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Pentax 555 Editing / Settings 107 Editing Images, Camera Settings 112, Setting the Alarm 126, 139

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Printing using the printing service settings	105
Disconnecting the camera from the printer	106
Editing / Settings	107
Editing Images	107
Changing the Image Size	107
Trimming Images	109
Using Digital Filters to Edit Images	110
Camera Settings	112
Formatting a SD Memory Card	112
Changing the Sound Settings	113
Setting the Date Style	115
Changing the Date / Time	116
Setting the World Time	116
Changing the Start-up Screen	118
Changing the Display Language	119
Changing the Video Output Format	119
LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout)	120
Setting Auto Power Off	120
Setting the Quick Delete Function	121
Setting the Quick Zoom Function	121
Registering Functions	122
Adjusting the Focus Limit	124
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)	125
Setting the Alarm	126
Checking the Alarm	126
Setting the Alarm	126
Turning the Alarm Off	127
Appendix	128
List of City Names	128
List of Menu Default Settings	129
Adjustable [Rec.Mode] Menu Items by Capture Mode	131
Messages	132
Troubleshooting	134
Main Specifications	136
Optional Accessories	138
WARRANTY POLICY	139

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Pentax 555 manual Editing / Settings 107 Editing Images, Camera Settings 112, Setting the Alarm 126, 139

Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights Experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not HeededExperience minor or middling difficulties or physical Difficulties if the warnings are not heededCare to be Taken During Handling To users of this camera Contents Playback / Erasing Taking PicturesEditing / Settings 107 Editing Images Camera Settings 112Setting the Alarm 126 139Contents of the operating manual Checking the Contents of the Package Back Names of PartsFront Names of Operating Parts Guide indicationsAttaching the Strap Getting StartedPowering the Camera Charging the BatteryInstalling the Battery Close the battery coverBattery Level Indicator Number of recordable imagesLCD monitor on Playback time Approx minStarted Using the AC Adapter optionalGetting Installing the SD Memory Card Open the battery / card coverClose the battery / card cover Follow the steps described on p.15 to open the coverPrecautions When Using a SD Memory Card Play back Only Mode Press the power switchTurning the Camera On and Off Card CheckAdjusting the Viewfinder Initial Settings Setting the Display LanguageDefault setting is English Screen for setting the city will be displayedSetting the Home Town Setting the D.S.T. ModeSetting the Date and Time Set the current date and time3 will be displayed above and below the month 3 will be displayed above and below the dayGettingStarted Set the mode dial to a Confirm the subject and shooting Quick StartQuick StartInstant Review Using the Shutter Release ButtonPress the shutter release button Playing Back Images Press the Playback button after taking a pictureTo rotate the displayed image You can display the still picturePlaying Back Previous or Next Images Erasing the image displayed on the LCD monitorAn image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Displays the previous image. displays the next imageViewing images on the camera Viewing images on a TVPrinting images by a printing service Viewing images on a PCChanging the Mode Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback ModeCommon Operations D C or OUsing the Button Functions Capture ModeDiopter adjustment lever ButtonPlayback button Four-way controllerOK button Display buttonPlayback Mode Dpof buttonZoom /f/y button Playback button 1 p.30Using the Menus How to Set the MenusPress the Menu / Fn button Use the four-way controller 23 to select an itemExample of menu operation Rec.Mode menuMenu List Rec.Mode MenuPlayback Menu Set-up MenuDisplaying Shooting Information Capture Mode Taking PicturesDisplay On Histogram DisplayDisplay Off LCD Monitor OffSetting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus ModePress the q s or z button in Capture mode Focus ModeManual Focus Hard-to-Autofocus SubjectsSelecting the Flash Mode Press the b button in Capture modeSelecting the Recorded Pixels B c a d F G DSelecting the Quality Levels Change the image qualityYou can choose the image compression rate Camera is ready to take the pictureB c a F G D C White balance screen will be displayedPress the Display button Camera is ready to take the pictureYou can change the angle of the autofocus area Changing the AF Area Focusing AreaSelect Focusing Area on the a Rec.Mode menu Select AE Metering on the a Rec.Mode menu Saving the AE Metering Method 1 p.87Sensitivity Setting the SensitivitySelect Sensitivity on the a Rec.Mode menu B c a d F G D C Setting the Instant Review time Instant ReviewSetting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Saturation Setting the Image Contrast ContrastTo change the setting from Normal to Hard + or SoftAdjusting the Flash Output 4Reduces the brightness 5Increases the brightnessLetting the Camera Set the Exposure Program Mode Set the mode dial to aTaking Pictures Picture will be takenSetting the Aperture Value Aperture-Priority Mode Setting the Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority Mode Set the mode dial to b Use the four-way controller 23 toChange the shutter speed 2Increases the shutter speed 3Reduces the shutter speedSetting the Exposure Manually Manual Exposure Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manuallyPress the shutter release button Using Preset Function Settings User Mode Functions that can be set in User mode Registering Functions in User ModeSet the mode dial to E Press the shutter release button There are nine available modes in Picture mode Set the Mode dial to dPicture mode TakingPictures Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode Take the first pictureRepeat the above procedure to take the third Move the camera to the right and take Second pictureSubsequent pictures Screen returns to StepTaking Stereo Pictures 3D Image Mode Select the 3D modeA Rec. Mode menu will be displayed 3D image mode screen appears againLCD monitor displays both the left and right images Taking pictures Set the Mode dial to GPress the Playback button How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross methodHow to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Example of a 3D picture Recording stops. The remaining recordable time is displayed Recording Sound Voice Recording ModeSet the mode dial to O Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode Color filtersSoft Filter Pictures taken with the soft filter have a fuzzy effectPicture will be taken Shooting will end Remaining shooting time will be displayed Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture ModePictures Set the mode dial to C Keeping the shutter release button pressed You can use the zoom to take pictures in tele or wide mode Using the ZoomTaking Pictures Press the Zoom button in Capture mode A Rec.Mode menu will be displayed Camera is ready to take a pictureCapture mode EV CompensationPress the four-way controller 45 C a d F G D CUsing the Self-timer Using the Remote Control Unit optional Press the button in Capture modeRemote control unit To display i on the LCD monitorMode will change to Continuous Shooting Continuous ShootingTo display j on the LCD monitor Pictures will be taken continuously whileInterval shooting will start with the following settings Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals Interval ShootingPress the four-way controller 3 to Select Interval ShootSet the interval time Set the time to start shootingAim the camera at your subject Choose the exposure method with Four-way controllerB c a d G D Screen for selecting the base image will be displayedExposure method Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions Auto bracket Bracket mode is set Press and hold down the shutter release buttonTaking Fast Forward Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie Shooting in Fast Forward Movie mode startsShooting in Fast Fwd Movie mode ends Saving the Settings Memory Saving the Menu Items MemoryMemory menu will be displayed Playing Back Images and Sound Playback / ErasingPlaying Back Still Pictures Zoom DisplayEnter the playback mode and choose Adding a Voice MemoPerformed during playback Playing Back Movie PicturesFollowing operations can be Camera will return to the Capture mode Playing Back SoundFollowing operations can be performed during playback Sound playback will endPlaying back Shooting Information Playback Mode No playback information is displayedNine-image Display You can display nine images at the same timeSlideshow Select Slideshow with the four-wayController Change the playback intervalErasing Images Erasing a Single Image or SoundErasing Delete screen will be displayedErasing a Voice Memo Sound Delete screen will be displayedYou can erase all the images / sound at once Enter the Playback mode and press the i button twiceErasing All Images Protecting All Images / Sound Enter the Playback mode Press the Z button twiceProtecting Images from Deletion Protect 100 Camera are turned off before connecting the cableViewing Images on a TV Setting the Printing Service Dpof Printing Single ImagePress the Dpof button 101Prints can be made according to the settings Frame will move to DateDate will be imprinted Date will not be imprinted 102103 Connecting the camera to the printer Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a PrinterPlayback menu appears Message Connect camera & printer is DisplayedPrinting using the printing service settings You can set up to 10 printsPrinting one image at a time 105Disconnecting the camera from the printer 106Editing / Settings Editing ImagesChanging the Image Size Press the Menu / Fn button Press the four-way controller108 Frame will move to Quality LevelImage will be resized Settings Trimming ImagesPress the four-way controller 23 to select Trimming Trim the image Operations available on the TrimmingBrightness filter Using Digital Filters to Edit Images110 Press the Menu button Press the four-way controller Playback menu is displayedImage is saved with the filter affect applied to the image 111Camera Settings How to recall BSet-up menuFormatting a SD Memory Card 112Changing the Sound Settings Use the four-way controller 45 to change the volumeSound screen will be displayed Camera is ready to capture or play back images114 How to recall B Set-up menuVolume screen will be displayed Setting the Date Style 115Setting the World Time How to recall the B Set-up menuChanging the Date / Time Select World Time on the B Set-up menuSwitch O On and P Off with the four-way controller DisplayedTokyo TYO is selected as the Home Time city W at first 117Changing the Start-up Screen Use the four-way controller 45 to Select O On or P OffStart-up screen will be displayed Camera is ready to take or play back imagesChanging the Display Language Changing the Video Output FormatMenus will be displayed in selected language Camera is ready to take or play back images120 LCD Power Saving Sleep TimeoutSetting Auto Power Off 121 Setting the Quick Delete FunctionSetting the Quick Zoom Function Fn Setting screen will be displayed Registering FunctionsIf you do not want to register a function, select Off 122Release the Menu / Fn button 123Adjusting the Focus Limit 124125 Resetting to Default Settings ResetReset screen will be displayed Setting the Alarm Checking the AlarmSetting the Alarm Press the four-way controller 23 to select AlarmTurning the Alarm Off 127128 List of City NamesAppendix List of Menu Default Settings 129130 NtscAdjustable Rec.Mode Menu Items by Capture Mode 131Messages 132133 Troubleshooting 134135 136 Main SpecificationsWhen using a 16MB SD Memory Card 137 From lens frontOptional Accessories 138Warranty Policy 139For customers in USA For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs au Canada 140141 Pentax Europe GmbH European Headquarters