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Pentax 555 manual Taking Pictures, Letting the Camera Set the Exposure Program Mode

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Taking Pictures

Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode)

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode.

1Set the mode dial to A.

2	Press the shutter release button.
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The picture will be taken.

Taking Pictures

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Aperture Shutter speed

Using the Shutter Release Button 1 p.25

Playing back images 1 p.26

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Pentax 555 manual Taking Pictures, Letting the Camera Set the Exposure Program Mode, Set the mode dial to a

Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights Difficulties if the warnings are not heeded Experience serious difficulties if the warnings are notHeeded Experience minor or middling difficulties or physicalCare to be Taken During Handling To users of this camera Contents Taking Pictures Playback / Erasing139 Editing / Settings 107 Editing ImagesCamera Settings 112 Setting the Alarm 126Contents 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 BatteryPlayback time Approx min Battery Level IndicatorNumber of recordable images LCD monitor onGetting Using the AC Adapter optionalStarted Follow the steps described on p.15 to open the cover Installing the SD Memory CardOpen the battery / card cover Close the battery / card coverPrecautions When Using a SD Memory Card Card Check Play back Only ModePress the power switch Turning the Camera On and OffAdjusting the Viewfinder Screen for setting the city will be displayed Initial SettingsSetting the Display Language Default setting is EnglishSetting the D.S.T. Mode Setting the Home Town3 will be displayed above and below the day Setting the Date and TimeSet the current date and time 3 will be displayed above and below the monthGettingStarted Start Set the mode dial to a Confirm the subject and shootingQuick Start QuickPress the shutter release button Using the Shutter Release ButtonInstant Review You can display the still picture Playing Back ImagesPress the Playback button after taking a picture To rotate the displayed imageDisplays the previous image. displays the next image Playing Back Previous or Next ImagesErasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor An image will be displayed on the LCD monitorViewing images on a TV Viewing images on the cameraViewing images on a PC Printing images by a printing serviceD C or O Changing the ModeSwitching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Common OperationsButton Using the Button FunctionsCapture Mode Diopter adjustment leverDisplay button Playback buttonFour-way controller OK buttonPlayback button 1 p.30 Playback ModeDpof button Zoom /f/y buttonUse the four-way controller 23 to select an item Using the MenusHow to Set the Menus Press the Menu / Fn buttonRec.Mode menu Example of menu operationRec.Mode Menu Menu ListSet-up Menu Playback MenuHistogram Display Displaying Shooting Information Capture ModeTaking Pictures Display OnLCD Monitor Off Display OffFocus Mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsSelecting the Focus Mode Press the q s or z button in Capture 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 PixelsCamera is ready to take the picture Selecting the Quality LevelsChange the image quality You can choose the image compression rateWhite 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 Hard + or Soft Setting the Color Saturation SaturationSetting the Image Contrast Contrast To change the setting from Normal to4Reduces the brightness 5Increases the brightness Adjusting the Flash OutputPicture will be taken Letting the Camera Set the Exposure Program ModeSet the mode dial to a Taking PicturesSetting the Aperture Value Aperture-Priority Mode 2Increases the shutter speed 3Reduces the shutter speed Setting the Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority ModeSet the mode dial to b Use the four-way controller 23 to Change 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 ModeScreen returns to Step Repeat the above procedure to take the thirdMove the camera to the right and take Second picture Subsequent pictures3D image mode screen appears again Taking Stereo Pictures 3D Image ModeSelect the 3D mode A Rec. Mode menu will be displayedPress 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 Pictures taken with the soft filter have a fuzzy effect Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter ModeColor filters Soft FilterPicture 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 displayedC a d F G D C Capture modeEV Compensation Press the four-way controller 45Using the Self-timer To display i on the LCD monitor Using the Remote Control Unit optionalPress the button in Capture mode Remote control unitPictures will be taken continuously while Mode will change to Continuous ShootingContinuous Shooting To display j on the LCD monitorTaking Pictures at Fixed Intervals Interval Shooting Interval shooting will start with the following settingsSet the time to start shooting Press the four-way controller 3 toSelect Interval Shoot Set the interval timeScreen for selecting the base image will be displayed Aim the camera at your subjectChoose the exposure method with Four-way controller B c a d G DExposure 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 Zoom Display Playing Back Images and SoundPlayback / Erasing Playing Back Still PicturesAdding a Voice Memo Enter the playback mode and chooseFollowing operations can be Playing Back Movie PicturesPerformed during playback Sound playback will end Camera will return to the Capture modePlaying Back Sound Following operations can be performed during playbackNo playback information is displayed Playing back Shooting Information Playback ModeYou can display nine images at the same time Nine-image DisplayChange the playback interval SlideshowSelect Slideshow with the four-way ControllerDelete screen will be displayed Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image or Sound ErasingSound 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 101 Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting Single Image Press the Dpof button102 Prints can be made according to the settingsFrame will move to Date Date will be imprinted Date will not be imprinted103 Message Connect camera & printer is Displayed Connecting the camera to the printerPrinting Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer Playback menu appears105 Printing using the printing service settingsYou can set up to 10 prints Printing one image at a time106 Disconnecting the camera from the printerPress the Menu / Fn button Press the four-way controller Editing / SettingsEditing Images Changing the Image SizeImage will be resized Frame will move to Quality Level108 Trim the image Operations available on the Trimming SettingsTrimming Images Press the four-way controller 23 to select Trimming110 Using Digital Filters to Edit ImagesBrightness filter 111 Press the Menu button Press the four-way controllerPlayback menu is displayed Image is saved with the filter affect applied to the image112 Camera SettingsHow to recall BSet-up menu Formatting a SD Memory CardCamera is ready to capture or play back images Changing the Sound SettingsUse the four-way controller 45 to change the volume Sound screen will be displayedVolume screen will be displayed How to recall B Set-up menu114 115 Setting the Date StyleSelect World Time on the B Set-up menu Setting the World TimeHow to recall the B Set-up menu Changing the Date / Time117 Switch O On and P Off with the four-way controllerDisplayed Tokyo TYO is selected as the Home Time city W at firstCamera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Start-up ScreenUse the four-way controller 45 to Select O On or P Off Start-up screen will be displayedCamera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Video Output Format Menus will be displayed in selected languageSetting Auto Power Off LCD Power Saving Sleep Timeout120 Setting the Quick Zoom Function Setting the Quick Delete Function121 122 Fn Setting screen will be displayedRegistering Functions If you do not want to register a function, select Off123 Release the Menu / Fn button124 Adjusting the Focus LimitReset screen will be displayed Resetting to Default Settings Reset125 Press the four-way controller 23 to select Alarm Setting the AlarmChecking the Alarm Setting the 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 Policy140 For customers in USAFor customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au Canada141 Pentax Europe GmbH European Headquarters

Taking Pictures

Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode)

1Set the mode dial to A.

Press the shutter release button.

The picture will be taken.