Pentax Optio 33L User Manual

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• Approximate Number of Shots, Recorded Pixels, and Quality

Levels

• These figures show the number of shots when using a 16MB CF card.
• These figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions, and may

vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, and CF
card used.

Quality Level

Best

Better

Good

Movie images

Recorded Pixels

(320

Ч 240)

2048 Ч 1536

30 sec

× 2 sets

1600 Ч 1200

1024 Ч 768

640 Ч 480

128

Precautions When Using a CF Card

• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.
• The CF card may be hot when removed immediately after camera use. Please be

careful.

• Never open the CF card cover or turn off the camera while recording data on the

CF card, during image playback, or while connected to a PC with a USB cable.
This could cause data loss or card damage.

• Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Do not get it wet or leave it

in a high temperature location.

• New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use. See

“Formatting a CF card” (p.84) for formatting.

• Never open the CF card cover while formatting a CF card. The card may be

damaged beyond use.

• Data saved on a CF card may be erased under the following conditions.

PENTAX does not accept any liability regarding erased data.
• When the user mishandles the CF card
• When the CF card is placed in a location with static electricity or electrical

interference

• When the card is not used for a long time
• When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording or reading

data on the CF card

• The CF card has a limited life. The stored data may become unreadable after long

periods of disuse. Please periodically backup important data onto your PC.

• Please avoid using or storing your card where static electricity or electrical

interference can occur.

• Do not use or store your card where it may be exposed to sudden temperature

changes, condensation, or direct sunlight.