PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 (9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, Japanese) This application supports a number of image processing functions for use with PEF and DNG files including data conversion, color adjustment, and image compensation, and further allows you to save these images in formats compatible with other commercial image browsing and editing software. You can also print PEF and DNG files. PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 can also be run as a standalone application.
You can only perform image processing operations for DNG files taken with PENTAX digital cameras and DNG files converted with PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. DNG (Digital Negative) is a general-purpose, publicly-available RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems.

System Requirements

We recommend the following system requirements to install PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3, transfer images from your camera to a computer and process images.
Windows System Requirements
Computer with Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional/x64 Edition) SP2 or Windows Vista preinstalled (USB 2.0 port must be standard equipment) * Your camera can be connected to your computer with a USB to transfer images with Windows 2000. However, PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 are not available. CPU : Pentium 4 or higher (Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher recommended) RAM : 1.0 GB or more Monitor : 12801024 pixels or more with 24-bit full color (approximately 16.77 million colors) Free Disk Space : 250 MB or more (500 MB or more recommended)
We recommend using AC adapter (sold separately) when the camera is connected to the computer. If the battery becomes depleted during image transfer, the image data or SD Memory Card may be damaged.
Macintosh System Requirements
Macintosh with Mac OS X 10.3 or later preinstalled (USB 2.0 port must be standard equipment) * Your camera can be connected to your computer with a USB to transfer images with Mac OS X 10.2. However, PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 are not available. CPU : PowerPC G5 or higher (Dual CPU or Intel Core processor recommended. Universal Binary format) RAM : 1.0 GB or more Monitor : 12801024 pixels or more with 24-bit full color (approximately 16.77 million colors) Free Disk Space : 250 MB or more (500 MB or more recommended)

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3

This section describes opening and closing PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 and viewing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window, and explains its functions.
Opening PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3

For Windows

Select the start menu on the desktop. Select [All Programs] - [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] [PENTAX PHOTO Browser].
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 is opened and the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window appears.
Closing PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 Select [Exit] from the [File] menu.

For Macintosh

Double-click the [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] folder in [Applications] on the hard disk. Double-click the [PENTAX PHOTO Browser] program icon.
Closing PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 Select [Quit PENTAX PHOTO Browser] in [PENTAX PHOTO Browser] on the desktop menu bar.
About the PENTAX PHOTO Browser Window
This section explains the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window layout, names and functions.
Menu bar Folder tree pane Tool bar Thumbnail pane Address bar Checked images pane

Preview pane

Image data pane

Status bar

Menu bar (p.23) Tool bar (p.27) Address bar The address of the currently displayed folder appears here. Folder tree pane Internal data on your computer appears here as a folder tree. Select the folder containing saved image files here. Also, the Folder tree pane handles operations such as creating new folders, deleting folders and moving/copying folders.
Thumbnail pane Files in the folder selected in the Folder tree pane appear here. Select from five file display methods. When a thumbnail image is selected in the Thumbnail pane, the image appears in the Preview pane and the image data appears in the Image data pane. Checked images pane All images with check marks in the Thumbnail pane are displayed here. Switch between Thumbnails and Details by right-clicking the Checked images pane. When a thumbnail image is selected in the Checked images pane, the image appears in the Preview pane and the image data appears in the Image data pane. Preview pane An image selected in the Thumbnail pane appears in this pane. Image data pane The image data for the image selected in the Thumbnail pane appears here. 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.) The following items appear (examples listed are for shooting with the u):

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.)
[Edit] menu Undo Cut Copy Paste Delete
Move to Folder Copy to Folder Check Selected Image Uncheck Selected Image Uncheck All Select All Invert Selection
This undoes the previous file operation. This prepares the selected file or folder to be moved to a different location. (p.47) This copies the selected file or folder. (p.47) This copies the cut or copied file or folder into the selected folder. (p.47) This deletes the selected file or folder. When a folder is deleted, all files in the folder are also deleted. (p.49) This moves the selected file to another folder. This copies the selected file to another folder. This checks the selected file. The checked file is displayed in the Checked images pane. (p.33) This unchecks the selected file. This unchecks all images. This selects all files within the currently open folder. This unselects all selected files and selects all unselected files within the currently open folder.
[View] menu Tool Bar Folder Tree Preview Address Bar Status Bar Image Data Checked Images Default Position
This shows or hides the Tool bar. This shows or hides the Folder tree pane. This shows or hides the Preview pane. This shows or hides the Address bar. This shows or hides the Status bar. This shows or hides the Image data pane. This shows or hides the Checked images pane. This returns each pane to its default position.
[View] menu Filter This sets the type of file that appears in the Thumbnail pane. Select from the following four items: PENTAX Images : Images captured with your PENTAX camera Other Images : Images other than those captured with your PENTAX camera (JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, PICT) Folders : Folders Others : Files that PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 does not support This specifies the order in which files and folders appear in the Thumbnail pane and specifies ascending or descending order. You can select from File Name, File Size, File Date/ Time, File Type, Shooting Date/Time, Image Size, Camera Name, Lens Name, Checkmark and Lock Status. This sets the caption of file that appears in the Thumbnail pane. File Name, File Date and File Time appear by default. The smallest size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail pane. A small size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail pane. A medium size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail pane. A large size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail pane. Image details appear in the Thumbnail pane without an image. Sets the information displayed in the Thumbnail pane when set to [Details]. Select [Back] to return to the previously opened folder, [Forward] to move forward one folder, and [Up] to move up one folder in the directory tree. Selected or checked images appear in order. (p.54) If only one image is selected or no images are selected (click the background of the Thumbnail pane), all images in the current folder are displayed in order.

Transferring Images

This function automatically searches for DCF images recorded in the camera or SD Memory Card connected to the computer and transfers the images to the computer.
Transferring Image Files from SD Memory Card
Check that the digital camera, SD Memory Card reader or DCF-compatible removable disk is connected to your computer, and then select [Easy Image Transfer] on the [Tool] menu. Alternatively, click the icon on the Tool bar.
The digital camera or DCF-compatible removable disk with image files is recognized.
Select the drive with the images you want to transfer and click [Next].
The message [Could not find DCF media.] appears if no digital camera or DCFcompatible removable disk is connected to the computer or the connected device has no image files.
Select the folder with the images you want to transfer and click [Next].
After selecting [Transfer selected folder(s)], select a folder from the list. To transfer all images in the selected drive, select [Transfer all images].
Select the destination folder and click [Transfer images].
To create a new destination folder, select the location where the folder is to be created and click [New Folder].
After the images have been transferred, click [Finish].

Viewing Images

Display the images saved on your computer in the Preview pane or Main image view window.
Displaying Thumbnail Pane Images in the Preview Pane
In the folder tree, select the folder containing the image file to view.
Images in the selected folder appear as thumbnails in the Thumbnail pane.
You can change the size of the thumbnail image. In the [View] menu, select [Thumbnail (Smallest)], [Thumbnail (Small)], [Thumbnail (Medium)], or [Thumbnail (Large)]. Alternatively, click the , , or icon on the Tool bar.
Select an image in the Thumbnail pane.
The selected image appears in the Preview pane. When the Preview pane is right-clicked, the following menu appears.
Preview Previous Preview Next Auto Size Fixed Size Life Size Shows previous image. Shows next image. Fits image to the size of the Preview pane. Shows image with the longer dimension of the image fixed at 320 pixels (aspect ratio is maintained). Shows image size at 100% zoom.
Images in the Checked image pane (p.19) can also be displayed in the Preview pane.
Displaying Thumbnail Pane Images in the Main Image View Window
Follow the steps below to open the Main image view window.
Select an image in the Thumbnail pane of the Browser screen and click the icon on the Tool bar.
The Main image view window opens and the selected image appears.
Multiple images may be selected in the Thumbnail pane and opened in the Main image view window. When multiple images are selected, the Main image view window may be set in [Options] to show all images in one window or multiple windows (p.42). Images are shown in one window by default. Images in the Checked images pane can also be displayed in the Main image view window (p.33). The following methods can also be used to open the Main image view window. Select an image in the Thumbnail pane and then select [Open] on the [File] menu. Select [Main Image View] on the menu after right-clicking an image in the Thumbnail pane. (For Macintosh, display the menu by clicking the image while holding down the control key.) Double-click an image in the Thumbnail pane. Drag and drop the image file from the Desktop to the opened Main image view window. Select [Main Image View] on the menu after right-clicking an image in the Checked images pane. (For Macintosh, display the menu by clicking the image while holding down the control key.) Double-click an image in the Checked images pane.

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
Save As Page Setup Print Properties Close Close All
This shows the file browsing 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. (p.31) This saves the image being viewed in JPEG, TIFF (8bit or 16-bit), BMP, PNG or PICT format. (p.45) This sets the page setup information for printing the selected image. (p.61) This prints the current image. (p.57) Image file data appears. (p.41) Closes the Main image view window. Closes all Main image view windows.
[View] menu Tool Bar Image Data Previous Image This shows or hides the Tool bar. This shows or hides the Image data pane. 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. This sets whether to synchronize operations with other Main image view windows. Selected or checked images appear in order. (p.54) This fits the image to the window size. (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 halves the view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area. The minimum view magnification is 1/16. (p.40) This sets the view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area to life size. (p.40) This rotates the image 90 left. This does not affect the image file. This rotates the image 90 right. This does not affect the image file. This arranges multiple Main image view windows.

Next Image

Synchronous Display Slideshow Fit to Window Enlarge

Reduce

Life size Rotate View (90 Left) Rotate View (90 Right) Arrange Windows [Tool] menu Undo Crop Auto Image Fix Rotate PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
This undoes the previous file operation. This cuts a specified area of an image and deletes unnecessary portions. This automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast and color tone. Select [Strong] or [Slight]. This rotates the image 90 left or right. (p.43) This starts PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. RAW image files displayed in the Main image view window can be opened in PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. (p.70) This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. (p.64)
[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)

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.
Item Frame Advance During Dual View Description Sets the refresh method when viewing two images simultaneously (p.56). Advance in order: Frames advance in order. The secondary window shows one image ahead of the primary window. Advance alternate: At each frame advance interval, images are shown alternately on the primary and secondary windows. With the first image starting at zero, even number images are shown on the primary window and odd number images are shown on the secondary window. Advance two frames: Frames advance in twos. Fix image to primary monitor: The primary window shows a fixed image. The secondary window shows images, which advance in order. Sets interval for frame advance during slideshow. Second(s): Sets interval (in seconds) for frame advance. Sets the repeat view setting. No : When all of the images have been shown, the slideshow ends. Yes : The slideshow repeats until ended. Sets whether to display image data during slideshow. Also selects information to display. Yes : Displays image data during slideshow. No : Does not display image data during slideshow.

Item Display Alerts Description 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.) No : Does not display alerts. (The In the future, do not show this message check box is checked for all alerts.) Sets color management method during image display. Normal Display: Displays the image with the color management set for the image. Disable Color Management: Color management is disabled. Simulated wide gamut display: Expressive range of Adobe RGB is compressed to sRGB expressive range and displayed. As the sRGB gamut is narrower than the Adobe RGB gamut, color reproduction is not completely accurate. However, you can confirm colors in the Adobe RGB gamut that cannot be expressed by the sRGB gamut. Sets profile to use when printing. Use printer settings: Uses printer settings for profile when printing. Select color profile: Selects profile to use when printing from the [Profile] drop-down list. Disable Color Management: Disables color management and does not use a profile when printing. mm : Sets units of length displayed in dialogs to millimeters (mm). in. : Sets units of length displayed in dialogs to inches.

Working Color Management

Color Management During Printing
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 supports a number of image processing functions for use with PEF and DNG files, including data conversion, color adjustment, and image compensation. The processing of these files enables images to be viewed on non PEF and DNG compatible commercially-available image viewing and editing software. This section describes opening and closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 and viewing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window, and explains its functions.
You can only perform image processing operations for DNG files taken with PENTAX digital cameras and DNG files converted with PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3.
Opening PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3
Select the start menu on the desktop. Select [All Programs] - [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] - [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory].
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 is opened, and the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window appears.
Closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Select [Exit] from the [File] menu on the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 can also be started from within PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. (p.26)
Double-click the [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] folder in [Applications] on the hard disk. Double-click the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] program icon.

Recall Adjustment Save Adjustment Print Exit
[View] menu Full Auto Processing

Custom Processing

First Image Previous Image Next Image Last Image Refresh Preview Preview White Balance Tone Other Settings
Each RAW file is processed according to the camera settings when the image was taken. All panels, except the Preview panel, are hidden. (p.83) This performs processing using the processing condition settings specified by the user. The processing conditions are set using the White balance panel, Tone panel, Other settings panel, Lens aberration correction panel, and Noise Reduction panel. (p.84) When multiple images are selected, the preview of the first image in order of registration appears. When multiple images are selected, the preview of one image ahead in order of registration appears. When multiple images are selected, the preview of one image back in order of registration appears. When multiple images are selected, the preview of the last image in order of registration appears. When real-time preview is not enabled, the preview is refreshed using the current settings. This shows or hides the Preview panel. This shows or hides the White balance panel. This shows or hides the Tone panel. This shows or hides the Other settings panel.
[View] menu Noise Reduction This shows or hides the Noise reduction panel. Lens aberration correction This shows or hides the Lens aberration correction panel. Arrange Windows This arranges the displayed panels to the default positions. [Tool] menu Undo

Image Tone

Save Mode

Rotate

Crop/Resize Options
When in Custom Processing mode, use this function to cancel the previous operation. You can undo up to five operations. When in Custom Processing mode, use this function to redo an operation that was cancelled with the [Undo] button. Select a type of photofinishing. In Custom Processing mode, image tones appropriate for the subject or shooting scene are available. This function is not available in Full Auto Processing mode. (p.83) This sets the quality when saving processed images. Save images in JPEG format with one of five different compression rates or in TIFF format with one of two bit types. The default setting is JPEG (Highest Quality). Rotates the Preview panel view 90 left or right. The rotated image is saved without changing the RAW file. The dialog for cropping and resizing the image appears. This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. (p.99)

[Help] menu Help Topics

This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 help contents. (For Macintosh, select [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Help].) This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 help index search. (This command is not available for Macintosh.) This shows pop-up tips. This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 version information. (For Macintosh, select [About PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] menu.)

Whats This? About PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3.
Number Icon (button) 1 Open

2 Save 3

Content This selects the image file for processing in PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. Only applies when the software is started as standalone. This cannot be used when PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 is started within the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window. (p.79) This performs RAW file processing and saves it with the specified save mode and image size. (p.90)
This appears when Full Auto Processing is set. Performs processing using the processing Full Auto Processing conditions set in the RAW file. Click to select or from the pull-down menu. This is displayed when Custom Processing is set. This performs processing using the processing Custom Processing condition settings specified by the user. The processing conditions are set using the White balance panel, Tone panel, Other settings panel, Lens aberration correction panel and Noise Reduction panel. (p.84) When in Custom Processing mode, this recalls a saved adjustment file. (p.92) Recall Adjustment This saves the processing conditions set in Custom Processing mode as an adjustment file. (p.91) When in Custom Processing mode, use this function to cancel the previous operation. You can undo up to five operations. When in Custom Processing mode, use this function to redo an operation that was cancelled with the [Undo] button.
5 Save Adjustment 6 Undo 7 Redo
Number Icon (button) 8 Image Tone 9 Save Mode 10 Rotate 11 Options 12 Help Topics This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 help contents. Content This displays the current Image tone. Select an image tone appropriate for the subject or shooting scene by clicking in Custom Processing mode. This function is not available in Full Auto Processing mode. (p.83) This displays the current Save mode. Click to select the save format for the processed image file. (p.90) This rotates the Preview panel view 90 left or right. RAW files are processed according to the selected direction. This is used to change the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 settings. (p.99)

Preview Panel

This shows a preview of the RAW file.
Number Icon (button) 1 Rotate/Shift 2 Crop/Resize 3 Enlarge Area 4 Refresh 5 When this is turned on, a red frame appears in the preview area. The Enlarge area window appears and the magnification can be selected. Click this to refresh the preview using the current settings when [Refresh Preview] becomes the [Refresh] button on the Options settings of PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. Shows the file name of the image currently displayed in the Preview panel. When multiple images are selected, select the image to display from the list. When multiple images are selected, the preview of the first image in order of registration appears. When multiple images are selected, the preview of one image ahead in order of registration appears. When multiple images are selected, the preview of one image back in order of registration appears. When multiple images are selected, the preview of the last image in order of registration appears. Last Image Crops portions of an image and changes the image output size. Content Rotates the image based on the baseline or shifts it in a vertical or horizontal direction.

Setting the Sensitivity/Saturation/Hue/Sharpness/Contrast/Filter Effect/Toning Set these using the Other settings panel.

Item Sensitivity

Saturation
Description Adjusts the sensitivity. + : The image becomes brighter. : The image becomes darker. Adjusts the strength of the colors. + : The colors become stronger. : The colors become weaker. Adjusts the hue in four levels in the clockwise direction and counterclockwise direction on the hue circle. + : Changes the hue in the clockwise direction on the hue circle. : Changes the hue in the counterclockwise direction on the hue circle. Adjusts the sharpness of the edges. + : Image contour is enhanced. : Image contour is softened. Adjusts the contrast between light and shadow. + : Increases contrast between light and shadow. : Decreases contrast between light and shadow. Adjusts the shading resulting from the color differences in an image processed in monochrome. Select from [None], [Green], [Yellow], [Orange], [Red], [Magenta], [Blue], [Cyan], and [Infrared Color]. Sets the color tone of an image processed in monochrome to a cold tone with a bluish hue or a warm tone with a brownish hue. + : Adjusts color to a warmer tone. : Adjusts color to a colder tone.

Sharpness

Contrast

Filter Effect

Toning
Setting the Noise Reduction Set using the Noise reduction panel.
Item Random noise reduction Spurious color signal reduction
Description Reduces random noise (especially electrical noise visible in dark areas). Each pixel in a single-chip image sensor, such as a CCD or CMOS, represents red, green or blue, and when photographing a subject adjacent to clear lines or fine patterns, these pixels may appear to generate colors not in the original image (spurious color signals). This function reduces spurious color signals.
Setting the Lens Aberration Correction Set using the Lens aberration correction panel.
[Marginal lumination compensation] tab Adjusts marginal lumination of the image.
Item Lens angle of view Description Sets the viewing angle of the lens used when shooting. Slide to the left to make the marginal lumination linear at the center portion of the lens, and slide to the right to correct the outer portions of the lens. The slider sets the compensation level. Set the compensation level between 50 and +120. Slide towards for darker and + for brighter compensation.

Compensation

[Distortion Correction] tab Corrects distortions (lens aberration that photographs straight lines as curved lines).
Item Correction balance Description The slider adjusts the distortion correction level between the center and margins of the image. (Slide to the right to widen the range.) The slider sets the compensation level.

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.)