Using The Control Panel - Pentax K-r Operating Manual

When direct key operation is enabled, the guide indicators for the direct keys
are displayed in the status screen. Direct key operation is not available when
the AF point is being changed while the focusing area is set to S (Select). In
such cases, press and hold the 4 button. (p.130)

Using the Control Panel

While shooting, the current settings can be checked on the status screen.
You can also switch the display to the control panel and change settings.
Below, how to set [JPEG Quality] is explained as an example.
1
Check the status screen and then
press the M button.
The control panel appears.
Press the M button when the status
screen is not displayed.
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select an item you
want to change the setting for.
You cannot select items that cannot be
changed.
AUTO AF.A
PICT
1/ 20
F
800
ISO
AUTO
AWB
-3 2 1 1 2 +3
12
JPEG
M
Custom Image
Bright
HDR HDR
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
AF.A
JPEG 12
M
35
1
5.6
ISO
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