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298 Screens of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 When PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 is launched, the following screen (browser) appears. The screenshots used in this explanation are for Windows. Browser tab set (default setting) You can perform the file management functions such as viewing and organizing the images. 1 2 3 4 3 Connecting to a Computer 10 5 1Menu Bar This executes functions or makes various settings. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop. 2Tool Bar Frequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons.

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-r Camera 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	34
How to Change Function Settings	36
Using the Direct Keys	36
Using the Control Panel	37
Using the Menus	39
2 Getting Started	43
Attaching the Strap	44
Inserting the Battery	45
Using the Lithium-ion Battery	45
Using the AA Batteries	48
Battery Level Indicator	51
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Fully Charged Battery/New AA Batteries)	51
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	52
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card	54
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	56
Attaching a Lens	58
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	60
Turning the Camera On and Off	61
Initial Settings	62
Setting the Display Language	62
Setting the Date and Time	66
3 Basic Operations	69
Basic Shooting Operation	70
Holding the Camera	70
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	71
Using a Zoom Lens	76
Using the Built-in Flash	77
Setting the Flash Mode	77
Compensating Flash Output	83
Playing Back Pictures	84
Playing Back Images	84
Deleting a Single Image	86
4 Shooting Functions	87
How to Operate the Shooting Functions	88
Direct Keys Setting Items	88
Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items	89
Custom Setting Menu Setting Items	91
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode	93
Picture Modes	94
Scene Modes	95
Exposure Modes	97
Setting the Exposure	98
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed	98
Setting the Sensitivity	100
Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)	102
Changing the Exposure Mode	105
Selecting the Metering Method	116
Adjusting the Exposure	119
Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)	122
Focusing	124
Using the Autofocus	124
Setting the AF Mode	127
AF Fine Adjustment	130
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)	131
Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)	134
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	136
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview)	139
Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button	139
Displaying the Optical Preview	141
Displaying the Digital Preview	142
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake	143
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function	143
Shooting with Self-timer	147
Shooting with Remote Control (Optional)	149
Taking Pictures Continuously	151
Continuous Shooting	151
Interval Shooting	153
Multi-exposure	155
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters	157
Shooting with Live View	161
Setting Live View	162
Taking Still Pictures	164
Recording Movies	167
Changing the Movie Settings	167
Recording Movies	169
Playing Back Movies	171
Editing Movies	173
5 Using the Flash	175
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	176
Using the Slow-speed Sync	176
Using the Trailing Curtain Sync	178
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	180
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	181
Using an External Flash (Optional)	182
Using P-TTL Auto Mode	183
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode	184
Using Flash in Wireless Mode	185
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord	189
Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords	190
Contrast-Control-Sync Flash	191
6 Shooting Settings	193
Setting a File Format	194
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels	194
Setting the JPEG Quality Level	195
Setting the File Format	197
Setting the Green Button Function	199
Setting the White Balance	202
Adjusting the White Balance Manually	204
Fine-Tuning the White Balance	206
Setting the Color Space	207
Correcting Images	209
Adjusting Brightness	209
Lens Correction	213
Setting the Image Finishing Tone	215
Setting Custom Image	215
Setting Cross Processing	218
7 Playback Functions	221
Playback Functions Operation	222
Playback Mode Palette Setting Items	222
Playback Menu Setting Items	223
Setting the Playback Display Method	224
Enlarging Images	225
Displaying Multiple Images	226
Multi-image Display Screen	226
Displaying Images by Folder	227
Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display)	228
Comparing Images	230
Joining Multiple Images (Index)	231
Playing Back Images Continuously	234
Setting the Slideshow Display	234
Starting the Slideshow	235
Rotating Images	237
Deleting Multiple Images	238
Deleting Selected Images	238
Deleting a Folder	240
Deleting All Images	241
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	242
Protecting a Single Image	242
Protecting All Images	243
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device	244
Exchanging Image Data with Other Devices	246
Sending and Receiving Image Data via Infrared Transmission	246
Playing a Dueling Game using Your Images (Dueling Images)	248
8 Processing Images	251
Changing the Image Size	252
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize)	252
Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)	253
Processing Images with Digital Filters	255
Applying the Digital Filter	257
Recreating Filter Effects	258
Searching for the Original Image	260
Developing RAW Images	261
Developing One RAW Image	261
Developing Multiple RAW Images	262
Specifying the Parameters	264
9 Changing Additional Settings	267
How to Operate the Set-up Menu	268
Set-up Menu Setting Items	268
Formatting an SD Memory Card	270
Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language	271
Setting the Beep	271
Changing the Date and Time Display	272
Setting the World Time	272
Setting the Display Language	275
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display	276
Setting the Text Size	276
Setting the Guide Display Time	276
Setting the Initial Menu Tab Displayed	277
Setting the Status Screen Display	278
Setting the Display for Instant Review	278
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor	279
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor	280
Setting the Folder/File Number	281
Changing the Naming System of the Folder	281
Creating New Folders	281
Selecting the File Number Setting	282
Selecting the Power Settings	283
Setting the Auto Power Off Function	283
Setting the Battery Type	284
Setting the Photographer Information	285
Setting the DPOF Settings	287
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping)	289
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)	290
10 Connecting to a Computer	293
Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer	294
Saving Images on Your Computer	295
Setting the USB Connection Mode	295
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer	296
Using the Provided Software	298
Installing the Software	298
Screens of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4	300
11 Appendix	305
Default Settings	306
Resetting the Menus	312
Resetting the Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menus	312
Resetting the Custom Menu	313
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	314
Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]	316
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor	317
Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal)	317
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)	318
Removing Dust with a Blower	320
Optional Accessories	322
Error Messages	327
Troubleshooting	330
Main Specifications	333
Glossary	339
Index	344