Glossary... 103

Enjoying Your Digital Camera Pictures
You can use a computer to organize and edit the pictures captured with your digital camera. Direct Print
Connect your camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer using the USB cable. (Not available on w.)
View and record images on AV equipment
Connect your camera to a TV, DVD recorder or other audiovisual equipment using an AV cable to view and/or record images.
Your computer is. equipped with a standard USB interface. using Windows XP/Windows Vista or Mac OS X Ver. 10.3 or later.
Connect your camera to a computer using the USB cable to copy the camera images to a computer.

Use your photo shop

You can have prints made from images recorded on your card at a photo shop. Set DPOF settings on your camera, and get prints from your photo shop. Select the images for prints.
You can transfer your images using a built-in card slot + PC card adapter or a card reader. Remove the card from the camera. When transferring images on the card to a computer with another device, make sure to review the user manual accompanying that device.

Use your image data

You can use your e-mail software to attach and send images by e-mail, or post the images on your website. See the operating manual of your e-mail software for details on how to make attachments to e-mails. See the operating manual of the software you are using for details on how to use images on your website.

Use your printer

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 (p.18 - p.69) PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 (p.70 - p.102) View images Organize and save images Print images Rename all Save all image data PENTAX-specification RAW file processing* You can use your printer to print images transferred to your computer. Some printers can print directly from SD Memory Cards. For details, see the operating manual of the printer you are using.
Use a commercially-available image editing software to perform image editing operations.
* You can also perform file processing operations for DNG files taken with PENTAX digital cameras and DNG files converted with PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3.

The installer starts. Click [Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen and continue with the installation.
Product Registration on the Internet
To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Please click [Product Registration] on the software selection screen in step 4 (p.8). A world map for Internet Product Registration is displayed. If your computer is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or region and then follow the instructions to register your software.

When Using Macintosh

Turn on your Macintosh.
Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW74) into the CD-ROM drive on your Macintosh. Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW74)] icon.
The contents of the CD-ROM are displayed.
Double-click the [PENTAX Installer] icon.
To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Please click [Product Registration] on the software selection screen in step 6. Next, follow the instructions on the screen to register your software (p.9).
Saving Images on Your Computer
Here is the procedure for saving images captured with your digital camera onto your computer. This section describes the method for saving images by connecting your camera and computer with the USB cable, as well as other methods.
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Computer (For Windows)
Setting [USB Connection] on the Camera to [PC]
u is used as an example here.
Press the 3 button on the camera.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu or the [Q Playback] menu appears.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [R Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection]. Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PC].
[USB Connection] settings depend on the connected device. When connecting to a computer: [PC] = USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB compatible) When printing with a printer: [PictBridge] (only for compatible printers)
Set-up Text Size Guide display Brightness Level LCD Color Tuning Video Out USB Connection
Std. 3 sec 0 PC PictBridge

Cancel

Press the 4 button on the camera.
Do not connect the camera to your computer while [PictBridge] is selected for the [USB Connection].
Connecting Your Camera to Your Computer
Turn your computer on. Turn off your camera and use the USB cable to connect your camera and your computer.
Confirm that an SD Memory Card is inserted into your camera.

Turn your camera on.

The camera is recognized as a [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].

Data Lens name smc PENTAXFA 50mmF1.4 Focal length Focal length (in mm) 50mm Shutter speed Shutter speed when shooting (in seconds) 1/250sec Aperture Aperture value when shooting F8.0 Capture mode Capture mode when shooting Green mode Metering mode Metering mode when shooting Multi-segment White balance White balance mode Auto Color temperature Color temperature (units: Kelvin) *1 ----Fine tune A-B Amber - Blue fine tune *1 ----Fine tune M-G Magenta - Green fine tune *1 ----Sensitivity ISO sensitivity when shooting 200 Expand Dynamic Range Expand Dynamic Range settings Off High-ISO Noise Reduction High-ISO Noise Reduction settings Strong Recorded pixels Number of recorded pixels 38722592 Quality Recorded quality Better *1: Setting details when shooting or processing details when using PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 appear. Contents Shows lens type Example
Data Exposure compensation Autofocus mode Autofocus area mode Color space Image tone Saturation Hue Sharpness Fine Sharpness Contrast Filter Effect Toning Drive mode Flash mode Bracket Extended Bracket Multi-exposure Shake Reduction Firmware/Software version Shooting Date/Time Camera model Contents Exposure compensation Autofocus mode when shooting Autofocus area mode when shooting Color space mode Photo finish settings Saturation settings Hue settings Sharpness settings Fine Sharpness settings Contrast settings Filter Effect settings Toning settings Drive mode settings when shooting Flash mode settings when shooting Exposure bracket settings when shooting Extended bracket settings when shooting*2 Multi-exposure settings when shooting Shake Reduction Setting Version of the software when images were last saved *3 Date and time shot Camera name Example 0.0 Single AF Automatic sRGB Bright 0 Off 0 --------Single-frame shooting Flash Off Off ----Off On K20D Ver 1.00 02/02/2008 10:00:00 PENTAX K20D
*2: The range of the variable appears after the name of the item, such as [Saturation], set during shooting. *3: Information on the camera firmware appears for captured images.
Status bar The status of PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 appears. The following items appear: Number of objects in the selected folder, total folder size (not including subfolders) or number of selected objects and total size Available disk space for selected drive Progress status when loading thumbnails Identification of local disk, removable disk and network

Showing/Hiding Panes and Bars
Show/hide panes and bars using the [View] menu (p.24). A check is displayed in the box ( ) in front of the item for currently showing items. Check these to show and uncheck to hide. Alternatively, click the [Close] button ( ) on the top right of each pane to close.
Removing and Moving the Tool Bar and Address Bar
The Tool bar and Address bar can be removed or moved from the Browser screen. Remove the Tool bar and Address bar To remove a bar, double-click the left edge of the bar in the Browser screen. Alternatively, click the left edge of the bar and drag to the Thumbnail pane or Folder tree pane. The bar is removed from the Browser screen. Add the Tool bar and Address bar in the Browser screen Double-click the bar to return the bar to the original location. Alternatively, drag the bar back to the original location. The bar returns to the Browser screen. Move the Tool bar and Address bar Click the left edge of the bar and drag to the new location. The bar is moved to the new location.
The Address bar can only be moved below the Menu bar, next to the Tool bar, or to the top/bottom of the Thumbnail pane.
Select [Default Position] on the [View] menu or click the Tool bar to return the bar to its default position.

(Default Position) on

Removing and Moving Panes
The Folder tree pane, Preview pane, Image data pane and Checked images pane can be removed from the Browser screen. Remove panes To remove a pane, double-click the top edge of the pane in the Browser screen. Alternatively, click the top edge of the pane and drag to the Thumbnail pane. The pane is removed from the Browser screen. Add a pane in the Browser screen Double-click the Title bar of the pane to return to the original location. Alternatively, click the Title bar and drag the pane back to the original location. The pane returns to the Browser screen. Move panes To move a pane, select pane and drag to the new location. The pane is moved to the new location.
Select [Default Position] on the [View] menu or click the Tool bar to return the bar to its default position. (Default Position) on

Menu Bar

This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop.
[File] menu Create New Folder Open

Close All Rename

This creates a new folder in the location specified on the Folder tree pane. (p.51) This opens the selected folder. For an image selected in the Thumbnail pane, it displays the image in a new Main image view window. This closes all images open in the Main image view windows. This changes the name of the selected file or folder. (p.49)
[File] menu Rename All Page Setup Print Properties Exit This changes the names of all selected files. (p.50) This sets printing options such as margins, headers/ footers, and number of copies. (p.61) This prints the selected image file. (p.57) The properties of the selected file or folder appear. (p.53) This closes PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. (For Macintosh, select [Quit PENTAX PHOTO Browser] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Browser] menu.)

Item Main Image View Slideshow Description Opens the image in a Main image view window. Multiple images may be opened simultaneously. Images in the Checked images pane are displayed in Slideshow. Opens the Slideshow screen and Slideshow control panel. PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 starts. Select a RAW file in the Checked images pane and click this button to open the image in PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. Saves the image data list of images selected in the Checked images pane in CSV format. The [Print] dialog appears with various print settings. Rotates the selected image 90 left or right. (p.34) Sets the order of files or folders displayed in the Checked images pane. Displays the checked images with thumbnails.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Save Image Data List Print Rotate Sort by Thumbnails
Item Details Uncheck Selected Image*1 Uncheck All Description Displays the checked images in a list.*2 Removes the check mark from an image selected in the Checked images pane. This cancels the registration of the image in the Checked images pane. Removes check marks from all images in an active check mark group. This cancels the registration of the image in the Checked images pane. Moves the image selected in the Checked images pane to another folder. Copies the image selected in the Checked images pane to another folder. Extracts the JPEG data for browsing from a PEF file or DNG file (shot with q/u/x) selected in the Checked images pane and saves it as a separate file. Converts a PEF file selected in the Checked images pane into a DNG file.
Move to Folder Copy to Folder Extract JPEG

Save as DNG

*1: This can only be selected from the right-click menu after selecting an image. *2: When [Details] is selected, the checked images are sorted by folder and displayed in a list.
Rotating Images in the Thumbnail Pane or Checked Images Pane
Select an image in the Thumbnail pane or Checked images pane. Select [Rotate] from the [Tool] menu.
Select [Rotate (90 Left)] or [Rotate (90 Right)] to rotate the image and save it as the same file or as a new file. Select [Rotate Display (90 Left)] or [Rotate Display (90 Right)] to rotate the image in the Browser screen (Thumbnail pane, Checked images pane or Preview pane) or Main image view window. [Rotate Display (90 Left)] and [Rotate Display (90 Right)] are available when [Yes] is selected for [Use Image Orientation Information] on the [Browser] tab of the [Options] dialog. This is not available for images that do not have orientation information.) Alternatively, select [Rotate] on the toolbar, or from the menu displayed after right-clicking the thumbnail in the Thumbnail pane or the Checked images pane.

Main Image View Window

Menu bar Tool bar

Image view area

Menu bar This executes functions or sets various settings of the Main image view window.
[File] menu View Browser Open

[Help] menu Help Topics This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 help contents. (For Macintosh, select [PENTAX PHOTO Browser Help].) This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 help index search. (This command is not available for Macintosh.) This shows pop-up tips when an icon or command button is clicked. This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 version information. (For Macintosh, select [About PENTAX PHOTO Browser] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Browser] menu.)
Tool bar Frequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons. You can execute these functions easily from the Tool bar. Remove the check mark next to [Tool Bar] on the [View] menu to hide the Tool bar.
Number Icon (button) 1 View Browser 2 Open 3 Save as
Content This displays the Browser screen.
This opens the [Open] dialog to select the file to open. If a check mark is next to [Open in new window], a new Main image view window opens and the selected image appears when a file is selected and [Open] is clicked. This saves the image being viewed in JPEG, TIFF (8-bit or 16-bit), BMP, PNG or PICT format. (p.45)
Number Icon (button) 4 Print 5 Properties 6 Previous Image 7 Next Image 8 Synchronous Display 9 Slideshow 10 Fit to Window 11 Reduce 12 Enlarge 13 Life size 14 Zoom 15 Rotate View (90 Left) This halves the view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area. The minimum view magnification is 1/16. (p.40) This doubles the view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area. The maximum view magnification is 4 times. (p.40) This sets the view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area to life size. (p.40) The current view magnification appears. You can also set the view magnification by selecting it from the pull-down list, or by directly inputting the magnification. (p.40) This rotates the image appearing in the image view area 90 to the left (counterclockwise). (p.42) This fits the image to the window size. (p.40) Selected or checked images appear in order. (p.54) This displays the previous image when multiple images are displayed in the Main image view window or when a folder contains multiple images. This button cannot be selected if there are no images to view. This displays the next image when multiple images are displayed in the Main image view window or when a folder contains multiple images. This button cannot be selected if there are no images to view. Sets whether to synchronize operations with other Main image view windows. This shows selected file properties. (p.41) Content This prints the current image. (p.57)

Number Icon (button) 16 Rotate View (90 Right) 17 Undo 18 Crop 19 Auto Image Fix 20 Rotate 21 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 22 Options 23 Help Topics This starts PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. Specify the applicable image files within PENTAX PHOTO Browser window. (p.70) The PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 setup screen appears. This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. (p.64) This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 help contents. Click and select or to automatically adjust the brightness, contrast and color tone. Select [Strong] or [Slight]. This rotates the image 90 left or right. (p.43) This cuts a specified area of an image and deletes unnecessary portions. This undoes the previous file operation. Content This rotates the image appearing in the image view area 90 to the right (clockwise). (p.42)
Image view area The image selected in the Thumbnail pane or Checked images pane of PENTAX PHOTO Browser window appears. Image data pane The image data appears for the image appearing in the image view area. (p.20) Place the cursor over a cell dividing line at the top of the pane and drag it to resize the cell. (For Macintosh, drag at the applicable position to resize the cell.)
Hiding the Tool Bar and Image Data Pane
You can set whether to show or hide the Tool bar and Image data pane in the Main image view window.
Select [Tool Bar] or [Image Data] from the [View] menu in the Main image view window and uncheck the item.
The Tool bar or Image data pane is hidden.
To display the Tool bar or Image data pane, select [Tool Bar] or [Image Data] from the [View] menu in the Main image view window and check the item.
Changing the View Magnification
You can change the image view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area.
Select [Fit to Window], [Enlarge], [Reduce] or [Life size] from the [View] menu in the Main image view window. Alternatively, click the , , or icon on the Tool bar.
The image view magnification can be adjusted from 1/16 to 4 times.

Enlarged view

Reduced view
You can also enlarge or reduce the view by directly inputting the numerical value of the magnification in the View Magnification box on the Tool bar.

The image file is moved or copied to the specified folder.
You can also move an image by dragging and dropping a thumbnail image to the destination folder. To copy, hold down the Ctrl key while you drag and drop the file. (For Macintosh, hold down the option key while you drag and drop the file.) Use the same procedure to move or copy a folder. In the Folder tree pane, specify the folder to move or copy. The specified folder is moved or copied into the destination folder.
Deleting Image Files/Folders
In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window, select the file or folder to delete. Alternatively, select the folder to delete in the Folder tree pane. Select [Delete] from the [Edit] menu. Alternatively, click the icon on the Tool bar.
A delete confirmation screen appears.

Click [Yes].

The file or folder is deleted. When a folder is deleted, all files in the folder are also deleted.
Changing File/Folder Names
In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window, select the file or folder to be renamed. Alternatively, select the folder to be renamed in the Folder tree pane.
Select [Rename] from the [File] menu. Alternatively, directly click the file or folder name in the Thumbnail pane or Folder tree pane.
The file or folder name is ready to be changed.
Input the file or folder name.
The image file or folder is renamed.

Renaming All File Names

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window, select the thumbnail images to be renamed.
Select [Select All] from the [Edit] menu to select all images in the Thumbnail pane. However, files not supported by PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 and folders cannot be renamed. Images from more than one folder cannot be selected.
Select [Rename All] from the [File] menu. Alternatively, click the icon on the Tool bar.
The [Rename All] dialog appears.
Confirm the content, and input information as needed.
Description Specify name to add to file names. IMGP is added by default. Specify the number of digits to add to file names. 1 to 5 digits can be specified. 4 digits are specified by default (example: IMGP1234.pef). When files exist in the folder with the specified base file name, the number of digits increases if the maximum number of files is exceeded. When this option is checked, the file name specified for [Base file name] comes after sequential file numbering (example: 0123IMGP.pef). Base file name is added to the beginning by default. Sets the start number. When files exist in the folder with the same specified base file name, the numbering automatically starts from the number next to the highest number of the existing file. If there is no file with the specified base file name, numbering starts at 1.

Item Printer

Size Source Orientation
The printer setup information is set.
Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 Settings
Here, you can set the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 settings, such as the program launch or exit settings, the initial image view size, thumbnail caption viewing, and RAW file view format.
Select [Options] from the [Tool] menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window. Alternatively, click the icon on the Tool bar.
When the [Options] dialog appears, select the tab with the setting you want to change.
After making your selections, click [OK].
The options are set and the [Options] dialog closes. Click [Reset] to return all options to default settings.
When [Reset] is clicked, all tab settings including the settings of the currently open tab are returned to default settings.
[Program Launch/Exit] tab settings Change the following settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 in the [Program Launch/Exit] tab.
Item Folder at Startup Description From the following, select the folder to open when starting the program. Last folder used: This opens the folder that was last used in PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. Desktop : This opens the desktop. Always use this folder: Click [Browse] to specify a folder. Sets PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 status at startup. Status at last exit: When the next session of PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 is started, the settings from the previous session are used. Default : The default screen appears. Sets splash screen when PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 starts. Yes : Splash screen is shown. No : Splash screen is not shown. Sets operation when exiting PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. Exit PENTAX PHOTO Browser only: Exits PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 only even if PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 is also open. Exit PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory at same time: Exits PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 at the same time as PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 without displaying a confirmation message.

Status at Startup

Show Splash Screen at Startup

On Exit

[Browser] tab settings Sets the Browser screen display and slideshow settings in the [Browser] tab.
Item Description Thumbnail Date/Time Sets the thumbnail date and time displayed in the Thumbnail pane and Checked images pane. Date/Time file was last modified: Displays the date and time the file was last modified (after the shooting date). Date Exif information modified (Shooting date): Displays the date and time the file was created (shooting date). Use Image Orientation Information Sets whether to use information indicating image orientation in the image file on the Browser screen and Main image view window display. Yes : Uses image orientation information. No : Does not use image orientation information. When [No] is selected, the thumbnail display does not change even if [Rotate Display (90 Left)] or [Rotate Display (90 Right)] is selected from [Rotate]. Display Orientation of Sets whether to display an icon indicating the image Images display orientation on the Browser screen and Main image view window. Yes : Image display orientation is indicated with an icon. No : Image display orientation is not indicated with an icon. Indicate Changes in Sets whether to indicate changes in image data in red from Image Data During one file to the next during frame advance in the Main Frame Advance image view window. Yes : Changes in image data from one file to the next are indicated in red. No : Changes in image data from one file to the next are not indicated in red. Color Coding of Sets the color of the thumbnail border in the Checked Checked Image images pane according to the image file location (path). Thumbnail Border Select from seven colors. Slideshow Settings Sets the pattern when viewing slideshows. Single window: View slideshow in a single window. Dual window: View slideshow in two windows (primary and secondary). Single full screen: View slideshow full-screen on a single monitor. Dual full screen: View slideshow full-screen on two monitors.

Double-click the [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] folder in [Applications] on the hard disk. Double-click the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] program icon.
Closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Select [Quit PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] in [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] on the desktop menu bar.
About the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Window
This section explains the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window layout, names, and functions. PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 is made up of seven panels. The control panels are independent and can be repositioned anywhere on the screen. Select [Arrange Windows] from the [View] menu to align the panels. Six panels, not including the Main panel, can be hidden or shown.
Preview panel Tone panel Main panel Menu bar

Tool bar

White balance panel
Other settings panel Noise reduction panel Lens aberration correction panel
When the processing mode is set to (Full Auto Processing), the White Balance panel, Tone panel, Other Settings panel, Noise Reduction panel, and Lens aberration correction panel are not displayed (p.76). In addition, the and buttons in the Preview panel are not available. When a RAW file is not selected, the preview image does not appear. (p.77)
Main panel This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. For Macintosh, the Main panel only contains the Tool bar. The Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop. Preview panel You can preview adjustments made for a selected RAW file in the panels. You can also enlarge part of the RAW file. View adjustments in real time or by clicking the [Refresh] button. (p.77) White balance panel Selects white balance or sets color temperature. Adjust the image color tone, such as when the image appears bluish or yellowish. (p.85) Tone panel Displays tone curve and histogram information of displayed image. (p.86) Adjusts the image tone using the tone curve. Other settings panel Adjusts characteristics such as sensitivity, contrast, color depth, and edges. (p.87) Noise reduction panel Removes and reduces random noise and spurious color signals peculiar to digital cameras (color moire). (p.88) Lens aberration correction panel Corrects marginal lumination, distortion and lateral chromatic aberration due to lens aberration. (p.88) Menu bar This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3.

Segmentation

Segments Bracketing 1
Item Bracketing 1 steps Description Selects variable step of bracketing parameter to be changed horizontally. The range of the variable step depends on the selected bracketing parameter. Selects bracketing parameter to be changed vertically. The parameters that can be selected are the same as those for Bracketing 1. (The same parameter cannot be selected for Bracketing 1 and Bracketing 2.) Selects variable step of bracketing parameter to be changed vertically. The range of the variable step depends on the selected bracketing parameter.

Bracketing 2

Bracketing 2 steps
[Enlarge image] tab Enlarge image refers to printing the entire image with the current settings. After reviewing the parameters with print bracketing, use this tab to make the settings for the actual print.
Item Entire image Print preview Description Displays entire area of image to be printed and overlaps paper area and print area. Displays only area of image to be printed.
Page Setup Sets the paper size, margins and other settings.
Item Print Area Description Sets the paper size and margins. Standard size : Sets the paper size (Photo (mm)/ (3.in.), Postcard (mm)/(in.), Photo (mm)/(in.), Photo (mm)/(in.), Photo (mm)/(in.)). The image size for printing is automatically adjusted according to the selected paper size. : Sets paper size according to paper used by Scale to fit printer. [Margins (mm)/(in.)] can be set. The image size for printing is automatically adjusted according to the selected paper size and margins. Alternatively, select [Fit to paper] to ignore the [Margins (mm)/(in.)] settings and adjust the image size for printing to the maximum print area of the printer. Margins (mm)/(in.): Sets top, bottom, left and right margins in units of mm or inches when [Scale to fit] is selected. Sets segmentation method of print area. Select from the following two settings. No cropping : Prints entire image. Margins are added to sides or top and bottom depending on print area and aspect ratio. : Prints image without margins. Sides or top Cropping and bottom of image may be cut depending on print area and aspect ratio.

Layout

[Print Setup] dialog
Verify printer settings when necessary using the [Print Setup] dialog. Refer to the printer users manual for details on printer settings. Using the [Print Setup] dialog Follow the steps below to open the [Print Setup] dialog. Click [Printer Settings] on the [Print] dialog.

Settings in [Print Setup] dialog The following settings appear in the [Print Setup] dialog.
Item Name Paper Orientation Description Click [Properties] for printer settings. Size : Selects paper size. Source : Selects paper feeding method. Sets printing direction to portrait or landscape orientation. Select [Portrait] or [Landscape].
Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Settings
Select [Options] from the [Tool] menu on the Main panel or click the icon on the Tool bar.
The [Options] dialog appears.

Click the [General] tab.

Change the settings as needed.

Item Folder to Use

Description Select from one of two folders to use. Folder with original file: The folder with the RAW file is used. Always use this folder: Click [Browse] to display the [Browse for Folder] dialog, and then select the folder to use.
Item Status at Startup Description Select the status at startup. Status at last exit: Maintains the settings last used when the application was closed. This switches to [Arrange All] when, for example, the settings last used cannot be restored due to a difference in the number or type of monitors. Arrange All: All panels to be used are arranged. Display size is set to Small (default setting), and other settings are displayed with the status at last exit. Default : The status for each panel is returned to the default status. Sets splash screen when PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 starts. Yes : Splash screen is shown. No : Splash screen is not shown. Specify the positioning of panels with automatic arrangement. Align right: Panels are aligned along the right side. Align left:Panels are aligned along the left side. Put in Secondary Monitor Except Preview: The White Balance panel, Tone panel, Other Settings panel, Lens aberration correction panel, and Noise Reduction panel are aligned in a secondary monitor while only the Preview panel is displayed in the primary monitor. In PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3, sets whether to initialize all Custom Processing parameters when opening a new image file. Yes : Resets parameters. No : Does not reset parameters. Sets whether to display alerts. Yes : Displays alerts. (The In the future, do not show this message check box is not checked for all alerts.) To change the display setting for individual alerts, set this to [Yes] and then check the In the future, do not show this message check box for the alerts you do not want to show. No : Does not display alerts. (The In the future, do not show this message check box is checked for all alerts.)

Windows System Requirements
Operating System: Computer with Windows XP (Home Edition/ Professional/x64 Edition) SP2 or later or Windows Vista preinstalled (USB 2.0 port must be standard equipment) CPU : Pentium 4 or higher (Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or faster recommended) RAM : 512 MB or more Monitor : 1024768 pixels or more Free Disk Space : 250 MB or more (500 MB or more recommended)
We recommend using the AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting the camera to the computer. If the battery becomes depleted during image transfer, the image data or SD Memory Card may be damaged.
Macintosh System Requirements
Operating System: Macintosh with Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later preinstalled (USB 2.0 port must be standard equipment) CPU : PowerPC G4 1GHz or faster (Universal Binary format) RAM : 512 MB or more Monitor : 1024768 pixels or more Free Disk Space : 250 MB or more (500 MB or more recommended)

Installing the Software

Here is the procedure for installing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. If an earlier version of PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is installed, it will be overwritten. If you wish to continue to use w with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant, install PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 without uninstalling PENTAX REMOTE Assistant. (The applications will coexist.) When multiple accounts have been setup in Windows XP/Windows Vista or Mac OS X, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software.

When Using Windows

Turn your computer on.
Close any other software that is open.
Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW75) into the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
The PENTAX Software Installer screen appears.
If the PENTAX Software Installer screen does not appear Display the PENTAX Software Installer screen following the steps below. 1) Click [My Computer] from the start menu. 2) Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW75)] icon. 3) Double-click [Setup.exe].
Choose a language from the displayed screen.
The software selection screen appears.
Click [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant].
Select the desired language in the Select Language screen and click [OK].
Some operating environments select the language automatically. Continue with the installation in step 6. The installer starts.
The installer starts. Click [Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen and continue with the installation.

When Using Macintosh

Turn on your Macintosh.
Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW75) into the CD-ROM drive on your Macintosh. Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW75)] icon.
The contents of the CD-ROM are displayed.
Double-click the [PENTAX Installer] icon.
Select the operating system to install to. Click [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant].
PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3
This section explains how to start up and close PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, the main window layout and the functions that are available.

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
To use the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable supplied with the camera. (p.19) You can connect the camera to the computer before starting up or while operating the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. The program recognizes the camera, enabling you to use the program functions. You cannot use the functions of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 when a camera is not connected to the computer.
Auto Power Off does not work when the camera is connected to the computer. It is recommended to power the camera with the AC adapter when using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 with the camera connected to the computer for a long period of time. Before using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, update the q firmware to Version 1.20 or later. Visit http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/ support/ for information on updating the firmware.
Opening PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3

For Windows

Select the start menu on the desktop. Select [All Programs] - [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] - [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3].
PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 starts and the main window is displayed.
Closing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Select [Exit] from the [File] menu on the main window.
You can save the settings on the [USER mode settings] and [Custom Setting] dialog boxes to the computer. Save these settings, if necessary, before closing the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. (p.43, p.45)

For Macintosh

Double-click the [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] folder in [Applications] on the hard disk. Double-click the [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] icon.
Closing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Select [Quit PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] menu on the desktop menu bar.
Starting up from PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3
In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window, select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the [Tools] menu. You can also click on the toolbar in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window and select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the drop-down menu. The PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 starts and the main window is displayed.
If PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is not installed properly, [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] is not available and cannot be selected on the [Tools] menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window. In this case, reinstall the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. If you are using w digital SLR and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant (Ver. 1) for w is installed properly, you can start and use this program from PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. (Select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] from the [Tools] menu or click on the toolbar and select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant]. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant Ver. 1 can only be used with w. Click on the toolbar to start the version selected in the drop-down menu.

Histogram

Viewfinder shooting information Checked Images
The virtual viewfinder screen can be detached from the main window. (Select [Separate screen display] from the [View] menu.) (p.15)
To dock the floating virtual viewfinder screen to the main window, click in the upper right corner of the virtual viewfinder screen.

Status Bar

This displays the model name of the connected camera and the name of the attached lens.
This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop.
[File] menu Single shot mode Buffer select mode Takes one picture at a time with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 and saves it to a specified location. (p.26) Takes multiple pictures at a time with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 and saves them together or saves only the specified pictures. (p.26) Automatically saves pictures taken with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to a set location. (p.26) Select [Options] from the [Tools] menu to set the save location. (p.51) Disconnects the camera and closes the main window. Disconnects all cameras connected to the computer and closes the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. (p.9)

Auto save mode

Disconnect Exit
[View] menu Detailed viewfinder display Simple viewfinder display Displays a detailed version of the virtual viewfinder screen of the main window. Displays the virtual viewfinder screen, focusing area display button, and histogram button. (p.13) Displays a simplified version of the virtual viewfinder display area of the main window. Displays only the shooting information in the viewfinder, not the virtual viewfinder screen, focusing area display button, or histogram button. (p.13) Detaches the virtual viewfinder display area from the main window. This creates the same layout for the main window as when selecting [Simple viewfinder display] from the [View] menu. The virtual viewfinder display area can be detached when [Detailed viewfinder display] is selected. Displays/hides the toolbar. (p.17) Displays/hides the status bar. (p.14) When multiple cameras are connected to the computer, this allows you to select from the submenu the camera to be operated with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. (p.20) Rearranges all open windows.

Separate screen display

Toolbar Status bar Switch body
Shooting Conditions Displays/hides the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box. (p.30)

Arrange windows

[Camera] menu Shutter release Releases the shutter on the camera. The camera shutter operates according to the settings in the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You can set the shutter release lock function in the [Options] dialog box when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) or when the drive mode is set to j (Continuous shooting). (p.53) Operates the autofocus function on the camera. Turns the camera AE lock on/off. Operates the same as the green button on the camera in accordance with the camera setting conditions. Displays the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box. (p.48) Displays the [Set-up] dialog box. (p.40) Displays the [Date Adjust] dialog box. (p.40) Displays the [Custom Setting] dialog box. (p.45)
AF execution AE lock Green Button Measure manual white balance Set-up Date Adjust Custom Setting [Tools] menu Expanded shooting Synchronous shooting Set body number Options [Help] menu PENTAX REMOTE Assistant Help About PENTAX REMOTE Assistant
USER mode settings Displays the [USER mode settings] dialog box. (p.43)
Enables [Interval/Timer shooting] and [Bulb timer] expanded shooting from the submenu. (p.34) (p.36) Enables synchronized shooting for all cameras with this function activated. Displays the [Set body number] dialog box. (p.21) Displays the [Options] dialog box. (p.51)
Displays the help window. Displays the version information of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.

Tool Bar

This section explains the layout and operations of the toolbar of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.
Displaying/Hiding the Toolbar
To display the toolbar, select [Toolbar] from the [View] menu. A check ( is added to the left of [Toolbar] on the [View] menu and the toolbar is displayed on the main window. To hide the toolbar, select [Toolbar] from the [View] menu. The check ( is removed and the toolbar is removed from the main window. )
Meaning of the Toolbar Icons
The following explains the meaning of the toolbar icons, as shown from left to right.
Number Icon (button) 1 Description Use the drop-down list to select the save mode ([Single shot mode], [Buffer select mode], or [Auto save mode]) when shooting with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. This is the same as selecting [Single shot mode], [Buffer select mode], or [Auto save mode] from the [File] menu. (p.26) Operates the autofocus function on the camera. This is the same as selecting [AF execution] from the [Camera] menu. Turns the camera AE lock on/off. This is the same as selecting [AE lock] from the [Camera] menu.
Save Mode 2 AF execution 3 AE lock
Number Icon (button) 4 Green Button 5 Synchronous shooting 6 Set-up 7 Custom Setting 8 Options 9 Help Description Operates the same as the green button on the camera in accordance with the camera setting conditions. This is the same as selecting [Green Button] from the [Camera] menu. When activated, this releases the shutter for the camera at the same time as the shutters are released on the main windows of the other cameras. This is the same as selecting [Synchronous shooting] from the [Tools] menu. Displays the [Set-up] dialog box. This is the same as selecting [Set-up] from the [Camera] menu. (p.40) Displays the [Custom Setting] dialog box. This is the same as selecting [Custom Setting] from the [Camera] menu. (p.45) Displays the [Options] dialog box. This is the same as selecting [Options] from the [Tools] menu. (p.51) Displays the help window. This is the same as selecting [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant Help] from the [Help] menu.

Precautions

Review the following precautions before taking pictures with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. Auto Power Off does not work when the camera is connected to the computer. It is recommended to power the camera with the AC adapter when using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 with the camera connected to the computer for a long period of time. Check the location of the camera. The PENTAX REMOTE Assistant operates the camera from a remote location. Therefore, be sure to set up the camera according to the location of the subject and computer, and use a tripod or other method to secure the camera at a stable location that provides for an easy connection to the computer. If you are taking pictures outside or frequently change the position of the camera, you may find it useful to use a notebook computer. Check the save location and available memory on your computer. Regardless of the selected save mode, be sure to set the save location for the pictures to be taken and confirm that the save location has sufficient available memory. It is recommended that you prepare a secondary hard drive or other media device, especially when taking pictures in RAW format or RAW+ format.

Save Modes

There are three modes for saving pictures taken with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to the computer.

Single Shot Mode

In this mode, one picture is taken at a time and saved to a specified location. When you take pictures in this mode, each captured image is displayed on the virtual viewfinder screen along with the [Save As] dialog box.
The [Save As] dialog box displays the destination folder and file name set with the [Options] dialog box. You can also change the destination folder and file name before saving the image. (p.51)
Clicking [Cancel] or closes the [Save As] dialog box and deletes the image without saving it. Turning off the camera while the [Save As] dialog box is displayed deletes the image without saving it.

Buffer Select Mode

In this mode, you can take multiple pictures at a time and save them together or save only the specified pictures. When you take pictures in this mode, the [Camera buffer] window is displayed. For each picture taken, an image of the picture is added to the [Camera buffer] window.
You can resize the [Camera buffer] window by dragging the sides or corners of the window.
In buffer select mode, the captured images are temporarily stored to the buffer memory of the camera. Even if the images are stored to the computer, they are not deleted from the buffer memory of the camera. Once the buffer memory of the camera becomes full, you cannot take any more pictures. Be sure to delete images saved to the computer or unneeded images from the buffer memory accordingly. If you change the save mode (to single shot mode or auto save mode) while thumbnails are displayed on the [Camera buffer] window, the message [The camera buffer memory will be cleared. OK?] is displayed. Clicking [OK] deletes the images displayed on the [Camera buffer] window and the images in the buffer memory of the camera. Turning the camera off also deletes the images displayed on the [Camera buffer] window and the images in the buffer memory of the camera.

Select [AE lock] from the [Camera] menu or, click (AE lock) on the toolbar Select [Green Button] from the [Camera] menu or, click (Green Button) on the toolbar

Taking the Picture

Select [Shutter release] on the [Camera] menu or click the remote shutter release button to release the shutter on the active camera and take a picture. When you select [Shutter release] on the [Camera] menu or click the remote shutter release button, the operation of the shutter on the camera may differ depending on the camera setting. For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera or [Save Modes] in Taking Pictures (p.26) and the [Options] Dialog Box (p.51) in this manual.
[Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box
This section explains the settings on the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box.
You can use this dialog box to check the shooting settings of the camera and change them as necessary. One dialog box is displayed for each connected camera.
Displaying/Hiding the [Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box
When you connect the camera to the computer and start up the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box for the connected camera is displayed. To hide this dialog box, select [Shooting Conditions] from the [View] menu to remove the check next to the menu item, or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box. To display this dialog box again, select [Shooting Conditions] from the [View] menu.
One [Shooting Conditions] dialog box is displayed for each connected camera. To display the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box for another connected camera, select the desired camera from the [Switch body] submenu on the [View] menu, and then select [Shooting Conditions] from the [View] menu. (p.20)
Shooting Condition Settings
The [Shooting Conditions] dialog box displays the current settings on the camera. When any changes are made to the settings using this dialog box, the changes are applied to the settings on the camera.
Exposure Mode This is only activated and can be changed when the mode dial on the camera is set to A. AE Metering Flash Mode You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You can change this setting according to the shooting mode. You can set this even when the built-in flash on the camera is not popped up. You cannot select r (Wireless mode) when the drive mode is set to i (3 sec. delay shooting). You can change this setting. If you select i (3 sec. delay shooting) when the flash mode is set to r (Wireless mode), the flash mode changes to E (Flash On). You cannot select j (Continuous shooting) when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb). When the u is connected, j (Burst Shooting) cannot be selected. You can copy the current settings to other cameras when multiple cameras are connected to the computer. Click [Synchronize] to display the [Synchronize shooting conditions] dialog box. Add a check next to the body number of the camera you wish to set the same conditions on, and then click [OK]. This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to e (Hyper-program), b (Shutter priority), L (Shutter & Aperture priority), or a (Hyper-manual). This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to e (Hyper-program), c (Aperture priority), L (Shutter & Aperture priority), a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb), or M (Flash X-sync speed).

Drive Mode

Synchronize

Shutter Speed

Aperture
EV Compensation This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to e (Hyper-program), K (Sensitivity priority), b (Shutter priority), c (Aperture priority), or L (Shutter & Aperture priority). This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than B (Green). This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than B (Green) or p (Bulb). Sets the number of frames and the step interval. This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than B (Green). Sets the type of bracket shooting and step interval. The available types of bracket shooting are [White Balance], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Contrast] and [Hue]. [Hue] is available only for the u and [Saturation] and [Hue] are not available when Image Tone is set to [Monochrome]. The available step intervals vary depending on the connected PENTAX camera model.
Flash Compensation Exposure Bracket Extended Bracket
Expand When the u is connected, select [D-Range] to enable Dynamic Range wide dynamic range processing. Sensitivity You can set this to [AUTO] or from [100] to [3200] (or up to 6400 according to the setting in the [Custom Setting] dialog box). However, you can only set up to 1600 when the shooting mode is set to p (Bulb) or when the q is connected, and you can only select [AUTO] when the shooting mode is set to L (Shutter & Aperture priority). You cannot select [AUTO] when the exposure mode is set to a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb), or M (Flash X-sync speed). Options available in the [Sensitivity] pull-down menu differ depending on the [Exposure Mode] setting and [Sensitivity Steps] setting in the [Custom Setting] dialog box. When this is set to [AUTO], you can set the upper and lower limits of the automatic sensitivity correction range. You can select from [sRGB] or [AdobeRGB]. You cannot change this setting when the q is connected and the Custom Setting is set to [Off]. You can change this setting. When the color temperature is specified, you can select the color temperature from the pull-down list. You can also fine tune the GM compensation and BA compensation. Set [Fine tune when AWB] to [Enabled] in the [Custom Setting] dialog box to fine tune when white balance is set to Auto.

Color Space

White Balance
Image Tone You can change this setting. When the u is connected, select from [Bright], [Natural], [Portrait], [Landscape], [Vibrant] and [Monochrome]. If [Monochrome] is selected, [Toning] and [Filter Effect] are enabled in place of [Saturation] and [Hue]. When the q is connected, select [Bright] or [Natural]. You can change this setting (except when [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome]). The available number of levels differs depending on the connected camera. When the u is connected, you can change this setting (except when [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome]). You can change this setting. The available number of levels differs depending on the connected camera. (Sharpness) icon

Saturation

Hue Contrast
Fine Sharpness When the u is connected, click the to switch to (Fine Sharpness). Sharpness
You can change this setting. The available number of levels differs depending on the connected camera. You can change this setting when the u is connected and [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome]. You can change this setting when the u is connected and [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome]. You can change the file format, the number of recorded pixels, and the JPEG quality. You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.
Toning Filter Effect Image Save Mode Shake Reduction Autofocus Mode AF Point (focusing area) Lens focal length
Depending on the models or conditions of the cameras to which the settings are to be copied, some shooting conditions may not be able to be copied when [Synchronize] is clicked. For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera.
Expanded Shooting - Interval/Timer Shooting
This section explains the settings of and how to take pictures with interval/ timer shooting.

Interval/Timer Shooting

You can use interval shooting to take multiple pictures at a specified time interval, and you can use timer shooting to start shooting at a specified time. Click [Start] to take pictures with the interval/timer shooting settings. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box.

If any frames cannot be captured during interval shooting because the subject was out of focus in AF-S mode, or due to another reason, these are indicated in [Number of failed frame(s)] when interval shooting is finished.
Displaying the [Interval/Timer shooting] Dialog Box
To display the [Interval/Timer shooting] dialog box, select [Expanded shooting] [Interval/Timer shooting] from the [Tools] menu.

Time Delay

Sets the time (timer) until shooting starts after [Start] is clicked. You can set this from 0 seconds to 12 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds.

Interval

Sets the time interval between shots when [Number of shots] is set to [2] or more (Interval shooting). You can set this from 0 seconds to 24 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds.
If the interval time is set to a very short time or is set shorter than the exposure time, the actual shooting interval may be longer than the set interval time.

Number of Shots

Sets the number of pictures to be taken. When this is set to [1], the [Interval] setting is disabled and timer shooting can only be performed. You can set this from [1] to [99].

Release All Shutters

Add a check next to [Release all shutters] to have all connected cameras shoot at the same time.
[Synchronous shooting] is disabled in [Interval/Timer shooting]. When multiple cameras are connected to the computer, only the active camera takes a picture even if [Synchronous shooting] is selected for the desired camera unless a check is next to [Release all shutters]. When multiple cameras are connected to the computer, [Release all shutters] cannot be applied to only some of the cameras.
Expanded Shooting - Bulb Timer
This section explains the settings of and how to take pictures with bulb timer shooting.

Bulb Timer Shooting

You can use bulb timer shooting to take multiple pictures at a specified time interval using a long exposure. There are two bulb timer shooting modes: [With one body] mode for taking pictures with one camera and [With multiple bodies] mode for take pictures with multiple cameras. With [With one body] mode, you can create a superimposed composite of multiple shot images. Clicking [Start] on the [With one body] tab starts bulb timer shooting on the selected camera. Clicking [Start] on the [With multiple bodies] tab simultaneously starts bulb timer shooting on all connected cameras. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box.

[Synchronous shooting] is disabled in [With one body] bulb timer shooting. When multiple cameras are connected to the computer, only the active camera takes a picture even if [Synchronous shooting] is selected for the desired camera. [With multiple bodies] in bulb timer shooting is applied to all cameras connected to the computer. This cannot be applied to only desired cameras when multiple cameras are connected to the computer. To use [With multiple bodies], the exposure mode must be set to p (Bulb) for all cameras connected to the computer.
Displaying the [Bulb Timer] Dialog Box
To display the [Bulb timer] dialog box, select [Expanded shooting] and [Bulb timer] from the [Tools] menu.
Sets the time interval between shots when [Number of shots] is set to [2] or more. You can set this from 0 seconds to 60 minutes and 0 seconds.
When [Noise Reduction] is set to [On] on the [Custom Setting] dialog box, the next picture is not taken until image processing for the current image is finished. For this reason, the actual shooting interval may be longer than the time interval set in [Interval].
Sets the number of pictures to be taken. When this is set to [1], the [Interval], [Exposure time increment for second and subsequent frames], and [Composite] settings are disabled. You can set this from [1] to [9].

Exposure Time

Sets [Exposure time for first frame] and [Exposure time increment for second and subsequent frames] in [With one body] mode. Sets [Exposure time] in [With multiple bodies] mode. You can set [Exposure time for first frame] and [Exposure time] from 1 second to 60 minutes and 0 seconds.
Exposure Time Increment for Second and Subsequent Frames
Sets the increment for increasing the exposure time for the second and subsequent frames.
None Equal ratio (x2) Pictures are taken with the same exposure time setting. Pictures are taken at twice the previous exposure time.
Equal difference Pictures are taken at a time equal to the previous exposure time plus a set time.
The maximum exposure time is 60 minutes. Therefore when this is set to [Equal ratio (x2)] or [Equal difference], the exposure time cannot be set to exceed 60 minutes while taking the number of pictures set in [Number of shots].

Image Tone
For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera. When the mode dial of the camera is set to A, any settings changed with the [USER mode settings] dialog box are also applied to the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box. When the u is connected, the [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Hue] settings of the Extended Bracket setting can be set to one of four levels. [Expand Dynamic Range] and [Color Space] are deactivated when the q is connected. [Image Tone], [Saturation], [Sharpness], and [Contrast] are deactivated when the u is connected.
Saving the Settings to the Computer
Click [Save As] to display the [Save As] dialog box. You can use this dialog box to save the current settings on the [USER mode settings] dialog box to the computer.
Loading a USER Mode Settings File
Click [Open.] to display the [Open] dialog box. Select a USER mode settings file saved on the computer and click [Open.] to apply the saved settings to the [USER mode settings] dialog box.
[Custom Setting] Dialog Box
This section explains the settings on the [Custom Setting] dialog box.
You can use this dialog box to check the settings on the [Custom Setting] menu of the camera and change them as necessary. You can also save the settings to the computer and load settings from a saved file.
Displaying the [Custom Setting] Dialog Box
To display the [Custom Setting] dialog box, select [Custom Setting] from the [Camera] menu.

Custom Settings

The [Custom Setting] dialog box displays the current settings of the camera. Click [OK] to apply the changed settings to the camera. The [Custom Setting] dialog box settings are divided into five tabs labeled [Page 1], [Page 2], [Page 3], [Page 4], and [Page 5].
Page 1 Program line, EV Steps, Sensitivity Steps, ISO warning*, Expand sensitivity**, Meter operating time, AE-L with AF locked, Link AF Point and AE, One-Push Bracketing** Auto Bracketing order, Auto EV Compensation, WB when using flash, Fine tune when AWB*, WB Light Source Fine-Tune**, AF Button Function, AF by Press Halfway, Superimpose AF area, AF in remote control Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO Noise Reduction**, Color space, Color Temperature steps, e-dial in Program, e-dial in K mode, e-dial in b mode, e-dial in c mode, e-dial in L & a** e-dial in p & M**, Green Button in L & a, One-touch RAW+JPEG*, Illuminate LCD panel, Release when charging, Flash in wireless mode, Preview Method, Recordable Image No.*, Display Sensitivity** Initial zoom display*, Auto Image Rotation, Saving rotation info, Catch-in focus**, Using aperture ring

If the manual white balance setting fails, [Failed to measure manual white balance.] is displayed, change the measurement area or subject and try measuring the white balance again.

[Options] Dialog Box

This section explains the settings on the [Options] dialog box.
You can use the [Options] dialog box to set the image file save settings in auto save mode and the function setting for the remote shutter release button on the main window.
Displaying the [Options] Dialog Box
To display the [Options] dialog box, select [Options] from the [Tools] menu.

Auto-Save Setting

Sets the settings for the image file destination and file naming conventions in auto save mode.

Setting the Destination

Click [Browse] to display the directory tree of the computer, and then select the destination folder. You can also create a new folder.
Setting the File Naming Conventions
In auto save mode, captured images are saved using the sequential number file name based on the settings below.
Base file name Sets the character string that is used as the base of the file name. Enter a character string. Sets the number of digits in the file name.

Number of digits

Add body No. to file name Add a check next to this item to add a two-digit body number to the beginning of the file name. Use subfolder(s) Add a check next to this item to save images by the camera, by creating subfolders labeled with the camera body number in the destination folder.
The current setting is displayed in [Sample:] below.
The file name format is as follows. 01_ABCD0001.JPG
01_ Body number ABCD Base file name 0001 Sequential number.JPG Extension
Remote Release Button Function
Sets the function of the remote shutter release button on the main window (and [Shutter release] on the [Camera] menu). (p.16)
AF with Remote Release Add a check next to this item to take pictures with autofocus when you click the remote shutter release button (or select [Shutter release] from the [Camera] menu). Add a check next to this item to start taking pictures when you click the remote shutter release button once (or select [Shutter release] from the [Camera] menu). Click (or select [Shutter release]) again to stop taking pictures. During Bulb/Continuous shooting, with a single click of the mouse, you can continue taking pictures as if you are continuously pressing the shutter release button fully.
Release-Lock when Bulb/Continuous shooting

Display Messages

This section explains the messages that are displayed during operation of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant.
Display Message The same body number already exists. A temporary number will be set and the body number dialog box will be displayed. Unable to focus. The picture was not taken. Description This is displayed when a camera has a body number that already exists at start-up or when connected to the computer. Click [OK] to display the [Set body number] dialog box and change the body number. This is displayed when the autofocus mode on the camera is set to AF.S and the camera is unable to focus and the shutter cannot be released. Select [AF execution] to enable the camera to focus on the subject or manually focus on the subject, and then activate the remote shutter release again. This is displayed during continuous shooting or interval shooting when the shutter cannot be released because the built-in flash is still charging. Set [Release when charging] to [On] on the [Custom Setting] window, or provide ample time for the flash to charge. This is displayed when the shutter cannot be released due to a reason other than the camera is unable to focus or the flash is not fully charged. Check the settings on the camera and the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant. This is displayed when a connected camera loses its connection. Check the USB cable and camera power. This is displayed in Buffer select mode when you try to select a different save mode with images remaining in the buffer memory of the camera. Click [OK] to clear the buffer memory of the camera and delete the images. This is displayed in Buffer select mode when you try to delete the selected images. Click [OK] to clear the buffer memory of the camera and delete the images. This is displayed when the manual white balance is measured successfully.