Pentax Optio 330 User Manual

Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.

Pentax Optio 330 Specifications

General

Digital Zoom	4x
Type	Compact
Effective Pixels	3.2 million
Image Resolution	2048 x 1536
Focal Length	5.8 - 17.4mm (equivalent to 38 - 114mm in 35mm format)
Aperture Range	f/2.8 - f/4.8
Shutter Speed	1/2000 - 4 sec
ISO Sensitivity	100, 200, 400
Display	1.6-inch TFT LCD
Storage	SD card
Battery	2 x AA batteries
Image Sensor	1/2.7" CCD

Summary

Camera Safety Precautions

Warning and Cautionary Advice

Essential warnings and cautions for safe camera operation and handling.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Names of Parts

Front and Back Parts Identification

Visual guide to the camera's front and back components.

Names of Operating Parts

Getting Started: Attaching the Strap

Getting Started: Powering and Charging

Charging the Battery

Step-by-step guide for charging the camera's battery.

Getting Started: Installing the Battery

Getting Started: Using the AC Adapter

Getting Started: Installing the CF Card

Getting Started: Initial Settings

Quick Start: Taking Still Pictures

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode

Simple steps to capture still images using automatic settings.

Quick Start: Playing Back Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

How to view previously taken still images on the camera's LCD.

Common Operations: Turning Camera On/Off

Common Operations: Camera Modes

Understanding Capture and Playback Modes

Explanation of the camera's different operational modes.

Common Operations: Using Buttons

Common Operations: Menu Navigation

How to Use the Menus

Step-by-step guide on using the camera's menu system.

Common Operations: Menu List

Taking Pictures: Display Information

Taking Pictures: Basic Modes

Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode

Capturing images using the camera's automatic settings.

Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

Guide to shooting in low-light conditions using Night-Scene mode.

Taking Pictures: Manual Exposure

Taking Pictures: Advanced Techniques

Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode)

Procedure for creating composite images using multiple exposures.

Taking Pictures: Continuous and Timed Shooting

Continuous Shooting

Instructions for capturing rapid sequences of images.

Using the Self-Timer

How to use the self-timer for delayed shots.

Setting Shooting Functions: Viewfinder Adjustment

Setting Shooting Functions: Subject Size and Zoom

Changing the Size of the Subject

How to adjust zoom for framing subjects.

Setting Shooting Functions: Autofocus Modes

Setting Shooting Functions: Exposure Adjustments

EV Compensation

Adjusting exposure value for brightness balance.

Changing Shutter Speed and Aperture

Manual adjustment of shutter speed and aperture settings.

Setting Shooting Functions: Flash Mode

Setting Shooting Functions: Image Parameters

Selecting Recording Pixels

Choosing the image resolution in pixels.

Selecting Quality Levels

Adjusting image compression for quality and file size.

Setting Shooting Functions: White Balance

Setting Shooting Functions: AF Area

Setting Shooting Functions: Metering and ISO

AE Metering Method Selection

Choosing the method for determining exposure.

ISO Speed Setting

Setting the camera's light sensitivity (ISO).

Setting Shooting Functions: Color and Review

Selecting the Color Mode

Choosing between color, black & white, or sepia.

Setting Instant Review Time

Configuring how long the image is displayed after capture.

Setting Shooting Functions: Image Details

Setting Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast

Adjusting image sharpness, color saturation, and contrast levels.

Setting Shooting Functions: Saving Settings

Playback: Image Display

Displaying Shooting Information

Viewing captured image data on the LCD monitor.

Playback: Movie Files

Playing Back Movie Pictures

How to view recorded movie clips on the camera.

Playback: Image Browsing

Nine-image Display

Viewing multiple images simultaneously on the LCD screen.

Playback: Slideshow

Erasing Images: Single File

Erasing a Single Image

Step-by-step guide to deleting individual captured images.

Erasing Images: All Files

Image Protection

Protecting Images from Accidental Deletion

How to prevent images from being erased.

Printing Setup: Single Images

Setting the Printing Service for Single Images

Configuring print options like copies, date insertion, and trimming.

Viewing Images on TV

PC Connectivity: Windows

Installing Software for Windows PC

Guide to installing necessary software for PC connection.

PC Connectivity: Macintosh

Settings: CF Card Formatting

Settings: Date and Time Configuration

Setting the Date Style

Choosing the format for displaying dates.

Changing the Date and Time

Adjusting the camera's internal date and time settings.

Settings: World Time

Settings: Beep Sound

Settings: Language and Video Output

Changing the Display Language

Selecting the language for menus and messages.

Changing the Video Output Format

Setting the video output standard (NTSC/PAL).

Settings: Power Saving Features

Powersaving Function (LCD Timeout)

Setting automatic LCD monitor turn-off time.

Auto Power Off Function

Setting automatic camera power-off time.

Settings: Resetting Defaults

Settings: Alarm Status

Checking the Alarm Status

Viewing the current alarm settings and status.

Settings: Alarm Management

Setting the Alarm

Configuring alarm times and associated images.

Turning the Alarm Off

Disabling active alarms.

Appendix: Reference Information

List of City Names for World Time

A list of cities and their corresponding codes for world time settings.

Appendix: Error Messages

Appendix: Troubleshooting Common Problems

Appendix: Main Camera Specifications

Appendix: Warranty Policy