Pentax KM Manuals

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Pentax KM Operating Manual (280 pages)

SLR Digital Camera

Brand: Pentax | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 5.49 MB

For Using Your Camera Safely
3
About the Camera
3
Precautions for Battery Usage
4
Care to be Taken During Handling
4
Table of Contents
7
Contents
7
Composition of the Operating Manual
13
Before Using Your Camera

15
- E/Y Camera Characteristics
  16
- Help Function
  17
- Checking the Contents of the Package
  18
- Names and Functions of Working Parts
  19
  - Capture Mode
    20
    
    Shutter Release Button
    21
    
    Main Switch
    21
    
    Mode Dial
    21
  - Playback Mode
    22
- Display Indicators
  24
  - Monitor
    24
    
    Histogram Display
    28
    
    Using the Histogram
    28
  - Viewfinder
    30
- How to Change Function Settings
  32
  - Using Direct Keys
    32
  - Using the Control Panel
    33
  - Using the Menus
    34
- Using the Help Function
  36
Getting Started

37
Basic Operations

59
- Basic Shooting Operation
  60
  - Holding the Camera
    60
  - Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
    61
    
    The Monitor
    63
    
    Operating the Shutter Release Button
    64
    
    Subjects that Are Difficult to Focus on
    65
- Using a Zoom Lens
  66
- Using the Built-In Flash
  67
  - Setting Flash Mode
    67
  - In Capture Mode
    68
  - Compensating Flash Output
    72
  - Allowing Shooting While Charging the Flash
    73
- Playing Back Pictures
  74
  - Playing Back Images
    74
  - Deleting Images
    75
Shooting Functions

77
- How to Operate the Shooting Functions
  78
- Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode
  82
  - Picture Mode
    83
  - H Mode
    84
  - Scene Mode
    85
  - Exposure Mode
    86
- Setting the Exposure
  87
  - Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
    87
  - Setting the Sensitivity
    89
  - Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in Auto
    90
  - Changing the Exposure Mode
    91
    
    Shutter Speed
    96
    
    Exposure Warning
    97
    
    Aperture Value
    98
    
    Using Ae Lock
    102
  - Selecting the Metering Method
    103
  - Using the Spot Metering
    105
  - Adjusting the Exposure
    106
  - Auto Bracket
    108
- Focusing
  111
  - Using the Autofocus
    111
  - Setting the AF Mode
    113
  - Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
    115
  - Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)
    116
  - Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
    118
  - Focusing Screen
    119
- Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus before Shooting (Digital Preview)
  121
- Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake
  123
- Continuous Shooting
  132
- Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters
  134
Using the Flash

137
- Flash Characteristics in each Exposure Mode
  138
  - Using Slow-Speed-Sync
    138
- Distance and Aperture When Using the Built-In Flash
  140
- Lens Compatibility with the Built-In Flash
  141
- Using an External Flash (Optional)
  142
  - Using in Wireless Mode
    144
  - Red-Eye Reduction
    147
  - Trailing Curtain Sync
    148
Shooting Settings

151
- Setting the File Format
  152
  - Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels
    152
  - Setting the JPEG Quality Level
    153
  - Setting the File Format
    154
- Setting the G Button Function
  156
- Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image)
  159
- Additional Settings for Shooting
  161
  - Setting the White Balance
    161
  - Color Temperature
    162
  - Setting the Color Space
    166
Playback Functions

167
- Playback Functions Operation
  168
  - Playback Menu Setting Items
    168
- Enlarging Images
  169
- Displaying Multiple Images
  171
- Rotating Images
  177
- Comparing Images
  178
- Slideshow
  179
  - Setting the Slideshow Display
    179
  - Starting the Slideshow
    180
  - Stop Slideshow
    181
- Deleting Multiple Images
  182
  - Deleting Selected Images
    182
  - Deleting a Folder
    184
  - Deleting All Images
    185
- Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
  186
  - Protecting Single Images
    186
  - Protecting All Images
    187
- Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment
  188
Processing Images

189
Printing from the Camera

201
- Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
  202
  - Printing Single Images
    202
  - Dpof Settings
    203
  - Settings for All Images
    204
- Printing Using Pictbridge
  205
  - Setting USB Connection
    206
  - Connecting the Camera to the Printer
    207
  - Printing Single Images
    208
  - Printing All Images
    210
  - Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings
    211
  - Disconnecting the USB Cable
    211
Camera Settings

213
Resetting to Default Settings

233
- Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-Up Menu
  234
- Resetting the Custom Menu
  235
Appendix

237
- Default Settings
  238
- Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations
  242
  - Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]
    243
- Cleaning the CCD
  245
- Optional Accessories
  250
  - For Viewfinder
    252
  - Remote Control F
    252
- Error Messages
  254
- Troubleshooting
  257
- Main Specifications
  260
- Glossary
  264
- Index
  269
- Warranty Policy
  274
- Declaration of Conformity
  277

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Pentax KM Operating Manual (280 pages)

Table of Contents

Before Using Your Camera

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Shooting Functions

Using the Flash

Shooting Settings

Playback Functions

Processing Images

Printing from the Camera

Camera Settings

Resetting to Default Settings

Appendix

Pentax KM User Manual (39 pages)

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