Pentax K20D Operating Manual page 148

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Setting the Channel for the External Flash on the Camera
First set the channel for the external flash unit on the camera.
1 Set the channel for the external flash unit.
2 Attach the external flash to the camera hot shoe.
3 Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The built-in flash is set to the same channel as the external flash unit.
• When set to r mode, the channel currently set for the built-in flash is
displayed on the LCD panel for 10 seconds.
• Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the AF540FGZ or
AF360FGZ operating manual for details on how to set the channel on the
external flash.
Using the Built-in Flash Wirelessly
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Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in
combination with the built-in flash.
1 Press the { button and press the four-way controller (3).
The Flash options screen appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (45) to
select r mode.
Press the 4 button to return to Capture
mode.
• r cannot be set in B mode.
• When Drive Mode is set to i or the lens aperture is not set to s, r appears
gray and cannot be selected.
Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
You can change the built-in flash discharge method in wireless mode.
1 On
2 Off
Set in [29. Flash in Wireless Mode] in the [A Custom Setting] menu.
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Discharges the built-in flash.
Discharges the built-in flash as a test flash.
Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode
Wireless Mode Wireless Mode Wireless Mode
0 . 0 0 . 0 0 . 0 OK OK OK
OK