Pentax ist DL User Manual - Page 6

4

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

..................................................

1

ABOUT THE CAMERA

.........................................................................

1

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

............................................

2

Care to be Taken During Handling

.......................................................

2

Contents

...............................................................................................

4

Composition of the Operating Manual

..................................................

9

Before Using Your Camera

11

L

Camera Characteristics

..............................................

12

Checking the Contents of the Package

......................................

13

Names of Working Parts

.............................................................

14

Camera

...............................................................................................

14

LCD Monitor Indications

.....................................................................

16

Viewfinder Indications

.........................................................................

20

LCD Panel Indications

........................................................................

22

Getting Started

23

Attaching the Strap

......................................................................

24

Inserting the Batteries

.................................................................

25

Batteries

..............................................................................................

26

Battery Level Indicator

........................................................................

27

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time

(new batteries)

....................................................................................

27

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

........................................................

28

Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card

.................................

29

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

.....................................................

31

Turning the Camera On and Off

..................................................

32

Initial Settings

..............................................................................

33

Setting the Display Language

.............................................................

33

Setting the Date and Time

..................................................................

35

Attaching the Lens

.......................................................................

37

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

...............................................

39

Contents

Section	Page
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA	3
ABOUT THE CAMERA	3
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE	4
Care to be Taken During Handling	4
Contents	6
Composition of the Operating Manual	11
1 Before Using Your Camera	13
*istDL Camera Characteristics	14
Checking the Contents of the Package	15
Names of Working Parts	16
Camera	16
LCD Monitor Indications	18
Viewfinder Indications	22
LCD Panel Indications	24
2 Getting Started	25
Attaching the Strap	26
Inserting the Batteries	27
Batteries	28
Battery Level Indicator	29
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries)	29
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	30
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card	31
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	33
Turning the Camera On and Off	34
Initial Settings	35
Setting the Display Language	35
Setting the Date and Time	37
Attaching the Lens	39
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	41
3 Basic Operations	43
Basic Shooting Operation	44
Holding the Camera	44
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	45
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes	49
Using the Zoom Lens	50
Using the Built-in Flash	51
Using the Built-in Flash	51
Other Shooting Modes	55
Continuous Shooting	55
Self-Timer Shooting	57
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately)	61
Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake	64
Playing Back Still Pictures	65
Playing Back Images	65
Enlarging Playback Images	67
Nine-Image Display	68
Slideshow	70
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment	72
Processing Images with Filters	73
Deleting Images	75
Deleting a Single Image	75
Deleting All Images	76
Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display)	77
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	79
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)	81
Printing Single Images	81
Settings for All Images	83
Printing Using PictBridge	85
Setting Transfer Modes	86
Connecting the Camera to the Printer	87
Printing Single Images	88
Printing All Images	90
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings	92
Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer	92
4 Menu Reference	93
Using the Button Functions	94
Capture Mode	94
Playback	96
Using the Menu	98
How to Operate the Menu	98
[Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items	100
[Playback] Menu Setting Items	100
[Set-up] Menu Setting Items	101
[Custom] Menu Setting Items	102
Using the Fn Menu	104
Capture Mode	104
Playback	105
Using the Mode Dial	106
5 Function Reference	109
Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	110
Setting the Image Tone	110
Setting the Recorded Pixels	111
Setting the Quality Level	112
Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast	113
Setting the White Balance	114
Setting the Sensitivity	117
Setting the Color Space	119
Focusing	120
Using the Autofocus	120
Setting the Focusing Area	123
Setting the AF Mode	124
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)	125
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	127
Setting the Exposure	129
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed	129
Selecting the Metering Method	132
Changing the Exposure Mode	134
Setting the Exposure	143
Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket)	145
Using the Built-in Flash	148
Compensating Flash Output	148
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash	149
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	149
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	151
DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	153
Using an External Flash (Optional)	155
Settings During Playback	162
Changing Playback Display Method	162
Displaying Bright Portion Warning	162
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval	163
Camera Settings	164
Formatting the SD Memory Card	164
Turning the Beep On and Off	165
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style	165
Setting the World Time	166
Setting the Display Language	169
Turning the Guide Display On and Off	169
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor	170
Selecting the Video Output Format	170
Setting Auto Power Off	171
Resetting the File Number	171
Setting the Instant Review	172
Resetting to Default Settings	173
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu	173
Resetting the Custom Function Menu	174
6 Appendix	175
Default Settings	176
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	180
Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]	182
Cleaning the CCD	183
Optional Accessories	185
Error Messages	188
Troubleshooting	190
Main Specifications	192
Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional)	194
Glossary	195
Index	200

Pentax ist DL User Manual - Page 6

Contents, Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card - manual

Page 6 highlights