Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33WR Digital Camera. Please
read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of
all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a
valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 33WR that are for anything other than personal
enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified
in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations
are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations,
industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of
obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright
as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
•
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their
SD logo is a trademark.
respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras,
printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their
intentions.
Copyright© 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not
function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely
high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or
better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or
may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded
image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor
in this manual are different from the actual product.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using
this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked
with the following symbols.
Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause serious personal injury.
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause minor or medium personal injury, or material
loss.
Warning
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside
the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the
camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is the risk of electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children
do not hang the strap over their necks.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card /
MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention
immediately if accidentally swallowed.
• Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively for this product, with the specified
power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the
exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric
shock, or camera breakdown.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use
immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest
PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued
use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.
Caution
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble the
battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery
could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only
the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to
smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of
burns.
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Handling the Camera
• Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not been
used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.). PENTAX
is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred for photography, lost
profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzene.
• Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a
vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high
temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store
in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion
to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C.
• The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to
normal as temperatures normalize.
• The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to
liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high
performance.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of
the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving the camera
after decreasing the temperature difference.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These
could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.
• See “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard” (p.18) for
details on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.
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Water-resistant Feature
• This camera conforms to JIS, (Japanese Industrial Standard) Class 5 water
resistant, (Direct jetting water under defined conditions shall have no harmful effect)
and Class 7 water resistant, (Water shall not enter the enclosure when it is
immersed in water up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.)
• This camera cannot be used underwater.
• Immediately after using the camera, be sure to carefully wipe off any water or dirt
with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not place the camera directly on the sand at a beach or other location. Exposure
to large amounts of sand or dirt may damage the camera.
• The inside of the camera is not water resistant. Before using the camera, be sure
the terminal cover and battery/card cover are securely closed.
When replacing the battery or inserting or removing the memory card, carefully
wipe off any water or dirt and open the cover in a location where the camera is not
exposed to water or dirt. If water, sand, or dirt gets inside the camera, the camera
may become damaged.
• If the camera becomes exposed to large amounts of dirt or salt water, make sure
that the power is off and the terminal cover and battery/card cover are securely
closed, and then carefully rinse off the camera under slowly running tap water or in
a shallow basin filled with fresh water for two to three minutes.
• This camera should not be immersed in water for periods longer than thirty minutes
at a time or exposed to extreme water pressure.
• Do not clean the camera with soapy water, mild detergent, or alcohol as this may
reduce the effectiveness of the camera’s water-resistant feature. Be careful not to
expose the camera to coffee or other beverages, as this may also reduce the
effectiveness of the camera’s water-resistant feature.
• Before using the camera, be sure to wipe off any sand or debris from the water-
resistant packing and the areas between the camera and the packing. Any
scratches or damage to the packing or the areas between the camera and the
packing or any peeling of the packing may reduce the effectiveness of the camera’s
water-resistant feature. If this should occur, please call the Pentax Customer
Service Department.
• The accessories of SD card, battery, USB cable and AV cable are not water
resistant.
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CONTENTS
Getting Started
FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................1
Handling the Camera........................................................................2
Water-resistant Feature....................................................................3
CONTENTS......................................................................................4
Contents of This Manual...................................................................7
Checking Package Contents ............................................................8
Names of Parts.................................................................................9
Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................10
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Attaching the Strap.............................................................................11
Powering the Camera .........................................................................12
Installing the Batteries ....................................................................12
Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................15
Installing / Removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard........16
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................19
Initial Settings .....................................................................................20
Setting the Display Language.........................................................20
Setting the Home Town ..................................................................21
Setting the D.S.T. Mode .................................................................21
Setting the Video Output Format ....................................................22
Setting the Date and Time..............................................................22
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Taking Still Pictures............................................................................24
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................26
Playing Back Images ......................................................................26
Playing Back Previous or Next Images ..........................................26
Using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard ...................................28
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Using the Button Functions...............................................................30
Capture Mode.................................................................................30
Playback Mode ...............................................................................31
Setting the Menu .................................................................................32
How to Set the Menus ....................................................................32
Menu List ........................................................................................34
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Setting the Capture Functions...........................................................36
Changing the Mode ........................................................................36
Changing Focus Settings ...............................................................37
Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................39
Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................40
Quick Start
Common Operations
Taking Pictures
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Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................41
Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................42
Setting the Focusing Area ..............................................................44
Setting the Light Metering Range ...................................................45
Setting Sensitivity ...........................................................................46
Setting Image Sharpness ...............................................................47
Setting Color Saturation .................................................................48
Setting the Image Contrast.............................................................49
Taking Pictures ...................................................................................50
Program Mode................................................................................50
Picture Mode ..................................................................................51
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode).....................53
Using the Self-Timer.......................................................................55
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/Multi Continuous
Shooting) ........................................................................................56
Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shoot).........................57
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................59
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ....................................61
EV Compensation...........................................................................62
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) .................................63
Changing the Recorded Pixels Setting When Taking Movie
Pictures...........................................................................................65
Changing the Color Mode Setting When Taking Movie Pictures....66
Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) .................67
Saving the Settings.............................................................................68
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................68
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Playing Back Images ..........................................................................70
Playing Back Still Pictures ..............................................................70
Zoom Display..................................................................................70
Nine-image Display ........................................................................71
Using Slideshow for Continuous Playback .....................................72
Playing Back Movie Pictures ..........................................................73
Adding a Voice Memo ....................................................................74
Recording a Voice Message...........................................................75
Playing Back Sound .......................................................................76
Deleting Images ..................................................................................77
Deleting an Image ..........................................................................77
Deleting All Images.........................................................................79
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .....................................80
Viewing Images on a TV .....................................................................81
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)..................................................82
Printing Individual Image ................................................................82
Printing All Images..........................................................................84
Playback/Deleting
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Editing/Settings
85
Editing Images ....................................................................................85
Changing the Image Size ...............................................................85
Trimming Images............................................................................87
Editing Images with Digital Filters...................................................88
Camera Settings..................................................................................90
Formatting an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard ........................90
Changing the Sound Settings.........................................................91
Changing the Date Style and Date / Time ......................................92
Setting World Time .........................................................................93
Changing the Display Language ....................................................94
Setting the Display Mode................................................................95
Changing the Start-up Screen ........................................................97
Setting the Background Color.........................................................98
Selecting the Video Output Format ................................................99
Setting Auto Power Off ...................................................................99
Resetting to Default Settings [Reset]..............................................99
Setting the Alarm ..............................................................................100
Checking the Alarm ......................................................................100
Setting the Alarm ..........................................................................101
Turning the Alarm Off ...................................................................102
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List of City Names.............................................................................103
Messages...........................................................................................104
Optional Accessories .......................................................................105
Troubleshooting................................................................................106
Main Specifications ..........................................................................108
WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................110
Appendix
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