Using the Menus, Press the 3button Capture mode | Pentax 12195

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5 Press the 4button.

The camera returns to the control panel.

Next, set other items.

16 Press the 3button or the shutter release button halfway.

Before Using Your Camera

The camera is ready to take a picture.

You can also change the setting by turning the e-dial after selecting the item you want to change in Step 2. Detailed settings such as parameters can be changed after pressing the 4 button.

Using the Menus

This section explains how to use the following menus: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], [Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [ACustom Setting]. Below, how to set [High-ISO NR] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu is explained as an example.

1

Press the 3button in

Capture mode.

The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears on the monitor.

The menus listed below are displayed in the following situations.

When the mode	[C Movie 1] menu
dial is set to C

In Playback mode	[Q Playback 1] menu

2

Press the four-way controller (5).

Each time the four-way controller (5) is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2], [A Rec. Mode 3], [C Movie 1],

[Q Playback 1] ... [A Rec. Mode 1].

You can also change the menu by turning the e-dial.

1 2 3

Custom Image

Digital Filter

Image Capture Settings

Focus Settings

AE Metering

ND Filter

MENU Exit

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Pentax 12195 Using the Menus, Press the 3button or the shutter release button halfway, Press the 3button Capture mode

Contents

Operating Manual Lenses you can use For Using Your Camera Safely About the Camera About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera Before Using Your CameraAbout the Battery and Charger Care to be Taken During Handling Other Precautions Cleaning Your CameraStoring Your Camera Regarding Product Registration Before Using Your Camera ContentsGetting Started Basic Operations Shooting Functions Shooting Settings Playback Functions Editing Images Connecting 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 Before Using Your Camera How to Change Function Settings Checking the Contents of the Package Names and Functions of the Working Parts Capture Mode Power switch Mode dialFlash pop-up switch Dial Playback Mode Displays the Q Playback 1 menu p.147 Press halfway to switch to Capture modeSwitches to Capture mode Changes the style of the display on the monitor. p.25 Monitor Display Capture ModeStandard display Interval Shooting or Multi Exposure Face Detection p.85 Control panel Mode Standard display Playback ModeDetailed information on how and when the image was Display Histogram Brightness Shutter speed Protect setting Histogram display Still picture Detailed information displayMovie Histogram shows the brightness Using the HistogramHistogram before and after shooting Guide Indicators Press the four-way controller 4 in Capture mode How to Change Function SettingsUsing the Direct Keys Use the four-way controller 45 to select a flash mode Or e-dial to select a setting value Using the Control PanelPress the Mbutton Capture mode Use the four-way controller Press the 3button or the shutter release button halfway Using the MenusPress the 3button Capture mode Press the four-way controller Use 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 Attaching the Strap Inserting the Battery Getting Started Attaching the Strap Inserting the Battery Charging the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Battery Level Indicator Lock lever in the direction of the arrow 3 with your finger Using 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 Press the power switch Turning the Camera On and Off Use the four-way controller 45 to select a city Initial SettingsSetting the Display Language W Hometown screen appears Setting the Date and Time Menu, the screen will return to Use the four-way controller 23 to set the monthIf you set the date and time from Set-up 1 menu. In this case, press the 3 button Memo Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsSet the mode dial to n View the subject on the monitor Review 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 Using the Built-in Flash Setting the Flash Mode Flash Compensation Value Compensating Flash OutputPress the four-way controller 3 in on p.56 1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 Turn the e-dial Slide the flash pop-up switch in the direction of the arrowShooting with the Flash Press the shutter release button halfway BasicOperations Press the Q button Reviewing ImagesPlaying Back Images You can play back captured images with the camera You can delete images one by one Deleting a Single ImagePress the four-way controller 2 to select Delete Delete confirmation screen appears Shooting Functions Camera Shake Taking Pictures Continuously Recording Movies Direct Keys Setting Items How to Operate the Shooting Functions120 Rec. Mode Menu Items Shooting with a high ISO sensitivity Custom Setting Menu Items Movie Menu Items Sets whether to discharge the built-in flash Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode Auto Picture Modes Scene Modes Selecting a Scene Mode Set the mode dial to H Mode Characteristics Backlight Set the mode dial to u Blur Control ModeCamera switches to umode Exposure Modes Value to match your photographic vision Press the four-way controller 2 in Capture mode Setting the ExposureSetting the Sensitivity Sensitivity setting screen appears Changing the Exposure Mode Change Exposure Mode Mode. p.77 Take your finger off the shutter release button Using the Bulb ShootingPress the shutter release button Happears after the slowest shutter speed EV bar is displayed on the monitor during adjustment Adjusting the ExposureExposure is adjusted Press the mc button 1, Then turn the e-dial Use the four-way controller 45 to select l Press the four-way controller 5 in Capture modeDrive Mode setting screen appears Standard exposure Underexposure Exposure Bracket +Remote Ctrl Set the exposure, and press the d/i button Locking the Exposure Before Shooting AE LockPress the 3button twice Green Button screen appears ShootingFunctions 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 Press the Mbutton in Capture mode FocusingSetting the Focus Method You can focus with the following methods Setting the Autofocus Method Autofocus Method screen appears Autofocus Method AF Select 25 Points Menu Cancel Select the AF area Selecting the Desired Focusing AreaAF area is set Focusing Using the d/i Button Autofocus system operates Refer to Setting the Autofocus Method p.85 for details Locking the Focus Focus Lock Focusing with the Image Enlarged Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusWhile viewing the monitor, turn the focusing ring Set Focus Method to \ Set the magnification to Off, x2, or x4, and press Button Check that the subject is in focus Take your finger off the d/i button Checking the Depth of Field PreviewPreview is ended and the camera is ready to take a picture Shake Reduction screen appears Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera ShakeUses Shake Reduction. default setting Does not use Shake Reduction Press the shutter release button halfway Shooting with Self-timer Camera is ready to take a picture Shooting with Remote Control Optional Stand-by status ShootingFunctions Camera is ready to take pictures Continuously Taking Pictures ContinuouslyContinuous Shooting For Jpeg images of E/C, up to approximately 100 Interval Shooting 101 102 103 Multi-exposureMulti-exposure screen appears Multi-exposure is ended 104Select from 2 to 9 shots Again from the first frame Recording Movies Changing the Settings for Movie RecordingSet the mode dial to C, and press the 3button 105 106 Auto Takes pictures with auto exposure. default settingCamera is ready to record a movie Recording Movies Set the mode dial to CAdjust the exposure when Exposure Setting is set to Manual 107 Press the shutter release button again Button in Green Button of the ARec. Mode108 Movie recording stops To select the shooting interval Interval Movie109 Interval Movie screen appears 110 First frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor Playing Back Movies111 Movie playback starts Editing Movies 112 Proceed to if you do not delete any segments Select points where you want to divide the movie113 Screen to select segments to delete is displayed 114 Adjusting Brightness Operating settings in capture mode Setting a File FormatSetting the White Balance Setting the Image Finishing Tone Image Capture Settings screen appears Setting a File FormatRefer to p.117 p.119 for details about the settings 117 Aspect RatioFile Format You can set the format of image files Jpeg Recorded Pixels 118 119 Jpeg QualityColor Space You can select a color space to use Setting the White Balance Press the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode Use the four-way controller 45 to select the white balance Fine-tuning screen appears121 Fine-tune the white balance 122 Adjusting the White Balance ManuallySelect K in on p.121 123 Adjusting BrightnessHighlight Correction Highlight Correction screen appears 124 Shadow CorrectionShadow Correction screen appears 125 HDR CaptureHDR Capture screen appears Setting Custom Image Setting the Image Finishing ToneVivid color image Change the parameters 127To select an image Finishing tone Contrast -4 to +4 Not available in C mode Use the four-way controller 45 to change the settingsYou can check the saturation and hue with the radar chart Button Resets the set value 129 Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured ImageUse the e-dial to select a cross processed image Setting the Digital Filter 130 131 132 Screen for setting the quick dial function appearsSaving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial To select the function to save 133 Loading Settings for Taking PicturesRepeat Steps 3 To choose an effect Setting the Smart Effect134 Repeat Steps 2 to Press the 4button Turn the quick dial to select the position 1 to 135Shooting with Smart Effect Press the four-way controller 3 to change the parameters 136 Saving the Camera SettingsSet necessary settings Select from User 1 to 3 in Step On p.134 137 Saving a Thumbnail Image to the User ModeTurn the e-dial to choose an image Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions Setting the Green Button Operation 139 Setting the One Push File FormatPicture is taken. default setting Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a file format Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode 140 Setting the Green Button Operation in aMode 141 To select Off or On, and press Setting the Lens FunctionsSetting the ND Filter Camera returns to the control panel 143 Correcting Lens DistortionReduces lens distortions occurring due to lens properties 144 Displaying Rotated Images Enlarging ImagesDisplaying Multiple Images Deleting Multiple Images Playback Mode Palette Items Playback Functions Operation Print the date on images saved on 196 SD Memory Card Playback Menu Items147 Dark Area warning during playback Delete All Images Select Quick Zoom in the Q Playback 1 menu, Setting the Playback Display MethodSelect from Off default setting X4, x8 or 149 Images can be enlarged up to 16 times in Playback modeEnlarging Images Image enlarges at each click 1.2 to 16 times Multi-image Display Screen Turn the e-dial to the left toward f in Playback modeDisplaying Multiple Images Full screen display of the selected image appears 2345 Displaying Images by Folder151 Multi-image display screen for the selected folder appears Multi-image display screen, press the Mbutton Displaying Images by Shooting Date Calendar Display152 Press the Mbutton again 153 Index setting screen appearsJoining Multiple Images Index You can select oThumbnail, pSquare, qRandom1, rRandom2 154 Index image is created and a confirmation screen appears Playing Back Images Continuously Setting the Slideshow Display155 156 Start screen is displayed Slideshow begins 157 Displaying Rotated ImagesImage rotation information is saved Select the images to delete Deleting Multiple ImagesDeleting Selected Images Multi-image display screen appears Deleting a Folder 159 You can delete all saved images at once Deleting All Images160 Confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed Device 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 Screen to select the recorded pixels appears Changing the Image SizeChanging the Number of Recorded Pixels Resize Resized image is saved as a new image 167 Cropping Out Part of the Image CroppingCropped image is saved as a new image Infrared Filter Processing ImagesProcessing Images with Digital Filters Extracts one or two specific Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow Angle 0/30/45/60 169In-Focus Plane Angle Horizon Brightness -8 to +8 Use the four-way controller 2345 to select a filter Screen to adjust the parameter appears170 Screen to select a filter appears To check the parameter details, press the Mbutton 171Recreating Filter Effects Filter effects used for the selected image appear 172 Filter-processed image is saved as a new image 173 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 176 Selected RAW images are developed and saved as new images Camera Settings How to Operate the Set-up MenuFile Management Settings World Time How to Operate the Set-up MenuSet-up Menu Items Video Out 188 179Cmos sensor Sound Effects 1 screen appears Camera SettingsSetting the Sound Effects Turn the e-dial to display the Sound Effects 2 screen Changing the Date and Time Display Setting the World Time181 Use the four-way controller 45 to select a destination city 182 183 List of World Time Cities Minimizing Battery Consumption Setting the Monitor and the Menu DisplaySetting the Display Language 184 Sets the monitor display method in Capture mode Setting the Capture Mode Display MethodSetting the Guide Display Time 185 Setting the Display for Instant Review Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed186 Use the four-way controller 45 to adjust the value Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the MonitorTo select the item to adjust 187 Press the 4button Press the 3button 188Pixel Mapping screen appears When the camera is turned off Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera Memory189 Reset screen appears Resetting the MenusResetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus 190 Checking the Camera Version Information Resetting the Custom Setting MenuReset Custom Functions screen appears 191 192 193 File Management SettingsFormatting an SD Memory Card Format screen appears Protecting Images from Deletion Protect Press the four-way controller 3 in Playback mode194 195 Changing the Naming System for FoldersCreating New Folders Create New Folder screen appears Setting the Dpof Settings 196 Press 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 201 Setting the USB Connection ModeSaving Images on a Computer Unless otherwise specified, select MSC Turn the camera on Connecting the Camera and a Computer202 Save the captured images to the computer 203 Using the Provided SoftwareInstalling the Software Turn the computer on 204 Click Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 for Pentax 205 Regarding Product Registration 206 Using the Flash Using the Flash in b Mode Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Slow-speed Sync Using the Flash in c Mode Sensitivity Built-in Flash Guide Number Using the Trailing Curtain Sync209 Approx ISO Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash210 Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance 211 Using an External Flash OptionalCamera Function Flash Using P-TTL Mode 212 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord 213 214 Error Messages Default SettingsCleaning the Cmos Sensor Troubleshooting Direct Keys Default SettingsQuick Dial Rec. Mode Menu 217 218 Movie Menu 219 Playback Mode PalettePlayback Menu 220 RSet-up Menu ACustom Setting Menu 221 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations Umode # *2 # *8 C mode ModeMode # *2 # *8 TTL Auto Flash Group Attach the mount adapter and lens, and turn the camera on Using a K-Mount Lens223 To set the focal length Shaking the Cmos sensor removes dust that has collected Cleaning the Cmos SensorRemoving Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor Dust Removal Dust Removal screen appears Error Messages 225 226 Troubleshooting227 228 229 Main Specifications Model Description 231 LCD Monitor 232 Drive Modes 233 Movie Power Supply 234 235 When using the fully charged batteryWhen using a 2 GB SD Memory Card Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time Index 237 238 239 240 Shutter Priority Automatic Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode b241 Zoom display 149 Zoom lens Warranty Policy 243 CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union For customers in Canada 244For customers in USA Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals 245 246 Memo Memo Memo France S.A.S