PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
Only use specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause overheating or explosion. Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating. The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and ) marked on the battery and the camera. AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable. Do not disassemble the battery. Recharging and disassembling can cause explosion or overheating.
Care to be Taken During Handling
Take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location. This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or where the camera could get wet. Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. The temperature range for camera use is 0C to 40C. The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault. Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving the camera after decreasing the temperature difference. Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera. Refer to Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card (p.30) regarding the SD Memory Card. Use a blower or lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.. 108
Setting the Image Tone...108 Setting the Recorded Pixels...109 Setting the Quality Level..110 Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast..111 Setting the White Balance...112 Setting the Sensitivity...115 Setting the Color Space...117

Focusing... 118

Using the Autofocus...118 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)..121 Selecting the Focus Point (Focus Point)..123 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)...125
Setting the Exposure... 127
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed..127 Selecting the Metering Method..130 Changing the Exposure Mode...132 Setting the Exposure..141 Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket)..143 Setting Auto Bracket...145
Using the Built-in Flash... 146
Compensating Flash Output...146 Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash..147 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode..147
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash..149 DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash...151 Using an External Flash (Optional)...153
Settings During Playback... 160
Changing Playback Display Method..160 Displaying Hot Spot Warning..160 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval...161

Camera Settings... 162

Formatting the SD Memory Card..162 Turning the Beep On and Off..163 Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style..163 Setting the World Time...164 Setting the Display Language...167 Turning the Guide Display On and Off...167 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor.168 Selecting the Video Output Format...168 Setting Auto Power Off...169 Resetting the File Number...169 Setting the Instant Review...170
Resetting to Default Settings.. 171
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu..171 Resetting the Custom Function Menu...172

Appendix

Default Settings... 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations.. 177 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring].. 179 Cleaning the CCD... 180 Optional Accessories... 182
AC Adapter D-AC10...182 Cable Switch CS-205..182 Remote Control F....182 Flash Accessories....182 For Viewfinder...183 Camera Case...184 Others....184
Error Messages... 185 Troubleshooting... 187
Main Specifications.. 189
Specification for Remote Control (Optional)..191
Glossary... 192 Index.... 196 WARRANTY POLICY... 200
Composition of the Operating Manual
This operating manual contains the following chapters.
1 Before Using Your Camera
Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts.

2 Getting Started

Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

3 Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures. Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capturing, playing back, and printing.

4 Menu Reference

Explains the functions of J by buttons and menus.

5 Function Reference

Introduces functions to further enhance your J experience.

6 Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.
The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
Shows reference page number explaining a related operation. Shows useful information. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.
Check the package contents and names of working parts before use.
J Camera Characteristics..12 Checking the Contents of the Package.13 Names of Working Parts..14

J Camera Characteristics

Features a 23.515.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors. Improved manual focusing using a viewfinder similar to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera, with 0.95 magnification. Also features a superimpose function in which the focus points on the viewfinder illuminate red. Use CR-V3, AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries. Concepts of Universal Design have been implemented to various parts of the camera. The high resolution LCD monitor features large characters, and buttons are easier to use.
The captured area (view angle) will differ for J and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different. Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD 35 mm film : 3624 mm J CCD : 23.515.7 mm Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of J. To obtain a focal length framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5. Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera 1501.5=100 Use a 100 mm lens with the J. Inversely, multiply the focus distance of the lens used with J by 1.5 to determine the focus distance for 35 mm cameras. Example) If 300 mm lens is used with J 3001.5=450 Focus distance is equivalent to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.
Checking the Contents of the Package
The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included.
Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera)
Eyecup FL (Installed on camera)

ME Viewfinder cap

Body mount cover (Installed on camera)

U (Normal) = (Portrait) s (Landscape) q (Macro) \ (Moving Object)
. (Night Scene Portrait) Lets you capture people against a night view or nightscape. a (Flash OFF)
The built-in flash is deactivated. Other settings are the same as Normal (U).

Using the Zoom Lens

Enlarge (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture.
Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.
Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle.
The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle. The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. Power Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect) are not compatible with this camera.

Wide Angle

Telephoto

Using the Built-in Flash

Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash. The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m. (This distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity. (p.149))
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Vignetting (surrounding portions are blackened due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this. 1DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.151)
When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting. The built-in flash fully discharges when pre A lenses are used.

B Auto discharge

Camera automatically determines surrounding light and built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically when necessary. (Flash does not discharge even if it is popped up when not necessary.) Discharges flash manually. Flash discharges when popped up, does not discharge when retracted. Light a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash. Discharges flash manually. Light a red-eye reduction light before manual flash.
Manual discharge Auto flash+Redeye Manl flash+Redeye

C reduct D reduct

In a Flash OFF mode, flash does not discharge even if settings are changed. The set Flash mode is retained. Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings if the K button is pressed to pop up the flash manually.

Selecting Flash Mode

Press the { button.

The Fn menu appears.

The flash options screen appears.
Flash Mode Auto discharge
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a flash mode. Press the 4 button twice.

The image is printed according to the settings. Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

Printing All Images

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All] on the PictBridge menu.
The Print all images screen appears.
Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not and confirm the settings.
The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply to all of the images. Refer to Printing Single Images (p.86) for details on how to make the settings.
100-0046 Print all images

Copies Total

The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen.
All the images are printed according to the settings. Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button.
The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the image and print settings. Print settings are set with Print Service. (p.79)

Print w/DPOF settings

The images are printed according to the settings. Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer
Disconnect the cable from the printer when you have finished printing.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
Using the Button Functions..92 Using the Menu...96 Using the Fn Menu..102 Using the Mode Dial..104
Using the Button Functions
Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted. 1

Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.45)
Move to turn the power on/off (p.32) or confirm the depth of field (Preview) (p.129).

Lens unlock button

Press to detach lens. (p.37)

Focus mode lever

Switch between Autofocus mode (p.118) and Manual focus mode (p.121).

Mode dial

Changes the Shooting mode. (p.104)

K button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.49)

3 button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.98). Next, press the four-way controller (5) to display [Q Playback] menu (p.98), [H Set-up] menu (p.99) and [A Custom] menu. (p.100)

M button

Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.17)

Q button

Switches to the Playback mode. (p.63)

mc button

Press to set aperture and EV compensation values. (p.136, p.141)

Using the e (Program) Mode
Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically set for taking pictures at the proper exposure. Perform the following to adjust the exposure.

Set the mode dial to e.

Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and adjust the exposure.
The EV Compensation is displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD panel. The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed while adjusting the exposure.

EV Compensation

Set EV Compensation in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set exposure setting steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set in [Senstvty Corction] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.115) Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.
Using the b (Shutter Priority) Mode
Set shutter speed and use to express moving subjects. Set the shutter speed faster and capture fast moving subjects as if they are still or slow down the shutter and capture lively images. Aperture value is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on the shutter speed. 1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.127)

Set the mode dial to b.

Turn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD panel.
Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button and change the EV Compensation value. (p.141) Set the shutter speed in increments of 1/2EV or 1/3EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.142) You can automatically correct the sensitivity if appropriate exposure cannot be set with the set criteria. Set in [Senstvty Corction] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.115) Set the aperture to the s position while holding down the auto-lock button when using a lens with an aperture ring.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture with proper exposure. If both the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking, this indicates being out of metering range and the proper exposure cannot be obtaind even if the shutter speed is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.
Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode

Using Slow-Speed-Sync

You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully.
Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves. Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.
Using b (Shutter Priority) Mode Set the mode dial to b. b (Shutter Priority) mode is set. Use the e-dial to set the desired shutter speed. The background is not properly corrected if aperture value is flashing when shutter speed is set. Set the shutter speed so that aperture does not flash. Press the K button. The flash pops up. Take the picture. Using a (Manual) Mode Set the mode dial to a. a (Manual) mode Set the shutter speed (under 1/180 sec.) and aperture value to obtain correct exposure. Press the K button. The flash pops up. In a (Manual) mode, pop up the flash at any time. Take the picture.
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash
A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient. Flash guide number for built-in flash
Sensitivity ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 ISO3200 Built-in flash guide number 15.62
Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value
The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide Number Selected aperture Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance 5*
* The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built-in flash alone.
Example When sensitivity is [ISO200] and aperture value is F4 L1 = 15.= approx. 3.9 (m) L2 = 3.= approx. 0.8 (m) Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.8 m to 3.9 m. The flash cannot be used when the distance is less than 0.7 m. When the flash is used at closer than 0.7 m, it causes vignetting in the picture corners, light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be overexposed.
Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance
The following equation calculates the aperture value for shooting distances. Aperture Value Used F = Guide number shooting distance When sensitivity is [ISO200] and shooting distance is 5.2 m, aperture value is: F = 15.6 5.2 = 3 If the resulting number (3, in the above example) is not available as a lens aperture, the smaller number that is closest (2.8, in the above example) is generally used.

DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F lenses with the J without the hood, built-in flash compatibility is shown below. Yes : Available # : Available depending on other factors No : Unavailable due to vignetting Following are evaluated without a hood.

Lens Name

F Fish-eye zoom 17 to 28 mm F3.5 to 4.5 DA Zoom 16 to 45 mm F4ED AL #

Compatibility

Vignetting may occur if focus distance is less than 20 mm. When the focus distance is less than 28 mm or when the focus distance is 28 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m, vignetting may occur. Vignetting may occur if focus distance is 18 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m.
FA J zoom 18 to 35 mm F4 to 5.6 AL DA Zoom 18 to 55 mm F3.5 to 5.6 AL FA Zoom 20 to 35 mm F4AL FA Zoom 28 to 70 mm F4AL FA* Zoom 28 to 70 mm F2.8AL FA J Zoom 28 to 80 mm F3.5 to 5.6 FA Zoom 28 to 80 mm F3.5 to 5.6 FA Zoom 28 to 90 mm F3.5 to 5.6 FA Zoom 28 to 105 mm F4 to 5.6 FA Zoom 28 to 105 mm F4 to 5.6 (IF) FA Zoom 28 to 105 mm F3.2 to 4.5AL (IF) FA Zoom 28 to 200 mm F3.8 to 5.6AL (IF) FA Zoom 35 to 80 mm F4 to 5.6 FA Zoom 70 to 200 mm F4 to 5.6
# Yes Yes Yes # Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FA Zoom 24 to 90 mm F3.5 to 4.5AL (IF) Yes Vignetting may occur if focus distance is between 28 and 35 mm and the shooting distance is less than 1m.
FA J Zoom 75 to 300 mm F4.5 to 5.8AL Yes FA* Zoom 80 to 200 mm F2.8ED (IF) FA Zoom 80 to 320 mm F4.5 to 5.6 FA Zoom 80 to 200 mm F4.7 to 5.6 FA Zoom 100 to 300 mm F4.7 to 5.8 FA* Zoom 250 to 600 mm F5.6ED (IF) DA14 mm F2.8ED (IF) FA20 mm F2.8 FA* 24 mm F2AL (IF) FA28 mm F2.8AL FA31 mm F1.8AL Limited FA35 mm F2AL FA43 mm F1.9 Limited Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes # # Built-in flash always discharges fully. Built-in flash always discharges fully.
FA50 mm F1.4 FA50 mm F1.7 FA77 mm F1.8 Limited FA*85 mm F1.4 (IF) mm F2.8ED (IF) mm F4.5ED (IF) mm F4ED (IF) FA135 mm F2.8 (IF) FA*200 FA*300 FA*600 FA*300 mm F2.8ED (IF) FA*400 mm F5.6ED (IF) D FA Macro 50 mm F2.8 D FA Macro 100 mm F2.8 FA Macro 50 mm F2.8 FA Macro 100 mm F2.8 FA Macro 100 mm F3.5 FA* Macro 200 mm F4ED (IF) FA Soft 28 mm F2.8 FA Soft 85 mm F2.8
Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. Available functions differ by the external flash being used. See the chart below for details. (Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)

Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning Cancel
0 NTSC PAL 1 min SerialNo
The video output format varies according to region. The video output format used in North America is NTSC.

Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically if unused after a certain length of time. Select from [1 min], [3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 min]. Set in [Auto Power Off] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99)
Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning Cancel 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Off
Auto Power Off will not work during slideshow playback, a USB connection, remote control shooting or while displaying menu or Fn menu.
Resetting the File Number
You can set the File Number used for the images when inserting a new SD Memory Card. The default setting is [SerialNo].
SerialNo The file number for the most recently captured image is placed in memory and the file number will remain continuous after inserting the new SD Memory Card. Every time a new SD Memory Card is inserted, the file number is the smallest number. When an SD Memory Card with stored images is inserted, numbering continues from the last stored file number.
Set in [File #] in the [H Set-up] menu. (p.99)
0 NTSC PC 1 min SerialNo Reset
Setting the Instant Review

Setting the Display Time

Select from [1 sec], [3 sec], [5 sec] or [Off]. The default setting is [1 sec]. Set in [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98)
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.

Memory card full

No image Camera cannot display this image No card in camera Memory card error
Card not formatted Card locked
A locked SD Memory Card is inserted in the Card is locked Rotation information cannot be camera. Unlock the SD Memory Card. (p.30) saved This image is protected The selected rotated image is protected. Rotation information cannot be Remove protection from the image. (p.77) saved Cannot use this card Battery depleted The inserted card cannot be used on a camera. Insert a usable card. The battery is exhausted. Install new batteries in the camera. (p.25)
Appears during CCD cleaning if battery level is Not enough battery remaining insufficient. Replace the battery with a new one to clean sensor or use an AC adaptor (optional). (p.28)
Error Message Image folder could not be created Could not save image Settings not stored RAW images cannot be set RAW images are not supported This image cannot be filtered No image to be filtered Description The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.162) The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error. The DPOF settings file could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Delete unwanted images and set DPOF again. (p.73) DPOF cannot be applied to the RAW images. RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter. If digital filter is started from [Q Playback] menu, this message appears if all saved images are RAW files or images captured with other cameras. Appears when digital filter is started from Fn menu for images captured with other cameras. No file set with DPOF. Set DPOF and print. (p.79) There is an error with the printer and the file cannot be printed. Fix error and print. Printer has run out of paper. Put paper in printer and print. Printer has run out of ink. Replace ink and print. Paper is jammed in printer. Remove paper and print. A data error has occurred during printing.
No DPOF files Printer error No paper in a printer No ink in a printer Paper stuck in a printer Data error

Troubleshooting

We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.
Problem Cause Battery is not installed Camera does not turn on Battery is not installed properly Battery power is low Remedy Check if battery is installed. If not, install battery. Check orientation of battery. Re-insert battery according to the +symbols. (p.25) Replace with a charged battery or use the AC adapter. (p.28)

The shutter does not release
Set the lens aperture ring to the s position The lens aperture (p.133) or select [2 (Permitted)] in [Using ring setting is other aperture ring] in the [A Custom] menu than the s position (p.179). Flash is charging Wait until charging is finished. No available space Insert SD Memory Card with available on SD Memory space or delete unwanted images. (p.29, Card p.73) Recording Wait until recording is finished. Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast (the sky, white walls), dark colors, intricate designs, are moving quickly or scenery shot through a window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully. Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.121) Position subject in focus frame in middle of viewfinder. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press shutter release button halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully. Move away from the subject and take a picture.
Subject is difficult to focus on
The Autofocus does not work Subject is not in focusing area

Subject is too close

Problem The Autofocus does not work AE lock function does not operate Cause Remedy The focus mode is Set the focus mode lever to =. (p.118) set to \. AE lock is not available when set Set AE lock to setting other than a to a (manual) (manual) mode or p (bulb) mode. mode or p (bulb) mode When flash mode is set to [Auto discharge] or [Auto Set flash mode to [Manual discharge] or flash+Redeye [Manl flash+Redeye reduct]. (p.49) reduct], the flash will not discharge when the subject is bright. Mode dial is set to [Flash OFF] The power zoom system does not function USB connection with computer does not work properly Set mode dial to setting other than [Flash OFF]. (p.47)

Flash does not discharge

The camera does not have the power Use manual zoom. (p.48) zoom function. The transfer mode is set to Set transfer mode to [PC]. (p.84) [PictBridge]. An error occurred Change the transfer mode to [PC-F]. while sending USB (p.84) data.
USB The transfer mode connection with Set transfer mode to [PictBridge]. (p.84) is set to [PC] or printer does not [PC-F]. work properly
In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out and put them back in again. Then, turn the power on, and turn the power off while pressing the shutter release button. The mirror will retract. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs.

Main Specifications

TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with builtin retractable P-TTL flash 6.10 megapixels Total pixels 6.31 megapixels, interline/interlace scan CCD with a primary color filter P (RAW: 30082008/JPEG: 30082000 pixels), Q (24001600 pixels), R (15361024 pixels) 200/400/800/1600/3200: Standard Output Sensitivity RAW, JPEG (Exif2.21), DCF compliant, DPOF compatible RAW, C (Best), D (Better), and E (Good) SD Memory Card Capacity 1GB Approx. 90 Approx. 330 Approx. 607 Approx. 966 Approx. 459 Approx. 807 Approx. 1397 Approx. 880 Approx. 1397 512MB Approx. 46 Approx. 167 Approx. 311 Approx. 498 Approx. 234 Approx. 415 Approx. 674 Approx. 453 Approx. 722 256MB Approx. 22 Approx. 78 Approx. 149 Approx. 242 Approx. 111 Approx. 201 Approx. 330 Approx. 220 Approx. 354 Approx. 549 128MB Approx. 11 Approx. 34 Approx. 70 Approx. 117 Approx. 51 Approx. 96 Approx. 161 Approx. 106 Approx. 173 Approx. 271
Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Number of Shots Size P 30082008 P 30082000 Q 24001600 R 15361029
Quality Level RAW C D E C D E C D E
Approx. 2151 Approx. 1115
Compression: C (Best) = 1/3, D (Better) = 1/6, E (Good) = 1/12

LCD Monitor

2 inch low-temperature poly-silicon TFT color LCD with approx. 210000 pixels (with backlight) e Program, b Shutter priority, c Aperture priority, a Manual, p Bulb Picture mode I Auto Picture, U Normal, = Portrait, s Landscape, q Macro, \ Moving Object,. Night Scene Portrait, a Flash OFF B&W, Sepia, Soft, Slim (only for processing after shooting)

Exposure mode

Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000-30 sec. (step less), (2) Manual 1/4000-30 sec. [1/2 EV step or 1/3 EV step] (3) Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position. Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Pentax KAF2 (not power zoom compatible), KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses TTL phase-matching autofocus system (SAFOX VIII), AF operational brightness range: EV 1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available, Focus Mode: AF/MF, adjustable focus point Penta-prism finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view: 95%, Magnification 0.95 (with 50 mm f/1.4 lens at ), Diopter: 2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1. (per meter)

Lens Mount Lens used

Autofocus System

Viewfinder

Focus information: ] is lit when in-focus and blinking when unable to focus, b is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, Shutter Viewfinder Indication speed, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, Focus point, @=AE lock, Capacity remaining and m=Exposure compensation b is lit=Built-in flash ready, Blinking=Flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used, E=Auto discharge, E>=Redeye reduct Auto discharge, 9=Single frame shooting, j=Cotinuous shooting, g=Self-timer, h=Remote control shooting, ?=Battery exhaustion warning, ]=Auto bracketing exposure (exposure setting steps can be set to 1/2EV or 1/3EV), Shutter speed, Aperture value, White Balance, Capacity remaining and m=Exposure compensation, PC (mass storage)/Pb (PictBridge) appears when the USB cable is connected. Electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec./2 sec. (with mirror lock up). Start by pressing shutter release button. Operation confirmation: Possible to set beep. Can be cancelled after operation Quick-return mirror, mirror lock up function (available at 2 sec. self-timer) Three frames continuous shots with exposure bracketing (Selectable between 1/2EV and 1/3EV for Exposure setting steps) TTL multi (16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV1 to EV21.5 at ISO200, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set

LCD Panel display

Depth of Field confirmation Self-timer
Mirror Auto Bracket Exposure Meter/ Metering Range
EV Compensation AE lock 2.0EV (Selectable between 1/2EV and 1/3EV for Exposure setting steps) Button type (timer type 20 sec.) possible to continue with shutter button halfway pressed P-TTL built-in flash with serial control , GN 15.6 (ISO 200/m), Angles of coverage: 20 mm lens angle of view, Flash synchronization speed range at 1/180 sec. and slower, Daylightsync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, ISO range = P-TTL: 200 to 3200 Hot shoe with X-contact, which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 200-3200/TTL: 200-400, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speedsync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash. 18 functions can be set World Time settings for 68 cities (28 time zones) Two CR-V3, four AA lithium, AA Ni-MH rechargeable, or AA alkaline batteries Battery exhaustion symbol ? is lit. The shutter is locked and no indication appears in the viewfinder when ? starts blinking USB/Video terminal (USB2.0 (high speed compatible)), DC input terminal, Cable switch terminal Compatible printer Print mode PictBridge-compatible printer Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT

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
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0.. 76
Opening PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0..76 About the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Window..78 Viewing Images...84 Easily Modifying RAW Images...86 Setting RAW Image Data Processing Conditions..87 Saving Image Files...91 Saving Image File Adjustment...93 Recalling Image File Adjustment..93 Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 Settings..94

Glossary... 98

Enjoying Your Digital Camera Pictures
You can use a computer to organize and edit the pictures captured with your digital camera. Direct Print
Connect your camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer using the USB cable. (Not available on w.)
View and record images on AV equipment
Connect your camera to a TV, DVD recorder or other audiovisual equipment using an AV cable to view and/or record images.
Your computer is. equipped with a standard USB interface. using Windows Me/2000/XP or Mac OS 9.01/9.2/X (Ver. 10.1, 10.2, or 10.3).

Please click [Product Registration] on the software selection screen in step 6 (p.12). A world map for Internet Product Registration is displayed. If your Macintosh is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or region and then follow the instructions to register your product. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Saving Images on Your Computer
Here is the procedure for saving images captured with your digital camera onto your computer. This section describes the method for saving images by connecting your camera and computer with the USB cable, as well as other methods.
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and PC (For Windows)
Set [Transfer Mode] on the Camera to [PC]
J is used as an example here. When using w, [Transfer Mode] does not need to be set. Go to Connecting Your Camera to Your PC.
Press the 3 button on the camera.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu or the [Q Playback] menu appears.
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [H Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer Mode]. Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PC].
Set-up Brightness Level Video Out Transfer Mode Auto Power Off File # Sensor Cleaning Cancel 0 NTSC PC PictBridge PC-F
Press the 4 button on the camera.
Do not connect the camera to your computer while [PictBridge] is selected for the [Transfer Mode]. If the USB transmission speed of the computer is slower than that of the camera, an error may occur when transferring data. If this occurs, set the Transfer Mode to [PC-F]. This sets the transfer speed to the USB 1.1 data transfer rate, thereby reducing the possibility of an error.
Connecting Your Camera to Your PC
Turn your PC on. Turn off your camera and use the USB cable to connect your camera and your PC.
Confirm that an SD Memory Card is inserted into your camera.

Turn your camera on.

The camera is recognized as a [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].
If the [Removable Disk Drive] dialog appears in Windows XP, select [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click [OK]. The window in step 3 on p.15 appears. When using Windows XP, if the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the content of the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk]. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer name or model number.

Saving Camera Images on Your PC
Windows XP is used as an example here.
Click [My Computer] from the start menu.
Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon.
Double-click the [DCIM] icon.
The [XXXPENTX] (XXX is a three-digit number) folder appears. The camera image files are in this folder.
Drag and drop the [XXXPENTX] folder into any desired folder, such as the desktop or the [My Documents] folder.
The camera images are saved on your PC as an entire folder.
Disconnecting Your Camera from Your PC

Windows XP

Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar.
The [Safely Remove Hardware] screen appears.
Confirm that [USB Mass Storage Device] is selected and then click [Stop].
The [Stop a Hardware device] screen appears.
Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [OK].
A message appears indicating that the hardware can be safely removed.
Click [OK]. Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from your camera and PC.

Windows Me/2000

Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the task bar.
The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] screen appears.

Click [OK].

Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from your camera and PC.
The USB mass storage device will not stop when the files stored on the removable disk are in use for applications.
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Macintosh (For Macintosh)
Setting the USB Connection Mode to [PC]
J is used as an example here. When using w, [Transfer Mode] does not need to be set. Go to Connecting the Camera and Macintosh (p.19).
Connecting the Camera and Macintosh
Turn on your Macintosh. Turn off your camera and use the USB cable to connect your camera and your Macintosh.
Your camera is recognized on the desktop as [NO_NAME (or the volume label of the SD Memory Card if one is registered)]. You can change the folder name. When the iPHOTO screen appears, close it.
For Mac OS 9.0, it is recognized as [Untitled (or the volume label of the SD Memory Card if one is registered)].
Saving Camera Images on Your Macintosh
Mac OS X (Ver. 10.2) is used as an example here.
Double-click the [NO_NAME] icon on the desktop.
The [XXXPENTX] (XXX is a three-digit number) folder appears.
The camera image files are in this folder.
Double-click the [Macintosh HD] icon on the desktop.
This opens the [Macintosh HD] folder.
Drag and drop the [XXXPENTX] folder into any desired folder, such as the [Macintosh HD] folder.

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)
13 Sort by 14 Thumbnail (Smallest) 15 Thumbnail (Small) 16 Thumbnail (Medium) 17 Thumbnail (Large)
A small size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail pane. (p.38) A medium size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail pane. (p.38) A large size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail pane. (p.38)
Number Icon (button) 18 Details 19 Default Position 20 Slideshow 21 Save Image Data List. 22 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 23 PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 24 Options 25 Help This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 help contents. This saves additional information for all specified PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 compatible image files into one CSV format file. (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) Selected or checked images appear in order. (p.49) This returns the window layout of PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 to the default settings. Content Image details appear in the Thumbnail pane without an image.

Main Image Window

Menu bar Tool bar

Image view area

Menu bar This executes functions or sets various settings of the main image window.
File menu View Browser Open 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.38) This saves the image being viewed in JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG or PICT format. (p.45) This sets the page setup information for printing the selected image. (p.57)

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)
Image View Area The image selected in the Thumbnail pane of PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 appears. Image data pane The image data appears for the image appearing in the image view area. Remove the check mark next to [Image Data] on the [View] menu to hide the Image data pane. 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.)

You can set whether to show or hide the Tool bar and image data pane in the main image window.
Select [Tool Bar] or [Image Data] from the [View] menu in the main image window and uncheck the item.
The Tool bar or image data pane is hidden.
To display the Tool bar or image data pane, select [Tool Bar] or [Image Data] from the [View] menu in the main image window and check the item.
Displaying Image Properties
You can display file data for the image file appearing in the main image window. (p.74)

Saving an Image

You can save the displayed image using any of the following file formats. RAW data can be saved with any of these formats to view the image with image processing software. JPEG TIFF (8 bit) TIFF (16bit) BITMAP PNG PICT : JPEG image with image data : TIFF image with image data : High quality TIFF image with image data : BMP image without image data : PNG image without image data : PICT image without image data
Select [Save as] from the [File] menu in the main image window or click the icon on the Tool bar.
The [Save as] dialog appears. If RAW data is viewed in Simple display or is reduced, the message [Image is shown in simple display mode. Do you wish to return image to full size?] appears. If [No] is selected, the image is saved as it is displayed. The quality is inferior to that of an image processed to full size.
Specify [Save in], [File name] and [Save as type], and then click [Save].

The image is saved.

Saving a Rotated Image
Data of the displayed image is rotated 90 left or right. Rotation of the image may take time depending on the size of the image. A warning message appears when closing the main image window without saving the image or when clicking.
Select [Rotate Image], [Counterclockwise 90] or [Clockwise 90] from the [Tool] menu in the main image window, or click on the right of the icon and then click the or icon.
The image data appears rotated. When performing lossless rotation of an unprocessed JPEG image, the [Save File] dialog opens before the image appears.
The [Rotate Image] dialog appears.
The image is rotated and saved.
Saving a List of Image Data
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.
Select [Save Image Data List] from the [Tool] menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 window or click the icon on the Tool bar.

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.
Print Shooting Date and Time

Printer

The image size is calculated automatically from the margins, spacing, and number of images. The printing orientation of the date/time depends on the image data (for Windows only). The printing position is in a relative position to the image data. Click the [Page Setup] button to make the page settings. (p.57) Click the [Printer Settings] button to make the printer settings. (p.58)

Using Page Setup

Use Page Setup to set printing options such as margins, headers/footers, and number of copies.
Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0 window or click [Page Setup] on the [Print] dialog.
The [Page Setup] dialog appears.

Make the settings.

Description The default setting is 25 mm on each side. The default setting is 15 mm from the top and bottom edges. Specify the number of copies to print. Enter text to print for the header/footer. When this is clicked, [#Page number] is inserted at the cursor location in the Text field. When this is clicked, [#Number of pages] is inserted at the cursor location in the Text field.

Item Margins

Left, Right, Upper, Lower Header/ Footer Number of copies Header/ Text Footer Insert Page Number Insert Number of Pages

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.

Recall Adjustment Save Adjustment
File menu Exit This closes PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0. (For Macintosh, select [Exit PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] menu.)
View menu Full Auto Processing Custom Processing
First Image Previous Image Next Image Last Image Refresh Preview Display Size Preview White balance Tone Other settings Arrange Windows Tool menu Undo
All RAW images are processed using specified settings. All panels, except the Preview panel, are hidden. (p.86) 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 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 specifies the size of the image data in the preview. 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. This arranges the displayed panels.
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.
Tool menu Image Mode Select types of image modifications. When Full Auto Processing is set, images are processed using individual file settings. When in Custom Processing 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. 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). This sets the size in pixels when saving processed images. (p.91) This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0. (p.94)

Save Mode

Save Size Options
Help menu Help Topics Index Whats This? About PHOTO Laboratory
This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 help contents. This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 help index search. (This command is not available for Macintosh.) This shows pop-up tips. This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0 version information. (For Macintosh, select [About PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] menu.)

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.

Picture (Landscape) Enhances the contour and saturation of images with greenery, blue sky, etc., to create images with bright colors. Picture (Macro) Elaborates images with vivid close ups of flowers and other objects. Picture (Moving Object) Elaborates sharp images of fast-moving objects.
Picture (Night Scene For capturing people against the background of Portrait) sunsets or night scenes.
Setting RAW Image Data Processing Conditions
Set individual processing conditions to create unique image modifications.
Select [Custom Processing] from the [View] menu, or click on the icon on the Tool bar and then click (Custom Processing) on the drop-down list.
The Main panel, Preview panel, White balance panel, Tone panel, and Other settings panel appear.
To close the White balance panel, Tone panel, or Other settings panel, select [Full Auto Processing] from the [View] menu, or click on the icon on the Tool bar and then click (Full Auto Processing) on the drop-down list. The image is processed using the Image mode set at the time of shooting, and the settings cannot be changed in PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.0.
Enter settings in each setting panel.
The settings are reflected in the Preview panel. There are two ways to reflect the settings. (p.94) Reflect the settings immediately in real time. Reflect the settings when clicking the panel. icon on the Preview
Setting the White balance
Item White Balance Settings
Content Select from the following: Camera setting: Apply the white balance setting used on your camera. Override: Use [White Balance Setting] to select the white balance to apply. Select from [Daylight], [Shade], [Cloudy], [Daylight fluorescent light], [Neutral white fluorescent light], [White fluorescent light], [Tungsten light], [Flash], or [Color temperature setting]. Grey point setting: Select the point in the preview image to turn gray. Specify using the pointer for the most appropriate white balance setting. Select from 1 point, 3 points, or 5 points. When shooting with the gray panel with Grey point setting, a more accurate white balance may be achieved. Click [Reset] to delete the selected gray points.
Item Color temperature Content This can be set when selecting [Color temperature setting] with [Override] from [White Balance Settings]. Color temperature: Slide the bar to set the color temperature or select the setting from the list. Select from between 2500K to 10000K (in Kelvin). Fine tune: Use Fine tune to correct errors in color during shooting using the Amber, Blue, Magenta, and Green slide panels. The fine tuned areas are not reflected in the color temperature display.
Setting the Tone curve/Histogram

Item Tone curve

Content Adjust the tone curve to make precise adjustments to the density and contrast. Change the tone curve using the pointer. Move the curve up to brighten and move the curve down to darken the image. Click a point on the tone curve to fix the curve at that point. A black dot appears. Drag the black dot to move the fixed location. Right-click to erase the black dot. (For Macintosh, hold down the Ctrl key while you drag the black dot.) Brightness shows the distribution of luminosity when combining RGB, R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue). Click [Show White Portions] to show white portions of the image on the Preview panel in black. Click [Show Black Portions] to show black portions of the image on the Preview panel in white. Deletes the tone curve settings, and returns to a straight line.

Histogram [Show White Portions]/ [Show Black Portions]

[Reset]

Setting the Sensitivity/Contrast/Saturation/Sharpness Set these using the Other settings panel.

Item Sensitivity

Content Changes the sensitivity of processing. + : The image becomes brighter. : The image becomes darker. Adjusts the contrast between light and shadow. + : Increases contrast between light and shadow. : Decreases contrast between light and shadow. Adjusts the strength of the colors after RAW data development. + : The colors become stronger. : The colors become weaker. Adjusts the sharpness of the edges. + : Image contour is enhanced. : Image contour is softened.

Contrast

Saturation

Sharpness

Saving Image Files
You can save the image files which have been Full Auto processed or Custom processed. Specify the save format and image size when saving image files. Save images in JPEG format with one of five different compression rates, or in TIFF-8 or TIFF-16 format. As the compression rate increases, the file size decreases, but the quality also deteriorates. Select from S, M, or L for the image size.

Size Pixels 15361024

Select [Save Mode] from the [Tool] menu, or click right of the icon to select the save format.

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Select the quality and file format when saving RAW images. For JPEG files, image data is compressed and saved. Select from Highest Compression, High Compression, Medium Quality, High Quality, and Highest Quality. Select High or Highest Compression to make the file size smaller by lowering quality. Select High or Highest Quality to maintain high quality by keeping the file size large. Select TIFF-8 or TIFF-16 to avoid quality loss due to compression. Although selecting TIFF-16 leads to a larger file size, quality loss is minimized when modifying the file with other image editing software.
Select [Save Size] from the [Tool] menu, or click right of the icon to select the save size.
Select [Save] from the [Tool] menu or click the the Tool bar.
The [Save as] dialog appears.

The image file is saved.

When [Use queue list] is set in [Options], the image file is added to a queue list.
Saving Image File Adjustment
All current adjustment combination can be saved as a parameter file. Saved adjustment can then be applied to other RAW images for processing.