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 Deleting Images

i button

Four-way controller
OK button

Deleting a Single Image

1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
select the image to delete.

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2 Press the i button. Delete(One)
The Delete screen will be displayed.
Delete
Playback/Deleting

3 Press the four-way controller (2) to Cancel

select [Delete]. 100-0107

4 Press the OK button.

All OK Ok

• You can also delete displayed images in Instant Review (p.23).

• You cannot delete protected ( Z) images.

Deleting All Images

You can erase all saved images at once.
• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.

1 In Playback mode, press the i button Delete(All)

twice. Delete all images on memory card?

The Delete All screen is displayed. Delete

2 Select [Delete] with the four-way

Cancel

controller (2). OK Ok

3 Press the OK button.

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 Z button

Four-way controller
OK button

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

You can protect images from being accidentally erased.
1 In Playback mode, select the image to protect with the
four-way controller (45).
2 Press the Z button. Protect(One)
The Protect screen is displayed.
3 5
Protect
Select [Protect] with the four-way Unprotect
controller (2).

Playback/Deleting
100-0107

4 Press the OK button. All OK Ok

• Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting.

• The Z symbol is displayed when playing back protected images.

Protecting All Images

You can protect all of the images.
1 Enter the Playback mode.
2 Press the Z button twice.
The Protect All screen is displayed.
3 Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (2).
4 Press the OK button.
Select Unprotect in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the
images.

Even protected images are deleted by formatting the CF card.

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 Viewing Images on a TV

By using the video cable, you can capture and play back images
using a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack as your
5 monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off
before connecting the cable.
Playback/Deleting

1 Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable.

2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video
IN jack on the TV.
3 Turn on the TV and the camera.

Selecting the Video Output Format 1 p.86

The LCD monitor is always off when the camera is connected to a

TV.When using the camera for a long time, use of the AC adapter
(optional) is recommended.Please refer to the operating manual of the
TV or other connected equipment.

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 Printing Service Settings (DPOF)

You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) compatible printer, or at a printing service.

Four-way controller
OK button

Single Image Settings

Set the following items for each image. 5
• Copies: Set the number of prints up to 99.

Playback/Deleting
• Date: Specify whether or not to imprint the date on the image.

1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to

select the image for DPOF settings.
2 Press the four-way controller (2). DPOF ONE
The DPOF screen is displayed.
3
Copies 00
Use the four-way controller (45) to Date
select [ONE], and press the four-way 100-0107

controller (3). MENU Exit OK Ok

The frame will move to Number of Prints.

4 Press the four-way controller (45) to DPOF ONE
select the number of prints, and
Copies 01
press the four-way controller (3). Date
The frame will move to Date. 100-0107

5 Press the four-way controller (45) to MENU Exit OK Ok

select O or P.
O The date will be printed.
P The date will not be printed.

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 6 Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.

• If DPOF settings already exist for an image, the number of prints and
the on/off date setting will be displayed.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 0 and press the
OK button.

• DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.

• Some printers or printing equipment at the photo processing lab may
not imprint the date even when the DPOF setting is set.

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 Four-way controller
OK button

Settings for All Images

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Playback Mode.
The DPOF screen is displayed.
2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select [All] and
press the four-way controller (3).
The frame will move to Number of Copies. 5
3 Press the four-way controller (45) to

Playback/Deleting
DPOF ALL
set the number of prints. DPOF setting for all images.

The maximum setting is 99. Copies 01

4 Press the four-way controller (3).

Date

5 Press the four-way controller (45) to

MENU Exit OK Ok

select O or P for the date.

O The date will be printed.
P The date will not be printed.
6 Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.

• Settings for all images will cancel settings for single images.
• When you specify the number of prints for all images, the number of
prints applies to all images.Before printing, always check that the
number is correct.
• DPOF settings are not available for movie pictures.
• To cancel DPOF settings, with "All Images" selected, set the number
of prints to 00.

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 Settings
Camera Settings
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Rec.Mode Set-Up
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Format
Quality Beep
White Balance AUTO Date Adjust mm/dd/yy
Forcusing Area Wide World Time
AE Metering Language/ English
Sensitivity AUTO Display Mode Normal
MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok

6 Formatting a CF card
Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card.
Settings

• Do not open the CF card cover while formatting a CF card. The card
may be damaged beyond use.
• Please note that formatting will delete protected images as well.

1 Select [Format] on the [B Set-up] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The format screen is displayed.
3 Select [Format] with the four-way controller (2).
4 Press the OK button.
Formatting begins. When formatting is complete, the camera is ready
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Changing the Date Style and Date/Time
You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the
date display style. Choose from y/m/d, m/d/y, and d/m/y.
1 Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Date Adjust screen is displayed.

See “Initial Settings” (p.18) for instructions on setting the date and
time.
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language of the menus and error messages.
1 Select [Language] on the [B Set-up] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Language setting screen is displayed.
3 Select your language with the four-way controller
(23). 6
4 Press the OK button.

Settings
Menus are displayed in the language of your choice.
5 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

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 How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Rec.Mode Set-Up
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Format
Quality Beep
White Balance AUTO Date Adjust mm/dd/yy
Forcusing Area Wide World Time
AE Metering Language/ English
Sensitivity AUTO Display Mode Normal
MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok

Selecting the Video Output Format

You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for capturing or playing
6 back images on a TV monitor.
1 Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Settings

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select NTSC or

PAL, to match your TV output format.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Turning the Operation Sound On and Off

You can turn the operation sounds on and off.
1 Select [Beep] on the [B Set-up] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select O (on) or
P (off).
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

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Setting World Time
The date and time set in “Initial Settings” (p.18) are the Home Time
(your usual time zone) setting.
Setting World Time enables you to display the local date and time on
the monitor when traveling overseas.
1 Select [World Time] on the [B Set-up] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (5). World Time
The World time setting screen is displayed. City NYC
DST

3 Press the four-way controller (45) to City

20:13
NYC

switch between O and P.

DST
20:13

ODisplays the time in the country selected in MENU Exit OK Ok

World time.
PDisplays the time in the country selected as Home Time.
4 Press the four-way controller (3).
This sets world time city.
If New York is selected as the world time city, New York’s position
blinks on the world map, and the X will display the code for New York 6
(NYC) and the local time.

Settings
5 Press the four-way controller (45) to select the World
Time city, and press the four-way controller (3).

6 Press the four-way controller (45) to select DST O (on)

or P (off), and press the four-way controller (3).
This sets home time city.
If New York is selected for home time city, press the four-way
controller (45) to select your Home time city, or turn DST on and off.
7 Press the OK button 2 times.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the correct
date and time.

See the list on p.92 for available cities and their codes.

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 How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Rec.Mode Set-Up
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Format
Quality Beep
White Balance AUTO Date Adjust mm/dd/yy
Forcusing Area Wide World Time
AE Metering Language/ English
Sensitivity AUTO Display Mode Normal
MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok

Setting the Display Mode

This determines the content displayed on the LCD monitor. You can
6 choose Normal, Histogram, Grid, or No Information. Capture mode and
Playback mode display different information on the screen.
Settings

Normal
Capture information is Capture Mode Playback Mode
displayed. 1 2 3 4 6 10
1 Flash 2 Focus Mode
100-0030
3 Capture method 3

4 Capture mode
5 Autofocus frame
6 Capacity remaining
7 Battery symbol 1/100
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8 Date and Time
9 Shutter speed · Aperture 7 5 9 8
value
10 Folder name · File name

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Histogram
Brightness distribution is Capture Mode Playback Mode
displayed. The horizontal
3 100-0030
axis shows brightness (dark
to bright left to right), and
the vertical axis shows the
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F2.6 11:20

Grid
The grid is not displayed in Capture Mode
Playback mode.

No Information
Capture information is not Capture Mode
displayed.
• During Autofocus, the 6
Autofocus frame and battery

Settings
icon are displayed.
• Settings are displayed for
several seconds when
changed.

1 Select [Display Mode] on the [B Set-up] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select your
desired display mode.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

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 How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Four-way controller
OK button
MENU button

Rec.Mode Set-Up
Recorded Pixels 2048 1536 Format
Quality Beep
White Balance AUTO Date Adjust mm/dd/yy
Forcusing Area Wide World Time
AE Metering Language/ English
Sensitivity AUTO Display Mode Normal
MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok

Screen Effect
You can use various animated effects when switching display screens
on the LCD monitor.
6
1 Select [Screen Effect] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Settings

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select O (on) or

P (off).
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Setting the Background Color

This sets the background design and color displayed on the LCD monitor.
1 Select [Background Color] on the [B Set-up] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Background color screen is displayed.
3 Press the four-way controller (4253) to select the
background color.
4 Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

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Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain length of
inactivity.
1 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select 3 min, 5
min, or OFF.
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback or a USB
connection.

Setting LCD Monitor Brightness

You can set the brightness for your LCD monitor.
1 Select [Brightness Level] on the [B Set-up] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (45) to adjust the
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brightness while you watch the LCD monitor.

Settings
Press the four-way controller (4) to darken the display, and the four-
way controller (5) to brighten it.
3 Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]

This resets all settings other than Date/Time, Language, Video Out,
Date Style, and World Time.
1 Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu.
2 Press the four-way controller (5).
The Reset screen is displayed.
3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
4 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for capture or playback.

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 Appendix
List of City Names
There are the cities and code numbers available for setting the world
time.
PPG Pagopago THR Tehran
HNL Honolulu DXB Dubai
ANC Anchorage KHI Karachi
YVR Vancouver KBL Kabul
SFO San Francisco MLE Male
LAX Los Angeles DEL Delhi
YYC Calgary CMB Colombo
DEN Denver KTM Kathmandu
MEX Mexico City DAC Dacca
CHI Chicago RGN Rangoon
MIA Miami BKK Bangkok
YTO Toronto KUL Kuala Lumpur
NYC New York VTE Vientiane
SCL Santiago SIN Singapore
CCS Caracas PNH Phnom Penh
YHZ Halifax SGN Ho chi Minh
BUE Buenos Aires JKT Jakarta
7 SAO Sao Paulo HKG Hong Kong
RIO Rio de Janeiro PER Perth
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MAD Madrid BJS Beijing

LON London SHA Shanghai
PAR Paris MNL Manila
MIL Milano TPE Taipei
ROM Rome SEL Seoul
BER Berlin ADL Adelaide
JNB Johannesburg TYO Tokyo
IST Instanbul GUM Guam
CAI Cairo SYD Sydney
JRS Jerusalem NOU Noumea
MOW Moscow WLG Wellington
JED Jeddah AKL Auckland

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 Messages

The following messages may be displayed on the LCD monitor during

camera operation.
Memory full The CF card memory is full, and no more images can be
saved. Insert a new CF card or delete unwanted images.
(p.15, p.78)
You may be able to save the image by changing the quality
level or recorded pixels. (p.39, p.40)
No image There are no images for playback on the CF card.
Camera cannot display You are trying to play back an image not supported by this
this image camera. You may be able to display this on a PC or
another brand of camera.
No card in camera The CF card is not inserted in the camera. (p.15)
Battery depleted The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery if it is an
rechargeable battery. Otherwise, replace with new
batteries. (p.12)
Memory card error The CF card has a problem, and image capture and
playback are impossible. Try displaying it on a PC.
Card not formatted The CF card inserted is not formatted, or has been
formatted on a PC or other device. (p.84)
Data being recorded The image is being recorded onto the CF card.
Changing the settings The image protect settings or DPOF settings are being
changed.
Formatting The CF card is being formatted. 7
Deleting The image is being deleted.

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Image folder could not The maximum file number has been used, and no more
be created images can be saved. Insert a new CF card or format the
CF card. (p.84)
Settings not stored The CF card memory is full, and no more DPOF settings
can be made.
Could not save image The image could not be saved because of a CF card error.

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 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Remedy

The camera will No batteries are Check whether battery is installed. If not,
not turn on. installed install battery.
CF card cover is open Close the CF card cover.
Battery is installed Check orientation of battery. Reinsert
incorrectly battery according to the (-) and (+)
symbols in the battery compartment.
(p.12)
Battery is exhausted Install new batteries in the camera. Or,
use the AC Adapter.
No image on Connected to a TV The LCD monitor is always off when the
the LCD camera is connected to a TV. (The LCD
monitor monitor is also off when the video cable I-
VC2 is connected to the camera.)
Image is displayed but Images on the LCD monitor may be hard
hard to see to see when taking pictures outside in
sunlight. Change the brightness settings
on your LCD monitor. (p.91) Or, use the
LCD monitor hood.(p.17)
Shutter release Flash is charging While the flash status lamp is flashing
button will not red, the flash is being charged and a
work picture cannot be taken. The lamp lights
7 red when charging is complete.
The CF card is full Insert a CF card with some space, or
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delete unwanted images. (p.15, p.78)

Recording Please wait until recording is finished.

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 Problem Cause Remedy
Out of focus Subject is difficult for Subjects difficult for Autofocus include
Autofocus to handle those with low contrast (blue skies, white
walls), dark objects, fine-patterned
objects, fast-moving objects, and
landscapes seen through a window or
net. Focus on something at the same
distance as your subject, secure the
focus (by pressing shutter release button
halfway), aim at your subject, and press
shutter release button fully.
Subject is not in Position focusing target within the frame
Focusing Area (Focusing Area) at the center of the LCD
screen. If your subject is not within the
Focusing area, first focus on your subject
within the AF area, secure the focus (by
pressing shutter release button halfway),
then reframe your picture as desired, and
press shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close Set the focus mode on q. (p.36)
The focus mode is on q When the focusing mode is on q, normal
pictures will be out of focus.
Picture is dark Subject is too far away If the subject is too far away, the image
in a dark environment will be dark. Take the picture within the
(night-scenes, etc.) flash range.
Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against
a dark background, the person may
appear clearly while the background 7
appears dark, because the flash does not

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reach it. If you select the B mode on the
virtual dial screen, both the person and
the night-scene will be clear. (p.53)
Flash does not The Flash Mode is set to Set to Auto or b. (p.38)
fire Off
The Capture mode is The flash will not fire in these modes.
set on C, Continuous
Capture, or s.

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 Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available for this camera.

AC Adapter D-AC5
USB Cable I-USB2 (included)
Video cable I-VC2 (included)
Camera Case O-CC5
Strap O-ST5 (included)
3D Image Viewer O-3DV1

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 Main Specifications

Model Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom
Effective Pixels 3.2 megapixels
Sensor 3.34 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.7 inch interline transfer CCD with a
primary color filter
Recorded Pixels Still 2048×1536 pixels, 1600×1200 pixels,
1024×768 pixels, 640×480 pixels
Movie picture 320×240 pixels
Sensitivity Auto, Manual (Equivalent to ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400)
File Format Still JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching II
Movie picture AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG), about 15fps
Quality Level “Best”, “Better”, “Good”
Storage Medium Compact Flash (CF) Type I
Image Storage Capacity
Quality Level Movie picture
Recorded Pixels Best Better Good (320×240)
2048×1536 8 16 33
1600×1200 13 27 60
30 sec × 2 sets
1024×768 24 50 89
640×480 50 89 128
• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB CF card.

White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent light, Manual
Lens Focal Length 5.8mm - 17.4mm (Equivalent to 38 - 114mm in 7
35mm format)

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Aperture f/2.6 - f/5.0
Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups (one lens aspherical on both
sides)
Zoom type Electrically driven
Capture Range 38.4mm×28.5mm (full screen) (Using macro mode
or manual focus at max. WIDE position)
Lens Barrier Electrically driven
Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 2.7× (Combines with 3× optical zoom to
provide zoom equivalent to 8× max.)
LCD monitor 1.5 TFT color LCD monitor (with backlight and brightness control)
180-degree rotation mechanism included
Playback Functions Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 12×), scroll, slideshow,
movie playback
Autofocus system Type TTL contrast detection by sensor
Capture Range Normal: 0.4m ~ ∞ (full zoom range)
(From lens front) Macro: 0.1m ~ 0.5m (full zoom range)
Infinity-landscape: ∞ (full zoom range)
Focus Lock By pressing the shutter release button halfway

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 Manual Focus 0.1m ~ ∞
Exposure Mechanism AE Metering TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment, center-
weighted, spot)
Exposure modes Standard, PICT, Night-scene, Movie, 3D
EV compensation ±2EV (Can be set in 1/3EV steps)
Movie Picture Recording time approx. 1 sec - 30 sec.
Auto Bracket available
Shutter Model Electronic/Mechanical shutter
Speed Approx. 1/1500 sec - 4 sec.
Flash Model Automatic flash with red-eye reduction function
Flash Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto+Red-eye
reduction, Flash On+Red-eye reduction
Capture Range Wide Approx. 0.2m-5.0m w/Sensitivity AUTO
Tele Approx. 0.1m-2.7m w/Sensitivity AUTO
Drive Modes Single-frame, Continuous, Self-timer
Self-timer Electronic control, operation time: approx. 10 sec.
Time function World Time settings for 62 cities (28 time zones)
Power Supply Lithium battery CR-V3, two AA batteries (Alkaline, nickel, Ni-MH, Lithium),
AC Adapter Kit (optional)
Battery Life Approx. 650 (with 50% of shooting using flash, and using lithium
images battery CR-V3)
* Based on PENTAX measuring conditions.
I/O Port USB/AV terminal (PC communication USB1.1), external power supply
terminal
Video Output format NTSC/PAL
Size 105 (W) × 63 (H) × 41.5 (D) mm (excludes operating members)
Mass 180g (excludes battery and CF card)
7 Mass when shooting 230g (Includes battery and CF card)
Accessories Lithium battery CR-V3, 3D image viewer, USB cable, software (CD-ROM),
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video cable, strap, LCD monitor hood, operating manual

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 WARRANTY POLICY

All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic

distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship
for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered,
and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period,
provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid
damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation
contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair
shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for
any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not
be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or
consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or
workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the
manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether
expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as
hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by nonauthorized
PENTAX service facilities.

Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period

Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period
should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to
the manufacturer. If there are no representatives
of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer,
with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time
before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs 7
procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be
made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to

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you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty,
regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping
charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside
of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period,
regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s
representatives in that country. 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. 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.

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 • 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.

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Appendix

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European

Community.

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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.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 7
which the receiver is connected.

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* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community.

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 Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We: PENTAX U.S.A., Inc.
Located at: 35 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein,

complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B
digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative
unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced
can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity
production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR
§2.909. 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. The above named party is responsible for
ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR
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§15.101 to §15.109.
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Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera

Model Number: Optio 33L
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: February, 2003, Colorado

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