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Set the mode dial to, Turn the e-dial and adjust the, shutter speed., Turn the e-dial while pressing

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98 Using a (Manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 4 2 Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed. 3 Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the aperture. Shooting Functions

Section	Page
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY	3
ABOUT THE CAMERA	3
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE	4
Care to be Taken During Handling	4
Contents	7
Composition of the Operating Manual	13
1 Before Using Your Camera	15
K-m/K2000 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	30
How to Change Function Settings	32
Using Direct Keys	32
Using the Control Panel	33
Using the Menus	34
Using the Help Function	36
2 Getting Started	37
Attaching the Strap	38
Inserting the Batteries	39
Battery Level Indicator	41
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New Batteries)	41
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	42
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card	44
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	46
Attaching the Lens	48
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	50
Turning the Camera On and Off	51
Initial Settings	52
Setting the Display Language	52
Setting the Date and Time	56
3 Basic Operations	59
Basic Shooting Operation	60
Holding the Camera	60
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	61
Using a Zoom Lens	66
Using the Built-in Flash	67
Setting Flash Mode	67
Compensating Flash Output	72
Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash	73
Playing Back Pictures	74
Playing Back Images	74
Deleting Images	75
4 Shooting Functions	77
How to Operate the Shooting Functions	78
Direct Keys Setting Items	78
Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items	79
Custom Setting Menu Setting Items	80
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode	82
Picture Mode	83
SCN Mode	84
Exposure Mode	86
Setting the Exposure	87
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed	87
Setting the Sensitivity	89
Changing the Exposure Mode	91
Selecting the Metering Method	103
Adjusting the Exposure	106
Focusing	111
Using the Autofocus	111
Setting the AF Mode	113
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)	115
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)	116
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	118
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Digital Preview)	121
Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake	123
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function	123
Shooting with the Self-Timer	127
Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional)	130
Continuous Shooting	132
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters	134
5 Using the Flash	137
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	138
Using Slow-Speed-Sync	138
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	140
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	141
Using an External Flash (Optional)	142
6 Shooting Settings	151
Setting the File Format	152
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels	152
Setting the JPEG Quality Level	153
Setting the File Format	154
Setting the Help Button Function	156
Setting the Image Finishing Tone (Custom Image)	159
Additional Settings for Shooting	161
Setting the White Balance	161
Setting the Color Space	166
7 Playback Functions	167
Playback Functions Operation	168
Playback Menu Setting Items	168
Enlarging Images	169
Displaying Multiple Images	171
Multi-image Display Screen	171
Calendar Display/Folder Display	173
Joining Multiple Images (Index)	174
Rotating Images	177
Comparing Images	178
Slideshow	179
Setting the Slideshow Display	179
Starting the Slideshow	180
Deleting Multiple Images	182
Deleting Selected Images	182
Deleting a Folder	184
Deleting All Images	185
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	186
Protecting Single Images	186
Protecting All Images	187
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment	188
8 Processing Images	189
Changing the Image Size	190
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize)	190
Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)	192
Processing Images with Digital Filters	194
Editing RAW Images	197
Editing a RAW Image	197
9 Printing from the Camera	201
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)	202
Printing Single Images	202
Settings for All Images	204
Printing Using PictBridge	205
Setting USB Connection	206
Connecting the Camera to the Printer	207
Printing Single Images	208
Printing All Images	210
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings	211
Disconnecting the USB Cable	211
10 Camera Settings	213
How to Operate the Set-up Menu	214
Set-up Menu Setting Items	214
Formatting the SD Memory Card	216
Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language	217
Turning the Beep On and Off	217
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style	218
Setting the World Time	218
Setting the Display Language	221
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display	222
Setting the Text Size	222
Setting the Guide Display Time	222
Setting the Status Display	223
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor	223
Adjusting the Color of the Monitor	224
Setting the Display for Instant Review	224
Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention	226
Selecting the Folder Name	226
Selecting the File Number Setting	226
Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings	227
Selecting the Video Output Format	227
Setting Auto Power Off	227
Setting the Battery Type	228
Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp	229
Using Pixel Mapping	230
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera	231
11 Resetting to Default Settings	233
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set- up Menu	234
Resetting the Custom Menu	235
12 Appendix	237
Default Settings	238
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	242
Notes on [19. Using Aperture Ring]	243
Cleaning the CCD	245
Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD (Dust Removal)	245
Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert)	246
Removing Dust with a Blower	248
Optional Accessories	250
Error Messages	254
Troubleshooting	257
Main Specifications	260
Glossary	264
Index	269