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Pentax K100 D Initial Settings, Setting the Display Language, Press the four-way controller p

Models: K100 D

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Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the Initial Settings screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time.

Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.

Setting the Display Language

You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional/simplified) and Japanese.

2 GettingStarted

1 Press the four-way controller (p).

Initial Settings
	English
New York
DST
Cancel	OK OK

2 Use the four-way controller (mnop) to select the desired language.

The default setting is English.

English	Nederlands
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Svenska
Cancel	OK OK

3 Press the 4 button.

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Pentax K100 D Initial Settings, Setting the Display Language, Press the four-way controller p, Press the 4 button

Contents

Operating Manual Lenses you can use For Safe USE of Your Camera Care to be Taken During Handling Precautions for Battery UsageRegarding Product Registration Getting Started ContentsBefore Using Your Camera Basic Operations Continuous Shooting Self-Timer ShootingFunction Reference Menu Reference167 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before152 154Appendix Composition of the Operating Manual Memo Before Using Your Camera Camera Characteristics Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Names of Working PartsUsing LCD Monitor Indications While Power is On or Operating Mode DialDetailed Information Capture ModeExplanation of Set Shooting Mode Playback Mode Histogram Display Viewfinder Indications Before Using Your Camera 610 LCD Panel IndicationsGetting Started Attaching the Strap Inserting the Batteries Battery cover towardBatteries Battery Level Indicator Using the AC Adapter Optional Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove Inserting/Removing the SD Memory CardClose the card cover 1 Then slide it in the direction Arrow Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Turning the Camera On and Off Move the main switch to on positionPress the four-way controller p Initial SettingsSetting the Display Language Default setting is EnglishPress the four-way controller n When an Incorrect Language is SetSetting the Date and Time Frame moves to the month Use the four-way controller mn to set the monthAttaching the Lens GettingStarted Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Memo Basic Operations Holding the Camera Basic Shooting OperationAutofocus mode is set. p.124 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsSet the mode dial to 1Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes p.50Press the shutter release button fully Look through the viewfinder to view the subjectShutter release button has two positions Review captured images on LCD monitorDisplaying Bright Portion p.178 Histogram Display p.178Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on Shake Reduction Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction FunctionTurning On the Shake Reduction Function Turn on the Shake Reduction switchCamera is ready to take a picture Setting the Shake Reduction FunctionUse the four-way controller op to set Focal Length Use the Shake Reduction menu to set the Focal LengthShooting conditions Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for ScenesSelecting the Shooting Scene Screen returns to the Fn menu Use the four-way controller Mnop to choose a Scene modeMode palette appears Turn the zoom ring to the right or left Using a Zoom LensFn menu appears Using the Built-in FlashSelecting Flash Mode Press the button Camera returns to the Fn menu screen Press the shutter release button halfwayFlash options screen appears Flash discharges and the picture is taken Using Manual Discharge Flash on h, j Press the KbuttonPush the flash down to retract Taking pictures Auto Picture Using Red-eye Reduction FlashDaylight-Sync Shooting Press the button. BasicOperations Other Shooting ModesContinuous Shooting Camera is ready to take pictures Drive Mode options screen appearsPress the four-way controller m Use the four-way controller op to select jMount the camera onto a tripod Self-Timer ShootingThis camera has two types of self-timers g and Z Fn menu appears Use the four-way controller op to select g or Z Focus indicator appears when the subject is in focusTurn the camera off after shooting Mount the camera onto a tripod Press the button Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold SeparatelyUse the four-way controller Op to select h or BasicOperations Focus on the subject Press the shutter release button fully Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera ShakeSelf-Timer Shooting p.60 You can play back captured still pictures with the camera Playing Back Still PicturesPlaying Back Images Press the Q button after taking a picturePrevious image appears Next image appears Press the four-way controller opRotating Images Four-way controller op to Select an image You can magnify images up to 12 times when displayingEnlarging Playback Images Press the Q button and useTurn the e-dial to the right Toward y Nine-Image DisplayFull screen display of the selected image appears Press the Q buttonTurn the e-dial to the left toward f ? appears for an image that cannot be displayedSlideshow Start screen is displayed Press the four-way controllerConnecting the Camera to AV Equipment Digital Filter Processing Images with FiltersScreen for selecting the filter appears Press the button Playback modePress the four-way controller o Use the four-way controller m to select Save as Adjust with e-dial if slim filterSoft filter or brightness filter is SelectedUse the four-way controller m to select Delete Deleting ImagesDeleting a Single Image Use the four-way controller m to select Delete All Deleting All ImagesPress the Q button Press the i button twice Nine thumbnail images appear Deleting Selected Images From Nine-Image DisplaySelected images are deleted Use the four-way controller To select Select&DeleteAppears on the images Delete confirmation screen appearsTo select Protect Protecting Images from Deletion ProtectPress the Z button Use the four-way controllerAll images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected Protect all images screen appearsSet the following items for each image Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting Single Images Date will be imprinted Date will not be imprinted Settings for All ImagesDpof screen appears Screen for making Dpof settings for all images appearsPrinting Using PictBridge Pop-up menu appears Setting Transfer ModeA Rec. Mode menu appears Use the four-way controller Op to select the HSet-up menuUse the four-way controller mn to select PictBridge Connecting the Camera to the PrinterSetting is changed Print One screen appears After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera onUse the four-way controller op to choose an image to print PictBridge menu appearsDate will be printed Date will not be printed Screen for changing print settings appearsSelect Paper Size and press the four-way controller p You can print up to 99 copiesPrint all images screen appears Printing All ImagesPress the 4 button twice Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen Disconnecting the USB Cable Printing Images Using the Dpof SettingsMemo Menu Reference Shutter release button Using the Button FunctionsCapture Mode Main switchKbutton Focus mode leverMode dial Shake Reduction switch100 Playback ModePress to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. p.18 101A Rec. Mode menu appears on the LCD monitor Using the MenuHow to Operate the Menu Press the 3 button Capture modeAvailable Quality Level options appear 103Use the four-way controller mn to choose an item Select a menu item and set104 Rec. Mode Menu Setting ItemsPlayback Menu Setting Items 105 HSet-up Menu Setting Items106 ACustom Setting Menu Setting Items107 Press the four-way controller mnop to set the operation Using the Fn MenuPress the button in Capture mode. The Fn menu appears Press the four-way controller mop to set the operation 109Press the button in Playback mode. The Fn menu appears Using the Mode Dial 111 112 Function Reference Set in Image Tone in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.104 Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality LevelSetting the Image Tone 115 Setting the Recorded Pixels116 Setting the Quality LevelTowards + Higher sharpness Towards Lower sharpness Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast117 Towards + Higher saturation Towards Lower saturationSet White Balance in the Fn menu. p.108 Setting the White Balance118 White Balance screen appears Adjusting the White Balance ManuallySet the mode dial to e, b, c, or a Press the button 119Message screen appears 120Use the four-way controller n to select K Manual 121 Setting the SensitivitySetting the Range of Automatic Correction in Auto ISO Sensitivity Warning Display 122123 Setting the Color SpaceSet in Color Space in the ACustom Setting menu. p.107 You can focus with the following methods FocusingUsing the Autofocus 125 126 Using the 4Button to Focus on the Subject127 Setting the AF ModeSet AF Mode in the a Rec. Mode menu p.104 128 Selecting the Focusing Area AF PointSet in Swtch dst msr pt in the a Rec. Mode menu p.104 129 Lock the focus Fixing the Focus Focus Lock130 131 Fixing Exposure when Focus is Locked132 Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusUsing the Focus Indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator133 Using the Viewfinder Matte FieldEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Setting the ExposureUsing slower shutter speed Using faster shutter speedClosing the aperture increase the aperture value 135Effect of Aperture Opening the aperture reduce the aperture value136 Using the Multi-Segment MeteringSet in AE Metering in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.104 Selecting the Metering MethodSensitivity increases as the pattern height Using the Center-Weighted MeteringUsing the Spot Metering 137138 Changing the Exposure Mode139 Using the e Program Mode140 Using the b Shutter Priority ModeSet the mode dial to b Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speedExposure Warning 141142 Using the cAperture Priority ModeSet the mode dial to c Turn the e-dial and adjust the aperture value143 144 Using a Manual ModeSet the mode dial to a 145 146 Using the p Bulb ModeSet the mode dial to p Is displayed during compensation Setting the Exposure147 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinderRecording the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock Changing the Exposure Setting StepsExposure setting cannot be obtained 148Use the four-way controller p to select VAuto Bracket Press the button in Capture modeChanging the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket 149Shooting is ready and is displayed on the LCD panel Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused150 Change the shooting order and steps of Auto Bracket Setting Auto BracketSet in Auto Bracket in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.104 151Display the digital preview or optical preview Displaying the Preview153 Set in Preview Method in the ACustom Setting menu. p.107Selecting the Preview Method Compensating Flash Output Set in Flash Exp. Comp. in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.104Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Flash in b Shutter Priority Mode Using the Flash in Av Aperture Priority Mode156 Using Slow-Speed-SyncUsing b Shutter Priority Mode Using a Manual ModeCalculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance 157Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value Lens Name Compatibility 158159 160 Using an External Flash OptionalAbout the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ Using P-TTL Auto Mode161 162 Using High-Speed Flash Sync ModeUsing in Wireless Mode External flash units discharges as main flash Using in Wireless Mode163 Rear Curtain Sync Flash Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash164 Red-Eye ReductionDischarging Multiple Flashes When combining two or more external flashes165 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 166167 Settings During PlaybackChanging Playback Display Method Press the OK button Setting the Slideshow Display IntervalSelected information setting is saved 168To select Format 169170 Turning the Beep On and OffChanging the Date and Time and the Display Style Off Setting the World Time171 Use the four-way controller op to select O On or PPress the 3 button twice World Time setting is saved172 List of World Time Cities 173Set in Guide display in the HSet-up menu. p.105 174175 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorSelecting the Video Output Format 176 Setting Auto Power OffSelecting the Folder Name 177 Resetting the File NumberSetting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview Setting the Display Time of the Instant ReviewSelect Preview Display in the Q Playback menu Screen for setting the Preview Display178 Displaying Histogram and Bright Portion179 Resetting to Default SettingsResetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu To select Reset180 Resetting the Custom Function MenuUse the four-way controller m to select Reset 189 182186 188Rec. Mode Menu Default SettingsLast Memory Setting Reset SettingSet-up Menu 183184 ACustom Setting MenuFn Menu 185Lenses that can be used with this camera Functions Available with Various Lens CombinationsLens and Built-in Flash 187Lens names and mount names Aperture Ring Use 189 Cleaning the CCDSensor Cleaning screen appears Mirror is locked in the up position Clean the CCD190 Use the four-way controller m to select Mirror Up191 Optional AccessoriesFor Viewfinder 192Camera Case O-CC53 193Camera Case OthersBatteries in the camera. p.25 Error MessagesPrint 195Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting197 Correctly, it does not require any repairs 198199 Main Specifications200 201 Specifications for Remote Control F OptionalGlossary 203 204 205 Index 207 208 209 All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide Nonauthorized Pentax service facilitiesCE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union 211Pour les utilisateurs au Canada 212For customers in USA For customers in CanadaDeclaration of Conformity Information on disposal for users Memo Memo Memo Pentax Imaging Company Division of Pentax of America, Inc