3 Basic Operations. Pentax *ist DS2, DS2
Below you will find brief information for *ist DS2. This operating manual provides instructions on how to use the camera's features, including its 6.1 million pixel CCD, 11-point AF system, various shooting modes (Auto Picture, Program, etc.), zoom lens capabilities, and built-in flash. It also covers playback options, image processing filters, printing via PictBridge, and customizable settings for optimal camera performance, including AF mode selection, manual focus adjustment, and exposure setting.
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Basic Operations
This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Picture mode (Auto Picture or Normal mode - Flash OFF 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
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for
Scenes ...................................................................47
Using the Zoom Lens ...........................................48
Using the Built-in Flash .......................................49
Other Shooting Modes .........................................53
Playing Back Still Pictures ..................................63
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment .........70
Processing Images with Filters ...........................71
Deleting Images ....................................................73
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...................79
Printing Using PictBridge ....................................83
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Basic Shooting Operation
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Holding the Camera
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.
• Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.
Horizontal position Vertical position
• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall.
• Although there are individual differences among photographers, the shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal length ×1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for
100 mm. A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this.
• When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal
Settings
How to set the camera so it will choose the optimum settings based on the subject lighting, distance and motion.
1
Set the mode dial to I.
The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the subject.
1 Selecting the Appropriate Capturing
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2
Set the focus mode lever to
=.
Autofocus mode is set. (p.118)
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3
Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject.
Determine the size of the subject.
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4
Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.
The flash pops up automatically when necessary (manually lift the flash when
Flash mode is not set to [Auto]).
1 Operating the shutter release button
1 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.46)
1 Using the Built-in Flash (p.49)
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Focus indicator
6
Review captured images on the
LCD monitor.
Image displays for 1 second on the
LCD monitor after capturing (Instant
Review.)
You can delete the image during
Instant Review by pressing the i button.
1 Setting the Display Time (p.171)
1 Displaying Bright Portion Warning
Operating the shutter release button
The shutter release button has two positions.
Not pressed Pressed halfway
(first position)
Pressed fully
(second position)
Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and
LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes the picture.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.
• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the first position is.
• The viewfinder indicators stay on while shutter release button is pressed. The indications stay on for about 10 seconds (default setting)
after the button is released. (p.20)
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Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects
The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ] in the viewfinder.
If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to
\ and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid
of the matte field in the viewfinder. (p.127)
(a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range.
(b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focus points range.
(c) Fast moving objects.
(d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background).
(e) If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range.
(f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus points range.
Subject may not be focused even when ] (focus indicator) is displayed when
(f) above applies.
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing
Mode for Scenes
The camera selects and set the optimum mode when I (Auto Picture) on the mode dial is set to the dial indicator.
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Dial indicator
Select U (Normal), = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q (Macro), \ (Moving
Object), . (Night Scene Portrait), a (Flash OFF) with the mode dial if desired image is not captured in Auto Picture mode.
The modes are as follows.
I (Auto Picture)
Selects automatically from Normal, Portrait,
Landscape, Macro, and Moving Object modes.
U
(Normal)
= (Portrait)
The basic picture-taking mode.
Optimal for capturing portraits.
s q
(Landscape)
(Macro)
Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour and saturation of trees and the sky, and produces a bright image.
Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers and other small subjects at short distances.
\ (Moving Object)
Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject, such as at a sporting event.
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(Night Scene Portrait) Lets you capture people against a night view or dusk.
a (Flash OFF)
The built-in flash is deactivated. Other settings are the same as U (Normal).
For . (Night Scene Portrait), the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, even if the built-in flash is used. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
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Using the Zoom Lens
Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture.
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Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.
Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.
• The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle.
The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.
• Power Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom
Effect) are not compatible with this camera.
Wide Angle Telephoto
Using the Built-in Flash
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Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash.
The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly
depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity (p.150)).
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.
1 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
• The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set aperture lens ring to s (Auto).
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B Auto discharge b Manual discharge
C
D
Auto flash+Redeye reduct
Manl flash+Redeye reduct
Camera automatically determines surrounding light and built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically when necessary (flash does not discharge even if it is popped up when not necessary).
Discharges flash manually. Flash discharges when popped up, does not discharge when retracted.
Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash.
Discharges flash manually. Lights a red-eye reduction light before manual flash.
Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings if the K button is pressed to pop up the flash manually.
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Selecting Flash Mode
1
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
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2
Press the four-way controller
(3).
The flash options screen appears.
When the mode dial is set to e, b, c, a or p, B and C appear gray and cannot be selected.
3
Use the four-way controller
(45) to choose a flash mode.
4
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
Using Auto Discharge B, C (Automatic Flash Popup)
1
Set the mode dial to I, U, =, q, or ..
2
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the LCD
panel and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22)
OK
Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is set, E appears on the LCD panel.
3
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
4
Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash.
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Using Manual Discharge (Flash ON)
b
, D
1
Press the K button.
The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Manual discharge mode
(Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the LCD panel
and viewfinder. (p.17, p.20, p.22)
Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode by pressing the K button while the built-in flash is popped up when shooting mode is set to
I, U, =, s, q, \, or ..
2
Press the shutter release button fully.
The flash discharges and the picture is taken.
3
Push the flash down to retract.
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Using Red-eye Reduction Flash
“Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments.
This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it.
• Brighten the surroundings when shooting.
• Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use.
• Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction.
• Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash.
The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect. To use the red-eye reduction function, set C (Red-eye reduction auto flash) in Picture mode or D
(Red-eye reduction manual flash) in other modes for Flash mode.
Daylight-Sync Shooting
In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a person’s face cast in shadow. Use of the flash in this way is called Daylight-Sync Shooting. Flash is discharged manually when shooting with Daylight-Sync Shooting.
Taking pictures (Auto Picture)
1 Confirm that the flash has popped up and the flash mode is set to b
2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged.
3 Take the picture.
The picture may be over-exposed if the background is too bright.
Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync
Other Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting
Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down.
1
Press the { button.
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The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
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2
Press the four-way controller
(2).
3
The Drive Mode options screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select j.
OK
OK
4
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
5
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.
Set [2 No. cnt shtng rcd im ] in [Recordable Image No.] of the [A Custom
Setting] menu. The number of continuously recordable images (buffer space)
appears when shutter is pressed halfway. (p.100)
6
Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop.
Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off.
Display the Fn menu again and set to 9 (Single frame shooting) to stop
Continuous shooting.
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• The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released if the focus mode is
set to l (Single mode). (p.121)
• Focusing is continuously active when the mode dial is set to e, b, c or a and focus mode is set to k (Continuous mode), or when Picture mode is set to \ (Moving Object). Note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete.
• The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built-in flash. Use a custom function to enable shutter release before the built-
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Self-Timer Shooting
This camera has two types of self-timers: g and Z.
g
Z
Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture.
A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed.
Shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed.
1
Mount the camera to a tripod.
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2
Press the { button.
3
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
3
Press the four-way controller
(2).
OK
The Drive Mode options screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select g or Z.
5
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
6
Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish to shoot is in the display and press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears when the subject is in focus.
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OK
3
OK
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3
7
Press the shutter release button fully.
For g, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released.
The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.
For Z, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.
• The beep can be turned off. (p.164)
• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided
ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.143). (Ignore the light
entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual)
• Remove the Eyecup F
L
by pulling one side upward when using accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap.
Removing the Eyecup F
L
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Turn the camera off after shooting.
The next time the power is turned on, self-timer shooting is canceled and returns to single frame shooting.
Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap
Remote Control Shooting
(Remote Control F: Sold Separately)
The shutter can be released with the optional remote control unit. You can select from h (remote control) and i (three-second delay) for remote control shooting.
h i
The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
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1
Mount the camera to a tripod.
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2
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
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3
Press the four-way controller
(2).
The Drive Mode options screen appears.
3
4
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select h or i.
The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is in remote control wait status.
OK
5
Press the 4 button twice.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
6
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.
• You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings. Focus on the subject first before operating with the remote control. You can set [AF in
remote control] to [On] in the custom function. (p.100)
• When using the Remote Control Unit, flash does not pop up automatically even when set to B (Auto discharge). Pop up the flash manually
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Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control.
5m
The operating distance of the remote control unit is about 5 m from the front of the camera. The shutter will be released immediately or approximately
3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed depending on the drive mode selected.
When the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and will then resume blinking.
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• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided
ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.143) (ignore the light
entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (manual)
• Remove the Eyecup F
N
by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap.
Removing the Eyecup F
L
Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap
• Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated.
• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.
• The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged.
• When using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first.
• The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the remote control shooting mode is left unused for 5 minutes.
• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about
30,000 times. Contact PENTAX service center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee).
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Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent
Camera Shake
Use the Mirror Lock Up function if camera shake is evident even when
Cable Switch (optional) or Remote Control Unit (optional) is used.
When shutter release button is pressed, mirror pops up and shutter is released 2 seconds later if 2 sec. Self-Timer is used. Avoid camera shake when mirror pops up by using this method.
Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up.
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1
Mount the camera to a tripod.
2
Use the { button and the four-way controller (2) to select
3
Focus on the subject.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up.
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Images
You can play back captured still pictures with the camera.
Use the included “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1” software to play back using a PC. Refer to the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 Operating Manual” for details.
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1
Press the Q button after taking a picture.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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2
Press the four-way controller
(45).
4 : The previous image appears.
5 : The next image appears.
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Rotating Images
You can rotate images 90° counterclockwise at a time. Make images shot vertically easier to view.
1
Press the Q button after taking a picture.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
OK
2
Press the four-way controller
(3).
The image is rotated 90° counterclockwise each time the button is pressed.
OK
3
Press the 4 button.
Image rotation information is saved.
Enlarging Playback Images
You can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying.
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1
Press the Q button and use
the four-way controller (45) to select an image.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
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2
Turn the e-dial to the right
(toward y).
Image enlarges at each calibration and can be enlarged to 12 times the original. Turn to the left (toward f) to return.
Press the 4 button to return to the original size.
Press four-way controller (2345) in zoom display to change the display area.
The first calibration on the e-dial is 1.2 times. You can change this in [Mag to
Strt Zm Plybk] in [A Custom Setting] menu. (p.101)
Nine-Image Display
You can display nine images on the LCD monitor at the same time.
1
Press the Q button.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2
Turn the e-dial to the left
(toward f).
Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an image. A scroll bar appears at the right of the screen. With an image selected in the bottom row, pressing the fourway controller (3) displays the next nine images.
[?] appears for an image that cannot be displayed.
3
Turn the e-dial to the right
(towards y) or press the 4 button.
A full screen display of the selected image appears.
Frame
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Scroll bar
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Slideshow
You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor.
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1
Press the Q button and use
the four-way controller (45) to select an image to be displayed first.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
3
Press the four-way controller
(5).
Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins.
Press any button to end slideshow.
Press the shutter release button or the
Q button, slide the main switch to |
(preview) or turn the mode dial to change to Capture mode.
Set the display time for slideshow in the [Q Playback] menu. Alternatively,
start the slideshow from the [Q Playback] menu. (p.162)
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Connecting the Camera to AV
Equipment
By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack as your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
1 Selecting the Video Output Format (p.169)
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1
Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable to the USB/Video terminal.
2
Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the AV device.
3
Turn the AV device and camera on.
• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC
adapter (optional) is recommended. (p.28)
• For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks (such as TVs), check the operating manual of the AV device, and select the video IN jack to which the camera is connected.
• Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens,
change the video output format setting. (p.169)
• The camera LCD monitor turns off while the camera is connected to the AV device.
Processing Images with Filters
You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name.
• RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter.
• Additionally, set digital filters from the [Q Playback] menu.
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Digital Filter
B&W
Sepia
Soft
Slim
Convert to a black and white image.
Add a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color.
Create a soft image by lightly fading the entire image. Select from three levels.
Change the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. Adjust height or width up to two times the original size.
1
Press the { button in
Playback mode.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
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2
Press the four-way controller
(4).
The screen for selecting the filter appears.
3
OK
3
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select an image.
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select a filter.
Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. Proceed to Step 6 if
[B&W] or [Sepia] is selected.
5
Adjust slimness with e-dial if slim filter is selected and softness if soft filter is selected.
Turn counterclockwise for wider and clockwise for slimmer if slim filter is selected. Select softness from three levels if soft filter is selected.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. The image appears in the set slimness or softness.
6
Press the 4 button.
The save confirmation screen appears.
7
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save as].
OK
8
Press the 4 button.
The filtered image is saved under a different name.
Save as
OK
Deleting Images
Deleting a Single Image
You can delete one image at a time.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.
1
Press the Q button and use
the four-way controller (45) to select an image to delete.
2
Press the i button.
The Delete screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].
4
Press the 4 button.
The image is deleted.
Delete
OK
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Deleting All Images
You can delete all saved images at once.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.
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1
Press the Q button.
2
Press the i button twice.
The Delete All screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].
4
Press the 4 button.
All images are deleted.
OK
Deleting Selected Images
(from Nine-Image Display)
You can delete multiple images from the nine-image display at once.
• Deleted images cannot be restored.
• Protected images cannot be deleted.
• Only files in the same folder can be selected at once.
1
Press the Q button.
The most recently captured image
(image with the largest file number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.
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2
Turn the e-dial to the left
(toward f).
Nine thumbnail images appear.
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3
Press the i button.
9 appears above the images.
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4
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to move to the images to delete and press the
4 button.
Image is selected and O appears.
Press { button to select all images
(the selection of images may take time to complete depending on the number of images).
5
Press the i button.
The Delete confirmation screen appears.
6
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Select&Delete].
Delete OK
Select&Delete
OK
7
Press the 4 button.
The selected images are deleted.
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.
Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted.
1
Press the Q button and use
the four-way controller (45) to select an image.
The most recently captured images
(image with the largest file number) are displayed first on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the Z button.
The Protect screen appears.
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3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect].
Protect
OK
4
Press the 4 button.
The selected image is protected.
• Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting.
• The Y symbol is displayed when playing back protected images. (p.19)
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Protecting All Images
1
Press the Q button.
2
Press the Z button twice.
The Protect all images screen appears.
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3
Press the four-way controller
(2) to select [Protect] and
press the 4 button.
All images saved in the SD Memory
Card are protected.
Protect
OK
Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory
Card with recorded images to a store for a printing service.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the date.
DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images.
Printing Single Images
Set the following items for each image.
Copies Selects the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
Date Specifies whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.
1
Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image.
2
Press the { button.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
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OK
3
Press the four-way controller
(2).
The DPOF screen appears.
If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of prints and date setting
(O (on) or P (off)) will be displayed.
Fn
Copies
Date
00
OK
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4
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of
copies and press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].
5
Use the four-way controller
(45) to choose whether to
insert the date (O) or not (P).
O : The date will be imprinted.
P : The date will not be imprinted.
Copies
Date
01
Fn OK
6
Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status.
Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.
To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 4 and press the 4 button.
Settings for All Images
1
Press the { button in
Playback mode.
The Fn menu appears.
Fn
OK
2
Press the four-way controller
(2).
The DPOF screen appears.
Fn
Copies
Date
00
OK
3
Press the { button.
The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears.
Copies
Date
00
OK
4
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of
copies and whether to insert the date (O) or not (P).
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single Images” (p.80) for details of
how to make the settings.
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5
Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status.
The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.
Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images.
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Printing Using PictBridge
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This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing).
Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included
USB cable (I-USB17) to print directly.
Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the camera after connecting to the printer.
Direct printing is performed in the following steps.
Set [Transfer Mode] on camera to [PictBridge] (p.84)
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Connect the camera to the printer (p.85)
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Set the printing options (p.79)
Print with DPOF settings (p.90)
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Disconnect the camera from the printer (p.90)
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• Use of the AC adapter is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the camera
(such as print settings and DPOF settings) may be valid.
• A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500.
• You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for printing on a single sheet. Make the settings on the printer. For details, refer to the operating manual for your printer.
• RAW images cannot be printed directly. Use a PC to print RAW images.
• See the “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1
Operating Manual” when connecting to a PC.
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Setting [Transfer Mode]
1
Press the 3 button.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
3
2
Use the four-way controller
(45) to select the [H Set-up] menu.
Set-up
Format
Beep
Date Adjust
World Time
Guide display
Exit
English
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer
Mode].
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pop-up menu appears.
5
Use the four-way controller
(23) to select [PictBridge].
Set-up
Brightness Level
Video Out
Transfer Mode
Auto Power Off
File #
Sensor Cleaning
Cancel
0
NTSC
P C
PictBridge
P C - F
OK OK
6
Press the 4 button.
The setting is changed.
7
Press the 3 button.
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
1
Turn the camera off.
2
Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera.
The PictBridge logo is displayed on PictBridge compatible printers.
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3
Turn the printer on.
4
After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on.
The PictBridge menu appears.
3
Print One
Print All
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK
PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is set to [PC] or [PC-F].
Printing Single Images
1
Use the four-way controller
(23) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu.
Print One
Print All
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK
2
Press the 4 button.
The Print one screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(45) to choose an image to print.
Fn
OK
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
You can print up to 99 copies.
5
Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date (O)
or not (P).
O : The date will be printed.
P : The date will not be printed.
6
Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default.
To change the print settings, go to Step
7.
7
Press the { button.
The screen for changing print settings appears.
Fn
PictBridge
Paper Size
Paper Type
Quality
Border Status
OK
Standard
Std.
Std.
Std.
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Cancel OK OK
8
Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller (5).
The Paper Size screen appears.
9
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to choose the paper size.
You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer.
When the Paper Size is set to
[Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings.
Paper Size
Standard
Card
L
1 0 0 × 1 5 0
Postcard
4 ” × 6 ”
Cancel
2 L
8 ” × 1 0 ”
A 4
Letter
11 ” × 1 7 ”
A 3
OK OK
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10
Press the 4 button.
11
Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and
[Border Status].
The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set.
When the Paper Size is set to [Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings.
[Paper Type] with more E supports higher quality paper.
[Quality] with more E indicates higher print quality.
12
Press the 4 button twice.
The image is printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
Printing All Images
1
Use the four-way controller
(23) to select [Print All] on the
PictBridge menu.
Print One
Print All
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK
2
Press the 4 button.
The Print all images screen appears.
3
Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or not.
The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images.
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of “Printing
Single Images” (p.87) for details on
how to make the settings.
Fn
OK
4
Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.87 and 88) for
details on how to change the settings.
5
Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.
All the images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
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Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings
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1
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF
AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu.
2
Press the 4 button.
The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller
(45) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total number of copies. Print settings are set with the
OK
3
Press the 4 button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.87 and 88) for
details on how to change the settings.
4
Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.
The images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer
Disconnect the cable from the printer when you have finished printing.
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
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Key features
6.1 million effective pixels CCD for high precision images
11 focusing point AF sensor
0.95x magnification viewfinder for manual focusing
2.5-inch LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
Compatible with DA, D FA, FA J, FA lenses and lenses with an Aperture s (Auto) position
PictBridge support for direct printing
Frequently asked questions
DA, D FA and FA J lenses, and lenses that have an Aperture s (Auto) position can be used with this camera. See p.37 and p.182 for any other lens or accessory.
The camera uses CR-V3, AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries.
You can print images directly from the camera using PictBridge. Connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Use Mirror Lock Up function to prevent Camera Shake.