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• The exposure time may be extremely long when using the Dust Alert function. Note that if the direction of the lens is changed before processing is complete, dust will not be detected properly. • Depending on the subject conditions or temperature, dust may not be detected properly. • The Dust Alert image can only be displayed during sensor cleaning within 30 minutes from the time the image is saved. If 30 minutes elapse, save a new Dust Alert image and then perform sensor cleaning. • The saved Dust Alert image cannot be displayed in Playback mode. • The Dust Alert image cannot be saved when an SD Memory Card is not inserted. 287 • Regardless of the camera settings, the Dust Alert image will be taken with specific shooting conditions. • Press the M button or turn the e-dial when the Dust Alert image is displayed to view it at full screen display. Removing Dust with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning because the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee. You can use the optional Imagesensor Cleaning kit O-ICK1 (p.292) when cleaning the CMOS sensor. • Do not use a spray type blower. • Do not clean the sensor when the shutter speed is set to h. • Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CMOS sensor when no lens is on the camera. • When the battery level is low, the message [Not enough battery power remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the monitor. • It is recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) when cleaning the sensor. If you are not using the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional), please 11 change batteries with ample power remaining. If the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning, a warning beep will sound. Please stop cleaning immediately. • Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power is turned off, this may cause damage to the shutter, CMOS sensor or the mirror. Appendix

Section	Page
For Using Your Camera Safely	3
Care to be Taken During Handling	5
Contents	7
Composition of the Operating Manual	13
1 Before Using Your Camera	15
K-x Camera Characteristics	16
Checking the Contents of the Package	18
Names and Functions of Working Parts	19
Capture Mode	20
Playback Mode	22
Display Indicators	24
Monitor	24
Viewfinder	32
How to Change Function Settings	34
Using the Direct Keys	34
Using the Control Panel	35
Using the Menus	37
2 Getting Started	39
Attaching the Strap	40
Inserting the Batteries	41
Battery Level Indicator	42
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New Batteries)	43
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	44
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card	46
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	48
Attaching the Lens	50
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	52
Turning the Camera On and Off	53
Initial Settings	54
Setting the Display Language	54
Setting the Date and Time	58
3 Basic Operations	61
Basic Shooting Operation	62
Holding the Camera	62
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	63
Using a Zoom Lens	68
Using the Built-in Flash	69
Setting the Flash Mode	69
Compensating Flash Output	74
Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash	75
Playing Back Pictures	76
Playing Back Images	76
Deleting a Single Image	77
4 Shooting Functions	79
How to Operate the Shooting Functions	80
Direct Keys Setting Items	80
Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items	81
Custom Setting Menu Setting Items	83
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode	85
Picture Mode	86
SCN Mode	87
Exposure Mode	89
Setting the Exposure	90
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed	90
Setting the Sensitivity	92
Changing the Exposure Mode	95
Selecting the Metering Method	106
Adjusting the Exposure	109
Focusing	114
Using the Autofocus	114
Setting the AF Mode	117
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)	119
Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)	121
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	123
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview)	126
Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button	126
Displaying the Optical Preview	128
Displaying the Digital Preview	129
Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake	130
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function	130
Shooting with the Self-timer	133
Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional)	136
Taking Pictures Continuously	138
Continuous Shooting	138
Multi-exposure	140
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters	142
Shooting with the Live View	145
Taking Still Pictures	146
Recording Movies	150
5 Using the Flash	157
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	158
Using the Slow-speed Sync	158
Using the Trailing Curtain Sync	160
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	162
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	163
Using an External Flash (Optional)	164
Using P-TTL Auto Mode	165
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode	166
Using Flash in Wireless Mode	167
Red-Eye Reduction	170
Trailing Curtain Sync	171
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord	171
Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords	172
Contrast-Control-Sync Flash	173
6 Shooting Settings	175
Setting the File Format	176
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels	176
Setting the JPEG Quality Level	177
Setting the File Format	179
Setting the Green Button Function	181
Setting the White Balance	184
Adjusting the White Balance Manually	186
Fine-Tuning the White Balance	188
Setting the Color Space	189
Correcting Images	191
Adjusting the Brightness	191
Lens Correction	194
Setting the Image Finishing Tone	196
Setting Custom Image	196
Setting Cross Processing	198
7 Playback Functions	201
Playback Functions Operation	202
Playback Mode Palette Setting Items	202
Playback Menu Setting Items	203
Enlarging Images	204
Displaying Multiple Images	206
Multi-image Display Screen	206
Displaying Images by Folder	207
Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display)	208
Joining Multiple Images (Index)	209
Slideshow	212
Setting the Slideshow Display	212
Starting the Slideshow	213
Rotating Images	215
Comparing Images	216
Deleting Multiple Images	217
Deleting Selected Images	217
Deleting a Folder	218
Deleting All Images	220
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	221
Protecting a Single Image	221
Protecting All Images	222
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device	223
8 Processing Images	225
Changing the Image Size	226
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize)	226
Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)	227
Processing Images with Digital Filters	229
Applying the Digital Filter	231
Recreating Filter Effects	232
Searching for the Original Image	234
Developing RAW Images	235
Developing One RAW Image	235
Developing Multiple RAW Images	236
Specifying the Parameters	238
Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format	240
9 Changing Additional Settings	241
How to Operate the Set-up Menu	242
Set-up Menu Setting Items	242
Formatting an SD Memory Card	244
Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language	245
Setting the Beep	245
Changing the Date and Time Display	246
Setting the World Time	246
Setting the Display Language	249
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display	250
Setting the Text Size	250
Setting the Guide Display Time	250
Setting the Status Screen Display	250
Setting the Display for Instant Review	251
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor	252
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor	253
Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention	254
Selecting the Folder Name	254
Selecting the File Number Setting	254
Selecting the Power Settings	255
Setting Auto Power Off	255
Setting the Battery Type	255
Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp	256
Setting the DPOF Settings	257
Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif	259
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping)	261
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)	262
10 Connecting to a Computer	265
Using Captured Images on a Computer	266
Saving Images on Your Computer	267
Setting USB Connection Mode	267
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer	268
Using the Provided Software	270
Installing the Software	270
The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen	272
11 Appendix	277
Default Settings	278
Resetting the Menu	282
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	284
Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]	286
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor	287
Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal)	287
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)	288
Removing Dust with a Blower	289
Optional Accessories	291
Error Messages	295
Troubleshooting	297
Main Specifications	300
Glossary	304
Index	309

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Appendix

Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor

with a blower.

Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning

because the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve

a fee.

You can use the optional Imagesensor Cleaning kit O-ICK1 (p.292) when

cleaning the CMOS sensor.

•

The exposure time may be extremely long when using the Dust Alert

function. Note that if the direction of the lens is changed before processing is

complete, dust will not be detected properly.

•

Depending on the subject conditions or temperature, dust may not be

detected properly.

•

The Dust Alert image can only be displayed during sensor cleaning within 30

minutes from the time the image is saved. If 30 minutes elapse, save a new

Dust Alert image and then perform sensor cleaning.

•

The saved Dust Alert image cannot be displayed in Playback mode.

•

The Dust Alert image cannot be saved when an SD Memory Card is not

inserted.

•

Regardless of the camera settings, the Dust Alert image will be taken with

specific shooting conditions.

•

Press the

button or turn the e-dial when the Dust Alert image is

displayed to view it at full screen display.

Removing Dust with a Blower

•

Do not use a spray type blower.

•

Do not clean the sensor when the shutter speed is set to

•

Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating

on the CMOS sensor when no lens is on the camera.

•

When the battery level is low, the message [Not enough battery power

remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the monitor.

•

It is recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) when cleaning

the sensor. If you are not using the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional), please

change batteries with ample power remaining. If the battery capacity

becomes low during cleaning, a warning beep will sound. Please stop

cleaning immediately.

•

Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power is

turned off, this may cause damage to the shutter, CMOS sensor or the mirror.