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Problem Cause Remedy Autofocus The focus mode is Set the focus mode lever to l or A. does not work set to \ (p.122) The focus cannot be locked The focus mode is set to k Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when the focus mode is set to k (A). The camera will continue focusing on the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. If there is a subject that you wish to focus on, slide the focus mode lever to l and use the focus lock. (p.130) The AE Lock function does not operate The built-in flash does not discharge The exposure mode is set to B, p or M mode The exposure mode is set to B mode Set the exposure mode to any mode other than B (Green), p (Bulb) or M (Flash Xsync Speed). Only C (Auto Flash Discharge) and D (Auto Flash+Red-eye Reduction) are available for the flash mode when the exposure mode is B (Green). The flash will not discharge when the subject is bright in these modes. In the exposure modes other than B, only the flash mode that discharges every time the flash recharges is available. Try different exposure modes. The USB connection with a computer does not work The USB connection mode is set to [PTP] Set [USB Connection] to [MSC] in the [R Set-up 2] menu. (p.317) properly The Shake Reduction function is off Set [Shake Reduction] to k (On) in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.140) Shake The Shake Reduction function is not set properly If a lens for which the focal length information cannot be obtained is used, set the focal length in the [Input Focal Length] screen. (p.142) Reduction Shutter speed is too does not work low for the Shake Reduction function Turn off the Shake Reduction function and to be effective when use a tripod. panning or shooting night scenes, etc. The subject is too Move away from the subject, or turn off the close Shake Reduction function and use a tripod. Appendix 355 11

Section	Page
For Using Your Camera Safely	3
Care to be Taken During Handling	6
Contents	8
Composition of the Operating Manual	15
1 Before Using Your Camera	17
K-5 Characteristics	18
Checking the Contents of the Package	20
Names and Functions of Working Parts	21
Capture Mode	22
Playback Mode	24
Display Indicators	26
Monitor	26
Viewfinder	37
LCD Panel	39
How to Change Function Settings	41
Using the Direct Keys	41
Using the Control Panel	42
Using the Menus	44
Using the Mode Dial	47
2 Getting Started	49
Attaching the Strap	50
Inserting the Battery	51
Charging the Battery	51
Inserting/Removing the Battery	52
Battery Level Indicator	54
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Battery Fully Charged)	54
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	55
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card	57
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	59
Attaching a Lens	61
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	63
Turning the Camera On and Off	64
Initial Settings	65
Setting the Display Language	65
Setting the Date and Time	69
3 Basic Operations	71
Basic Shooting Operation	72
Holding the Camera	72
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	73
Using a Zoom Lens	78
Using the Built-in Flash	79
Setting the Flash Mode	79
Compensating for Flash Output	84
Playing Back Pictures	85
Playing Back Images	85
Deleting a Single Image	86
4 Shooting Functions	89
How to Operate the Shooting Functions	90
Direct Keys Setting Items	90
Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items	91
Custom Setting Menu Setting Items	93
Setting the Exposure	95
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed	95
Setting the Sensitivity	97
Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)	100
Changing the Exposure Mode	102
Selecting the Metering Method	119
Adjusting Exposure	121
Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)	123
Focusing	124
Using the Autofocus	124
AF Fine Adjustment	128
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)	129
Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)	132
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	134
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview)	137
Selecting the Preview Method	137
Displaying the Optical Preview	139
Displaying the Digital Preview	140
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake	141
Using the Shake Reduction Function	141
Shooting with Self-timer	145
Shooting with Remote Control (Optional)	147
Shooting with the Mirror Lock-up Function	151
Taking Pictures Continuously	153
Continuous Shooting	153
Interval Shooting	154
Multi-exposure	157
Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto Bracketing)	159
Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Exposure Bracketing)	159
Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings (Extended Bracketing)	162
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters	164
Shooting with Live View	167
Setting Live View	168
Taking a Still Picture	170
Recording Movies	173
Changing the Movie Settings	173
Connecting a Microphone	175
Recording Movies	176
Playing Back Movies	179
Editing Movies	181
5 Using the Flash	183
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	184
Using the Slow-speed Sync	184
Using the Trailing Curtain Sync	186
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	187
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	188
Using an External Flash (Optional)	189
Using P-TTL Auto Mode	190
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode	191
Using Flash in Wireless Mode	192
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord	196
Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords	197
Contrast-Control-Sync Flash	198
X-sync Socket	199
6 Shooting Settings	201
Setting a File Format	202
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels	202
Setting the JPEG Quality Level	203
Setting a File Format	204
Setting the White Balance	207
Fine-tuning the White Balance	209
Adjusting the White Balance Manually	210
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature	212
Setting the Color Space	214
Saving the White Balance Setting of a Captured Image	215
Correcting Images	216
Adjusting Brightness	216
Lens Correction	220
Adjusting the Composition	222
Setting the Image Finishing Tone	224
Setting Custom Image	224
Setting Cross Processing	227
Storing Frequently Used Settings	229
Saving the Settings	229
Checking the Saved USER Settings	231
Using Saved USER Settings	232
Changing the Settings	233
Resetting to Default Settings	234
7 Playback Functions	235
Playback Functions Operation	236
Playback Mode Palette Setting Items	236
Playback Menu Setting Items	237
Setting the Playback Display Method	238
Enlarging Images	239
Displaying Multiple Images	240
Multi-image Display Screen	240
Displaying Images by Folder	241
Displaying Images by the Shooting Date (Calendar Display)	242
Comparing Images	243
Joining Multiple Images (Index)	245
Playing Back Images Continuously	248
Setting the Slideshow Display	248
Starting the Slideshow	249
Rotating Images	251
Deleting Multiple Images	252
Deleting Selected Images	252
Deleting a Folder	254
Deleting All Images	255
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	256
Protecting a Single Image	256
Protecting All Images	257
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device	258
Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal	258
Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal	260
8 Processing Images	263
Changing the Image Size	264
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize)	264
Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)	265
Processing Images with Digital Filters	267
Applying the Digital Filter	269
Recreating Filter Effects	270
Searching for the Original Image	272
Developing RAW Images	273
Developing One RAW Image	273
Developing Multiple RAW Images	274
Specifying the Parameters	276
9 Changing Additional Settings	279
How to Operate the Set-up Menu	280
Set-up Menu Setting Items	280
Formatting the SD Memory Card	283
Customizing Buttons and Dials	284
Setting the Function for the E-dials	284
Setting the Function for the Buttons	287
Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language	290
Setting the Beep	290
Changing the Date and Time Display	291
Setting the World Time	291
Setting the Display Language	294
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display	295
Setting the Text Size	295
Setting the Guide Display Time	295
Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed	296
Setting the Status Screen Display	297
Setting the Display for Instant Review	298
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor	299
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor	300
Setting the Electronic Level Display	301
Setting the Folder/File Number	302
Changing the Naming System of the Folder	302
Creating New Folders	302
Selecting the File Number Setting	303
Setting the File Name	304
Selecting the Power Settings	306
Setting the Auto Power Off Function	306
Selecting a Battery	307
Setting the Photographer Information	309
Setting the DPOF Settings	311
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping)	313
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)	314
10 Connecting to a Computer	317
Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer	318
Saving Images on Your Computer	319
Setting the USB Connection Mode	319
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer	320
Using the Provided Software	322
Installing the Software	322
Screens of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4	324
11 Appendix	329
Default Settings	330
Resetting the Menus	337
Resetting the Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menus	337
Resetting the Custom Menu	338
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	339
Notes on [27. Using Aperture Ring]	341
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor	342
Removing Dust with Ultrasonic Vibrations (Dust Removal)	342
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)	343
Removing Dust with a Blower	345
Optional Accessories	347
Error Messages	353
Troubleshooting	356
Main Specifications	358
Glossary	364
Index	369

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Appendix

Autofocus

does not work

The focus mode is

set to

Set the focus mode lever to

(p.122)

The focus

cannot be

locked

The focus mode is

set to

Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when

the focus mode is set to

(

). The

camera will continue focusing on the subject

while the shutter release button is pressed

halfway. If there is a subject that you wish to

focus on, slide the focus mode lever to

and use the focus lock. (p.130)

The AE Lock

function does

not operate

The exposure

mode is set to

mode

Set the exposure mode to any mode other

than

(Green),

(Bulb) or

(Flash X-

sync Speed).

The built-in

flash does not

discharge

The exposure

mode is set to

mode

Only

(Auto Flash Discharge) and

(Auto Flash+Red-eye Reduction) are

available for the flash mode when the

exposure mode is

(Green). The flash will

not discharge when the subject is bright in

these modes. In the exposure modes other

than

, only the flash mode that

discharges every time the flash recharges is

available. Try different exposure modes.

The USB

connection with

a computer

does not work

properly

The USB

connection mode is

set to [PTP]

Set [USB Connection] to [MSC] in the [

Set-up 2] menu. (p.317)

Shake

Reduction

does not work

The Shake

Reduction function

is off

Set [Shake Reduction] to

(On) in the

[

Rec. Mode 4] menu. (p.140)

The Shake

Reduction function

is not set properly

If a lens for which the focal length

information cannot be obtained is used, set

the focal length in the [Input Focal Length]

screen. (p.142)

Shutter speed is too

low for the Shake

Reduction function

to be effective when

panning or shooting

night scenes, etc.

Turn off the Shake Reduction function and

use a tripod.

The subject is too

Move away from the subject, or turn off the

Shake Reduction function and use a tripod.

Problem

Cause

Remedy