Contents

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA..1 ABOUT THE CAMERA...1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE..2 Care to be Taken During Handling..2 Contents....4 Composition of the Operating Manual..9

Before Using Your Camera

J Camera Characteristics... 12 Checking the Contents of the Package.. 13 Names of Working Parts... 14
Camera....14 LCD Monitor Indications...16 Viewfinder Indications...20 LCD Panel Indications..22

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap... 24 Inserting the Batteries... 25
Batteries....26 Battery Level Indicator..27 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries)...27 Using the AC Adapter (Optional)...28
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card.. 29
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level...31
Turning the Camera On and Off.. 32 Initial Settings... 33
Setting the Display Language...33 Setting the Date and Time...35
Attaching the Lens... 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter.. 39

Basic Operations

Basic Shooting Operation... 42
Holding the Camera...42 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings..43
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes. 47 Using the Zoom Lens... 48 Using the Built-in Flash... 49
Using the Built-in Flash...49
Other Shooting Modes... 53
Continuous Shooting...53 Self-Timer Shooting...55 Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately).59 Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake..62
Playing Back Still Pictures... 63
Playing Back Images...63 Enlarging Playback Images...65 Nine-Image Display...66 Slideshow...68
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment.. 70 Processing Images with Filters.. 71 Deleting Images... 73
Deleting a Single Image...73 Deleting All Images....74 Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display).75 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)..77
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF).. 79
Printing Single Images..79 Settings for All Images..81
Printing Using PictBridge.. 83
Setting Transfer Modes...84 Connecting the Camera to the Printer..85 Printing Single Images..86 Printing All Images...88 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings..90 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer..90

Menu Reference

Using the Button Functions... 92
Capture Mode...92 Playback...94

Using the Menu... 96

How to Operate the Menu..96 [A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items...98 [Q Playback] Menu Setting Items...98 [H Set-up] Menu Setting Items...99 [A Custom] Menu Setting Items..100

Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration ( 1 ), and slide the battery cover toward the lens ( 2 ), and then flip open.
Insert the batteries according to the +/ indicators in the battery chamber.
Press down on the batteries with the battery cover ( 1 ) and slide it as shown in the illustration ( 2 ) to close.
Use the AC adapter (optional) when using the camera for a prolonged period. (p.28) Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after replacing the batteries.

Batteries

You can use four kinds of batteries with your camera. Battery performance differs by type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.
CR-V3 AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries AA lithium batteries The provided CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is convenient when traveling. These are rechargeable and are economical. Recommended in cold climates.
Recommended only for emergencies such as when your usual batteries run out. These are readily available but AA alkaline batteries may not support all the camera functions under certain conditions.

Battery Level Indicator

You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on the LCD panel.
{ } ? ? lit lit lit blink : Battery is full. : Battery is running low. : Battery is almost empty. : The camera turns off after displaying a message.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries)

(Temperature)

Normal recording
Flash photography 50% use 100% use

Playback time

(23C) ( 0C) AA lithium (23C) batteries ( 0C) AA Ni-MH rechargeable (23C) batteries ( 0C) AA Alkaline (23C) Batteries ( 0C)
50 Not Not Not applicable applicable applicable
700 minutes 470 minutes 470 minutes 400 minutes 350 minutes 300 minutes 140 minutes 70 minutes
The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.
Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature. AA alkaline batteries may not support all the camera functions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies. Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger recorded size or the more E are clearer when printed. The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card) becomes less with larger file sizes. The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. For example, to print in postcard size, 1.5M size is enough. Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 1Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.109) 1Setting the Quality Level (p.110) Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage Capacity
Quality Level Recorded Pixels

RAW 11

(30082008) (30082000) (24001600) (15361024)

C Best 106

D Better 173

E Good 271

The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a 128MB SD Memory Card. The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.
Turning the Camera On and Off
Move the main switch to [ON] position.
The camera will turn on. Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera.
Always turn the camera OFF when not in use. The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting is 1 minute) (p.169)

Initial Settings

The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the Initial Settings screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.
Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional/simplified) and Japanese.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Initial Settings English New York DST Cancel

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select your applicable language.
The default setting is English.
English Franais Deutsch Espaol Italiano

Press the 4 button.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The cursor moves to [W].

Press the four-way controller (45) to display the screen for setting the city. Repeat steps 4 and 5 and set daylight saving time (DST). Press the 4 button.
The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy24h Date Time Cancel 01 / 01 / : 00
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date style. Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [24h].
Date Time Cancel Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h 01 / 01 / : 00
Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour display) or 12h (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame returns to [Date Style].
The frame moves to [Date].
The frame moves to the month.
Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date Time Cancel 01 / 01 / : 00
Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month.
Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time.
The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, the screen will return to the [H Set-up] menu. Press the 4 button again.
When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu operations. (p.163, p.167) You can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode during initial settings by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the Initial Settings screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on.

Attaching the Lens

All camera exposure modes are available when using DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position. Some functions are restricted when not set to Aperture s (Auto). Also see Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] (p.179). Other lenses and accessories will not be available with factory default settings. Allow shutter release when using aperture ring in custom function settings. (p.101)
Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement.
Check that the camera is off. Remove the body mount cover ( 1 ) and lens mount cover ( 2 ).
Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to the area around the lens mount after removal.

Fixing Exposure when Focus is Locked
Set [AE-L with AF locked] in the [A Custom] menu (p.100) to fix the exposure value while focus is locked. Exposure is not fixed by default during focus lock.
Off On Exposure is not fixed when focus is locked Exposure is fixed when focus is locked
AE-L with AF locked Off On
AE is not locked when the focus is locked

Setting the Exposure

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects.

Effect of Shutter Speed

The shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to strike the CCD. Adjust the amount of light striking the CCD. Using slower shutter speed If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred because the shutter is open longer. It is possible to enhance the effect of motion (rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) by intentionally using a slower shutter speed. Using faster shutter speed Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow freezing the action of a moving subject. A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. 5

Effect of Aperture

Adjust the amount of light hitting the CCD by changing the aperture. Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower. Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value) The range in focus expands forward and backward. For instance, if you take a picture of flower against a landscape with the aperture narrowed, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be in focus.

Depth of Field

When you focus on a portion of the subject, there is a range in which object closer and farther will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of field. The depth of field for the J differs depending on the lens but compared to a 35 mm camera, the value is roughly one aperture setting lower (the focused range becomes narrower). Further, check the depth of field at one stop open side for lenses with a depth of field scale. The wider the wide-angle lens, and the farther away the subject, the wider the depth of field is. (Some zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of their structure.)

Using a (Manual) Mode

You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is a convenient for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking intentionally under-exposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127)

Set the mode dial to a.

Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the aperture.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD panel. Of the shutter speed and Difference from the aperture, the value being adjusted is appropriate exposure underlined in the viewfinder. While adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value, the difference with the appropriate exposure (EV value) appears at the bottom right of the viewfinder. The appropriate exposure is when [0.0] is displayed.
Blinks when the difference with appropriate exposure is over 3.0. Set the shutter speed and aperture values in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
You are out of the measuring area if the shutter speed and aperture blink. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

About the L Button

The aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure at that moment if the L button is pressed in a (Manual) mode. Shutter speed is adjusted to appropriate exposure according to lens aperture when lens aperture is not set to s position. 1 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] (p.179)

Using the p (Bulb) Mode

This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks.

Set the mode dial to p.

Turn the e-dial to adjust the aperture value. Set the aperture value so that EV Compensation is performed in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) Use a sturdy tripod and the cable switch CS-205 (optional) to prevent camera shake when using p (bulb) mode. Connect the cable switch to the cable switch terminal (p.15). Bulb shooting is available when using the remote control shooting mode (p.59). The shutter remains open as long as the optional remote controls shutter release button is held down. Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by low shutter speed. Set in [Noise Reduction] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.100)

Compensating Flash Output
You can change the flash output in a range of 2.0 to +1.0. The Flash Compensation values are as follows for 1/3EV and 1/2EV.
Step interval 1/2EV 1/3EV Flash Compensation 2.0, 1.5, 1.0, 0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0 2.0, 1.7, 1.3, 1.0, 0.7, 0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0
Set in [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98) 5
Rec. Mode Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt Flash Exp. Comp. Cancel 1 sec 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.5
m blinks in the viewfinder when the flash pops up during Flash Compensation. (p.20) If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no compensation will be effective. Compensating to the minus () side may not effect the image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high.
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash
You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged. Set [2 (On)] for [Release when Chrging] in the [A Custom] menu (p.101). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.
Release when Chrging Off On
Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode
When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F is used. (The built-in flash always discharges fully.)
Using the Flash in Av (Aperture Priority) Mode
You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away. The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness. The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed (p.42) that reduces camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/180 sec. when lens other than DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F is used. (The built-in flash always discharges fully.)

Lens focus length Exposure metering timer Off AF360FGZ LCD panel Exposure metering timer On 85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 18mm

28mm 24mm*

48mm 34mm

19mm 16mm*

* Using wide adaptor

Using P-TTL Auto Mode

Use this flash mode with the AF360FGZ flash unit. When flash mode is set to P-TTL auto, the flash pre-fires right before taking pictures using 16segment metering and allows more precise control. P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode. Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the AF360FGZ. Turn on the AF360FGZ. Set the AF360FGZ flash mode to P-TTL auto. Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture.
P-TTL auto is only available with the AF360FGZ flash unit. The mode will be TTL auto when using another flash. The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual. The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash Mode is B or C. Therefore, it may not suitable for daylight-sync shooting. Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at once, see p.157 for the connection method.
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless.
Attaching and Using the AF360FGZ on the Camera
5 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the AF360FGZ. Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to a. Turn on the AF360FGZ. Set the AF360FGZ sync mode to HSb (high-speed flash sync.). Confirm that the AF360FGZ is fully charged and then take the picture.
The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). High-speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/180 sec. High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb).

Rec. Mode Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt Flash Exp. Comp. Cancel 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Off 0.0
Displaying Histogram During Instant Review
Set to display histogram during Instant Review. Select [2 (Plybck with Hstgram) in [Instant Review Dsply] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.101) The default setting is to not display histogram.
Instant Review Dsply Normal Playback Plybck with Hstgram
Playback with histogram is performed
Resetting to Default Settings
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu
Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [H Set-up] menu are reset to default settings. However, Date Adjust, Language/ , Video Out and World Time are not reset.
Select [Reset] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Reset] screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
Reset Back to initial settings Reset Cancel Cancel
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Resetting the Custom Function Menu
Reset settings in [A Custom] menu to default settings. Settings in [A Rec. Mode] menu, [Q Playback] menu and [H Set-up] menu are not reset.
Select [Reset] on the [A Custom] menu. Press the four-way controller (5) and display the Reset Custom Fnction screen. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
Reset Custom Fnction Returns the custom function settings to initial settings Reset Cancel Cancel
Default Settings..174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations...177 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring].179 Cleaning the CCD..180 Optional Accessories...182 Error Messages..185 Troubleshooting..187 Main Specifications..189 Glossary..192 Index...196 WARRANTY POLICY..200

Default Settings

The table below lists the factory default settings. Table notations are as follows. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.171). No : The setting is saved even after reset. [A Rec. Mode] Menu
Item Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Instant Review Auto Bracket AE Metering Swtch dst msr pt Flash Exp. Comp.
Default Setting F (Bright) P (30082000) C (Best) (0) (0) (0) 1 sec 0.5/0+ L (Multi-segment) N (Auto) 0.0
Last Memory Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Lens [Mount type] Function Autofocus (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.7X)*1 Manual focus (With the focus indicator)*2 (With Matte field) Eleven focus points Power zoom Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure Manual Exposure P-TTL Auto Flash *4 TTL Auto Flash Multi (16-segment) metering DA/D FA/ FA J/FA lens [KAF, KAF2]*3 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes F lens [KAF]*3 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A lens [KA]*3 No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes*5 Yes
Yes : Functions are available when the aperture ring is set to the s position. No : Functions are unavailable.
*1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. Only available at s position. *2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or brighter. *3 To use an F/FA soft 85 mm f/2.8 lens or FA soft 28 mm f/2.8 lens, set [Using aperture ring] to [2 (Permitted)] in the [A Custom] menu (p.100). Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set, but only within manual aperture range. *4 When using the built-in flash and AF360FGZ. *5 Built-in flash fully discharges when A lens is used.
Lens names and mount names FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses) and DA, D FA, FA J and F lenses use the KAF mount. Of the FA zoom lenses, power zoom enabled lenses use the KAF2 mount. Lenses without power zoom use the KAF mount. See the lens manual for details. This camera does not have a power zoom function. Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera When aperture ring is set at other than s (Auto) or a lens without a s (Auto) position or accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto bellows are used, camera does not operate unless [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in the [A Custom] menu (p.101). Refer to Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] (p.179) for restriction that apply when [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in the [A Custom] menu. All camera exposure modes are available when using DA/FA J or lenses with Aperture s (Auto) position set to that position. Lens and Built-in Flash The built-in flash cannot be regulated and fully fires when pre A lenses or soft lenses are used. Note that the built-in flash cannot be used as the Auto Flash.
Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]
Aperture Ring Use When [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in [A Custom] menu (p.101), the shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without a s position is attached. However, the features will be restricted as shown in the table below.

The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at e or b when the aperture is set to a value other than s.

Lens used

Capture mode
Restriction The aperture remains open regardless of the aperture ring position. The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture but an exposure error may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value but an exposure error may occur. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. Pictures can be taken with the specified aperture value in the manual aperture range. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth of field is checked (Preview), AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check is possible. Pictures can be taken with the set aperture value and shutter speed. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. When depth of field is checked (Preview), AE Metering is switched on. Exposure check is possible.
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or with auto c (Aperture diaphragm Priority ) mode accessories such as auto extension tube K) D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K) Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens (lens only)
c (Aperture Priority) mode c (Aperture Priority) mode
FA, F Soft 85mm FA Soft 28mm (lens only)
c (Aperture Priority) mode

All lenses

a (Manual) mode

Cleaning the CCD

Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Please contact PENTAX service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part.
Do not use a spray type blower. Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) mode. Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera. It is recommended to use the AC adapter when cleaning the CCD. When the battery level is low, Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor is displayed on the LCD monitor. If you are not using the AC adapter, please use batteries with ample capacity remaining. A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning. Please stop cleaning immediately. Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power is turned off, this could cause damage to the shutter or the CCD sensor.
Use of the AC adapter (optional) is recommended. The self-timer lamp blinks and [Cln] appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the CCD.
Turn the camera off and remove the lens. Turn the camera on. Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The Sensor Cleaning screen appears.
Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Mirror Up].

Sensor Cleaning Mirror Up to Clean CCD Turn the power OFF to end Mirror Up Cancel Cancel
The mirror is locked in the up position.

Clean the CCD.

Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CCD. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CCD. Do not wipe the CCD with a cloth.
Turn the camera off. Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position.

Optional Accessories

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Please contact a service center for details regarding accessories.

AC Adapter D-AC10

This AC adapter supplies power from the outlet into your camera.

Cable Switch CS-205

This is a remote shutter release cord. The cord length is 0.5 m.

Remote Control F

Shoot pictures from within 5 m of the front of the camera.

Flash Accessories

Auto Flash AF360FGZ This is an auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 36 (ISO 100/ m). Its features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, AF spot beam, high-speed sync, wireless flash and front/rear curtain-sync.
Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 This is a setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera.

For Viewfinder

Magnifier FB This viewfinder accessory is for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder. Ref-converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90 intervals. The viewfinder magnification can be switched between 1 and 2. Diopter correction lens adapter M This accessory adjusts the diopter. Install it on the viewfinder. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lenses M of 5 to +3 m-1 (per meter). Interchangeable Focusing Screen LF-60 : AF Framed Matte (standard) LL-60 : AF Divided Matte LI-60 : AF Scaled Matte

Camera Case

Camera Case O-CC28

Others

The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera.

Eyecup FL 6 Strap O-ST10

Error Messages

Error Message

Description The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.29, p.73) You may be able to save new images by changing the quality level or recorded pixels. (p.109, p.110) There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card. You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer. The SD Memory Card is not inserted in the camera. (p.29) The SD Memory Card has a problem, and image capture and playback are impossible. Try displaying it on a PC. The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera. (p.29)

required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturers authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty policy does not affect the customers statutory rights. The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.

Operation Manual

Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Digital Camera. This is the manual for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0, software for your Windows PC or Macintosh for enjoying images created with your camera. Please read the separate camera operating manual and this manual before using your camera, PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0, or PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0, in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep the camera operating manual and this manual safe, as they can be valuable tools in clarifying and helping you to understand all the cameras capabilities.
Regarding copyrights Images taken using this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. PENTAX PHOTO Browser, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory, PENTAX REMOTE Assistant are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations. Disclaimer PENTAX is not responsible for any damages resulting from the direct or indirect use of this software or repercussive damages, damage to data, programs or other intangible property, loss of profit or anticipated profit, or dispute with a third party resulting from the use of this software. The specifications of this software are subject to change without notice.
Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Gives information that is useful to know. Gives cautions and notes about the operation.
The screen pictures shown in this manual may differ depending on the type of computer used.

Contents

Enjoying Your Digital Camera Pictures.. 2 What You Can Do with PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0. 4
Software Provided...4 System Requirements...5
Installing the Software.. 7
When Using Windows...7 When Using Macintosh...11
Saving Images on Your Computer.. 13
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and PC (For Windows).13 Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Macintosh (For Macintosh)...18 Other Methods for Saving Images..21
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0.. 22
Opening PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0..22 About the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 Window..24 Main Image Window...33 Viewing Images...38 Saving a List of Image Data..48 Continuous Image Playback in a Slideshow..49 Printing an Image...52 Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 Settings.60 Managing Image Files and Folders...67

This manual describes PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 with screen images from Windows XP. The operation of these software applications is nearly the same on Macintosh with the exception of some keys. For information on Macintosh-specific instructions, see the sections labeled For Macintosh or the online help.

Software Provided

The provided CD-ROM (S-SW28) contains the following software: PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 can perform the following tasks: Save image files under the same or a new name, change file names and file types, copy, cut, paste, rotate and delete. Create new folders, change folder names, copy, cut, delete and paste. Save image data list. Check image data. View RAW image data easily. Print images. You can also start RAW image data editing software PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant*1 from within PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0.
*1: PENTAX REMOTE Assistant can only be used together with w.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Performs color separation processing and other processing on CCD RAW image data recorded in PENTAX digital camera dedicated format, thereby enabling images to be saved so as to appear on commercially-available image viewing and editing software. PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 can also be run as a standalone application.

System Requirements

We recommend the following system requirements to transfer images from your camera to a computer and to install and use PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0.
Windows System Requirements
USB Connection Computer with Windows Me/2000/XP (Home Edition/Professional) preinstalled. USB port must be standard equipment. Application Software <PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0> (9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, Japanese) OS : Windows Me/2000 Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional) CPU : PentiumIII or later (Pentium 4 or later recommended) Memory : 256MB minimum (512MB or higher recommended) Monitor : 1024768 (12801024 or better resolution recommended) in 24 bit full color (approx. 16.77 million colors) Free Disk Space : 250MB or more (500MB or more recommended)
In Windows 95/98/NT, you cannot transfer files using the USB cable. We recommend using AC adapter when the camera is connected to the computer. If the batteries become depleted during image transfer, the image data or SD Memory Card may be damaged.
Macintosh System Requirements
USB Connection Macintosh with Mac OS 9.01/9.2/X (Ver. 10.1, 10.2 or 10.3) preinstalled. USB port must be standard equipment. * Installation of the USB driver is not necessary. Application Software <PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0> (9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, Japanese) OS : Mac OS 9.0 or higher (CarbonLib 1.5 or later) Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later CPU : PowerPC G3 or later (G4 1.0 GHz or higher recommended) Memory : 256MB minimum (512MB or higher recommended) Monitor : 1024768 (12801024 or better resolution recommended) in 24 bit full color (approx. 16.77 million colors) Free Disk Space : 250MB or more (500MB or more recommended)

Sort by

Thumbnail Caption
Thumbnail (Smallest) Thumbnail (Small) Thumbnail (Medium) Thumbnail (Large) Details Move

Slideshow

Tool menu Save Image Data List Use the check boxes to save the image data from multiple folders into one CSV format file. If no images are selected or checked, all the image data in the current folder is saved. (p.48) This starts PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0. Specify the applicable image files within the Thumbnail pane of PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0. (p.76) This starts PENTAX REMOTE Assistant. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant can be used by installing it in the same folder as PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 and using it together with w. This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0. (p.60)
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory PENTAX REMOTE Assistant*1

Options

Help menu Help Topics Index This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 help contents. This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 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 2.0 version information. (For Macintosh, select [About PENTAX PHOTO Browser] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Browser] menu.)
Whats This? About PHOTO Browser
*1: PENTAX REMOTE Assistant is not included in the CD-ROM (S-SW28). The latest version can be downloaded from the PENTAX website. This menu function can be used if PENTAX REMOTE Assistant is already installed.

Tool Bar

Frequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons. You can execute these functions easily from the Tool bar. Double-click the Tool bar to remove it from the browser window and move it to a different position.
Number Icon (button) 1 Back 2 Forward 3 Up 4 Rename All 5 Print 6 Undo 7 Cut
Content This opens the previously opened folder.
This opens the folder which was open before using the [Back] button. This moves up one folder in the directory tree.
This changes the names of all selected files. (p.72) This prints the selected image file. (p.52)
This undoes the previous file operation.
This prepares the selected file or folder to be moved to a different location. (p.67)
Number Icon (button) 8 Copy 9 Paste 10 Delete 11 View Image 12 Filter Click to select the type of file that appears in the Thumbnail pane. Uncheck the items you want to hide. Select from the following four items: PENTAX Image: Images captured with your PENTAX camera Other Image : Images other than those captured with your PENTAX camera (JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, PICT) Folder : Folders Other : Files not compatible with PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 Click to select the sort key and ascending/ descending order from the pull-down menu. Thumbnails are sorted according to the selected order. The smallest size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail pane. (p.38) The selected image file appears in the main image view window. (p.38) This deletes the selected file or folder. (p.70) This copies the cut or copied file or folder into the selected folder. (p.67) Content This copies the selected file or folder. (p.67)

Next Image

Slideshow Fit to Window Enlarge

Reduce

Life size Rotate View (Counterclockwise 90) Rotate View (Clockwise 90) Arrange Windows
Tool menu Auto Image Fix Rotate Image This automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast and color tone. Select Strong or Slight. Image data is rotated. Uncompressed images are rotated as is. When performing lossless rotation of an unprocessed JPEG image, the [Save File] dialog opens before the image appears. (p.46) This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0. (p.60)
Help menu Help Topics Index
This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 help contents. This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 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 2.0 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 4 Print 5 Properties 6 Previous Image 7 Next Image 8 Slideshow 9 Fit to Window 10 Reduce 11 Enlarge This halves the view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area. The minimum view magnification is 1/16. (p.42) This doubles the view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area. The maximum view magnification is 4 times. (p.42) This fits the image to the window size. (p.42) The previous image appears when there are multiple images in one main image view window or images from the same folder in a separate display. This button cannot be selected if there are no images to view. The next image appears when there are multiple images in one main image view window or images from the same folder in a separate display. This button cannot be selected if there are no images to view. Selected or checked images appear in order. (p.49) This shows selected file properties. (p.44) This prints the current image. (p.52) 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, BMP, PNG or PICT format. (p.45) Content This shows the file browsing screen.
Number Icon (button) 12 Life size 13 Zoom 14 Rotate View (Counterclockwise 90) 15 Rotate View (Clockwise 90) 16 Auto Image Fix 17 Rotate Image 18 Options 19 Help Click and select or to automatically adjust the brightness, contrast and color tone. Select Strong or Slight. Click and select or to rotate the image data. Uncompressed images are rotated as is. When performing lossless rotation of an unprocessed JPEG image, the [Save as] dialog opens before the image appears. (p.46) The PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 setup screen appears. This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0. (p.60) This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 help contents. Content This sets the view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area to life size (1:1). (p.42) 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.42) This rotates the image appearing in the image view area 90 to the left (counterclockwise). (p.41) This rotates the image appearing in the image view area 90 to the right (clockwise). (p.41)

Select from one of the four display patterns below.

Single window

Single full screen

Dual window

Primary Secondary

Dual full screen

Image display order for dual window When using dual window or dual full screen, select the display pattern for images on the primary and secondary monitors.
Advance in order Primary (A)

Secondary (B)

Advance alternate Primary (A)
Advance two frames Primary (A)
Set primary image Primary (A)

Printing an Image

When printing image files, select between Print Index and Print Photo.
Print Index Print photo Prints a thumbnail and image data for an image. Prints a high-quality print of an image. You can print multiple images on one page or print one large image on multiple pages using partition printing.

Using Print Index

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 window, select the images to print. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Alternatively, click the icon on the Tool bar.
The [Print] dialog appears.
Select the [Print Index] tab.
Make the layout and caption settings.
Description This displays a preview using the specified settings. Select from three layout patterns. From the list, specify the number of images to print on one page. The caption settings are explained below. The contents that appear depend on the selected layout. Select the image caption position from the list. Specify the data that may be printed from the list. Select a font from the list. The default setting is the standard system font. Select a font size from the list. The name of the printer to be used appears here.
Preview Layout Number of images per page Caption Position Contents Font Size Printer
The image size is calculated automatically from the margins, number of images, and caption size. Click the [Page Setup] button to make the page settings. (p.57) Click the [Printer Settings] button to make the printer settings. (p.58)

Printing starts.

Using Print Photo
Select the [Print photo] tab.
Description This displays a preview using the specified settings. Select from three layout patterns. Layout 1: Normal printing (with no margins depending on the printer) Layout 2: Layout printing Layout 3: Partition printing (printing one image on multiple pages) From the list, select the number of images to print on one page. Select the number of partitions per page from the list. Select processing options from the list when printing area and image size differ. No trimming: The image does not exceed the printing area. Trimming: The entire printing area is used and any part exceeding the printing area is deleted.

Item Preview Layout

Images per page Multi-page printing Allocating images
Item Position Space (Vertical)/Space (Horizontal) Fit to page Description Select the position of the image in the printing area from the list. Set the vertical and horizontal space in mm. This setting uses the printing area most effectively. Check this to allow the image to be rotated 90 as needed to fit the printing area and then printed. Set the Shooting data/time print settings. Position : Selects position to print Shooting date/ time. Font : Select a font from the list. The default setting is the standard system font. Print Time: Select from Do Not Print (Default) or Print (HH:MM, 24-hour format only). Separator : Sets dividers in text. Format : Sets date format. Text color : Sets the font color. Size : Select a font size from the list. The name of the printer to be used appears here.

Description Select the printer to use from the list. Click [Network] to select a printer on the network. Click [Properties] to make advanced printer settings. Size Source Select paper size. Select paper feeding method. Sets printing direction. Select [Portrait] or [Landscape].

Item Name

Orientation
The printer setup information is set.
Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 Settings
Here, you can set the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 startup settings, such as the initial image view size, thumbnail caption viewing, and RAW file view format.
Select [Options] from the [Tool] menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 window. Alternatively, click the icon on the Tool bar.
The [Options] dialog appears.
[General] tab settings Change the startup settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 in the [General] 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 2.0. Desktop: This opens the desktop. Always use this folder: Click [Browse] to specify a folder. Set PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 status at startup. Status at last exit: When the next session of PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 is started, the settings from the previous session are used. Default : The default screen appears. Sets splash screen when PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 starts. On : Splash screen is shown. Off : Splash screen is not shown.

Status at Startup

Show Splash Screen at Startup
The splash screen is the title screen that appears when PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 starts.
[View] tab settings Change the Main Image View window settings in the [View] tab.
Item Image Data Pane Height
Description Sets the height of the Image data pane that appears when the main image window opens. Last size specified: Sets Image data pane height to be the same as the previous height when the main image view window opens. Auto : The height is automatically adjusted. Fixed: The number of lines may be specified.
Main Image Window Size Set the window size of the main image view window. Last size specified: Opens the main image view window to the last window size specified. Default : Opens the window to the default size. Set size: Specifies the size of the main image window in pixels.
Item Description Showing Multiple Images When multiple images are selected in the Thumbnail pane, select the viewing method in the main image view window. Single window: Images appear in one main image view window. Click the icons on the Main image view window Tool bar to switch the image view. Separate window: Images appear in multiple main image view windows. Main RAW File Image Sets view when opening a new RAW image file. Simple display: The compressed image data in the RAW image file appears. The image data appears more quickly, but there is quality loss due to the high compression rate. Therefore, this function is not recommended for checking image details. Auto RAW display: The actual RAW data appears. (Full Auto Processing) Size (Ratio): Select the processing ratio for Auto RAW display from [1:4], [1:2], or [Life size]. When emphasizing speed, select [1:4]. When emphasizing quality, select [Life size].

[Frame Advance] tab settings Change the main image view window frame advance settings in the [Frame Advance] tab.
Item View Attributes to Maintain
Description Selects view attributes to maintain during frame advance. Multiple attributes may be selected. Zoom : View magnification rate is maintained. Position : Position is maintained. Direction : Direction is maintained. Selects ordering for frame advance. Slideshow is played in the same order. Select from the options below. File name : Frames advance in file name order. Shooting date/time: Frames advance in shooting date/ time order. File date/time : Frames advance in file date/time order.

View Order

[Slideshow] tab settings Change the slideshow settings in the [Slideshow] tab. (p.49)

Item Slideshow Settings

Interval
Description Set 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. Sets interval for frame advance during slideshows. Second(s): Sets interval (in seconds) for frame advance.
Item Frame Advance During Dual View Description Set the refresh method when viewing two images simultaneously. (p.51) 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. Set primary image: The primary window shows a fixed image. The secondary window shows images, which advance in order. Sets the repeat view setting. No : When all of the images have been shown, the slideshow ends. Yes : Even after a slideshow ends, the slideshow repeats until is clicked.

Loop view

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.
Managing Image Files and Folders

Base file name Number of digits

Put base file name last

Item Start number Description 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.
All files are renamed to the specified name.

Create a New Folder

In the Folder tree pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 window, select the folder where to create a new folder. Alternatively, select the Thumbnail pane. Select [Create New Folder] from the [File] menu.
A new folder is created under the specified folder or in the Thumbnail pane.
Displaying Properties of Image Files/Folders (for Windows)
The contents of the Properties dialog depends on the version of Windows currently running. Refer to Help in Windows for details on the Properties dialog settings.
In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 window, select the thumbnail image for which properties are to be shown. Alternatively, in the Folder tree pane, select the folder for which properties are to be shown. Select [Properties] from the [File] menu.
The [XXX Properties] dialog appears.
Confirm the content, and input information as needed. Click [OK].
The Properties dialog closes.
Displaying Properties of Image Files/Folders (for Macintosh)
The standard Macintosh information dialog appears. Refer to Help in Macintosh for details on the information dialog settings.
The [XXX Info] dialog appears.
Confirm the content, and input information as needed. Click the button.
The Information dialog closes.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 is software for color separation processing and other processing of CCD RAW image data recorded in a PENTAX digital camera dedicated format. The processing of RAW data enables images to be viewed on commercially-available image viewing and editing software. This section describes opening and closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 and viewing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 window, and explains its functions.
Opening PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0
Select the start menu on the desktop. Select [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] from [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] in the program menu.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 is opened, and the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 window appears.
Closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Select [Exit] from the [File] menu on the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 window.

Double-click the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] folder in [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] on the hard disk. Double-click the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] program icon.
Closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Select [Quit PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] in [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] on the desktop menu bar.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 can also be started from within PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0. (p.29)
About the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Window
This section explains the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 window layout, names, and functions. PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 is made up of five panels. The panels appear in independent windows and may be placed anywhere on the screen. Select [Arrange Windows] from the [View] menu to align the panels. Four panels, not including the main panel, can be hidden or shown.
Preview panel Main panel Menu bar Tool bar

Other settings panel

Tone panel

White balance panel

When the processing mode is set to Full Auto Processing mode , the White balance panel, Tone panel, and Other settings panel do not appear. (p.82) When RAW image data is not selected, the preview image does not appear. (p.83)
Main panel This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0. For Macintosh, the Main panel only contains the Tool bar. The Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop. Preview panel View the selected RAW image in four steps, show specified areas enlarged, and preview adjustments from the other panels. View adjustments in real time or by clicking the Refresh button. White balance panel Select white balance or set color temperature. Adjust the image color tone, such as when the image appears bluish or yellowish. (p.88) Tone panel Displays tone curve and histogram information of displayed image. (p.89) Adjust the image tone using the tone curve. Other settings panel Adjust characteristics such as sensitivity, contrast, color depth, and edges. (p.90) Menu bar This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0.
File menu Open This selects the image file for processing in PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0. Only applies when the software is started as standalone. This cannot be used when PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 is started within the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 window. (p.84) This performs RAW image data processing and saves it with the specified format. The available save formats are JPEG (5 compression rates), TIFF-8, and TIFF-16. Use [Save Mode] on the [Tool] menu to specify the save format. (p.91) Use this function to load previously saved settings for the various panels. (p.93) Use this function to save the settings currently used in the various panels. (p.93)

This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0.
Number Icon (button) 1 Open
Content This selects the image file for processing in PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0. Only applies when the software is started as standalone. This cannot be used when PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 is started within the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 window. (p.84)
Number Icon (button) 2 Save 3 Full Auto Processing Content This performs RAW image data processing and saves it with the specified save mode and image size. (p.91) This appears when Full Auto Processing is set. Performs processing using the 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 condition settings specified by the user. The processing conditions are set using the White balance panel, Tone panel, and Other settings panel. (p.87) When in Custom Processing mode, this recalls a saved adjustment file. (p.93)
Custom Processing 4 Recall Adjustment 5 Save Adjustment 6 Undo 7 Redo 8 Image Mode
This saves the processing conditions set in Custom Processing mode as an adjustment file. (p.93) 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. This displays the current Image mode. When Full Auto Processing is set, images are processed using individual file settings. When in Custom Processing mode, click to select the Image mode. All images are processed using the selected processing mode. Some modes may not be able to be set depending on the RAW file type. (p.86) This displays the current Save mode. Click to select the save format for the processed image file. (p.91) This displays the current Image mode. Click to select the size of the processed image file. (p.91) Image Size

9 Save Mode 10

Number Icon (button) 11 Options 12 Help This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 help contents. Content This is used to change the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 settings. (p.94)

Preview Panel

This shows a preview of the RAW file.
Number Icon (button) 1 Display Size 2 Enlarge Area 3 Refresh
Content Click to select the size of the image data in the preview from the pull-down menu. Select from Small, Medium, Large, or Full Size. 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 2.0.

When viewing images processed with AdobeRGB in an sRGB environment, the saturation may appear lower than when processed with sRGB.

Processing

Select from starting processing jobs immediately or creating a queue list and starting jobs later. Start immediately: Jobs are started immediately. Other operations cannot be performed until processing is completed. Use queue list: Jobs are added to a queue list. Jobs may be added or deleted before processing or during processing.
Item Refresh Preview Content Real time: Set this to apply processing conditions to the preview image upon each change made to [Custom Processing] settings. Refresh button: Set this to apply processing conditions to the preview image after all changes are made to [Custom Processing] settings, upon clicking the [Refresh] button. Select the saving method when processing multiple images, from the following choices: [Save with Original file name + new extension], [Numbered files] and [Save one at a time]. Select Numbered files to specify the base file name and the number of following digits.

Saving Multiple Files

After setting each item, click [OK].
The options are set, and the dialog closes. Click [Reset] to return all options to default settings.

Glossary

AdobeRGB This color space is recommended for commercial printing and document creation by Adobe Systems (US). Its color reproduction range is larger than sRGB and adequately covers the color reproduction range for printing. Therefore, color data only reproducible on a printer are not lost when editing on a computer. Note that using AdobeRGB with unsupported software causes colors to appear faint. CCD RAW data CCD stands for Charge Coupled Device, a semiconductor device that converts optical information into electrical signals. RAW image data is raw data recorded from CCD output. This data can be transferred to a computer, and manipulated into image data with unique settings such as JPEG and TIFF using supplied software. CSV format This data format lists recording fields and separates them with a comma (,). Generally, character strings are indicated with double quotation marks in CSV format. Some software include data input and output functions in CSV format as part of a multipurpose format. Exif-JPEG format Exif stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. This image file format is based on the JPEG image data format, and allows thumbnail images and image properties to be embedded into the data. Software that does not support this format processes the image as a regular JPEG image. Exif-TIFF format Exif stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. This image file format is based on the TIFF image data format, and allows thumbnail images and image properties to be embedded into the data. Software that does not support this format processes the image as a regular TIFF image. JPEG An image compression format. Although the image quality deteriorates a little, images can be compressed to a smaller file size than with TIFF and other formats.

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