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    Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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    you for buying the Pentax Optio 330GS 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
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    the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may the batteries applicable for Optio 330GS, the NiMH is the only battery that is rechargeable. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if
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    pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a 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
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    of the Operating Manual 5 Checking Contents of the Package 6 Name of Parts 7 Names of Operating Parts 8 Getting Started 9 Attaching the Strap 9 Powering the Camera 10 Inserting the Battery 10 Using the AC Adapter (optional 12 Installing or Removing the CF Card 13 Turning the Camera On and
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    (Memory 68 Saving the Menu Items (Memory 68 software 90 System environment 90 Installing the software 91 Connecting the camera and your Macintosh 92 Viewing images on your Macintosh 93 Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh 93 Settings 94 Camera Settings 94 Formatting a CF Card
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    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
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    Camera Optio 330GS Strap O-ST5 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW6 Video cable I-VC2 USB cable I-USB2 3D Image Viewer O-3DV1 Digital Camera Operating Manual Lithium battery CR-V3 To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Operating Manual
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    Name of Parts Front Back 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 7
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    A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (̆) Four-way controller (̄) Four-way controller (̇) Four-way controller (̈) Menu button Playback/OK button ̆ Zoom / / button (Only for digital
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    Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. 9
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    ) is recommended. ( p.12) Caution • 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
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    Alkaline 50 30 * The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Caution Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product
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    AC adapter. v Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Caution • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord When using the AC adapter D-AC5, be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter. 12
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    insert fully. c Close the CF card cover. Removing the Card z Slide the CF card cover in the direction indicated by arrow and lift it up. x Press the CF card eject button and remove the card. c Close the CF card cover. Caution • If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned on, a warning
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    used on another camera. Refer to "Formatting a CF Card" (p.94) for instructions on formatting. • Never open the CF card cover 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
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    cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Playback Only Mode Turning on the camera while pressing Playback/OK button will activate Playback only mode. • When you turn on the camera in Playback Only Mode, the lens cover remains closed and the lens does not
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    . If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time is not the current time, follow the instructions for "Changing the Date/Time" (p.96) to set the correct date and time. Setting the Display Language You can
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    Getting Started Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. Initial Setting Language/ English NYC z Press the four-way controller (̇ ̈) NTSC to select the desired city (Home Town). x Press the four-way controller (̄). The screen
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    Getting Started Setting the Video Output Format You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back pictures using a TV monitor. z Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to select the video output format. The default setting is NTSC. x Press the Playback/OK button. The screen for
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    / 2002 format. n When you have finished the 11 : 00 PM settings, press the Playback/OK 12/24 button when the clock reaches 00 seconds. The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set date and time except the initial settings, press the Playback/OK button again after press the Playback
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    switch For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. z Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. x Set the mode dial to . c Confirm the subject and 200 shooting information on the LCD monitor. The focus frame in
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    image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the CF card.) Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in
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    Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Quick Start LCD monitor Playback/OK button Playing Back Images You can display the still picture. z Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. 100-0020 The image taken will be dis- played on the LCD monitor. During this time you can erase
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    Quick Start LCD monitor Playback/OK button Four-way controller Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. z Press the Playback/OK button after taking a picture. An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. x Press the
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    the Recorded Images Images taken with the Optio 330GS camera are recorded on the CF card. You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and print them out. Viewing images on the camera One of the advantages of a digital camera is that it enables you to
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    a PC You only need to install the USB driver the first time. After that, you can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images. Or you can remove the CF card from the camera and transfer the data to your PC using
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    mode. ( p.31) ባ button Changes the shooting mode as follows.  Using the Self-timer ( p.61) Using macro mode ( p.29)  Infinity-landscape mode ( p.29) Manual focus ( p.30) ቤ Zoom button  Changes the size of the subject. ( p.62) ብ Menu button Displays the active menus in [Rec.Mode] and [Set
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    Common Operations ቢ ባ Playback Mode ቢ button  Deletes the image. ( p.74) ባ button  Protects the image from erasure. ( p.76) ቤ Zoom / / button - + changes the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.62)  displays nine images at once. ( p.72) ብ Menu button  Displays
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    button to change the mode between Capture mode and Playback mode. Pressing the shutter release button halfway during Playback mode also moves the camera to Capture mode. Selecting the Capture Mode Standard mode All settings can be made at your choice when taking a picture. Picture mode Settings
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    (No icon) Autofocus mode Macro mode Infinity-landscape mode Manual focus mode The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the distance to the subject is approx. 10cm-50cm (0.33ft-1.64ft). The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button
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    enlarged in the Digital zoom memo mode. • When it is difficult to obtain the correct focus in Manual Focus mode for taking pictures in dark places, press the shutter release button halfway in [Autofocus mode] or [Macro mode], and the AF spotbeam will be emitted, enabling the camera
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    red while the flash is charging. If the flash lamp lights red when you press the shutter release button halfway after charging is completed, the camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode  p.68 31
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    the settings, and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on if you remove the battery before turning off the camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly, any changes to setting will not
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    100 1/3 Taking Pictures c Rec.Mode Set-up Auto Bracket Color Digital Zoom Instant Review Continuous Shooting 3D Mode Full 0.5s Parallel Mode 2/3 v' Select to leave the menu screen and move the camera to Capture mode (playback mode in playback only mode), any changes to the setting will not
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    review time. 0.5s (0.5 sec) k k k p.44 Continuous Shooting For taking pictures continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. (Off) k k i p.60 3D Mode For taking 3-D pictures. Parallel mode k k i p.55 Memory For saving the shooting function settings when the camera
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    Description For setting the printing service. Slideshow Recorded images are Reset Description Default Setting For formatting the CF card Cancel For adjusting the beep sound when camera settings to defaults Cancel Reference p.94 p.97 p.95 p.96 p.98 p.96 p.99 p.97 p.100 p.101 p.101 b [Memory
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    480]. z Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to change the size. c Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed 2048 1536 AWB
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    z Select [Quality Level] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to change the image quality. c Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed 2048 1536 AWB
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    adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Use this mode when taking pictures outside
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    Setting z Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen. x Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. c Press the Display returns to the menu screen. DISPLAY Adjust v Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Taking Pictures 39
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    . (Spot) z Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to change the setting. c Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed 2048 1536
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    z Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to change the metering mode. c Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed 2048 1536 AWB
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    of the surroundings. b ISO Speed Auto 100 200 400 The camera sets the speed automatically. • As the lower ISO speed produces sharp the higher ISO speed uses faster shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, making the picture blurred. z Select [ISO Speed] on the [Rec
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    Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) Rec.Mode Set-up to change the Color mode setting. c Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Auto Bracket Color Digital Zoom Instant Review Continuous Shooting 3D Mode Full 0.5s Parallel Mode 2/3 Taking Pictures 43
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    time. c Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.Mode Set-up Auto Bracket Color Digital Zoom Instant Review Continuous Shooting 3D Mode Full 0.5s Parallel Mode 2/3 The Instant Review time setting is saved when the camera is memo turned off. Taking Pictures 44
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    ] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (-)]. c Press the Playback/OK button. Rec.Mode Set-up Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast The camera is ready to take the 3/3 picture. Taking Pictures 45
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    ] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (-)]. c Press the Playback/OK button. Rec.Mode Set-up Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast The camera is ready to take the picture. 3/3 Taking Pictures 46
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    ] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (-)]. c Press the Playback/OK button. Rec.Mode Set-up Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast The camera is ready to take the picture. 3/3 Taking Pictures 47
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    Capture mode t AF frame y Number of images can be taken u Battery indicator i Date & time Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the No shooting information is displayed. • The AF frame in autofocus mode and the battery symbol are displayed. • If any of the modes are changed such as Flash
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    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures x z c Taking Pictures with All the Functions Set (Standard Mode) Set the mode dial to , you can use all of the functions. z Set the mode dial to . x Press the Menu button. The Menu screen will be displayed. For details of how to make the settings, see "How to Use the
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    When a mode other than [ ] is selected. v z x c Taking Pictures Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. Picture mode There are seven available modes in Picture mode. Landscape Enables to take
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    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 Pictures 51
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    picture will be taken. Using the Shutter Release Button  p.21 Playing Back Images  p.22 Caution 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. 52
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    xc z 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. z Set the mode dial to . The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 5
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    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 Caution • The flash will not fire in
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    ] or [Cross Mode]. Rec.Mode Set-up Auto Bracket Color Digital Zoom Instant Review Continuous Shooting 3D Mode Full 0.5s Parallel Mode To view the picture appears again. n Take the first picture while watching the capture guide. Hold the camera so that the subject 14 is in the center of the
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    to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base. • As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m÷40=7.5cm. However, as the way people
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    Taking Pictures b Example of a 3D picture 57
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    be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer. b How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown below. 58
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    b How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two. Taking Pictures  Transfer the images with a PC or Macintosh p.82 or p.90 As the distance between the left and
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    select [Continuous Shooting]. Rec.Mode Set-up Auto Bracket Color Digital Zoom Instant Review Continuous Shooting 3D Mode Full 0.5s Parallel Mode 2/3 c . Playing Back Images  p.22 • You can continue shooting until the CF card is full. memo • The interval will vary according to the [Recorded
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    Taking Pictures z x Using the Self-Timer The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. z Press the / / / button to display on the LCD monitor. x Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken
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    to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. z 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
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    Zoom]. c Use the four-way controller (̈) to select (On). v Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take a Rec.Mode Set-up Auto Bracket Color Digital Zoom Instant Review Continuous Shooting 3D Mode Full 0.5s Parallel Mode 2/3 picture. Caution • When you turn the LCD monitor off
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    monitor outwards, the image will be reversed on the LCD monitor. • If you are taking pictures in low light conditions, use the selftimer to avoid camera shake when pressing the shutter release button. Using the Self-Timer  p.61 64
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    Taking Pictures z EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. z 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
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    , z xcvbn. m Rec.Mode Set-up Auto Bracket Color Digital Zoom Instant Review Continuous Shooting 3D Mode Full 0.5s Parallel Mode 2/3 Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) You can take three pictures in succession while automatically changing
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    Taking Pictures m Press the Playback/OK button. The Bracket mode is set. The auto bracket icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. , Press the shutter release button. Three pictures will be taken continuously, and then return to normal shooting mode. • Check the pictures you have taken using the
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    LCD monitor display mode is saved. The file number is saved. If a new CF card is inserted, the sequential file number is assigned. Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the memo settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off. Taking Pictures 68
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    Use the four-way controller (̆ ̄) to select the item. b Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to switch (On) and (Off). n Press the Playback/OK button twice. Memory Flash EV Compensation White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed 1/2 The camera is ready to take the picture. Taking Pictures 69
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    "Playing Back Images" (p.22), or "Playing Back Previous or Next Images" (p.23). Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to twelve times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. z Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the
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    z x c Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback. z Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with
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    be displayed. c Press on the Zoom button / . The screen will return to single-image display of the selected image. v Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. For movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed. memo 72
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    x zcv b Slideshow You can play back all the images on the CF card continuously. z Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller (̇ ̈). x Press the Menu button. The [
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    100-0020 displayed. c Select [Delete] with the four-way controller (̆). v Press the Playback/OK button. ALL Delete Cancel • You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.44). memo • You cannot erase protected images (with the symbol). Playback/Erasing 74
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    z x c Erasing All Images You can erase all the images at once. Caution • Once erased, images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be erased. z Enter the Playback mode and press the button twice. The Delete (All) screen will be displayed. x Select [Delete All] with the four- way
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    displayed. c Select [Protect All] with the four-way controller (̆). v Press the Playback/OK button. memo 76 • Even protected images will be erased by formatting the CF card.
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    on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. z Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable. x Connect the other end of the video cable to the image input terminal of the TV. c Turn the TV and
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    You can print the images on the CF card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. z xcvbn m Printing Single Image Set the following items for each image. b Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99. b Date Specify whether
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    made for an image, the memo previously set number of prints and On/Off date setting will be displayed. Caution • 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
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    z cvb n x Printing All Images z Press the Menu button in playback mode and select [DPOF] on the [Playback] menu. x Press the four-way controller (̈) and press the Display button. [All Images] will be displayed. c Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) 100-0020 to select the number of prints. You
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    MEMO
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    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
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    the necessary software are explained. Caution • If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Professional), Please Login as an administrator user before starting installation. Refer to your PC's operating manual for instructions on how to login. Installing the USB drivers on Windows 98 /98SE
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    available USB port on your computer. Make sure that the CF card in the camera. , Turn your camera on. Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware and window will display a notification confirming [Hardware Found : PENTAX OPTIO 330G] (Windows XP) or [Search for the best driver
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    the CD-ROM (S-SW6) into your CD-ROM drive. The title screen will appear on your desktop. If it will not automatically begin the software installation when you first insert the CD-ROM. Double click the [Setup. exe] application icon to begin the installation process. c Double click your applicable
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    on the CF card in the camera. To save the image data on the CF card to another medium, refer to the instruction manual of your PC and move or copy files using Explorer, etc. • You can edit images on your PC after moving or copying files there. • In the case of Windows XP, if the CF card has
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    your PC z Double click the [ACDSee™] icon on the desktop. x Select an image you wish to view. Camera images can be found in [My Computer].Ǟ [Removable Disk (or the name on the volume label on the CF card, if there is one)]. [DCIM]. [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3 digit numeral) folder. 87 Playback/Erasing
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    and click [Stop]. [Stop Hardware Device] screen will appear. c Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [OK]. A message will appear. v Click [OK]. b Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from your computer and camera. For Windows 98/98SE/Me, there is no Hot Plug icon. When
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    Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP) z Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar recognized area. x Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [Stop]. c Make sure [PENTAX USB Disk Device] is selected and click [OK]. v A message confirming removal of the
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    USB cable (I-USB2) or card reader and image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your Macintosh and edit them or print them out. This section explains how to view images on your Macintosh using the provided USB driver and software. About the included software
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    The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained. Many current and recent Macintosh computers will automatically recognize the camera and load their own USB mass storage drivers. When you attach the camera to your Mac, the camera should automatically appear on your desktop
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    be changed as desired. • Although images can be viewed and printed, image data is in memo 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
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    manufacturer and capacity of the card will be displayed. Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh z Drag the [untitled (or the name on the volume label on the CF card, if there is one)] folder on the desktop to Trash. x Turn off the camera and disconnect the the USB cable from your Macintosh and
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    Settings Camera Settings How to recall [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Rec.Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed 2048 1536 AWB Auto 1/3 Formatting a CF Card Formatting will delete all the data on the CF card.
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    Adjust World Time Language/ mm/dd/yy English 1/2 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]. z Select [Date Style] on the [Set-up] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to
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    -way controller (̆ ̄) to select the language. v Press the Playback/OK button. The menus will be displayed in selected language. b Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images. Settings 96
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    . z Select [Video Out] on the [Set-up] menu. x Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to change the video output format. c Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images. Setting the Beep The beep sound can be turned on and off. z Select [Beep] on the [Set
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    How to recall the [Set-up] menu Menu button Four-way controller Playback/OK button Rec.Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering ISO Speed 2048 1536 AWB Auto 1/3 Setting the World Time The city and time selected in "Initial Settings" (p.16) serve as the
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    to [ ] (home time city). Use the four-way controller (̇ ̈) to change the Home Time city and DST setting. m Press the Playback/OK button twice. The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time in the selected city. See p.102 for the list of cities and code names
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    will not work in Playback mode and using the memo USB cable and when the camera is operated by optional AC adapter. Auto Power Off Function The camera turns off automatically when no operation is performed for a set time. • The camera turns off 3 minutes after the last operation. memo • If you
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    controller (̇ ̈) to select brightness level. Press (̇) to make the LCD monitor darker and press (̈) to make it brighter. c Press the Playback/OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images. Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset all the settings other than the date and time
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    Appendix List of City Names Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time. Code City names PPG Pagopago HNL Honolulu ANC Anchorage YVR Vancouver SFO San Francisco LAX Los Angeles YYC Calgary DEN Denver MEX Mexico City CHI Chicago MIA Miami YTO Toronto NYC
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    . There is no CF card in the camera. (p.13) The battery is exhausted. Charge the NiMH batteries using a battery charger or replace with new batteries. (p.10, p.11) Memory card error. This card is not formatted. Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with CF card. Try displaying on
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    stored. The image is being deleted. The largest file number is assigned to an image and no more images can be saved. Insert a new CF card or format the CF card. (p.94) The CF card memory is full and no more DPOF setting can be saved. Return to DPOF setting screen and set DPOF again. Appendix 104
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    Troubleshooting Problem Power will not come on Cause Battery is not installed CF card cover is open Battery is installed incorrectly Remedy Check battery is installed. If not, install battery. Close CF card cover. Check orientation of battery. Reinsert battery as indicated by (+) (-) inside the
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    Problem .), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc. Lock focus on another object located at same LCD monitor. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock focus (press shutter release button halfway), then
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    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. Appendix 107
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    108 Type Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective .89 Approx.128 țExposure capacity when using a 16MB CF card White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Color Modes Color, B&W, Sepia Lens Focal Length 5.8
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    lithium battery pack) in accordance with Pentax measuring conditions. In/Out Port USB/ 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
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    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
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    with the servicing. Appendix • 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
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    could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
  • Pentax 330GS | Operation Manual - Page 115
    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 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio 330GS Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: September, 2002
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    Inc 35 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, U.S.A. (http://www.pentax.com) Pentax Canada Inc. 3131 Universal Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2E5, CANADA (http://www.pentaxcanada.ca) http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp • Printed on recycled paper • Specifications and external dimensions are
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