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Pentax 555 manual Attaching the Strap, Getting Started

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Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

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Pentax 555 manual Attaching the Strap, Getting Started

Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights Heeded Experience serious difficulties if the warnings are notExperience minor or middling difficulties or physical Difficulties if the warnings are not heededCare to be Taken During Handling To users of this camera Contents Taking Pictures Playback / ErasingCamera Settings 112 Editing / Settings 107 Editing ImagesSetting the Alarm 126 139Contents of the operating manual Checking the Contents of the Package Front Names of PartsBack Guide indications Names of Operating PartsGetting Started Attaching the StrapCharging the Battery Powering the CameraClose the battery cover Installing the BatteryNumber of recordable images Battery Level IndicatorLCD monitor on Playback time Approx minGetting Using the AC Adapter optionalStarted Open the battery / card cover Installing the SD Memory CardClose the battery / card cover Follow the steps described on p.15 to open the coverPrecautions When Using a SD Memory Card Press the power switch Play back Only ModeTurning the Camera On and Off Card CheckAdjusting the Viewfinder Setting the Display Language Initial SettingsDefault setting is English Screen for setting the city will be displayedSetting the D.S.T. Mode Setting the Home TownSet the current date and time Setting the Date and Time3 will be displayed above and below the month 3 will be displayed above and below the dayGettingStarted Quick Start Set the mode dial to a Confirm the subject and shootingQuick StartPress the shutter release button Using the Shutter Release ButtonInstant Review Press the Playback button after taking a picture Playing Back ImagesTo rotate the displayed image You can display the still pictureErasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor Playing Back Previous or Next ImagesAn image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Displays the previous image. displays the next imageViewing images on a TV Viewing images on the cameraViewing images on a PC Printing images by a printing serviceSwitching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Changing the ModeCommon Operations D C or OCapture Mode Using the Button FunctionsDiopter adjustment lever ButtonFour-way controller Playback buttonOK button Display buttonDpof button Playback ModeZoom /f/y button Playback button 1 p.30How to Set the Menus Using the MenusPress the Menu / Fn button Use the four-way controller 23 to select an itemRec.Mode menu Example of menu operationRec.Mode Menu Menu ListSet-up Menu Playback MenuTaking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information Capture ModeDisplay On Histogram DisplayLCD Monitor Off Display OffSelecting the Focus Mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsPress the q s or z button in Capture mode Focus ModeHard-to-Autofocus Subjects Manual FocusPress the b button in Capture mode Selecting the Flash ModeB c a d F G D Selecting the Recorded PixelsChange the image quality Selecting the Quality LevelsYou can choose the image compression rate Camera is ready to take the pictureWhite balance screen will be displayed B c a F G D CCamera is ready to take the picture Press the Display buttonSelect Focusing Area on the a Rec.Mode menu Changing the AF Area Focusing AreaYou can change the angle of the autofocus area Saving the AE Metering Method 1 p.87 Select AE Metering on the a Rec.Mode menuSelect Sensitivity on the a Rec.Mode menu Setting the SensitivitySensitivity Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Instant Review time Instant ReviewB c a d F G D C Setting the Image Contrast Contrast Setting the Color Saturation SaturationTo change the setting from Normal to Hard + or Soft4Reduces the brightness 5Increases the brightness Adjusting the Flash OutputSet the mode dial to a Letting the Camera Set the Exposure Program ModeTaking Pictures Picture will be takenSetting the Aperture Value Aperture-Priority Mode Set the mode dial to b Use the four-way controller 23 to Setting the Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority ModeChange the shutter speed 2Increases the shutter speed 3Reduces the shutter speedYou can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually Setting the Exposure Manually Manual Exposure ModePress the shutter release button Using Preset Function Settings User Mode Set the mode dial to E Press the shutter release button Registering Functions in User ModeFunctions that can be set in User mode Picture mode Set the Mode dial to dThere are nine available modes in Picture mode TakingPictures Take the first picture Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist ModeMove the camera to the right and take Second picture Repeat the above procedure to take the thirdSubsequent pictures Screen returns to StepSelect the 3D mode Taking Stereo Pictures 3D Image ModeA Rec. Mode menu will be displayed 3D image mode screen appears againPress the Playback button Taking pictures Set the Mode dial to GLCD monitor displays both the left and right images Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method How to Assemble the 3D Image ViewerHow to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Example of a 3D picture Set the mode dial to O Recording Sound Voice Recording ModeRecording stops. The remaining recordable time is displayed Color filters Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter ModeSoft Filter Pictures taken with the soft filter have a fuzzy effectPicture will be taken Pictures Set the mode dial to C Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture ModeShooting will end Remaining shooting time will be displayed Keeping the shutter release button pressed Taking Pictures Press the Zoom button in Capture mode Using the ZoomYou can use the zoom to take pictures in tele or wide mode Camera is ready to take a picture A Rec.Mode menu will be displayedEV Compensation Capture modePress the four-way controller 45 C a d F G D CUsing the Self-timer Press the button in Capture mode Using the Remote Control Unit optionalRemote control unit To display i on the LCD monitorContinuous Shooting Mode will change to Continuous ShootingTo display j on the LCD monitor Pictures will be taken continuously whileTaking Pictures at Fixed Intervals Interval Shooting Interval shooting will start with the following settingsSelect Interval Shoot Press the four-way controller 3 toSet the interval time Set the time to start shootingChoose the exposure method with Four-way controller Aim the camera at your subjectB c a d G D Screen for selecting the base image will be displayedExposure method Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions Auto bracket Press and hold down the shutter release button Bracket mode is setShooting in Fast Fwd Movie mode ends Shooting in Fast Forward Movie mode startsTaking Fast Forward Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie Saving the Menu Items Memory Saving the Settings MemoryMemory menu will be displayed Playback / Erasing Playing Back Images and SoundPlaying Back Still Pictures Zoom DisplayAdding a Voice Memo Enter the playback mode and chooseFollowing operations can be Playing Back Movie PicturesPerformed during playback Playing Back Sound Camera will return to the Capture modeFollowing operations can be performed during playback Sound playback will endNo playback information is displayed Playing back Shooting Information Playback ModeYou can display nine images at the same time Nine-image DisplaySelect Slideshow with the four-way SlideshowController Change the playback intervalErasing a Single Image or Sound Erasing ImagesErasing Delete screen will be displayedSound Delete screen will be displayed Erasing a Voice MemoErasing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the i button twiceYou can erase all the images / sound at once Protecting Images from Deletion Protect Enter the Playback mode Press the Z button twiceProtecting All Images / Sound Viewing Images on a TV Camera are turned off before connecting the cable100 Printing Single Image Setting the Printing Service DpofPress the Dpof button 101Frame will move to Date Prints can be made according to the settingsDate will be imprinted Date will not be imprinted 102103 Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer Connecting the camera to the printerPlayback menu appears Message Connect camera & printer is DisplayedYou can set up to 10 prints Printing using the printing service settingsPrinting one image at a time 105106 Disconnecting the camera from the printerEditing Images Editing / SettingsChanging the Image Size Press the Menu / Fn button Press the four-way controllerImage will be resized Frame will move to Quality Level108 Trimming Images SettingsPress the four-way controller 23 to select Trimming Trim the image Operations available on the Trimming110 Using Digital Filters to Edit ImagesBrightness filter Playback menu is displayed Press the Menu button Press the four-way controllerImage is saved with the filter affect applied to the image 111How to recall BSet-up menu Camera SettingsFormatting a SD Memory Card 112Use the four-way controller 45 to change the volume Changing the Sound SettingsSound screen will be displayed Camera is ready to capture or play back imagesVolume screen will be displayed How to recall B Set-up menu114 115 Setting the Date StyleHow to recall the B Set-up menu Setting the World TimeChanging the Date / Time Select World Time on the B Set-up menuDisplayed Switch O On and P Off with the four-way controllerTokyo TYO is selected as the Home Time city W at first 117Use the four-way controller 45 to Select O On or P Off Changing the Start-up ScreenStart-up screen will be displayed Camera is ready to take or play back imagesChanging the Video Output Format Changing the Display LanguageMenus will be displayed in selected language Camera is ready to take or play back imagesSetting Auto Power Off LCD Power Saving Sleep Timeout120 Setting the Quick Zoom Function Setting the Quick Delete Function121 Registering Functions Fn Setting screen will be displayedIf you do not want to register a function, select Off 122123 Release the Menu / Fn button124 Adjusting the Focus LimitReset screen will be displayed Resetting to Default Settings Reset125 Checking the Alarm Setting the AlarmSetting the Alarm Press the four-way controller 23 to select Alarm127 Turning the Alarm OffAppendix List of City Names128 129 List of Menu Default SettingsNtsc 130131 Adjustable Rec.Mode Menu Items by Capture Mode132 Messages133 134 Troubleshooting135 When using a 16MB SD Memory Card Main Specifications136 From lens front 137138 Optional Accessories139 Warranty PolicyFor customers in Canada For customers in USAPour les utilisateurs au Canada 140141 Pentax Europe GmbH European Headquarters