Digital Camera
Operating Manual
For optimum camera performance,
please read the Operating Manual
before using the camera.
Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 33L Digital Camera. Please
read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of
all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a
valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 33L that are for anything other than personal
enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as
specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where
limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during
demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with
the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of
use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken
here also.
Regarding trademarks
• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
• The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation.
Copyright © 2002 inSilicon Corporation. All rights reserved.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still
cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more
faithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased of that the camera may
not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is
99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no
effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using
this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked
with the following symbols.
Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause serious personal injury.
Caution
This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause minor or medium personal injury, or material
loss.
Warning
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present
inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the
camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is the risk of electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small
children do not hang the strap over their necks.
• Always use the AC adapter specified exclusively for this product, with the
specified power and voltage. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this
product, or using the exclusive AC adapter with an unspecified power or
voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop
use immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your
nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric
shock.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter.
Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.
Caution
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble
the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The
battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this
camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins
to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
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Handling the Camera
• Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not
been used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips,
etc.). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred
for photography, lost profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or
benzene.
• Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera
in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high
temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and
store in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or where the
camera could get wet.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a
cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or
ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C.
• The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to
normal as temperatures normalize.
• The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to
liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain
high performance.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and
outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving
the camera after decreasing the temperature difference.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts.
These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on
the camera.
• See “Precautions When Using a CF Card” (p.16) for details on the compact flash
memory card (CF Card).
malfunction.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or
• When you rotate the LCD monitor, please rotate it carefully in the correct direction,
and do not apply excessive force. This could damage your camera.
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Contents
FOR YOUR SAFETY ....................................................................................... 3
Handling the Camera ....................................................................................... 4
Contents........................................................................................................... 5
Contents of This Manual .................................................................................. 7
Checking Package Contents............................................................................ 8
Names of Parts ................................................................................................ 9
Names of Operating Parts ............................................................................. 10
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Getting Started
Attaching the Strap .............................................................................................11
Powering the Camera..........................................................................................12
Installing the Batteries.................................................................................... 12
Using the AC Adapter .................................................................................... 14
Installing/Removing the CF Card.......................................................................15
Rotating the LCD Monitor (Rotate LCD)............................................................17
Initial Settings......................................................................................................18
Setting the Display Language ........................................................................ 18
Setting the Home Town ................................................................................. 18
Setting the D.S.T. Mode................................................................................. 19
Setting the Video Output Format ................................................................... 19
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................. 20
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Taking Still Pictures............................................................................22
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................24
Playing Back Images ..................................................................................... 24
Playing Back Previous or Next Images.......................................................... 24
Using Your CF Card............................................................................26
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Common Operations
Quick Start
Turning the Camera On and Off.........................................................................29
Playback Only Mode ...................................................................................... 29
Using Button Functions......................................................................................30
Capture Mode ................................................................................................30
Playback Mode .............................................................................................. 31
Setting the Menus ...............................................................................................32
How to Set the Menus.................................................................................... 32
Menu List ....................................................................................................... 34
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Taking Pictures
Setting the Capture Functions...........................................................................36
Changing Focus Settings............................................................................... 36
Selecting the Flash Mode .............................................................................. 38
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ....................................................................... 39
Selecting the Quality Level ............................................................................ 40
Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................................... 41
Setting the Focusing Area.............................................................................. 43
Setting the Light Metering Range .................................................................. 44
Setting Sensitivity........................................................................................... 45
Setting the Instant Review Time .................................................................... 46
Setting Image Sharpness............................................................................... 46
Setting Color Saturation................................................................................. 47
Setting the Image Contrast ............................................................................ 47
Switching Between Modes .................................................................................48
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Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode ................................ 48
Selecting the Capture Mode .......................................................................... 48
Taking Pictures....................................................................................................49
Program Mode ............................................................................................... 49
Picture Mode.................................................................................................. 50
Taking Self-Portraits ...................................................................................... 52
Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ..................................................... 53
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ................................................ 54
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) .................................... 56
Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode)............................................................ 58
Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode).................................63
Automatically Change Capture Conditions (Auto Bracket Mode) .................. 64
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Shooting).............. 66
Using the Self-Timer ...................................................................................... 67
Using the Zoom.............................................................................................. 68
EV Compensation .......................................................................................... 70
Saving the Settings.............................................................................................72
Saving the Menu Items (Memory).................................................................. 72
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Playback/Deleting
Playing Back Images...........................................................................................74
Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................................. 74
Zoom Playback .............................................................................................. 74
Playing Back Movie Pictures.......................................................................... 75
Nine Image Display........................................................................................ 76
Slideshow....................................................................................................... 77
Deleting Images...................................................................................................78
Deleting a Single Image................................................................................. 78
Deleting All Images ........................................................................................ 78
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)..................................................... 79
Viewing Images on a TV .....................................................................................80
Printing Service Settings (DPOF) ......................................................................81
Single Image Settings .................................................................................... 81
Settings for All Images ................................................................................... 83
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Settings
Camera Settings..................................................................................................84
Formatting a CF card ..................................................................................... 84
Changing the Display Language.................................................................... 85
Changing the Date Style and Date/Time ....................................................... 85
Selecting the Video Output Format................................................................ 86
Turning the Operation Sound On and Off ......................................................86
Setting World Time ........................................................................................ 87
Setting the Display Mode ............................................................................... 88
Screen Effect ................................................................................................. 90
Setting the Background Color ........................................................................ 90
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................................. 91
Setting LCD Monitor Brightness..................................................................... 91
Resetting to Default Settings [Reset] ............................................................. 91
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Appendix
List of City Names...............................................................................................92
Messages .............................................................................................................93
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................94
Optional Accessories..........................................................................................96
Main Specifications.............................................................................................97
WARRANTY POLICY...........................................................................................99
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Contents of This Manual
This operating manual contains the following chapters.
1 Getting Started
Explains your first steps, from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be
sure to read it and follow the instructions.
2 Quick Start
Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if
you want to get started right away. It also explains how to use the CF card.
3 Common Operations
Explains common operations such as button functions and using the
menus. See “Taking Pictures”, “Playback/Deleting”, and “Settings” chapters
for more details.
4 Taking Pictures
Explains various ways to capture images, and how to set the relevant
functions, such as setting the virtual mode dial to change capture modes,
and selecting the right picture mode for the current scene.
5 Playback/Deleting
Explains how to play back images on the camera or a TV, and how to
delete.
6 Settings
Explains setting camera functions.
7 Appendix
Explains troubleshooting, and introduces accessories sold separately.
The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.
Shows information useful to know.
Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
A, Picture
Mode, B, C,
G, D, F, l
Icons for functions available in a capture mode are shown at the
beginning of a section.
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Checking Package Contents
Camera
Optio 33L
Strap
O-ST5(∗)
Software
(CD-ROM)
S-SW8
Video cable
I-VC2(∗)
USB cable
I-USB2(∗)
3D image viewer
O-3DV1
Lithium battery
CR-V3
LCD monitor hood
Operating Manual
(this manual)
(PC Connection Manual)
Viewing Your Digital
Camera Images
On Your PC
Operating Manual
(PC Connecting Manual)
∗ Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, see “Optional Accessories” (p.96).
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