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Pentax K20D manual Contents, Before Using Your Camera, Getting Started

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FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY	1
ABOUT THE CAMERA	1
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE	2
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE	3
Care to be Taken During Handling	3
Contents	6
Composition of the Operating Manual	11
Before Using Your Camera	13
u Camera Characteristics	14
Checking the Contents of the Package	16
Names and Functions of Working Parts	17
Camera	17
Capture Mode	18
Playback Mode	20
Display Indicators	22
Monitor	22
Viewfinder	27
LCD Panel	29
How to Operate the Menu	30
Using the Mode Dial	32
Getting Started	33
Attaching the Strap	34
Using the Battery	35
Charging the Battery	35
Inserting/Removing the Battery	36
Battery Level Indicator	38
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(Exclusive Battery Fully Charged)	38
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	39
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card	40
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	42
Turning the Camera On and Off	44
Initial Settings	45
Setting the Display Language	45
Setting the Date and Time	48
Attaching the Lens	50
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	52

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Pentax K20D manual Contents, Before Using Your Camera, Getting Started

Contents

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 Before Using Your Camera ContentsGetting Started Shooting Functions Basic OperationsShooting Settings Using the FlashPlayback Functions Processing Images Camera SettingsPrinting from the Camera Appendix Resetting to Default SettingsComposition of the Operating Manual Shows reference page number explaining a related operation Shows precautions to take when operating the cameraShows 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 monitorUse the four-way controller 23 to choose an item Selecting and Setting a Menu 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 positionSetting the Display Language Initial SettingsDefault setting is English Press the 4button twice Press the 4buttonPress the 3button once When an Incorrect Language is SetPress 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 OperationSet the mode dial to B Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsSet the focus mode lever to l Press the shutter release button fully Look through the viewfinder to view the subjectPicture is taken Review the captured image on the monitor Operating the shutter release buttonHistogram 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 buttonFlash options screen appears Use the four-way controller 45 to choose a flash modeCamera is ready to take a picture Focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused Using Built-in Flash Press the KbuttonPress the shutter release button halfway Daylight-Sync Shooting Using Red-eye Reduction FlashTaking pictures Hyper-program Shake Reduction Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction FunctionShake Reduction Function and Lens Focal Length Turning On the Shake Reduction Function Turn on the Shake Reduction switch120 Setting the Shake Reduction FunctionPlaying Back Images Playing Back Still PicturesPress the Q button after taking a picture Previous image appears Next image appears Deleting a Single Image Deleting ImagesUse 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 ExposureEV Compensation for a Hyper-manual and M Flash X-sync speed 101Changing the Exposure Steps Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock 102Press the Lbutton Take the picture Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode103 Use the four-way controller 5 to select the number of shotsUsing the Autofocus FocusingSet 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 PicturesFocus Before Shooting Checking the Composition, ExposureSelecting the Preview Method Displaying the Live View Focus on the subject, and then turn the main switch toDisplaying the Preview 114115 116 117 Continuous ShootingUse the four-way controller 45 to select g Camera is ready to take pictures continuously 118Burst Shooting 119Interval Shooting 121 Focus indicator appears when the subject is in focusCamera 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 131Press the 4button twice Press the 3button 132Three frames are saved Changing the Settings in a Mode Storing User Settings133 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 ChargingUsing the Flash in b Shutter Priority Mode Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure 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 Optional144 Using P-TTL Auto ModeAbout 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 Reduction149 Using the Built-in Flash with the External FlashDischarging 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 Color155 Use the four-way controller 45 to change the settingUse 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 BalancePress the four-way controller 23 and set 161White Balance screen appears White Balance fine tune screen appears Fine-Tuning the White Balance162 Use the four-way controller 2345 to fine tune White Balance163 Adjusting the White Balance ManuallyUse the four-way controller 3 to select K Manual Appears when measuring is completed White Balance fine-tuning screen164 Screen to enter the color temperature appears Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature165 Adjust the Color Temperature with the front and rear e-dial Color Temperature166 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 ItemsPress the Q button Rotating ImagesImage 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 SlideshowStop the slideshow 180Start 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 Contrast184 Setting the Playback DisplayCamera 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 ProtectProtect all images screen appears 190All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected Equipment Connecting the Camera to AV192 Processing Images Processing Images with Digital Filters Press the button in Playback modeScreen 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 One RAW Image Editing RAW Images197 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 Images206 Screen for making Dpof settings for all images appearsDpof screen appears 207 Printing Using PictBridge208 Setting Transfer Mode209 Connecting the Camera to the PrinterPictBridge 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 RSet-up Menu Setting Items How to Operate the RSet-up MenuStoring 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 StyleSelection frame moves to X Destination setting Setting the World Time221 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 Color of the Monitor LCD Color Tuning Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor226 227 Setting the Instant ReviewPress the 4button 228 Setting the Live ViewSelect Live View in the Q Playback menu 229 Setting the Digital PreviewSelecting the File Number Setting Setting the Image File Naming ConventionSelecting the Folder Name 231 Setting the File NameAfter entering the desired characters, press the button 232Text is changed Selecting the Video Output Format Power SettingsSetting Auto Power Off Selecting the Video Output Format234 Selecting a BatteryPress the 4button Press the 3button twice 235 Using Pixel MappingDefective 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 SettingsFile name is reset Resetting the File Name241 242 280 12AppendixReset Setting Default SettingsRec. Mode Menu Playback Menu 245Set-up Menu 246 ACustom Setting Menu247 Fn Menu 248Lens Combinations Functions Available with VariousLenses that can be used with this camera Lens names and mount names 250Lens and Built-in Flash 251 Exposure error may occur.Aperture Ring Use Removing Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor Cleaning the Cmos SensorDetecting Dust on the Cmos Sensor Dust Alert Select Dust Alert in the R Set- up menu 253Image is saved and Dust Alert is exited 254 Removing Dust with a Blower255 Sensor Cleaning screen appearsUse 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 Capacity Pixels Main Specifications512MB 256MB 128MB 267 268 NTSC/PAL 269Glossary 271 272 273 White Balance 274SRGB standard RGB VignettingIndex Symbols275 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