Caution:

Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. Never try to recharge any battery other than the rechargeable NiMH, as this may cause fire or explosion. Among the batteries applicable for Optio 330GS, the NiMH is the only battery that is rechargeable. Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time. If the batteries become old and begin to leak, handle with extreme care. If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas throughly with water.
Care to be Taken During Handling
Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc. The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60C (140F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to. The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush. Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain highperformance. When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product. If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry. Please refer to Precautions When Using a CF Card (p.14) regarding the CompactFlash (CF) card.

Settings 94

Camera Settings94 Formatting a CF Card 94 Setting the Date Style 95 Changing the Date/Time 96 Changing the Display Language 96 Changing the Video Output Format 97 Setting the Beep97 Setting the World Time98 Screen Effect99 LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout) 100 Setting the Brightness Level 101 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)101

Appendix 102

List of City Names 102 Messages 103 Troubleshooting 105 Main Specifications108 Optional Accessories110 WARRANTY POLICY 111
Contents of the Operating Manual
This Operating manual contains the following chapters.

b Getting Started

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

b Quick Start

This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also tells you how to use the CF card.

b Common Operations

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Settings] chapters.

b Taking Pictures

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions.

b Playback/Erasing

This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images.

b Settings

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

b Appendix

This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble.
The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below.

Caution

indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. The icons above the title show the Capture modes, that can activate the function.
Checking Contents of the Package

Camera Optio 330GS

Strap O-ST5

Software (CD-ROM) S-SW6

Video cable I-VC2

USB cable I-USB2

3D Image Viewer O-3DV1

Lithium battery CR-V3

Operating Manual this manual

Name of Parts

Shutter release button Power switch Viewfinder Self-timer lamp/ AF spotbeam Built-in flash
USB/Video output terminal DC input terminal Terminal cover Lens

Viewfinder LCD monitor

Strap lug
CF card cover Battery chamber cover

Tripod socket

Names of Operating Parts

button / / button

Power switch Shutter release button
Mode dial Zoom / / button
Menu button Playback/OK button Four-way controller ( ) Display button Status lamp (green) Flash lamp (red) Reverse button

b Guide indications

A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller () Zoom / / button (Only for digital zoom and magnified playback) Display button button button Reverse button
Four-way controller () Four-way controller () Four-way controller () Menu button Playback/OK button

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

Powering the Camera

Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery into the camera. Use two size AA alkaline batteries, two size AA nickel batteries, two size AA nickel hydride batteries, two size AA lithium batteries or one CR-V3 lithium battery pack.
Slide the battery chamber cover in the direction indicated by arrow and lift it up. Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the (+) () marks inside the battery chamber. Close the battery chamber cover and slide it back into place.
If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. ( p.12) Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove the battery when the camera is turned on. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date setting will be reset. Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause a malfunction.
b Approximate number of recordable images and
playback time (when new batteries are loaded)
No. of recordable images (With 50% of shooting uses flash LCD monitor ON) CR-V3 AA Lithium AA NiMH AA Nickel AA Alkaline 50 Playback time (minute) 30
* The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes. Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room temperature.
b Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the on the LCD monitor. (lit green) (lit yellow) (lit red) : Battery is exhausted. [Battery depleted] : After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off. : Battery is running very low. symbol displayed

k: Adjustable i: Fixed at default setting
Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed Auto Bracket Color Digital Zoom Instant Review Description For selecting the size of recorded pixels. For selecting the image compression rate. For adjusting the color balance according to lighting. For changing the Area of the autofocus. For setting the metering method to determine the exposure. For setting the ISO speed. For setting the shooting conditions such as exposure, saturation and sharpness. For selecting the color mode. For taking digital zoom pictures. For setting the instant review time. Auto Ex. Bracketing Full (On) 0.5s (0.5 sec) (Off) Parallel mode AWB (Auto) [ (Wide) ] Default Setting Reference
k k k k k k k k k k k k k
p.36 p.37 p.38 p.40 p.41 p.42 p.66 p.43 p.63 p.44 p.60 p.55 p.68 p.45 p.46 p.47

k k k k k

Continuous For taking pictures continuously while the shutter Shooting release button is pressed. 3D Mode Memory For taking 3-D pictures. For saving the shooting function settings when the camera is turned off.

i i i i i i

Sharpness For setting the sharpness. Saturation Contrast For setting the saturation. For setting the contrast.

Normal Normal Normal

Although items [Fixed at default setting] can be changed in the memo menu, it does not actually affect the camera operation.

b [Playback] Menu

Item Description Default Setting Reference

DPOF Slideshow

For setting the printing service. Recorded images are played successively.

3s (3 sec. intervals)

p.78 p.73

b [Set-up] Menu

Format Beep Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen Effect Video Out Sleep Timeout Brightness Level Reset
For formatting the CF card For adjusting the beep sound when a button is pressed For setting the date style For adjusting the date and time For setting the world time For changing the language in which menus and messages are displayed Applies the transition effect (cover left) to the LCD monitor display For setting the video output format For setting the power saving function For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor For returning the camera settings to defaults
Cancel (On) Set according to the Language default setting 01/01/2002 (Off) English (On) Set according to the Language default setting 1m Normal Cancel
p.94 p.97 p.95 p.96 p.98 p.96 p.99 p.97 p.100 p.101 p.101

b [Memory] menu

This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off. Refer to p.68 for the items that can be saved.

Rec.Mode

Set-up
Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2048 1536], [1600 1200], [1024 768] and [640 480].
Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the size. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.

Landscape Flower Portrait
Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors. Enables to take flower photos bright in color. Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person. Enables to take clear, beautiful self-portraits and photos which include other people and yourself. Enables to take portraits and other photos with foggy, soft hues.

Self-portrait Soft

Surf & Snow Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like beaches and snow covered mountains. Sunset Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and sunset photos.
b When the picture mode is selected among from below.

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, , , , , Set the Mode dial to. Press the four-way controller () to display picture modes. Press the four-way controller () to select the required mode. Press the Playback/OK button. The mode is selected. Press the shutter release button. The picture is taken.

When [

b When

is selected

Set the Mode dial to
Press the four-way controller () to select the Soft mode. Press the four-way controller ( ) to adjust the Soft mode level.
Press the Playback/OK button. The soft mode level is set. Press the shutter release button. The picture is taken.
Picture mode can also be set by pressing the shutter release button halfway, press any buttons except the menu button and the four-way controller, or making no operation for more than five seconds. The once set soft mode level is saved in the camera, and it will be still valid next time you take a picture in Soft mode.
Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)
The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark scenes such as night views.
Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken.
Using the Shutter Release Button p.21 Playing Back Images p.22 As the shutter speed becomes slow in night-scene mode, camera shake should be avoided.
It takes time to appear the next shooting screen for reducing noise memo from the image.
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum length of one motion picture is approximately 30 seconds. Please mind that sound cannot be recorded.

Set the mode dial to. The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Flash OFF Remaining shooting time Remaining number of sets

5 12SEC

Press the shutter release button. Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.
: makes the image bigger. : makes the image smaller.
Press the shutter release button. Shooting will end. The remaining shooting time will be displayed.
Keeping the shutter release button pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when the button is released. Playing Back Movie Pictures p.71 The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode. The focus mode is set to Autofocus mode in Movie Picture mode. Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode. The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode. Sound cannot be recorded in Movie Picture mode.

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Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)
You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.58). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.
Set the Mode dial to. The LCD monitor screen is divided in two. The left half screen is for taking the first picture. Press the Menu button. The [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller () to select [3D Mode].
Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Parallel Mode] or [Cross Mode]. 2/3 To view the picture with the 3D image viewer, select [Parallel Mode]. You can also view it without the image viewer. Press the Playback/OK button. The 3D image mode screen appears again.
Take the first picture while watching the capture guide. Hold the camera so that the subject 14 is in the center of the left half screen, and press the shutter release button. The picture is displayed in the left half screen of the 1/60 10/23/2002 LCD monitor. The right half screen F2.6 11:19 is for taking the second picture.

p.82 or

As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from memo person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size. It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very large or very small. Try different sizes until the right effect is achieved.
Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer. Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this may lead to fire.

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Continuous Shooting
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.
Press the Menu button in Capture mode. The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller () to select [Continuous Shooting]. Press the four-way controller () to select (On).

x c v b

Press the Playback/OK button. The (Continuous Shooting) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed, and stop when the button is released.
Playing Back Images p.22 You can continue shooting until the CF card is full. memo The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] setting. The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode. Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie picture mode and 3D Image modes.

Using the Self-Timer

The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Press the monitor.

button to display

on the LCD

Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the selftimer lamp starts to blink.
If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be displayed. If you press the four-way controller, or any buttons such as the Menu button during the second count, the self-timer will be canceled. Playing Back Images p.22 Taking picture with Self-Portrait Mode p.64

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.

Taking Pictures 62

Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.
: makes the subject larger : makes the subject smaller
When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3 magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 8.

For movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

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Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously.
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller ( ). Press the Menu button. The [Playback] menu will be displayed. Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller ().

Playback Set-up

Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the playback interval. Choose from the following: 3s (3 sec), 5s (5 sec), 10s (10 sec), 15s (15 sec), 20s (20 sec), 30s (30 sec). Press the Playback/OK button. Playback will start at the set interval.
If you press the four-way controller, or any buttons such as the Menu button during continuous playback, the slideshow will stop. The slideshow will continue until you press any button. In the case of movie pictures, when one movie picture has been played through, the next movie picture will be played regardless of the set playback interval.

Erasing Images

Erasing a Single Image

Playback/Erasing 74

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to erase with the four-way controller ( ). Press the button. The Delete screen will be displayed. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller (). Press the Playback/OK button.

Delete Cancel

100-0020
You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.44). memo You cannot erase protected images (with the symbol).

Erasing All Images

You can erase all the images at once.
Once erased, images cannot be restored. Protected images cannot be erased.
Enter the Playback mode and press the button twice. The Delete (All) screen will be displayed. Select [Delete All] with the fourway controller (). Press the Playback/OK button.

Delete All Cancel

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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally erased.

Playback/Erasing 76

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to protect with the four-way controller ( ). Press the button. The Protect screen will be displayed. Select [Protect] with the four-way controller (). Press the Playback/OK button.

Protect Unprotect

Select [Unprotect] in step c above to release the Protect setting. If the image is protected, the symbol is displayed when the image is played back. Protecting All Images You can protect all the images.
Enter the Playback mode. Press the button twice. The Protect all screen will be displayed. Select [Protect All] with the four-way controller (). Press the Playback/OK button.
Even protected images will be erased by formatting the CF card.

You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures. Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.

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Printing All Images

Playback/Erasing 80

Press the Menu button in playback mode and select [DPOF] on the [Playback] menu. Press the four-way controller () and press the Display button. [All Images] will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the number of prints. You can specify up to 99 prints. Press the four-way controller (). The frame will move to [Date]. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [ON] or [OFF].

All Images

The setting for a single image will be cancelled. memo When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting, the number applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct. The setting is not possible for movie pictures.
Viewing Images with your PC
By using the provided USB cable (I-USB2) or card reader and image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your PC and edit them or print them out. This section explains how to view images on your PC using the provided USB driver and software.
About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW6) contains the following software: - USB driver - Image viewing software (ACDSee) - Print layout software (FotoSlate)

System environment

OS: Windows 98/98 SE/2000/Me Windows XP Home Edition/Professional CPU: Pentium or later recommended Memory: 64MB or more Hard disk space: 15MB or more
To view movie pictures on your PC, Direct X 8.0 or later and Media Player pre-installed on system, or QuickTime 3.0 or later are required. For Windows Me/XP, Media Player pre-installed on system, QuickTime 3.0 or later is required.
Not compatible with Windows 95/NT. When you connect the camera to your PC, you are recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while image data is being transferred, the data may be lost.

Installing the software

The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained.
If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Professional), Please Login as an administrator user before starting installation. Refer to your PCs operating manual for instructions on how to login.
Installing the USB drivers on Windows 98 /98SE /ME, Widows 2000, XP

Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW6) into your Macs CD-ROM drive. Double click the [CD-ROM (S-SW6)]. The title screen will appear on your desktop. Double Click the [Master Installer]. [Master Installer (Alias)] screen will appear. If you have a USB capable with Mac OS 9.0 or later, you may skip step 5.
b Double Click the [Master Installer (Alias)]. n Double click the applicable language folder. m-a If you install the USB Driver (Mac 8.6 only)
Click the [USB Driver]. The installation of the USB driver will complete.
m-b If you install the ACDSee (All Mac OS)
Click the [ACDSee]. Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration information and proceed with the installation.

Reboot your Macintosh.

Connecting the camera and your Macintosh
Turn on your Macintosh. Turn off your camera and plug the USB cable into your camera and into an available USB port on your Macintosh.

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Turn on your camera. The camera will be detected as [untitled] on the desktop. The folder name can be changed as desired.
Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in the CF card in the camera. To save the image data in the CF card to another medium, refer to the instruction manual of your Macintosh and move or copy files. You can edit images on your Macintosh after moving or copying files there. If the CF card has a volume label attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If the CF card is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.
Viewing images on your Macintosh
Double click the [ACDSee] folder on the hard drive. Double click the [ACDSee] program icon. Select an image you wish to view. Camera images can be found in the [untitled] [DCIM] [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3-digit numeral) folder on the desktop.
You can also view movie pictures operating the above procedures. If the CF card has a volume label attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If the CF card is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed.
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh
Drag the [untitled (or the name on the volume label on the CF card, if there is one)] folder on the desktop to Trash. Turn off the camera and disconnect the the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera.

Settings

Camera Settings
How to recall [Set-up] menu
Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button

Formatting a CF Card

Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card.
Do not open the CF card cover while the card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable. Formatting will delete protected data too.
Select [Format] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (). The Format screen will be displayed. Select [Format] with the four-way controller (). Press the Playback/OK button. Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to capture or play back images.

Setting the Date Style

You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
Select [Date Style] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the date style. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the selected date style.
How to recall the [Set-up] menu

Changing the Date/Time

You can change the initial date and time settings.
Select [Date Adjust] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (). The date screen will be displayed.
See Setting the Date and Time (p.18) for the setting procedure.
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
Select [Language] on the [Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (). The language setting screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the language. Press the Playback/OK button. The menus will be displayed in selected language. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Changing the Video Output Format
You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV monitor.
Select [Video Out] on the [Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the video output format. Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Subject is not in focusing area
Subject is too close Focus mode is set on
Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on. Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take picture within range of flash. When taking a picture of a person against dark background, such as night scene, the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach background even with correct exposure. Set to mode to ensure both person and background are clear. (p.52)

Picture is dark

Subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene. Background is dark
Problem Flash does not fire
Cause Flash mode is set to Off The Capture mode is set to , continuous shooting, or Infinitylandscape mode.
Remedy Set to Auto or. (p.31)
Flash will not fire in these modes.

Main Specifications

Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens 3.2 megapixels 3.34 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.7 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Still Movie Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Still Movie pixels, pixels, pixels, pixels pixels JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching II AVI (Motion JPEG), 15fps
Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400)
Good, Better, Best CompactFlash (CF) card Type I Image Storage Capacity
Quality levels Recorded pixels Best () Approx.8 Approx.13 Approx.24 Approx.50 Better () Approx.16 Approx.27 Approx.50 Approx.89 Good () Approx.33 Approx.60 Approx.89 Approx.sec. 2 sets Movie images (320 240)
Exposure capacity when using a 16MB CF card Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual White Balance Color, B&W, Sepia Color Modes Lens Focal Length 5.8 mm-17.4 mm (Equivalent to 38 mm114 mm in 35 mm format) Aperture F2.6-F5.0 Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups (one aspherical element) Zoom type Electrically driven Picture Range 38.4 mm 28.5 mm (screen is filled) (using macro node or manual focus at max, WIDE position) Lens Barrier Electrically driven Digital Zoom Capture mode Max. 2.7x (Combines with 3x optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 8x) Real-image zoom viewfinder Magnification Wide 0.41x, Tele 1.13x

Viewfinder

LCD Monitor
1.6 inch TFD color LCD monitor (with backlight/brightness adjustment) With 180 swing out function
Playback Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 12x), scroll, Function slideshow, movie playback Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection autofocus system Focusing Range Normal : 0.4m (1.31 ft) to infinity (zoom fully (From lens front) extended) Macro : 0.1 m (0.33 ft)0.5 m (1.64 ft) (full zoom range) Landscape : Infinity (zoom fully extended) Focus Lock By half-pressing shutter release button Manual Focus Exposure Mechanism 0.1m to infinity AE Metering Exposure Modes Exposure Compensation Movie Shutter Flash Type Speed Type Flash Modes TTL metering by sensor (Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot) Standard, PICT, Night Scene, Movie, 3D image 2 EV (Set in 1/3 EV steps) Recording time approx. 1 sec30 sec.
Electronic/mechanical shutter Approx. 1/1500 sec.4 sec.
Drive Modes Self-timer Time function Power Supply Number of recordable images In/Out Port
Auto flash with red-eye reduction function Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction Working Range Wide Approx. 0.2m5.0m (0.66ft16ft) at 5.8m w/ISO AUTO Tele Approx. 0.1m2.7m (0.33ft8.9ft) at 7.4m w/ISO AUTO Single-frame, Continuous, Self-timer Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec. World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones) One CR-V3 lithium battery pack, two R6/AA batteries (Alkaline, NIMH, lithium), AC adapter (optional) Approx. 500 with the flash fired for 50% of the shots, LCD monitor ON (Tested with CR-V3 lithium battery pack) in accordance with Pentax measuring conditions. USB/Video terminal (PC communication type USB1.1), external power supply terminal
Video Output Format NTSC, PAL 103.5(W) x 63.5(H) x 42(D) mm (excluding operating members) Size Weight 180 g (excluding batteries and CF card) Weight when shooting 230 g (including battery and CF card) Accessories CR-V3 lithium battery pack, 3D image viewer, USB cable, software (CD-ROM), video cable, strap, operating manual

Optional Accessories

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
AC adapter ( D-AC5) AC Plug Cord D-CO2A Australia D-CO2B United Kingdom D-CO2E Europe D-CO2H Hong Kong D-CO2J Japan D-CO2K Korea D-CO2U North America, Canada USB Cable (I-USB2) Video Cable (I-VC2) Camera Case (O-CC5) Strap (O-ST5) 3D image viewer (O-3DV1)

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 non-authorized 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 is 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 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 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. 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

Care to be Taken During Handling
Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc. The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60C but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to. The display response speed of the liquid crystal becomes slow at low temperatures but this is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. Remove dust from the lens viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush. Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance. When the camera has not been used for a long time, please, without fail, try out the camera to confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). No guarantee can be given with regards to collateral damage (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) that may cause this product to fail. If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, drops of water appear on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0C to 40C. Take care to ensure that garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. do not enter within the camera, as this may cause the camera to become damaged. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry. Please refer to Precautions When Using a CF Card (p.15) regarding the CompactFlash CF card.

Contents

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA1 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 3 Contents of the Operating Manual 5 Checking the Contents of the Package 6 Names of Parts7 Names of Operating Parts 8

Getting Started9

Attaching the Strap 9 Powering the Camera 10 Charging the Battery 10 Installing the Battery11 Using the AC Adapter (optional) 13 Installing the CF Card (optional)14 Initial Settings 16

Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery chamber cover. Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera. Close the battery chamber cover.
If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended. ( p.13)
Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove the battery when the camera is turned on. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date setting will be reset. Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause malfunction.
q Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged)
Number of recordable images LCD monitor ON With the flash fired for 50% of the shots Approx. 150 Approx. 190 LCD monitor OFF Approx. 190 Approx. 265 Playback time

Approx. 75 min.

Without the flash
* The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low temperatures.
q Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the the LCD panel. (lit green) (lit green) (lit yellow)

symbol displayed on

: Adequate power remains. : Battery is running low. : Battery is running very low.
(lit red) : Battery is exhausted. [Battery depleted] : After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off.

AC adapter

Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended.
Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Open the terminal cover and connect the AC adapter to the DC input terminal. Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting the AC adapter. When using the AC adapter D-AC2, be sure to read the accompanying operation manual.
Installing the CF Card (optional)

CF card eject button

CF card
Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting the CF card (optional).

Installing the Card

Open the CF card cover. Orient the card with the surface of the card having the symbol facing towards the lens and with the pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot and insert fully. Close the CF card cover.

Removing the Card

Open the CF card cover. Press the CF card eject button and remove the card. Close the CF card cover.
If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned on, the camera will be forcibly turned off.
q Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recording pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels Recording pixels Best ( ) ( Approx. 10 Approx. 40 Approx. 106 Better ) Approx. 13 Approx. 53 Approx. 160 Good ( ) Approx. 26 Approx. 94

Approx. 228

The above table indicates is the number of images when using a 16MB CF card. The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, CF card, etc.
Precautions When Using a CF Card
Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF card. Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot. Do not remove the CF card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged. Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature. Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to Formatting the CF Card (p.72) for instructions on formatting. Never remove the CF card during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable. The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased when the CF card is mishandled by the user when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference when the card has not been used for a long time when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed (when the status lamp and flash lamp are blinking green and red) The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC. Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During this time you can delete the image. Changing the Instant Review Time Erasing Images p.58 p.50
Playing Back Still Pictures

LCD monitor OK button

Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View)
You can display the last still picture taken.
Press the OK button after taking a picture. The last image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. During this time you can erase the image. Press the OK button again to return to shooting status.

Delete

Erasing Images

Mode dial

LCD monitor Four-way controller
Playing Back a Single Image
You can play back still pictures one at a time.
Set the mode dial to An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller ( ).
displays the previous image. displays the next image.

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In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off
Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off.
Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Changing the Mode

Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images. The mode is set by the mode dial.

Capture Mode

Auto mode Most of the settings are made p.18, 31 automatically by the camera when a picture is taken. This mode is for taking dark scenes such as night views. You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually. This mode is for taking moving images. You can combine images to make one picture. p.31 p.32 p.38 p.34
Night-scene mode Manual exposure mode Movie picture mode Multiple exposure mode

Playback Mode

Playback mode This mode is for playing back recorded images. p.53
Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on or.
Using the Button Functions

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q Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( w button Changes the flash mode. ( p.43) e button Changes the shooting mode as follows. Using the Self-timer ( p.36) Using the Remote Control Unit ( p.37) Continuous Shooting ( p.35) * When the Capture mode is set on or Shooting mode will be skipped. r button Changes the focus mode. ( p.41) t Zoom button Changes the size of the subject. ( p.40) y Menu button Displays the active menus in Capture mode. ( u Four-way controller ( ) Changes the EV compensation in p.42) Changes the shutter speed in mode. ( ) i Four-way controller ( Adjusts the focus in mode. ( p.41) o Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD p.30) p.39)

, Continuous

Press the shutter release button. Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed, and stop when the button is released.
You can continue shooting until the CF card is full. The interval will vary according to the [Resolution] and [Quality Level] setting. The flash will not fire in Continuous Shooting mode. Continuous shooting is not possible in Night-scene, Movie picture or Multiple exposure mode. If you reduce the shutter speed to 1 second or less in Manual mode ( ), continuous shooting is not possible. 35

Using the Self-Timer

The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Set the mode dial to Press the button.
Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the selftimer lamp starts to blink.
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
You can take pictures using the wireless remote control unit (optional).
Set the mode dial to Press the button twice. The self-timer lamp will blink and the camera is ready to take pictures using the remote control unit. If you press the Zoom button on the remote control unit, the zoom will switch from [Tele] to [Normal] to [Wide].
Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit. The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after approximately three seconds.
The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way. Please ensure that the remote control is no more than 5 meters apart from the front of the camera.

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Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)
This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum length of one motion picture is 30 seconds.
Set the mode dial to. The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
q w e r Flash Off Movie Picture mode Remaining shooting time Remaining number of sets

5 12SEC

Press the shutter release button. Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.
makes the image bigger makes the image smaller
Press the shutter release button. Shooting will end. q Keeping the shutter release button pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, shooting will start, and will stop when the button is released. Playing Back Images p.53

The focus mode returns to [Auto] when the camera is turned off.
If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture may differ from what was seen in the viewfinder.

Manual Focus

You can focus the camera on the subject manually when the mode is set on.
Four-way controller ( ) increases the distance to the focusing position Four-way controller ( ) decreases the distance to the focusing position
Saving the Manual Focus Position

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EV Compensation
EV compensation is required when there is an extreme difference in brightness between the background and the subject.
Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode.
Four-way controller ( ) increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level Four-way controller ( ) decreases the EV compensation to a negative () level
The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.

EV compensation level

This function cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode.
Changing the Shutter Speed
See Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) (p.32).
Changing the Aperture Setting

Selecting the Flash Mode

None Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Reduction The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subjects eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
Flash On + This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in Red-eye Reduction the subjects eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.
The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continuous shooting, or infinity-landscape mode. [Auto] and [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to. In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash pre-discharges before you take a picture.
Press the button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. When charging is completed, the flash lamp lights red while pressing the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.

Saving the Flash Mode

Select [Sharpness] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Soft] to [Hard]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Taking Pictures
Setting the Saturation (Saturation) z x c
Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [High] to [Low]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.
Setting the Contrast (Contrast) z x c
Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [High] to [Low]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the Settings (Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults.
Item Flash The setting on the Description button is saved. Default Setting
White Balance The [White Balance] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved. Focusing Area The [Focusing Area] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved. Digital Zoom AE Metering The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved. The [AE Metering] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved. The [ISO Speed] setting on the [Rec.Mode] menu is saved. The focus position set by Manual Focus is saved and restored when Manual Focus is next selected. The LCD monitor display mode is saved. The file number is saved. If a new CF card is inserted, the sequential file number is assigned.
ISO Speed MF Position Display File No.
Press the Menu button in Capture mode.

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Press the four-way controller ( The [Memory] menu will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the item. Use the four-way controller ( ) to switch and.

Playback/Erasing

Playing Back Images on the Camera
See Playing Back a Single Image (p.21).

Zoom Display

You can display images magnified up to four times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. Playback/Erasing

Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want to magnify with the four-way controller ( ). Press on the Zoom button. The image will be magnified (1 to 4). q The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed.
Four-way controller : Moves the image position Zoom button [ ]: Makes the image smaller Display button : Switches the guide display off and on
Press the OK button. Zoom playback will end. Movie pictures cannot be magnified. 53

Display button

Playing Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback.
Set the mode dial to and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller ( ). Press the four-way controller ( ). Playback will start. q The following operations can be performed during playback.
Four-way controller ( ): Reverse playback Four-way controller ( ): Forward playback Four-way controller ( ) : Pause Display button : Changes the Display mode

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q The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged.
Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Display button : ) : Frame forward ) : Frame return ) : Releases the Pause function Changes the Display mode
Press the four-way controller ( Playback ends.
Movie pictures cannot be played by zoom display.
Displaying Shooting Information (Display mode)
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The information displayed can be changed by pressing the Display button. Display On Information is displayed when shooting. q Folder name w File name e Protect symbol r Shooting date t Battery symbol 23
Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers. q Recording pixels w Quality level e White balance r AE metering t ISO speed Display Off No information is displayed when shooting.

1/125 F2.6

Nine-image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.
Set the mode dial to four-way controller (
and choose an image with the ).
Press the OK button. Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller ( ). If you press the four-way controller( ) while an image on the left row is selected, previous 9 images will be displayed. If you press the four-way controller( ) while an image on the right row is selected, next 9 images will be displayed.

Selected image

Press the OK button. The screen will return to single-image display of the selected image.
For movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.

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Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously.

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Set the mode dial to and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller ( ). Press the Menu button. The [Playback] menu will be displayed. Playback/Erasing Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller ( ). Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the playback interval. Press the OK button. Playback will start at the set interval.

Playback Set-up

Slideshow Alarm

3sec On

Press any button (except the shutter release button). The slideshow will stop.
The slideshow will continue until you press any button. Movie pictures will be played through regardless of the set playback interval.

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Erasing a Single Image z x c v
Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want to erase with the four-way controller ( ). Press the button. The [Delete] menu will be displayed. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller ( ). Press the OK button.

Delete Cancel

All Images MENU Exit OK Ok
You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.19) and Easy View (p.20).

Erasing All Images

You can erase all the images on the CF card.
Once erased, images cannot be restored. Protected images cannot be erased.
Press the button twice. The [Delete (All)] menu will be displayed. Select [Delete All] with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button.

Delete(All)

Delete all images on the memory card? Delete All Cancel
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally erased.

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Set the mode dial to and choose the image you want to protect with the four-way controller ( ). Press the button. The [Protect] menu will be displayed. Press the OK button.

Protect Unprotect

Protect Protect

Protecting All Images

You can protect all the images.
Press the button twice. The [Protect (All)] menu will be displayed. Select [Protect] with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button. ).

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

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Printing Single Images
Set the following items for each image. q Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99. q Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not. q Trimming You can have prints made in a different size to that of the original image. Playback/Erasing

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Set the mode dial to and choose the image for which you want to specify the number of prints with the fourway controller ( ). Press the DPOF button. The [DPOF] menu will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( to change the number of prints. Press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to [Date]. Use the four-way controller ( insert the date or not.
On : The date will be printed Off : The date will not be printed
Copies 1 Date On Trimming Off

) to select whether to

Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Trimming]. Change the print size. Press the four-way controller ( ) to display the trimming screen. q The following operations can be performed from the trimming screen.

Trimming rimming

Size Siz Rotate
Display button : Switches between vertical and horizontal Zoom button : Changes the image size Four-way controller : Moves the trimming position up, down, left and right OK button : Returns to the menu screen
Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings.

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Set the mode dial to and press the DPOF button twice. The [DPOF (All)] menu will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( to select the number of prints. You can specify up to 99 prints. Press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to [Date]. Use the four-way controller ( to select On or Off.
On : The date will printed Off : The date will not be printed

DPOF(All)

Better Approx. 13 Approx. 53 Approx. 160
Good Approx. 26 Approx. 94 Approx. 228
Pentax power zoom 7.6 mm - 22.8 mm (Equivalent to 37mm - 111 mm in 35 mm format) F2.6 - F4.8, 7 elements in 6 groups (2 dual-sided aspherical elements). TTL contrast detection autofocus system. Manual focus / Infinity-landscape mode available. 7-point autofocus and spot. Autofocus: Normal 0.4 m (1.31 ft) to infinity. Macro 0.14 m (0.46 ft) to 0.5 m (1.64 ft). Manual focus: 0.14 m (0.46 ft) to infinity. TTL metering. Choice of Multi-segment metering, Centerweighted metering and Spot metering. Standard, Night Scene, Metered Manual, Movie, Multiple Exposure.

Focusing System Type

Focusing Areas Focusing Range
Exposure Control Metering System Exposure Modes
Exposure Compensation 2 EV (1/3 steps). Movie Shooting time: approx. 1 sec. - 30 sec.

Shutter

Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed: approx. 1/2000 sec. to 15 sec. One shot, Continuous, Self-timer and Remote control. Built-in series-control auto flash. Automatic discharge under low lighting condition in auto modes. Flash-on and flash-off modes. Red-eye reduction function employs a single discharge. Approx.0.14 m (0.46 ft) - 3.7 m(12 ft) at 7.6 mm (ISO: AUTO) Approx. 0.4 m(1.31 ft) - 2.0 m(6.6 ft) at 22.8 mm (ISO: AUTO) Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light and Manual setting. Color, black & white and sepia. Shooting 1x - 2x, Playback 1x - 4x Actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment from 3 m-1 to +1 m-1. 1.6 inch. TFT color LCD. TV output terminal (NTSC/PAL), USB terminal and DC input terminal. Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) or AC adapter (optional). 92 (W) 59 (H) 31 (D) mm (D: max 34.5 mm) (3.6 2.3 1.2/1.4 inches). 205 g (7.2 oz.) without battery and CF card.

Drive Modes Flash

Flash effective range
White Balance Color Modes Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor Interfaces Power Sources Dimensions Weight

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 is 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 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 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 manufacturers 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 manufacturers 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. 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.

For customers in the 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 users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found 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 occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not 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 which the receiver is connected. * 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 an Canada Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
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