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Pentax 12161 Default Settings, Combinations, Cleaning the Cmos Sensor, Error Messages, Index

Models: 12195 12161

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11Appendix
Default Settings	216
Functions Available with Various Lens
Combinations	222
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor	224
Error Messages	225
Troubleshooting	227
Main Specifications	230
Index	236
WARRANTY POLICY	242

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Pentax 12161, 12195 Default Settings, Combinations, Cleaning the Cmos Sensor, Error Messages, Troubleshooting, Index

Contents

Operating Manual Lenses you can use About the Camera For Using Your Camera SafelyAbout the Battery Charger and AC Adapter About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery About the Battery and Charger Before Using Your CameraPrecautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera Care to be Taken During HandlingOther Precautions Cleaning Your CameraStoring Your Camera Regarding Product Registration Before Using Your Camera ContentsGetting Started Shooting Functions Basic OperationsShooting Settings Editing Images Playback FunctionsConnecting to a Computer Changing Additional Settings 177Using the Flash Appendix Composition of the Operating Manual Indicates precautions to take when operating the camera Symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained belowIndicates useful information How to Change Function Settings Before Using Your CameraChecking the Contents of the Package Names and Functions of the Working Parts Capture Mode Flash pop-up switch Mode dialPower switch DialPlayback Mode Switches to Capture mode Press halfway to switch to Capture modeDisplays the Q Playback 1 menu p.147 Changes the style of the display on the monitor. p.25Monitor Display Capture ModeStandard display Exposure Face Detection p.85 Interval Shooting or MultiMode Control panelDetailed information on how and when the image was Playback ModeStandard display DisplayHistogram display Histogram Brightness Shutter speed Protect settingStill picture Detailed information displayMovie Histogram shows the brightness Using the HistogramHistogram before and after shooting Guide Indicators Using the Direct Keys How to Change Function SettingsPress the four-way controller 4 in Capture mode Use the four-way controller 45 to select a flash modePress the Mbutton Capture mode Using the Control PanelOr e-dial to select a setting value Use the four-way controllerPress the 3button Capture mode Using the MenusPress the 3button or the shutter release button halfway Press the four-way controllerUse the four-way controller 23 to select an item Use the four-way controller 23 to select a settingPress the 3button Before Using Your Camera Getting Started Attaching the Strap Inserting the BatteryAttaching the Strap Charging the Battery Inserting the BatteryInserting/Removing the Battery Lock lever in the direction of the arrow 3 with your finger Battery Level IndicatorUsing the AC Adapter Optional Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove Attaching a Lens To remove the lens Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switchSetting the Display Language Initial SettingsUse the four-way controller 45 to select a city W Hometown screen appearsSetting the Date and Time If you set the date and time from Use the four-way controller 23 to set the monthMenu, the screen will return to Set-up 1 menu. In this case, press the 3 buttonMemo Basic Operations Set the mode dial to n Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsBasic Shooting Operation View the subject on the monitorReview the captured image on the monitor Press the shutter release button fullyAvailable operations Turn the zoom ring to the right or left Using a Zoom LensAngle of view changes Setting the Flash Mode Using the Built-in FlashPress the four-way controller 3 in on p.56 Compensating Flash OutputFlash Compensation Value 1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0Shooting with the Flash Slide the flash pop-up switch in the direction of the arrowTurn the e-dial Press the shutter release button halfwayBasicOperations Playing Back Images Reviewing ImagesPress the Q button You can play back captured images with the cameraPress the four-way controller 2 to select Delete Deleting a Single ImageYou can delete images one by one Delete confirmation screen appearsCamera Shake Taking Pictures Continuously Recording Movies Shooting FunctionsDirect Keys Setting Items How to Operate the Shooting Functions120 Rec. Mode Menu Items Shooting with a high ISO sensitivity Movie Menu Items Custom Setting Menu ItemsSets whether to discharge the built-in flash Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode Auto Picture Modes Scene Modes Mode Characteristics Backlight Selecting a Scene Mode Set the mode dial to HSet the mode dial to u Blur Control ModeCamera switches to umode Value to match your photographic vision Exposure ModesSetting the Sensitivity Setting the ExposurePress the four-way controller 2 in Capture mode Sensitivity setting screen appearsChange Exposure Mode Changing the Exposure ModeMode. p.77 Press the shutter release button Using the Bulb ShootingTake your finger off the shutter release button Happears after the slowest shutter speedExposure is adjusted Adjusting the ExposureEV bar is displayed on the monitor during adjustment Press the mc button 1, Then turn the e-dialDrive Mode setting screen appears Press the four-way controller 5 in Capture modeUse the four-way controller 45 to select l Standard exposure Underexposure+Remote Ctrl Exposure BracketPress the 3button twice Locking the Exposure Before Shooting AE LockSet the exposure, and press the d/i button Green Button screen appearsShootingFunctions AE Metering screen appears Selecting the Metering MethodCamera returns to the control panel Reducing Image Noise Noise Reduction Reduces noise at high sensitivity ISO settingsHigh-ISO NR Setting the Focus Method FocusingPress the Mbutton in Capture mode You can focus with the following methodsAutofocus Method screen appears Setting the Autofocus MethodAutofocus Method AF Select 25 Points Menu Cancel Select the AF area Selecting the Desired Focusing AreaAF area is set Autofocus system operates Focusing Using the d/i ButtonLocking the Focus Focus Lock Refer to Setting the Autofocus Method p.85 for detailsWhile viewing the monitor, turn the focusing ring Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusFocusing with the Image Enlarged Set Focus Method to \Check that the subject is in focus Set the magnification to Off, x2, or x4, and press ButtonTake your finger off the d/i button Checking the Depth of Field PreviewPreview is ended and the camera is ready to take a picture Uses Shake Reduction. default setting Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera ShakeShake Reduction screen appears Does not use Shake ReductionPress the shutter release button halfway Camera is ready to take a picture Shooting with Self-timerShooting with Remote Control Optional Stand-by status ShootingFunctions Continuous Shooting Taking Pictures ContinuouslyCamera is ready to take pictures Continuously For Jpeg images of E/C, up to approximately100 101 Interval Shooting102 103 Multi-exposureMulti-exposure screen appears Select from 2 to 9 shots 104Multi-exposure is ended Again from the first frameSet the mode dial to C, and press the 3button Changing the Settings for Movie RecordingRecording Movies 105106 Auto Takes pictures with auto exposure. default settingCamera is ready to record a movie Adjust the exposure when Exposure Setting is set to Manual Set the mode dial to CRecording Movies 107108 Button in Green Button of the ARec. ModePress the shutter release button again Movie recording stops109 Interval MovieTo select the shooting interval Interval Movie screen appears110 111 Playing Back MoviesFirst frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor Movie playback starts112 Editing Movies113 Select points where you want to divide the movieProceed to if you do not delete any segments Screen to select segments to delete is displayed114 Setting the White Balance Operating settings in capture mode Setting a File FormatAdjusting Brightness Setting the Image Finishing ToneImage Capture Settings screen appears Setting a File FormatRefer to p.117 p.119 for details about the settings File Format Aspect Ratio117 You can set the format of image files118 Jpeg Recorded PixelsColor Space Jpeg Quality119 You can select a color space to usePress the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode Setting the White Balance121 Fine-tuning screen appearsUse the four-way controller 45 to select the white balance Fine-tune the white balance122 Adjusting the White Balance ManuallySelect K in on p.121 Highlight Correction Adjusting Brightness123 Highlight Correction screen appears124 Shadow CorrectionShadow Correction screen appears 125 HDR CaptureHDR Capture screen appears Setting Custom Image Setting the Image Finishing ToneVivid color image To select an image Finishing tone 127Change the parameters Contrast -4 to +4You can check the saturation and hue with the radar chart Use the four-way controller 45 to change the settingsNot available in C mode Button Resets the set value129 Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured ImageUse the e-dial to select a cross processed image 130 Setting the Digital Filter131 Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial Screen for setting the quick dial function appears132 To select the function to save133 Loading Settings for Taking PicturesRepeat Steps 3 134 Setting the Smart EffectTo choose an effect Repeat Steps 2 to Press the 4buttonShooting with Smart Effect 135Turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to Press the four-way controller 3 to change the parametersSet necessary settings Select from User 1 to 3 in Step Saving the Camera Settings136 On p.134137 Saving a Thumbnail Image to the User ModeTurn the e-dial to choose an image Setting the Green Button Operation Setting the Green Button and E-dial FunctionsPicture is taken. default setting Setting the One Push File Format139 Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a file format140 Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode141 Setting the Green Button Operation in aModeSetting the ND Filter Setting the Lens FunctionsTo select Off or On, and press Camera returns to the control panel143 Correcting Lens DistortionReduces lens distortions occurring due to lens properties 144 Displaying Multiple Images Enlarging ImagesDisplaying Rotated Images Deleting Multiple ImagesPlayback Functions Operation Playback Mode Palette Items147 Playback Menu ItemsPrint the date on images saved on 196 SD Memory Card Dark Area warning during playback Delete All ImagesSelect from Off default setting Setting the Playback Display MethodSelect Quick Zoom in the Q Playback 1 menu, X4, x8 orEnlarging Images Images can be enlarged up to 16 times in Playback mode149 Image enlarges at each click 1.2 to 16 timesDisplaying Multiple Images Turn the e-dial to the left toward f in Playback modeMulti-image Display Screen Full screen display of the selected image appears151 Displaying Images by Folder2345 Multi-image display screen for the selected folder appears152 Displaying Images by Shooting Date Calendar DisplayMulti-image display screen, press the Mbutton Press the Mbutton againJoining Multiple Images Index Index setting screen appears153 You can select oThumbnail, pSquare, qRandom1, rRandom2Index image is created and a confirmation screen appears 154Playing Back Images Continuously Setting the Slideshow Display155 Start screen is displayed Slideshow begins 156157 Displaying Rotated ImagesImage rotation information is saved Deleting Selected Images Deleting Multiple ImagesSelect the images to delete Multi-image display screen appears159 Deleting a Folder160 Deleting All ImagesYou can delete all saved images at once Confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayedDevice Connecting the Camera to an AVCable Used 162 Setting the Video/HDMI Output FormatSelecting the Video Output Format 163 Is automatically selected. default settingSelecting the Hdmi Output Format 164 Processing Images Changing the Image SizeDeveloping RAW Images Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels Resize Changing the Image SizeScreen to select the recorded pixels appears Resized image is saved as a new image167 Cropping Out Part of the Image CroppingCropped image is saved as a new image Processing Images with Digital Filters Processing ImagesInfrared Filter Extracts one or two specific Blue/Cyan/Green/YellowIn-Focus Plane Angle Horizon 169Angle 0/30/45/60 Brightness -8 to +8170 Screen to adjust the parameter appearsUse the four-way controller 2345 to select a filter Screen to select a filter appearsRecreating Filter Effects 171To check the parameter details, press the Mbutton Filter effects used for the selected image appearFilter-processed image is saved as a new image 172173 Editing Out the Unwanted Red-eye EffectEdited image is saved as a new image Developing One RAW Image Developing RAW ImagesScreen to select a development method is displayed Following parameters can be changed 175Parameter Value Aspect Ratio Selected RAW images are developed and saved as new images 176Camera Settings How to Operate the Set-up MenuFile Management Settings Set-up Menu Items How to Operate the Set-up MenuWorld Time Video Out188 179Cmos sensor Setting the Sound Effects Camera SettingsSound Effects 1 screen appears Turn the e-dial to display the Sound Effects 2 screen181 Setting the World TimeChanging the Date and Time Display Use the four-way controller 45 to select a destination city182 List of World Time Cities 183Setting the Display Language Setting the Monitor and the Menu DisplayMinimizing Battery Consumption 184Setting the Guide Display Time Setting the Capture Mode Display MethodSets the monitor display method in Capture mode 185Setting the Display for Instant Review Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed186 To select the item to adjust Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the MonitorUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the value 187Press the 4button Press the 3button 188Pixel Mapping screen appears When the camera is turned off Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera Memory189 Resetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus Resetting the MenusReset screen appears 190Reset Custom Functions screen appears Resetting the Custom Setting MenuChecking the Camera Version Information 191192 Formatting an SD Memory Card File Management Settings193 Format screen appearsProtecting Images from Deletion Protect Press the four-way controller 3 in Playback mode194 Creating New Folders Changing the Naming System for Folders195 Create New Folder screen appears196 Setting the Dpof SettingsPress the mc button to select O or P for printing the date 197Date will be printed 198 Computer Using the Provided SoftwareSaving Images on a Computer Windows Manipulating Captured Images on a ComputerMacintosh Saving Images on a Computer Setting the USB Connection Mode201 Unless otherwise specified, select MSC202 Connecting the Camera and a ComputerTurn the camera on Save the captured images to the computerInstalling the Software Using the Provided Software203 Turn the computer onClick Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 for Pentax 204Regarding Product Registration 205206 Using the Flash Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Flash in b Mode Using the Flash in c Mode209 Using the Trailing Curtain SyncSensitivity Built-in Flash Guide Number Approx ISO210 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in FlashCalculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance211 Using an External Flash OptionalCamera Function Flash 212 Using P-TTL Mode213 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord214 Cleaning the Cmos Sensor Default SettingsError Messages TroubleshootingDirect Keys Default SettingsQuick Dial 217 Rec. Mode MenuMovie Menu 218219 Playback Mode PalettePlayback Menu RSet-up Menu 220221 ACustom Setting MenuMode # *2 # *8 TTL Auto Flash Umode # *2 # *8 C mode ModeFunctions Available with Various Lens Combinations Group223 Using a K-Mount LensAttach the mount adapter and lens, and turn the camera on To set the focal lengthRemoving Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor Dust Removal Cleaning the Cmos SensorShaking the Cmos sensor removes dust that has collected Dust Removal screen appears225 Error Messages226 Troubleshooting227 228 229 Model Description Main SpecificationsLCD Monitor 231Drive Modes 232Movie 233234 Power SupplyWhen using a 2 GB SD Memory Card When using the fully charged battery235 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback TimeIndex 237 238 239 240 241 Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode bShutter Priority Automatic Zoom display 149 Zoom lensWarranty Policy CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union 243For customers in USA 244For customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au Canada245 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals246 Memo Memo Memo France S.A.S

11Appendix

Default Settings

Combinations

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor

Error Messages

Troubleshooting

Main Specifications

Index