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Pentax K100 D specifications Basic Operations

Models: K100 D

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3 Basic Operations

This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Picture mode (Auto Picture or Portrait mode - Flash OFF mode) and Scene mode to ensure successful capturing.

For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and onward.

Basic Shooting Operation	42
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction
Function	47
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for
Scenes	50
Using a Zoom Lens	53
Using the Built-in Flash	54
Other Shooting Modes	58
Playing Back Still Pictures	68
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment	75
Processing Images with Filters	76
Deleting Images	79
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)	85
Printing Using PictBridge	88

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Pentax K100 D specifications Basic Operations

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 Before Using Your Camera ContentsGetting Started 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 DialExplanation of Set Shooting Mode Capture ModeDetailed Information 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 Close the card cover 1 Then slide it in the direction Arrow Inserting/Removing the SD Memory CardPush the SD Memory Card in once to remove 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 Mode palette appears Use the four-way controller Mnop to choose a Scene modeScreen returns to the Fn menu Turn the zoom ring to the right or left Using a Zoom LensSelecting Flash Mode Press the button Using the Built-in FlashFn menu appears Flash options screen appears Press the shutter release button halfwayCamera returns to the Fn menu screen Push the flash down to retract Using Manual Discharge Flash on h, j Press the KbuttonFlash discharges and the picture is taken Daylight-Sync Shooting Using Red-eye Reduction FlashTaking pictures Auto Picture Continuous Shooting Other Shooting ModesPress the button. BasicOperations Camera is ready to take pictures Drive Mode options screen appearsPress the four-way controller m Use the four-way controller op to select jThis camera has two types of self-timers g and Z Self-Timer ShootingMount the camera onto a tripod 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 Self-Timer Shooting p.60 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera ShakeFocus on the subject Press the shutter release button fully You can play back captured still pictures with the camera Playing Back Still PicturesPlaying Back Images Press the Q button after taking a pictureRotating Images Press the four-way controller opPrevious image appears Next image appears 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 FiltersPress the four-way controller o Press the button Playback modeScreen for selecting the filter appears Use the four-way controller m to select Save as Adjust with e-dial if slim filterSoft filter or brightness filter is SelectedDeleting a Single Image Deleting ImagesUse the four-way controller m to select Delete Press the Q button Press the i button twice Deleting All ImagesUse the four-way controller m to select Delete All 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 appearsPrinting Single Images Setting the Printing Service DpofSet the following items for each image 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 menuSetting is changed Connecting the Camera to the PrinterUse the four-way controller mn to select PictBridge 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 copiesPress the 4 button twice Printing All ImagesPrint all images screen appears 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 setPlayback Menu Setting Items Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items104 105 HSet-up Menu Setting Items106 ACustom Setting Menu Setting Items107 Press the button in Capture mode. The Fn menu appears Using the Fn MenuPress the four-way controller mnop to set the operation Press the button in Playback mode. The Fn menu appears 109Press the four-way controller mop to set the operation Using the Mode Dial 111 112 Function Reference Setting the Image Tone Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality LevelSet in Image Tone in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.104 115 Setting the Recorded Pixels116 Setting the Quality LevelTowards + Higher sharpness Towards Lower sharpness Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast117 Towards + Higher saturation Towards Lower saturation118 Setting the White BalanceSet White Balance in the Fn menu. p.108 White Balance screen appears Adjusting the White Balance ManuallySet the mode dial to e, b, c, or a Press the button 119Use the four-way controller n to select K Manual 120Message screen appears Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in Auto Setting the Sensitivity121 ISO Sensitivity Warning Display 122Set in Color Space in the ACustom Setting menu. p.107 Setting the Color Space123 Using the Autofocus FocusingYou can focus with the following methods 125 126 Using the 4Button to Focus on the SubjectSet AF Mode in the a Rec. Mode menu p.104 Setting the AF Mode127 Set in Swtch dst msr pt in the a Rec. Mode menu p.104 Selecting the Focusing Area AF Point128 129 130 Fixing the Focus Focus LockLock the focus 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 Set the mode dial to a Using a Manual Mode144 145 Set the mode dial to p Using the p Bulb Mode146 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 149150 Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focusedShooting is ready and is displayed on the LCD panel 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 PreviewSelecting the Preview Method Set in Preview Method in the ACustom Setting menu. p.107153 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 Shooting Distance from Aperture Value 157Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance Lens Name Compatibility 158159 160 Using an External Flash Optional161 Using P-TTL Auto ModeAbout the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ Using in Wireless Mode Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode162 163 Using in Wireless ModeExternal flash units discharges as main flash Rear Curtain Sync Flash Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash164 Red-Eye Reduction165 When combining two or more external flashesDischarging Multiple Flashes Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 166Changing Playback Display Method Settings During Playback167 Press the OK button Setting the Slideshow Display IntervalSelected information setting is saved 168To select Format 169Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style Turning the Beep On and Off170 Off Setting the World Time171 Use the four-way controller op to select O On or P172 World Time setting is savedPress the 3 button twice List of World Time Cities 173Set in Guide display in the HSet-up menu. p.105 174Selecting the Video Output Format Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor175 Selecting the Folder Name Setting Auto Power Off176 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 ResetUse the four-way controller m to select Reset Resetting the Custom Function Menu180 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 names and mount names 187Lens and Built-in Flash Aperture Ring Use Sensor Cleaning screen appears Cleaning the CCD189 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