Operating Manual

(Version 3.5)
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. This is the manual for PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 software for your Windows PC or Macintosh for enabling you to set and operate this camera from a computer. Please read the separate camera Operating Manual and this manual before using your camera and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, 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 camera 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, performances or of items on 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. Mac OS and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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

Provided Software... 3
Software Provided...3 System Requirements...4
Installing the Software.. 5
When Using Windows...5 When Using Macintosh...7
PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.. 8
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer...8 Opening PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3..9 Main Window Layout...11 Menu Bar...15 Tool Bar...17
Connecting the Camera to the Computer. 19
Connecting the Camera...19 Selecting the Camera for Operations...20 [Set Body Number] Dialog Box..21

Taking Pictures... 23

Getting Ready to Shoot...23 Save Modes...26 Taking Pictures...28
[Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box.. 30
[Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box...30 Displaying/Hiding the [Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box.30 Shooting Condition Settings..31
Expanded Shooting - Interval/Timer Shooting. 34
Interval/Timer Shooting...34 Displaying the [Interval/Timer shooting] Dialog Box.34 Time Delay...35 Interval....35 Number of Shots...35 Release All Shutters...35
Expanded Shooting - Bulb Timer.. 36
Bulb Timer Shooting...36 Displaying the [Bulb Timer] Dialog Box..37 Time Delay...37 Interval....37
Number of Shots...38 Exposure Time....38 Composite....38
[Set-up]/[Date Adjust] Dialog Box. 40
[Set-up] Dialog Box...40 Displaying the [Set-up] Dialog Box..40 Set-up Settings....41 [Date Adjust] Dialog Box..42
[USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box.. 43
[USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box..43 Displaying the [USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box..43 USER Mode Settings....44 Saving the Settings to the Computer...44 Loading a USER Mode Settings File..44
[Custom Setting] Dialog Box.. 45
[Custom Setting] Dialog Box...45 Displaying the [Custom Setting] Dialog Box..45 Custom Settings...46 Changing the Custom Settings..47 Saving the Custom Settings to the Computer..47 Loading a Custom Settings File...47 Resetting the Custom Settings...47

Auto Power Off does not work when the camera is connected to the computer. It is recommended to power the camera with the AC adapter when using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 with the camera connected to the computer for a long period of time. Before using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, update the q firmware to Version 1.20 or later. Visit http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/ support/ for information on updating the firmware.
Opening PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3

For Windows

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

For Macintosh

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

Arrange windows

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

Tool Bar

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

Save Modes

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

Single Shot Mode

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

Buffer Select Mode

In this mode, you can take multiple pictures at a time and save them together or save only the specified pictures. When you take pictures in this mode, the [Camera buffer] window is displayed. For each picture taken, an image of the picture is added to the [Camera buffer] window.
You can resize the [Camera buffer] window by dragging the sides or corners of the window.
In buffer select mode, the captured images are temporarily stored to the buffer memory of the camera. Even if the images are stored to the computer, they are not deleted from the buffer memory of the camera. Once the buffer memory of the camera becomes full, you cannot take any more pictures. Be sure to delete images saved to the computer or unneeded images from the buffer memory accordingly. If you change the save mode (to single shot mode or auto save mode) while thumbnails are displayed on the [Camera buffer] window, the message [The camera buffer memory will be cleared. OK?] is displayed. Clicking [OK] deletes the images displayed on the [Camera buffer] window and the images in the buffer memory of the camera. Turning the camera off also deletes the images displayed on the [Camera buffer] window and the images in the buffer memory of the camera.
A checkbox is displayed in the upper right corner of each thumbnail on the [Camera buffer] window. You can select an image by clicking the checkbox and adding a check ( ), and then use the toolbar on the [Camera buffer] window to perform the operations below.
To select all the images on the [Camera buffer] window, click on the toolbar.
Saves the selected image(s). The [Save As] dialog box is displayed for each image. The [Save As] dialog box displays the destination folder and file name set with the [Options] dialog box. You can also change the destination folder and file name before saving the image. (p.51) Deletes the selected image(s). A warning dialog box is displayed. Click [OK] after confirming the operation.

One [Shooting Conditions] dialog box is displayed for each connected camera. To display the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box for another connected camera, select the desired camera from the [Switch body] submenu on the [View] menu, and then select [Shooting Conditions] from the [View] menu. (p.20)
Shooting Condition Settings
The [Shooting Conditions] dialog box displays the current settings on the camera. When any changes are made to the settings using this dialog box, the changes are applied to the settings on the camera.
Exposure Mode This is only activated and can be changed when the mode dial on the camera is set to A. AE Metering Flash Mode You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You can change this setting according to the shooting mode. You can set this even when the built-in flash on the camera is not popped up. You cannot select r (Wireless mode) when the drive mode is set to i (3 sec. delay shooting). You can change this setting. If you select i (3 sec. delay shooting) when the flash mode is set to r (Wireless mode), the flash mode changes to E (Flash On). You cannot select j (Continuous shooting) when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb). When the u is connected, j (Burst Shooting) cannot be selected. You can copy the current settings to other cameras when multiple cameras are connected to the computer. Click [Synchronize] to display the [Synchronize shooting conditions] dialog box. Add a check next to the body number of the camera you wish to set the same conditions on, and then click [OK]. This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to e (Hyper-program), b (Shutter priority), L (Shutter & Aperture priority), or a (Hyper-manual). This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to e (Hyper-program), c (Aperture priority), L (Shutter & Aperture priority), a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb), or M (Flash X-sync speed).

Drive Mode

Synchronize

Shutter Speed

Aperture
EV Compensation This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to e (Hyper-program), K (Sensitivity priority), b (Shutter priority), c (Aperture priority), or L (Shutter & Aperture priority). This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than B (Green). This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than B (Green) or p (Bulb). Sets the number of frames and the step interval. This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than B (Green). Sets the type of bracket shooting and step interval. The available types of bracket shooting are [White Balance], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Contrast] and [Hue]. [Hue] is available only for the u and [Saturation] and [Hue] are not available when Image Tone is set to [Monochrome]. The available step intervals vary depending on the connected PENTAX camera model.

Toning Filter Effect Image Save Mode Shake Reduction Autofocus Mode AF Point (focusing area) Lens focal length
Depending on the models or conditions of the cameras to which the settings are to be copied, some shooting conditions may not be able to be copied when [Synchronize] is clicked. For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera.
Expanded Shooting - Interval/Timer Shooting
This section explains the settings of and how to take pictures with interval/ timer shooting.

Interval/Timer Shooting

You can use interval shooting to take multiple pictures at a specified time interval, and you can use timer shooting to start shooting at a specified time. Click [Start] to take pictures with the interval/timer shooting settings. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box.
If any frames cannot be captured during interval shooting because the subject was out of focus in AF-S mode, or due to another reason, these are indicated in [Number of failed frame(s)] when interval shooting is finished.
Displaying the [Interval/Timer shooting] Dialog Box
To display the [Interval/Timer shooting] dialog box, select [Expanded shooting] [Interval/Timer shooting] from the [Tools] menu.

Time Delay

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

Interval

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

Number of Shots

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

Release All Shutters

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

Bulb Timer Shooting

You can use bulb timer shooting to take multiple pictures at a specified time interval using a long exposure. There are two bulb timer shooting modes: [With one body] mode for taking pictures with one camera and [With multiple bodies] mode for take pictures with multiple cameras. With [With one body] mode, you can create a superimposed composite of multiple shot images. Clicking [Start] on the [With one body] tab starts bulb timer shooting on the selected camera. Clicking [Start] on the [With multiple bodies] tab simultaneously starts bulb timer shooting on all connected cameras. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box.
[Synchronous shooting] is disabled in [With one body] bulb timer shooting. When multiple cameras are connected to the computer, only the active camera takes a picture even if [Synchronous shooting] is selected for the desired camera. [With multiple bodies] in bulb timer shooting is applied to all cameras connected to the computer. This cannot be applied to only desired cameras when multiple cameras are connected to the computer. To use [With multiple bodies], the exposure mode must be set to p (Bulb) for all cameras connected to the computer.
Displaying the [Bulb Timer] Dialog Box
To display the [Bulb timer] dialog box, select [Expanded shooting] and [Bulb timer] from the [Tools] menu.
Sets the time interval between shots when [Number of shots] is set to [2] or more. You can set this from 0 seconds to 60 minutes and 0 seconds.
When [Noise Reduction] is set to [On] on the [Custom Setting] dialog box, the next picture is not taken until image processing for the current image is finished. For this reason, the actual shooting interval may be longer than the time interval set in [Interval].
Sets the number of pictures to be taken. When this is set to [1], the [Interval], [Exposure time increment for second and subsequent frames], and [Composite] settings are disabled. You can set this from [1] to [9].

Exposure Time

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

Composite

Sets whether to create a superimposed composite of shot images.
No Add Images are not superimposed. Superimposes shot images using a method that adds the RGB value of each pixel. The more images that are superimposed, the brighter the composite image becomes. Superimposes shot images using a method to determine the RGB value of each pixel by dividing the RGB value added to each pixel by [Number of shots]. The composite image has a brightness that is the average of the brightness of each superimposed image.

Average

When [Add] or [Average] is selected, the [Exposure time increment for second and subsequent frames] setting is disabled and the exposure time is fixed to the [Exposure time for first frame] setting.

Alignment

Sets whether to align the composite image when [Add] or [Average] is selected. When [Yes] is selected, you can adjust the angle and vertical and horizontal position of each shot image after the first image using the [Adjust composite] dialog box that is displayed after the number of pictures set in [Number of shots] is taken. Click two points on the preview image to adjust the position. Display the two points on the first image, select another image from the drop-down list on the bottom left of the [Adjust composite] dialog box, use the same procedures and select the two points. The location is automatically adjusted so that the points overlap. Alternatively, adjust the angle and the horizontal and vertical positions with the buttons on the right of the dialog box. After adjusting the images, click [OK] to save the composite image as a single image. (The preview image is displayed.)
[Set-up]/[Date Adjust] Dialog Box
This section explains the settings on the [Set-up] and [Date Adjust] dialog box.

[Set-up] Dialog Box

You can use this window to change the Beep, World Time, Guide display, Brightness Level, Video Output, Folder Name, Dust Removal, and File Name settings available on the [Set-up] menu of the camera. Click [OK] to apply the settings to the camera. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click of the dialog box.
in the upper right corner
Displaying the [Set-up] Dialog Box
To display the [Set-up] dialog box, select [Set-up] from the [Camera] menu.

Set-up Settings

The [Set-up] dialog box displays the current settings of the camera. Click [OK] to apply the changed settings to the camera.

Saving the Settings to the Computer
Click [Save As] to display the [Save As] dialog box. You can use this dialog box to save the current settings on the [USER mode settings] dialog box to the computer.
Loading a USER Mode Settings File
Click [Open.] to display the [Open] dialog box. Select a USER mode settings file saved on the computer and click [Open.] to apply the saved settings to the [USER mode settings] dialog box.
[Custom Setting] Dialog Box
This section explains the settings on the [Custom Setting] dialog box.
You can use this dialog box to check the settings on the [Custom Setting] menu of the camera and change them as necessary. You can also save the settings to the computer and load settings from a saved file.
Displaying the [Custom Setting] Dialog Box
To display the [Custom Setting] dialog box, select [Custom Setting] from the [Camera] menu.

Custom Settings

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

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Items with a single asterisk (*) are disabled when the u is connected. Items with a double asterisk (**) are available only when the u is connected. For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera. The setting options for each setting item may vary depending on the connected PENTAX camera model.

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

[Options] Dialog Box

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

Auto-Save Setting

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

Setting the Destination

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

Number of digits

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

Display Messages

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

Display Message Failed to measure manual white balance. Description This is displayed when measurement of the manual white balance fails. Click [OK] and try measuring the manual white balance again. This is displayed when you select [Disconnect] or try to close the main window. To disconnect the camera, click [OK].
Camera #XX will be disconnected. OK?
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Operating Manual

(Version 3.5)
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. This is the manual for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 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 3, or PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3, 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 camera 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, performances or of items on 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. Mac OS and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 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.
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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 Provided Software... 4
Software Provided...4 System Requirements...5
Installing the Software.. 7
When Using Windows...7 When Using Macintosh...9
Saving Images on Your Computer.. 11
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Computer (For Windows)...11 Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Computer (For Macintosh)...15 Other Methods for Saving Images..17
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3... 18
Opening PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3...18 About the PENTAX PHOTO Browser Window..19 Transferring Images...30 Viewing Images...31 Main Image View Window...35 Managing Image Files and Folders...46 Saving a List of Image Data..52 Continuous Image Playback in a Slideshow..54 Printing an Image...57 Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 Settings..64
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3.. 70
Opening PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3..70 About the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Window..72 Selecting a RAW File to Process...79 Easily Modifying RAW Files..83 Setting RAW File Processing Conditions..84 Saving Image Files...90 Saving Image File Adjustment...91 Recalling Image File Adjustment..92 Printing....93 Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Settings..99

Glossary... 103

Enjoying Your Digital Camera Pictures
You can use a computer to organize and edit the pictures captured with your digital camera. Direct Print

When Using Windows

Turn your computer on.
Close any other software that is open.
Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW74) into the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
The PENTAX Software Installer screen appears.
If the PENTAX Software Installer screen does not appear Display the PENTAX Software Installer screen following the steps below. 1) Click [My Computer] from the start menu. 2) Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW74)] icon. 3) Double-click [Setup.exe].
You can choose the languages from the displayed screen.
The software selection screen appears.
Click [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility].
Select the desired language in the Select Language screen and click [OK].
Some operating environments select the language automatically. Continue with the installation in step 6. The installer starts.
The installer starts. Click [Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen and continue with the installation.
Product Registration on the Internet
To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Please click [Product Registration] on the software selection screen in step 4 (p.8). A world map for Internet Product Registration is displayed. If your computer is connected to the Internet, click the displayed country or region and then follow the instructions to register your software.

When Using Macintosh

Turn on your Macintosh.
Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW74) into the CD-ROM drive on your Macintosh. Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW74)] icon.
The contents of the CD-ROM are displayed.
Double-click the [PENTAX Installer] icon.
To better serve you, please take a moment to register your software. Please click [Product Registration] on the software selection screen in step 6. Next, follow the instructions on the screen to register your software (p.9).
Saving Images on Your Computer
Here is the procedure for saving images captured with your digital camera onto your computer. This section describes the method for saving images by connecting your camera and computer with the USB cable, as well as other methods.

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 [Close]. Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from your camera and computer.
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 Computer (For Macintosh)
Setting [USB Connection] to [PC]
Refer to p.11 for settings procedures.
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.
Saving Camera Images on Your Macintosh
Mac OS X (ver. 10.3) 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] volume.
Drag the [xxxPENTX] or [xxx_MMD] folder to [Macintosh HD] volume or any other volume or folder.
The complete folder, containing all images, is saved to the destination volume or folder.
Disconnecting Your Camera from Your Macintosh
Drag [NO_NAME] (or the volume label name on the SD Memory Card) on the desktop to the trash can.
Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from your camera and Macintosh.
Other Methods for Saving Images
Use a card reader or card adapter to send image files directly to your computer from an SD Memory Card with saved images without connecting your camera and your computer with a USB cable. (p.30) For details, please refer to the users manual for your computer or card reader.

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3

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

For Windows

Select the start menu on the desktop. Select [All Programs] - [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] [PENTAX PHOTO Browser].

Select [Default Position] on the [View] menu or click the Tool bar to return the bar to its default position.

(Default Position) on

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

Menu Bar

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

Close All Rename

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

Sort by

Thumbnail Caption
Thumbnail (Smallest) Thumbnail (Small) Thumbnail (Medium) Thumbnail (Large) Details Detailed View Options Go To

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.52) Rotates the selected image 90 left or right. (p.34) Extracts the JPEG data for browsing from a selected PEF file or DNG file (shot with q/u/ x) and saves it as a separate file. Converts a selected PEF file into a DNG RAW file. Automatically searches for DCF images recorded in the camera or SD Memory Card connected to the computer and copies the images to the computer. (p.30) This starts PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. You can specify the image files to be opened from PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. (p.79) This starts PENTAX REMOTE Assistant. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant can be used by installing it in the same folder as PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. (p.64)

Rotate Extract JPEG

Save as DNG Easy Image Transfer
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory PENTAX REMOTE Assistant *1

Options

[Help] menu Help Topics Index
Whats This? About PENTAX PHOTO Browser
This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 help contents. This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 help index search. (This command is not available for Macintosh.) This shows pop-up tips when an icon or command button is clicked. This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 version information. (For Macintosh, select [About PENTAX PHOTO Browser] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Browser] menu.)
*1: PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is included in the CD-ROM (S-SW75) provided with the u. Install separately because it is not installed with PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3.

Tool Bar

Frequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons. You can execute these functions easily from the Tool bar. If, after resizing the Browser screen, part of the Tool bar is not visible, you can click the downward pointing arrow on the right edge of the Tool bar to select a tool that is not displayed.
Number Icon (button) 1 Back 2 Forward
3 Up 4 Rename All 5 Print 6 Undo
Content This opens the previously opened folder. Click the downward pointing arrow to the right of the [Back] icon to display a history of previously opened folders. (For Macintosh, hold down this icon to display the history.) This opens the folder which was open before using the [Back] button. Click the downward pointing arrow to the right of the [Forward] icon to display a history of previously opened folders. (For Macintosh, hold down this icon to display the history.) This moves up one folder in the directory tree.

RAW file display PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 allows you to select between [Simple display] and [Auto RAW display] when displaying RAW files in the Main image view window. (p.68) Simple display : The compressed data in the RAW file appears. Images can be viewed quickly.
Auto RAW display : The RAW file is processed. It takes time to display the RAW data, but the image quality is superior. Select from three levels for the processing ratio on the [Main Image View] tab of the [Options] dialog. (p.68)
Displaying Images in the Checked Images Pane
Each image thumbnail displayed in the Thumbnail pane (in the left column of the list of thumbnails when [Details] is selected) shows a Check box indicating whether an image is registered to the Checked images pane. When this box is clicked to display a check mark, that image becomes a checked image. Each time the Check box is clicked, the check mark group switches among Checkmark 1, Checkmark 2 and Checkmark 3. Alternatively, select an image in the Thumbnail pane and then select a check mark group with [Check Selected Image] on the [Edit] menu. Checked images are registered to the tab corresponding to the check mark group in the Checked images pane. Images stored in different folders that are tagged with the same check mark are registered to the same tab. The thumbnails in the Checked images pane are color-coded according to the folder where the images are saved. There are seven colors that are used for color-coding the thumbnails, and if there are thumbnails from eight or more different folders with the same check mark, the colors to indicate the folders are repeated. You can select from seven colors using the [Options] dialog on the [Tool] menu. When the Checked images pane is right-clicked, the following menu appears. (For Macintosh, hold down the control key while you click the pane.)
Item Main Image View Slideshow Description Opens the image in a Main image view window. Multiple images may be opened simultaneously. Images in the Checked images pane are displayed in Slideshow. Opens the Slideshow screen and Slideshow control panel. PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 starts. Select a RAW file in the Checked images pane and click this button to open the image in PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. Saves the image data list of images selected in the Checked images pane in CSV format. The [Print] dialog appears with various print settings. Rotates the selected image 90 left or right. (p.34) Sets the order of files or folders displayed in the Checked images pane. Displays the checked images with thumbnails.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Save Image Data List Print Rotate Sort by Thumbnails
Item Details Uncheck Selected Image*1 Uncheck All Description Displays the checked images in a list.*2 Removes the check mark from an image selected in the Checked images pane. This cancels the registration of the image in the Checked images pane. Removes check marks from all images in an active check mark group. This cancels the registration of the image in the Checked images pane. Moves the image selected in the Checked images pane to another folder. Copies the image selected in the Checked images pane to another folder. Extracts the JPEG data for browsing from a PEF file or DNG file (shot with q/u/x) selected in the Checked images pane and saves it as a separate file. Converts a PEF file selected in the Checked images pane into a DNG file.

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

Enlarged view

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

Deleting Image Files/Folders
In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window, select the file or folder to delete. Alternatively, select the folder to delete in the Folder tree pane. Select [Delete] from the [Edit] menu. Alternatively, click the icon on the Tool bar.
A delete confirmation screen appears.

Click [Yes].

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

Renaming All File Names

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

Put base file name last

Start number
All files are renamed to the specified name.

Creating a New Folder

In the Folder tree pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window, select the folder to create a new folder in. 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.
Saving a List of Image Data
When saving image data from the Thumbnail pane, the image files in the current folder displayed in the pane can be saved (selectable). When saving image data from the Checked images pane, the images in the active tab displayed in the pane can be saved. You can save the image data from multiple folders into one CSV format file. In both cases, you can also save only image data for the selected files.
Select [Save Image Data List] from the [Tool] menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window or click the icon on the Tool bar.
The [Save Image Data List] dialog appears.
Specify the file name and save destination, and then click [Save].
The image data is saved in CSV format.
Displaying Properties of Image Files/Folders
The contents of the [Properties] dialog depends on the version of the operating system currently running. Refer to Help in the operating system for details on the [Properties] dialog settings.
In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 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] ([XXX Info] for Macintosh) dialog appears.
Confirm the content. Click [OK].
The [Properties] dialog closes. For Macintosh, click to close the [Info] dialog.
Continuous Image Playback in a Slideshow
This section explains how to set up and operate the slideshow.
Select an image or folder in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window. Select [Slideshow] from the [View] menu or click the icon on the Tool bar.

Space (Vertical)/ Space (Horizontal) Rotate to fit printing area 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. Fit to paper Sets the printer to print using the maximum printing area. This can be set when [Layout 1] (Normal printing) or [Layout 3] (Partition printing) is selected. Print Shooting Date and Sets the Shooting Date/Time print settings. Time Position : Selects position to print Shooting Date/ Time. Font : Selects a font from the list. The default setting is the standard system font. Print Time : Select from No (Default) or Yes (HH:MM:SS, 24-hour format only). Separator : Sets dividers in text. Format : Sets date format. Text color : Sets the font color. Size : Selects a font size from the list. Printer The name of the printer to be used appears here.
*1: When [Layout 1] (Normal printing) or [Layout 3] (Partition printing) is selected, the [Fit to paper] checkbox is displayed. Check [Fit to paper] to ignore margin settings and print images to the maximum print area of the 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 select the page settings. (p.61) Click the [Printer Settings] button to select the printer settings. (p.62)

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 window. Alternatively, click [Page Setup] on the [Print] dialog.
The [Page Setup] dialog appears.

Make the settings.

Left, Right, Upper, Lower Header/ Footer Description The default setting is 25 mm (1 inch) for paper larger than A4, and 10 mm (0.4 inch) for smaller.

Item Margins

The default setting is 15 mm (0.6 inch) from the top and bottom edges. Number of copies Specifies the number of copies to print. Header/ Position Sets header/footer position. Select from Do Not Print Footer (Default), Align left, Align center, and Align right. Font Selects a font from the list. The default setting is the standard system font. Text Enter text to print for the header/footer. Insert Page When this is clicked, [# Page number] is inserted at the Number cursor location in the Text field. Insert No. of When this is clicked, [# Number of pages] is inserted at Pages the cursor location in the Text field. Size Selects a font size from the list. The default setting is 10 point.
The page setup information is set.

Using Printer Settings

Page Setup Sets the paper size, margins and other settings.
Item Print Area Description Sets the paper size and margins. Standard size : Sets the paper size (Photo (mm)/ (3.in.), Postcard (mm)/(in.), Photo (mm)/(in.), Photo (mm)/(in.), Photo (mm)/(in.)). The image size for printing is automatically adjusted according to the selected paper size. : Sets paper size according to paper used by Scale to fit printer. [Margins (mm)/(in.)] can be set. The image size for printing is automatically adjusted according to the selected paper size and margins. Alternatively, select [Fit to paper] to ignore the [Margins (mm)/(in.)] settings and adjust the image size for printing to the maximum print area of the printer. Margins (mm)/(in.): Sets top, bottom, left and right margins in units of mm or inches when [Scale to fit] is selected. Sets segmentation method of print area. Select from the following two settings. No cropping : Prints entire image. Margins are added to sides or top and bottom depending on print area and aspect ratio. : Prints image without margins. Sides or top Cropping and bottom of image may be cut depending on print area and aspect ratio.

Layout

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

Click the [General] tab.

Change the settings as needed.

Item Folder to Use

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

Arrange Panels

Initialize Parameters when Creating a New File

Display Alerts

Click the [Advanced] tab.

Item Working Color Space

Color Space
Description In PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3, sets working (preview) color space (color management). Select from the following settings. Normal Display : Displays the image with the color management set for the image. Simulated wide gamut display: Select this option to preview tonal expression, available only with the Adobe RGB gamut, in an sRGB environment. The expressive range of AdobeRGB, which has a wider color range than that of sRGB, is compressed to an sRGB area, which has a narrower color range than that of AdobeRGB, and is displayed with lower overall saturation. Sets the color space used when processing an image with PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3. RAW file setting : Images are processed with the color management set for the image. sRGB : Processes the image using sRGB. AdobeRGB : Processes the image using AdobeRGB.
When viewing images processed with AdobeRGB in an sRGB environment, the saturation may appear lower than when processed with sRGB.
Item Processing Description 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 or during processing. 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: [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. mm : Sets units of length displayed in dialogs to millimeters (mm). in. : Sets units of length displayed in dialogs to inches.