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Appendix 296 11 Problem Cause Remedy The Autofocus does not work The subject is not in the focusing area Position the subject in the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus, then compose a picture and press the shutter release button fully. (p.119) The subject is too Move away from the subject and take a close picture. The focus mode is set to \ Set the focus mode lever to =. (p.112) The focus cannot be locked [AF Mode] is set to k Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when [AF Mode] is set to k (including when the k setting is automatically selected in f). The camera will continue focusing on the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. If there is a subject that you want to focus on, set [AF Mode] to l (Single mode) and use the focus lock. (p.115) The Capture mode is set to \ in Picture mode, or n, R, Y or l in H mode. Set Capture mode to any setting other than \ (Moving Object) in Picture mode, or n (Stage Lighting), R (Kids), Y (Pet) or l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode. (p.83) The AE lock function does not operate The shutter speed is set to h Set the shutter speed to any mode other than h. (p.100) The built-in flash does not discharge When the flash mode is set to C or C, the flash will not discharge if the subject is bright Set the flash mode to b (Manual Flash Discharge) or D (Manual Flash+Red-eye Reduct.). (p.67) The mode dial is set to a H mode is set to A, K, n, U or E Set mode dial to any setting other than a (Flash Off). (p.83) Set H (Scene) mode to any setting other than A (Night Scene), K (Sunset), n (Stage Lighting), U (Candlelight) or E (Museum). (p.85) The power zoom system does not work The camera does not have the power zoom function Use manual zoom. (p.66)

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

The

Autofocus

does not

work

The subject is not in

the focusing area

Position the subject in the focus frame in the

middle of the viewfinder. If the subject is

outside the focusing area, aim the camera

at the subject and lock the focus, then

compose a picture and press the shutter

release button fully. (p.119)

The subject is too

Move away from the subject and take a

picture.

The focus mode is

set to

Set the focus mode lever to

. (p.112)

The focus

cannot be

locked

[AF Mode] is set to

Autofocus is not locked (focus lock) when

[AF Mode] is set to

(including when

the

setting is automatically selected in

). The camera will continue focusing

on the subject while the shutter release

button is pressed halfway. If there is a

subject that you want to focus on, set [AF

Mode] to

(Single mode) and use the

focus lock. (p.115)

The Capture mode

is set to

in Picture

mode, or

mode.

Set Capture mode to any setting other than

(Moving Object) in Picture mode, or

(Stage Lighting),

(Kids),

(Pet) or

(Night Snap) in

(Scene) mode.

(p.83)

The AE lock

function

does not

operate

The shutter speed is

set to

Set the shutter speed to any mode other

than

. (p.100)

The built-in

flash does

not

discharge

When the flash

mode is set to

, the flash will not

discharge if the

subject is bright

Set the flash mode to

(Manual Flash

Discharge) or

(Manual Flash+Red-eye

Reduct.). (p.67)

The mode dial is set

Set mode dial to any setting other than

(Flash Off). (p.83)

mode is set to

Set

(Scene) mode to any setting other

than

(Night Scene),

(Sunset),

(Stage Lighting),

(Candlelight) or

(Museum). (p.85)

The power

zoom

system does

not work

The camera does

not have the power

zoom function

Use manual zoom. (p.66)

Problem

Cause

Remedy