[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Manual For optimum camera performance, please read this Operating Manual before using the camera. 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 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 33LF 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. [. . . ] Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK 2 3 1 Exit OK A BFD 4 Taking Pictures Setting the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area. Wide Spot Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller. 1 2 3 Select [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the Focusing Area 1 p. 68 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK Exit OK 47 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK 2 3 1 Exit OK A BFD Setting the Light Metering Range 4 Taking Pictures 48 You can select which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. L M N The exposure is determined by the entire screen. The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the Center-weighted screen. The exposure is determined by the small area in the Spot center of the screen only. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the AE Metering 1 p. 68 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK Exit OK Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK 2 3 1 Exit OK A BFD 4 Taking Pictures Setting the Sensitivity You can select the Sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Auto 100 200 400 The camera makes the adjustment automatically. · The lower the sensitivity (smaller number), the sharper and more noise-reduced the image. · The higher the sensitivity (larger number), the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions. The image will have more noise. 1 2 3 Select [Sensitivity] on the [A Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK Exit OK The only available AUTO settings are 100 and 200. Saving the Sensitivity 1 p. 68 49 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK 2 3 1 Exit OK A BFD Setting the Instant Review Time 4 Taking Pictures 50 You can select the Instant Review display time from 0. 5 sec. , 1 sec. , 2 sec. , 3 sec. , 5 sec. , or OFF (no display). 1 2 3 Select [Instant Review] on the [A Rec. Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU 0. 5sec Exit OK OK ABFD Setting the Image Sharpness You can make the image outlines sharp or soft. 1 2 3 Select [Sharpness] on the [A Rec. Use the four-way controller (45) to select x (Normal), z (Sharp), or y (Soft). Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU 0. 5sec Exit OK OK Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2048 1536 AWB Wide Auto OK 2 3 1 Exit OK ABFD Setting the Color Saturation You can set the color saturation. Use the four-way controller (45) to select x (Normal), z (High), or y (Low). Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU 0. 5sec Exit OK OK ABFD Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast. 1 2 3 Select [Contrast] on the [A Rec. Use the four-way controller (45) to select x (Normal), z (High), or y (Low). Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast MENU 0. 5sec Exit OK OK 51 Rec. [. . . ] Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 7 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. 103 7 Appendix 104 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ]