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Pentax K20D manual 242, Memo

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Lenses you can use For Using Your Camera Safely Precautions for Battery Usage Care to be Taken During Handling Precautions for Battery Charger UsagePrecautions for D-LI50 Battery Usage Memo Contents Before Using Your CameraGetting Started Shooting Functions Basic OperationsUsing the Flash Shooting SettingsPlayback Functions Camera Settings Processing ImagesPrinting from the Camera Appendix Resetting to Default SettingsComposition of the Operating Manual Shows precautions to take when operating the camera Shows reference page number explaining a related operationShows useful information Before Using Your Camera Camera Characteristics Cmos sensor 23.4×15.6 mm Shake Reduction SRChecking the Contents of the Package Camera Names and Functions of Working PartsFront e-dial Capture ModeGreen button Main switch Shutter release buttonShake Reduction switch Focus mode leverMode dial Metering mode leverPlayback Mode Green button Monitor Display IndicatorsAt Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial Flash mode Shake Reduction p.65 Active mode appears p.61Detailed information display p.1 Capture ModeDetailed information display p.2 Detailed information display Playback ModeRGB Histogram Display11 12 ViewfinderBefore Using Your Camera LCD Panel Press the four-way controller How to Operate the MenuDisplaying the Menu screen Press the 3button Capture mode A Rec. Mode menu appears on the monitorSelecting and Setting a Menu Item Use the four-way controller 23 to choose an itemTurn the front e-dial to navigate the menu a page at a time Priority Using the Mode DialLets you capture images with settings that you set FunctionGetting Started Attaching the Strap Charging the Battery Using the BatteryOpen the battery cover Inserting/Removing the BatteryStow the battery cover unlock lever when finished closing Battery Level Indicator Using the AC Adapter Optional Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove Inserting/Removing the SD Memory CardLift the card cover unlock lever 1 and turn it towards Open Close the card coverPrecautions When Using the SD Memory Card Recorded Pixels and Quality Level When the File Format is JpegWhen the File Format is RAW Turning the Camera On and Off Move the main switch to on positionInitial Settings Setting the Display LanguageDefault setting is English Press the 4button twice Press the 4buttonWhen an Incorrect Language is Set Press the 3button oncePress the four-way controller 5 twice Frame returns to Date Style Setting the Date and TimeUse the four-way controller 23 to choose the date style Frame moves to mm/dd/yyNext, set the time Depending on the time Use the four-way controller 23 to set the monthFrame moves to the month Set the day and year in the same mannerAttaching the Lens GettingStarted Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Basic Operations Holding the Camera Basic Shooting OperationLetting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Set the mode dial to BSet the focus mode lever to l Look through the viewfinder to view the subject Press the shutter release button fullyPicture is taken Operating the shutter release button Review the captured image on the monitorHistogram Display p.227 Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on Turn the zoom ring to the right or left Using a Zoom LensCompatibility of built-in flash and lens Using the Built-in FlashFn menu appears Selecting Flash Mode Press the buttonUse the four-way controller 45 to choose a flash mode Flash options screen appearsCamera is ready to take a picture Using Built-in Flash Press the Kbutton Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focusedPress the shutter release button halfway Using Red-eye Reduction Flash Daylight-Sync ShootingTaking pictures Hyper-program Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function Shake ReductionShake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length Turning On the Shake Reduction Function Turn on the Shake Reduction switch120 Setting the Shake Reduction FunctionPlaying Back Still Pictures Playing Back ImagesPress the Q button after taking a picture Previous image appears Next image appears Deleting Images Deleting a Single ImageUse the four-way controller 23 to select Delete Shooting Functions Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items How to Operate the Shooting MenusACustom Setting Menu Setting Items Turned to the preview position Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Setting the ExposureUsing slower shutter speed Using faster shutter speedClosing the aperture increase the aperture value Depth of FieldEffect of Aperture Opening the aperture reduce the aperture valueSetting the Range of Automatic Correction in Auto Setting the SensitivityExpanding the Dynamic Range Changing the Sensitivity in Capture ModeSlow Shutter Speed NR Changing the Exposure ModeExposure EV Com Change Sen Description Shutter Mode Noise ReductionLets you set shutter Exposure Description EV Com Change Sen Shutter ModeAperture to the proper Yes Priority Exposure according toAbout Program Line Using the B Green Mode Set the mode dial to e Using the e Hyper-program ModeTo change the shutter speed Using the K Sensitivity Priority ModeSet the mode dial to K Hyper-programTurn the rear e-dial and adjust the sensitivity Using the b Shutter Priority Mode Exposure Warning Using the c Aperture Priority Mode Exposure Warning Using the L Shutter & Aperture Priority Mode About the Green Button Set the mode dial to a Press the Green button Using a Hyper-manual ModeEV Bar Combining with L Set the mode dial to p Using the p Bulb ModeSet the mode dial to M Using the MFlash X-Sync Speed ModeMeasures only the center of the viewfinder Using the Multi-Segment MeteringSelecting the Metering Method Center and determines the exposureLinking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segment Metering Setting the Meter Operating TimeUsing the Center-Weighted Metering Using the Spot Metering100 Adjusting the Exposure101 EV Compensation for a Hyper-manual and M Flash X-sync speedChanging the Exposure Steps 102 Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE LockPress the Lbutton Take the picture Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode103 Use the four-way controller 5 to select the number of shotsFocusing Using the AutofocusSet the focus mode lever to l or k 105 106 AF Adjustment107 Selecting the Focusing Area AF PointSets the focusing area to one of the eleven points Sets the focusing area to the center108 Fixing the Focus Focus LockLock the focus 109Set the focus mode lever to Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusLocking Exposure when Focus is Locked Using the Focus Indicator111 Using the Viewfinder Matte Field112 Using the =ButtonShooting in Catch-in Focus Mode How to Take PicturesChecking the Composition, Exposure Focus Before ShootingSelecting the Preview Method Displaying the Live View Focus on the subject, and then turn the main switch toDisplaying the Preview 114115 116 Continuous Shooting 117Use the four-way controller 45 to select g Camera is ready to take pictures continuously 118Burst Shooting 119Interval Shooting Focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus 121Camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures Mount the camera onto a tripod Press the button Self-Timer Shooting123 124 Use the four-way controller 45 to select h Remote Control Shooting RemoteOn the remote control unit is pressed Control F Sold Separately126 127 1Self-Timer Shooting p.122 Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera ShakeSet the number of frames Shooting in Exposure Bracket ModeChanging the Shooting Conditions 129Set the step interval 130Taking Only Overexposed or Underexposed Pictures Shooting in Extended Bracket ModeRec. Mode menu and press 131132 Press the 4button twice Press the 3buttonThree frames are saved Storing User Settings Changing the Settings in a Mode133 134 Using the Flash Compensating Flash Output Turn the rear e-dial to set Flash Mode in the Fn menu p.75Flash Allowing Shooting while ChargingFlash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b Shutter Priority ModeUsing the Flash in c Aperture Priority Mode 139 Using the Slow-Speed SyncUsing e/K/c mode Using b/L/amode140 Using Trailing Curtain SyncCalculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance Distance and Aperture when UsingBuilt-in Flash Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture ValueLens Name Compatibility Unavailable due to vignettingAvailable depending on other factors Lens Name143 Using an External Flash OptionalUsing P-TTL Auto Mode 144About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ 145 Using High-Speed Flash Sync ModeAttaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ on the Camera Using in Wireless ModeChanging the Built-in Flash Discharge Method Setting the Channel for the External Flash on the CameraUsing the Built-in Flash Wirelessly 146Flash connected to another flash unit Wireless ShootingUsing a Combination of External Flash Units 147Trailing Curtain Sync Wireless Flash Control P-TTL Flash Mode148 Red-Eye ReductionUsing the Built-in Flash with the External Flash 149Discharging Multiple Flashes Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 150Sync Socket 151152 Mode Custom Image 154 Setting the File Format 156 Setting the Image Processing Method in CaptureShooting Fn menu appears Press the button in Capture modeGreen, Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Blue Cyan, Infrared ColorUse the four-way controller 45 to change the setting 155Use the four-way controller 45 to choose the Image Tone Setting the Jpeg Recorded Pixels Setting the File Format157 Setting the Jpeg Quality Level158 Setting the File Format159 Setting the RAW Button FunctionSelect Button in the a Rec. Mode menu Camera returns to the Capture or Playback mode160 Setting the White Balance161 Press the four-way controller 23 and setWhite Balance screen appears White Balance fine tune screen appears Fine-Tuning the White Balance162 Use the four-way controller 2345 to fine tune White BalanceAdjusting the White Balance Manually 163Use the four-way controller 3 to select K Manual White Balance fine-tuning screen Appears when measuring is completed164 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature Screen to enter the color temperature appears165 Color Temperature Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e-dial166 SRGB Sets to sRGB color space Setting the Color Space167 Color Space168 Playback Functions Playback Menu Setting Items How to Operate the Menus During Playback171 Playback Fn Menu Setting ItemsRotating Images Press the Q buttonImage rotation information is saved 173 Enlarging Playback ImagesFour-way controller Moves area to enlarge 174Turn the rear e-dial to the right toward y Image enlarges at each calibration 1.2 times* to 32 timesMulti-image display screen appears Displaying Multiple Images175 Turn the rear e-dial to the left toward fImages Camera returns to the multi-image display screen 176Full screen display of the selected image appears Multi-image options screen appearsMulti-image display screen Displaying a Folder177 Turn the rear e-dial to the leftComparing Images 179 Slideshow180 Stop the slideshowStart screen is displayed and slideshow Begins To select the image display Setting the Slideshow Display Interval181 Select Slideshow in the Q Playback menuHistogram Display p.26 Using the HistogramAdjusting the Exposure p.100 Changing Playback Display MethodUnderstanding Color Balance 183Understanding Brightness Understanding ContrastSetting the Playback Display 184Camera is ready to take or play back images Press the Q button Press the i button twice Deleting Multiple ImagesDeleting All Images 185186 Deleting Selected Images from Multi-image DisplaySelected images are deleted 187Use the four-way controller To select Select&Delete Appears on the imagesUse the four-way controller 2 to select Delete Toward f in Playback mode to Display the foldersDeleting a Folder 188Protect screen appears Protecting Images from DeletionProtect Use the four-way controller 23 to select Protect190 Protect all images screen appearsAll images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected Equipment Connecting the Camera to AV192 Processing Images Press the button in Playback mode Processing Images with Digital FiltersScreen for selecting the filter appears 195 Adjust with the front e-dial and rear e-dialUse the four-way controller 23 to select Save as 196Editing RAW Images Editing One RAW Image197 Edited image is saved under a different name Editing All RAW Images198 Press the four-way controller Press the buttonAll selected RAW images are edited and saved in a new folder 199Contrast/Sharpness Parameter setting screen appearsSpecifying the Parameters 200RAW image is edited and saved as a new image 201Use the four-way controller 45 to change the parameter Select Save as and press the 4button202 Printing from the Camera Printing Single Images Setting the Printing Service Dpof205 Settings for All ImagesScreen for making Dpof settings for all images appears 206Dpof screen appears 207 Printing Using PictBridge208 Setting Transfer ModeConnecting the Camera to the Printer 209PictBridge menu appears You can print up to 99 copies 210Use the four-way controller 45 to choose an image to print Print single image screen appearsUse the four-way controller 2345 to choose the paper size Screen for changing print settings appears211 Select Paper Size and press the four-way controllerPrint all images screen appears Press the 4button on the print settings confirmation screenPrinting All Images 212Turn off the camera Printing Images Using the Dpof SettingsDisconnecting the USB Cable 213214 10Camera Settings How to Operate the RSet-up Menu RSet-up Menu Setting ItemsStoring images 217 Function Sensor CleaningUse the four-way controller 23 to select Format Select Beep in the R Set-up Setting the Beep Setting, DateTime, and Display Language Turning the Beep On and Off220 Changing the Date and Time and the Display StyleSetting the World Time Selection frame moves to X Destination setting221 222 World Time setting is savedList of World Time Cities 223224 Display Adjusting the Monitor and the MenuSetting the Text Size Setting the Guide Display TimeAdjusting the Brightness of the Monitor Adjusting the Color of the Monitor LCD Color Tuning226 Setting the Instant Review 227Press the 4button Setting the Live View 228Select Live View in the Q Playback menu 229 Setting the Digital PreviewSetting the Image File Naming Convention Selecting the File Number SettingSelecting the Folder Name 231 Setting the File Name232 After entering the desired characters, press the buttonText is changed Selecting the Video Output Format Power SettingsSetting Auto Power Off Selecting the Video Output FormatSelecting a Battery 234Press the 4button Press the 3button twice Using Pixel Mapping 235Defective pixels are mapped and corrected Memory screen appears Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the CameraResets the camera settings 11Resetting to Default SettingsResetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set- up Menu Resetting the Custom Function Menu Resetting Saved User Settings Resetting Other SettingsResetting the File Name File name is reset241 242 280 12AppendixDefault Settings Reset SettingRec. Mode Menu 245 Playback MenuSet-up Menu 246 ACustom Setting Menu247 Fn Menu 248Functions Available with Various Lens CombinationsLenses that can be used with this camera 250 Lens names and mount namesLens and Built-in Flash Exposure error may occur. 251Aperture Ring Use Cleaning the Cmos Sensor Removing Dust by Shaking the Cmos SensorDetecting Dust on the Cmos Sensor Dust Alert 253 Select Dust Alert in the R Set- up menuImage is saved and Dust Alert is exited 254 Removing Dust with a BlowerSensor Cleaning screen appears 255Use the four-way controller 23 to select Mirror Up AC Adapter D-AC50 Optional AccessoriesBattery Grip D-BG2 Power Supply AccessoriesAuto Flash AF200FG Flash Accessories257 Auto Flash AF540FGZ Auto Flash AF360FGZFor Viewfinder 258259 Interchangeable Focusing ScreenCable Switch CS-205 Remote Control FOthers Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1260 Camera Case/Strap261 Error Messages262 Paper is jammed in the printer. Remove paper Data error has occurred during printing263 Printer has run out of ink. Replace ink and printTroubleshooting 265 Main Specifications Capacity Pixels512MB 256MB 128MB 267 268 NTSC/PAL 269Glossary 271 272 273 White Balance 274SRGB standard RGB VignettingSymbols Index275 276 277 278 279 Warranty Policy 281 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada 282For customers in USA For customers in CanadaDeclaration of Conformity Information on disposal for users Memo