Pentax Optio 33LF Bedienungsanleitung

Digital CameraOperating ManualFor optimum camera performance, please read this Operating Manual before using the camera.

8* Items marked with (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.97).Checking Packag

100Appendix7Main SpecificationsImage Storage Capacity• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.Type Fully automatic co

101Appendix7Playback Functions Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 12×), scroll, slideshow, movie playbackAutofocus Type TTL contrast detec

102Appendix7WARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects

103Appendix7• This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights.• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributo

104Appendix7For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX U.S.A., Inc.Located at: 600 12

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9FrontBackNames of PartsShutter release buttonPower switchViewfinder Built-in flashLensPC / AV terminalDC input terminalTerminal coverSelf-timer lampT

10Guide displayA button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation.The buttons are indicated as shown below.Names of Operating PartsF

11Getting Started1Getting StartedAttaching the StrapPass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug, and attach as shown.

12Getting Started1Powering the CameraInstall batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries or use one CR-V3 battery.

13Getting Started1• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Results may vary depending on the capture mode and shooting conditions.The

14Getting Started1When using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to your PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (sold separately) i

15Getting Started1Inserting / Removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCardYou can use an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard with this camera. Captured

16Getting Started1QApproximate Number of Recordable Images, Recorded Pixels, and Quality Levels• These figures show the number of shots when using a 1

17Getting Started1Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the card cover.• SD Mem

Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33LF Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the fea

18Getting Started1Swiveling the LCD Monitor (Flexible LCD Monitor)You can swivel the LCD monitor 180 degrees horizontally and up to 270 degrees vertic

19Getting Started1Turning the Camera On and Off1Press the power switch.The camera will turn on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends.Press the po

20Getting Started1Initial SettingsWhen the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display

21Getting Started1You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.1 Press the four-way controller (45) to select the desired city

22Getting Started1You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking orplaying back pictures using a TV monitor.1 Use the four-way controller (

23Getting Started14 Press the four-way controller (5).23 are displayed above and below the month. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the mon

242Quick StartQuick StartTaking Still PicturesThis is the simplest way to take still pictures. The flash discharges automatically depending on the lig

252Quick Start3 Press the shutter release button halfway.The focus frame and the focus status lamp (green) light when the camera is in focus. 4 Press

262Quick StartQuick StartPlaying Back Still PicturesTo play back still pictures:1 Press the Playback button Q after taking a picture.The captured imag

272Quick StartStill images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.1 Press the Playback button Q after taking a pictur

1We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with th

282Quick StartQuick StartHow to View the Recorded ImagesImages taken with this camera can be recorded on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the int

292Quick StartYou can view recorded images and edit them on a PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images

30Common Operations3Common OperationsUsing Button Functions1bbuttonChanges the flash mode. (1 p.42)2 gj button Selects self-timer mode or continuous s

31Common Operations31 Z buttonPrevents image deletion and protected images display. (1 p.78)2 DPOF buttonSets DPOF settings. (1 p.81)3 i button Delete

32Common Operations3Using the MenusWhen you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can use these to set functions, sav

33Common Operations3Example of Menu Operation (Pressing the MENU Button in Capture Mode)MENU OKRecorded PixelsQuality LevelWhite BalanceFocusing AreaA

34Common Operations3Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed will enlarge the menu. Press the zoom button (w) to return to the original

35Common Operations3[A Rec. Mode] Menu{…Setting changes are enabled (for * functions, settings changes in Picture modes are disabled).×…Setting change

36Common Operations3[Q Playback] Menu[BSet-up] MenuItem Description Default SettingReferenceSlideshow Plays recorded images successively. 3 sec (3 sec

37Taking Pictures4Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsCapture mode is for taking pictures and playback mode is for playing back or erasing im

2 Caution• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.• Do not charge any batteries

38Taking Pictures4The LCD monitor can be changed by pressing the OK button. Normal displayShooting information is displayed when the power is turned o

39Taking Pictures4No information displayShooting information is not displayed.• The AF frame is displayed in autofocus, and q.• Settings are displayed

40Taking Pictures4Focus Mode1 Press the ) button in Capture mode. The focus mode will change each time it is pressed and the current setting will be d

41Taking Pictures4When you press the four-way controller (45) in z mode, the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full-screen on the LCD moni

42Taking Pictures41 Press the b button in Capture mode.The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor.

43Taking Pictures4Select the number of recorded pixels from [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].The more pixels there are, the larger t

44Taking Pictures4Select the image compression rate.The more E there are, the better the quality and the larger the file.The image file size will also

45Taking Pictures4You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.1 S

46Taking Pictures41 Select [K] (Manual) on the White Balance selection screen.2 Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the scree

47Taking Pictures4You can change the autofocus area.1 Select [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.2 Use the four-way controller (45) to change th

3• 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 resist

48Taking Pictures4You can select which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.1 Select [AE Metering] on the [A

49Taking Pictures4You can select the Sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.1 Select [Sensitivity] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.2 Use the

50Taking Pictures4You can select the Instant Review display time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec.,2 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., or OFF (no display).1 Select [Instant R

51Taking Pictures4You can set the color saturation.1 Select [Saturation] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select x (Nor

52Taking Pictures4You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or under-exposed.1 Select [EV Compensation] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.2 Us

54Taking Pictures4Taking PicturesWhen an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted, all images are saved to the card. Images are saved to the

55Taking Pictures4You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.Picture ModeThere are seven modes available in Picture mode.1 Press

56Taking Pictures45 Press the OK button.The Picture mode is selected.6 Press the shutter release button.The picture will be taken.You can rotate the L

57Taking Pictures4The settings in this mode are appropriate for taking dark scenes.1 Press the four-way controller (23) in Capture mode.The virtual mo

58Taking Pictures4This mode enables you to take movie pictures.When using an SD Memory Card or the internal memory, you can continue recording until t

4FOR YOUR SAFETY...1Handling the Camera...

59Taking Pictures44 Press the shutter release button.Recording will begin. You can change the image size using the Zoom button.x Subject becomes bigge

60Taking Pictures4Using the provided software (ACDSee for PENTAX), you can join multiple images and easily create panoramic photos. Use Panorama Assis

61Taking Pictures46 Move the camera to the right and take the second picture.Position the camera so that the fixed image display overlaps the left edg

62Taking Pictures4You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors, such as red, blue, and green.FiltersEight color filters are provi

63Taking Pictures4Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.1 Press the gj button in Capture mode to display j on th

64Taking Pictures4You can use the Zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.1 Press the Zoom button in Capture mode.x Tele: Subject becomes bigger. w

65Taking Pictures41 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu will appear.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoo

66Taking Pictures4The picture will be taken either 10 seconds or 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.1 Press the gj button in Captur

68Taking Pictures4Saving the SettingsYou can choose whether or not to save the set values when the camera is turned off. If you select [O (On)], the c

69Taking Pictures41 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].3 Press the four-way controller (5).Th

5Selecting the Flash Mode ...42Selecting the Recorded Pixels...

70Playback / Deleting5Playback / DeletingPlaying Back ImagesWhen an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has been inserted, images saved on the card are pl

71Playback / Deleting5When Quick Zoom is set to on, pressing the zoom button (x) during magnified display will increase display magnification to 1×, 2

72Playback / Deleting5You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback.1 In Playback mode, use the fo

73Playback / Deleting5You can display an overlay of playback information on the LCD monitor. Press the OK button to switch between displayed informati

74Playback / Deleting5You can display nine images at the same time.1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select an image.2 Press w /

75Playback / Deleting5You can continuously play back all images saved on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.When no card has been inserted, all images

76Playback / Deleting5Deleting Images1In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to delete.2 Press the i button.The Delete

77Playback / Deleting5When Quick Delete is set to on and the camera is in Delete (One) mode, the delete screen is displayed with [Delete] already sele

78Playback / Deleting5You can protect images from being accidentally erased. You also can prevent protected images from being displayed. 1 In Playback

79Playback / Deleting5Set whether protected images are to be displayed.1 Press the MENU button in playback mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to

6Turning the Operation Sound On and Off...87Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ...

80Playback / Deleting5Viewing Images on a TVBy using the video cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or monitor with a Video IN jack. Ma

81Playback / Deleting5Printing Service Settings (DPOF)You can print the images on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard using a DPOF (Digital Print Orde

82Playback / Deleting55 Press the OK button.Prints can be made according to the settings.• If DPOF settings already exist for an image, the number of

83Playback / Deleting51 In Playback mode, press the DPOF button twice.The DPOF screen will be displayed.2 Use the four-way controller (45) to set the

84Playback / Deleting5Copies files between the internal memory and the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. This function is not available when no card is

85Playback / Deleting55 Select [@ 5 ?] with the four-way controller. 6 Press the OK button.All images are copied to the card.5 Select [? 5 @] with the

86Settings6SettingsCamera SettingsFormatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.The internal memory is formatted when no

87Settings6You can turn the operation sounds on and off.1 Select [Beep] on the [B Set-up] menu.2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (on)] o

88Settings6The date and time set in “Initial Settings” (p.20) are the Home Time (your usual time zone) setting.Setting World Time enables you to displ

89Settings65 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the World Time city, and press the four-way controller (3).6 Use the four-way controller (45)

7This operating manual contains the following chapters.1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Explains what you need to do after p

90Settings6You can display various animated effects when switching display screens on the LCD monitor.1 Select [Screen effect] on the [B Set-up] menu.

91Settings6You can set the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity.1 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu.2 Us

92Settings6You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for capturing or playing back images on a TV monitor.1 Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up]

93Settings6You can register a frequently used function to the four-way controller (45). When taking pictures, you can press the four-way controller ke

94Settings6This resets all settings other than Date / Time, Language, Video Out, and World Time.1 Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu.2 Press the fo

95Appendix7AppendixList of City NamesThe following are the cities and code names available for setting the World Time.Region City Code Region City Cod

96Appendix7MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation.Memory card full.Built-in Memory Full.The SD Memory Ca

97Appendix7Optional AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are available for this camera.AC Adapter D-AC5USB Cable I-USB2 (included)Video cab

98Appendix7Troubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyThe camera will not turn onNo batteries are installedCheck whether batteries is installed. If not, inst

99Appendix7Out of focus Subject is difficult for Autofocus to handleSubjects difficult for Autofocus include those with low contrast (blue skies, whit